5 Reasons Why Luffa Oil Is Good For Your Skin
Lets cut to the chase, what exactly is a luffa?
The Luffa, or Loofah, is an edible fruit which comes from the cucumber family. Luffa sponges have been used for centuries across Africa and Asia for its exfoliating properties and as a herbal remedy. As soon as it is emptied and dried out the Luffa becomes a natural exfoliating sponge. Luffa seeds also produce an oil. Luffa seeds have an extremely high oil content with over half of it being oil. When pressed the seeds produce the oil.
So why is Luffa Seed Oil good for our skin? Here are 5 reasons:
1… It is highly moisturising. Being an oil, it is an excellent lubricant for the skin. Luffa oil is a restorative and moisturising oil which easily melts into the skin without leaving you feeling greasy preventing the excessive loss of moisture through the epidermis. It is one of the more stable odourless oils.
2… It helps to repair and nourish the skin. The oil contains essential fatty acids so when used in skin care products it helps to repair and deeply nourish the skin. Luffa oil is also a very effective substance to be used in a cleanser because of it’s highly moisturising properties.
3… It has anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties. Luffa oil can help to soothe dry itchy sensitive skin because of its anti-inflammatory properties. It is often used in cosmetics as emollients and texture enhancers and in mineral make-up to give a the skin a softer and smoother appearance. The oil is also used in sunscreens, anti-ageing products, moisturisers, body oils and cleansers. It has a high toxicity to cancer cells which it is often used in sunscreen products. As it is a natural substance it is much kinder to the skin.
4… For oil control. As this oil moisturises the skin at a deeper level, it helps to balance out the moisture levels which helps to even out the skin’s texture leaving the skin feeling smooth and soft. This will also help to plump up fine lines and wrinkles
5… Its antioxidant properties. When applied topically luffa seed oil can provide antioxidant properties due to its high flavonoids content which have an antioxidant effect on the body’s cells. Antioxidants helps the skin to neutralise free radicals which exist in our every day environment and contribute to the overall ageing of the skin.
As mentioned, many cosmetics and skin care products contain luffa seed oil just as Face Q’s Luffa Oil Control Mask does. Not only does this sheet mask moisturise the skin but also has a brightening effect, helps to control sebum levels in the skin and the barley extract helps to calm and diminish acne.
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