Ingredient Battle: Blue Tansy Oil v. Grapeseed Oil
With all the different skin care oils out there, it’s hard to keep them all straight. Blue tansy oil and grapeseed oil may seem insignificant next to some of the other well-known oils, but they pack quite the punch. Let’s compare these two oils side by side to experience their full health and beauty benefits in their entirety.
Blue Tansy Oil
What is it?
Blue tansy oil, also known as Moroccan Chamomile or Moroccan Tansy, comes from a flower found in North Africa is known for its potent health and healing benefits. When the leaves and flowers of this powerful flower are distilled and made into an essential oil, it packs a powerful punch for a wide variety of ailments.
Why is it great?
For such a mild oil, it may be surprising to hear blue tansy oil has antibacterial properties. This oil takes on bacteria, killing it and preventing bacteria cells from multiplying. Acne is caused, in part, from bacteria that has made its way to your skin. Using blue tansy oil kills acne-causing bacteria, preventing acne from developing or spreading. Tansy oil also contributes to the healing of scrapes, cuts, or burns that may be present on skin tissue.
Eczema and dermatitis, which are both common skin conditions, can be controlled with consistent use of blue tansy oil thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties. Anti-inflammatories help reduce and even remove flare-ups that may cause red, irritated and puffy skin. These anti-inflammatory benefits can also help in muscle relief, relieving aches and pains associated with working out or merely effects of old age.
How to use it?
The depth of the aroma is known to create calming effect that help you relax, slow down, and feel calm. To take advantage of blue tansy oil’s relaxing properties, one can expel the aroma using an oil diffuser, adding it to massage oils before application, and mixing a couple drops with a night cream then applying before bed.
Grapeseed Oil
What is it?
Extracted from the seeds of grapes, typically wine grapes, grapeseed oil is loaded with powerful antioxidants and natural plant compounds known as oligomeric proanthocyanidin complexes, or OPCs.
Why is it great?
Unrefined grapeseed oil can be used to naturally moisturize the skin and hair. Unlike other moisturizers, grapeseed oil is free from synthetic ingredients and is packed with fatty acids and vitamin E, which help to lock in moisture. Vitamin E stimulates the production of cells that seek out and destroy germs and cancer cells. It also increases the production of B-cells that produce antibodies that neutralize bacteria.
Grape seeds have also been found to speed the healing of cuts and wounds by helping the body regenerate damaged blood vessels as well as increasing the quantity of free radicals at the wound site, which help to clear bacteria from a wound.
How to use it?
To alleviate dry skin, acne, and eczema, apply grapeseed oil on the face. This oil can also be applied to your hair to help it lock in moisture and improve shine without leaving a greasy residue. It can be applied directly to your hair to help prevent frizz and split ends.
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