Do you use booster oil?
A booster oil is an oil that you use before applying lotion.
If you have never used it before, you may wonder if applying oil before lotion will allow the lotion to penetrate properly.
In fact, it is said that lotion is more likely to penetrate deep into the skin if you use a booster oil first.
The reason is that applying oil first softens the skin, making it easier for the lotion you apply next to penetrate into the stratum corneum.
It is difficult for moisture to penetrate to the stratum corneum when the skin has old dead skin cells or is dry and rough.
By applying oil first, you can soften the skin and create a path for the lotion to penetrate, which will further increase the lotion's* penetration power.
(Up to the stratum corneum)
In addition, the oil in the booster oil coats the skin and helps prevent the moisture in the lotion from evaporating.
Why coconut oil is recommended as a booster oil
1. The molecules are fine and blend well with the skin.
Coconut oil has fine molecules due to its oil properties.
Therefore, even when used as skin care, this oil blends well with the skin and is not sticky.
When used as a booster oil, the oil quickly penetrates into the stratum corneum of the skin, helping lotion to penetrate into the stratum corneum.
2. Oil that is resistant to oxidation
Coconut oil is made up mostly of saturated fatty acids that do not oxidize, making it much less susceptible to oxidation than other oils.
Freshness is key when it comes to oil.
Oxidized oils can also cause dry skin.
Precautions when using booster oil
1. Be careful not to apply too much.
No matter how good it is for your skin, be careful not to use too much!
Be careful when using it in the morning, especially as too much oil can cause your makeup to come off.
2. Use coconut oil for skin care
The coconut oil you use should always be for skin care.
Edible coconut oil is easily available, but as a skin care item it is not recommended as it does not remove all impurities.
In this case, impurities are things that are no problem if taken orally. For example, freshly squeezed juice probably contains fiber and small particles, but skin care does not need fiber or large particles.
It can also cause skin irritation, so be sure to use skin care coconut oil.
Virgin coconut oil is also recommended.
It is less refined and retains all the nutrients of coconut oil.
