11 beauty products that can be replaced with one natural oil

These days minimalism is trending in interior design, fashion as well as beauty. How can you reduce the number of cosmetics in your kit? This is simple! All you need is oil! For example argan oil. Check what products can be replaced by natural oil.

Oils became popular some time ago but we still keep discovering new ways of using them. These simple-looking natural cosmetics conceal the power that lets us use them in endless ways. To enhance both skin and hair.

We present 11 ways of using natural oils taking your skin and hair care to the next level and taking you to a healthy, minimalist approach to daily care.

BEAUTY PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE REPLACED WITH NATURAL OIL

1. Hair mask

As far as hair care goes, natural oils are second to none. That is why you can freely replace your favorite conditioner or mask with a natural oil, optionally with a blend of oils (suited to your hair porosity for example). This is a simple, effective, natural form of hair care. Pre- or after-wash oil treatment strengthens, nourishes, increases levels of moisture, smoothes out, protects and makes hairstyling routine easier. Oils can do all that a good hair mask is able to do.

2. Nail conditioner

Oils also make a great alternative to nail care products, especially when you suffer from nails damaged by gel manicures. Instead of chemical-laden, readymade conditioners, rub a natural oil – castor, argan or jojoba – into the nail plates every day. This a very good way of strengthening the nails, making them smoother and adding elasticity. Your nails grow healthy and stop breaking.

3. Eyelash serum

Fans of long lashes know perfectly well that it’s hard to make lashes grow more quickly without the right cosmetic. Too bad a pro eyelash serum tends to be pricey. Natural oil comes to rescue again! Castor oil is the best for this purpose. The growth is not as intense as in case of serum but the oil really strengthens the lashes, keeps them from falling out, adds shine and intensifies the color.

4. Moisturizer

Providing and locking in moisture is the main purpose of a moisturizer. Do you know that natural oils can do the same? Just a few drops of oil replace a face moisturizer – try popular argan oil, light almond oil or jojoba oil which has human sebum-like structure. This form of oil-based face care brings amazing results but remember to choose the right oil for your skin type.

5. Makeup primer

Natural beauty oils come useful while applying makeup or actually before doing that. Instead of a heavy, silicone primer, smooth a small amount of oil over the face e.g. almond oil, macadamia oil or argan oil. It ensures softness, smoothes the skin, prevents loss of moisture and makes makeup last longer.

6. Hairstyling mist

Let’s go back to hair for a moment – natural oils enhance your styling routine as well. Argan oil is cut out for this purpose thanks to heat-protective effect – it smoothes hair, makes combing easier, shields from heat and leaves a stunning gloss.

7. Mild sunscreen

Few people know that plenty of natural vegetable oils (such as raspberry oil) are natural sunblocks. You can use them instead of a low-SPF sunscreen and to protect hair from sun damage. By applying an oil as a sunscreen you create a protective shield on the skin and hair, keeping them healthy and lovely at the same time.

8. Hair ends serum

If you’re bothered by split hair ends, you don’t need a serum to fix them. A natural oil is more than enough. Its properties let you secure the hair ends and keep them from splitting. Try e.g. cottonseed oil which smoothes the ends, protects and defrizzes.

9. Massage oil

For fans of relaxation massages. You can do it at home using natural oils. It can be one oil (e.g. skin-firming almond oil) or a blend of natural oils you mix as you like. An oil gives a smooth glide, smoothes the skin and repairs it. When you add some coffee grounds, you get a natural anti-cellulite scrub. If you’ve never used oils for massage, do it now! It’s an amazing form of skin care.

10. Scalp treatment

Rubbing an oil into scalp is another idea for making use of oils. Natural oils turn out to be perfect substitutes for scalp treatments and all scalp care products. You can use either unbeatable castor oil or essential oils which stimulate blood flow and aid in boosting hair growth.

11. Makeup remover

Last but not least, the use of oils that most people have no idea about, yet. Natural oils are very effective face-cleansers. Use them for OCM (oil cleansing method) and makeup removal – they gently remove waterproof makeup and resistant dirt. Even though it seems unbelievable that oil has a cleansing effect, it is actually better than plenty of readymade cleansers. How come? Oils don’t dry out skin, they kill bacteria, balance pH and nourish the skin from within.