By: Nesma Masoud & Bassem Badawi

Have you ever tried looking into the components of a hair shampoo or cream that you often use? Have you ever felt that it might contain some chemicals that are neither good for you, your skin nor your hair? There are other safer natural alternatives that can be used including oils.

Oils have been used in the cosmetics field since the beginning of civilization, ever since the Pharaonic era. Pharaohs used to rub their skin with olive oil and made beauty creams from beeswax and olive oil. Since that time, oils have been used for beauty purposes around the world.

Today Yaoota is presenting more than one way to use each type of natural oil in order to get the maximum benefit and relieve your skin and hair of the chemicals hidden in different shampoos and creams.

*Prices listed in the article are the ones provided at the time of its publication, and are subject to change according to supply and demand of the market.

1. Sweet Almond Oil

Sweet almond oil is full of zinc and Vitamin H. It is considered an anti-oxidant. For that reason, it can be used as a sedative for skin inflammation, irritation and redness instead of using the creams recommended by doctors. It also can be used to reduce the signs of skin aging.

Check out the Sweet Almonds Oil here.

2. Jojoba Oil

Jojoba oil is the nearest thing to the fats produced by your skin, which is why it is perfect for moisturizing the skin. It is very suitable for oily skin, especially parts that suffer from acne. When you use it, the skin does not usually produce any oil, and that is how you can get rid of oily skin and acne. It should be added on clean and moisturized skin.

Check out the Jojoba Oil here.

3. Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil is one of the most commonly used oils for fighting acne, as it is known for having many components that protect your skin against microbes. Only one drop should be added before sleep, and in the morning the face should be washed, cleaned and moisturized. However, it is very strong, which is why we recommend that you do not use it on your skin directly, as it might cause inflammation on the parts of your skin that do not have acne. It also helps reduce dandruff if you add 15 drops to a glass of water and use it to massage your scalp. The hair should be washed with shampoo after 30 minutes of using it.

Check out the Tea Tree Oil here.

4. Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is so heavy that it freezes in cold weather, which makes it perfect for dry skin. It is not recommend to be used on the face, as it might block the skin pores. However, it can be used on the rest of the body as a moisturizer. It is also known for having great ability to heal skin rash. You can use it as a cream bath at night to treat dry hair as well.

You can check out the Coconut Oil here.

5. Castor Oil

Castor Oil is the second most common oil that was used in ancient Egypt. Not only was it used as a laxative for stomach poisoning, but also added to the hair to make it thicker. It can be added to eyebrows and eyelashes using a clean mascara brush to get the same results.

Check out the Castor Oil here.

6. Rosemary Oil

Rosemary oil is used to help solve the problems of hair weakness and loss. In a study made in 2005, it was mentioned that after being used for six months, a notable change was noticed regarding the amount of hair loss, especially when it comes to baldness for males. In order to guarantee more success, the rosemary oil can be mixed with the castor oil and used to massage the hair scalp.

Check out the Rosemary Oil here.

7. Lavender Oil

Massage is one of the best ways to relax your body muscles. Lavender oil is known in the aromatherapy field to help in the relaxation process. It can be used in different ways: by adding it directly to your body during a massage or by adding it to the diffuser or to the bathtub during a bath. Lastly, a few drops can be added to your bed before sleep for the aroma to help you relax and have a good night’s sleep.

Check out Lavender Oil here.