Mink oil is a unique product of animal origin, which allows coping with a variety of diseases and cosmetic problems. Details about mink oil, its useful properties and methods of use, read on.
Mink oil, which has a lot of useful tools, makes it indispensable in cosmetology. This oil can enhance the regeneration of skin cells, reduce wrinkles, prevent skin aging, promote the healing of abrasions, wounds, burns, various kinds of irritations, and also helps in the treatment of adolescent acne. Mink oil is quickly absorbed, easily penetrating the skin, while not leaving a feeling of fatness.
This oil of animal origin - it is extracted during the processing of the subcutaneous fat layer of the mink.
Two types of mink are known: the European mink and the American mink. Breeding mink is one of the leading positions in fur farming. Various breeds of mink were distinguished, differing in the coloration of fur, for example, black, sapphire, blue, white and others.
In addition to valuable fur, the mink has a unique fat. This fat prevents the development of skin diseases in the animal. Thus, the mink is the only animal that never suffers from skin diseases. The wounded mink with 15% of the surviving skin and fur survives and quickly restores, thanks to the beneficial properties of subcutaneous fat.
What is the useful properties of mink oil?
Beneficial features
Mink oil is distinguished by a special type of fatty polyunsaturated acids and glycerides, which give it excellent softening and penetrating properties. The oil contains up to 20% palmitoelenic acid (in this quantity this substance is not found anywhere else). A large content of various acids, such as oleic, stearic, linoleic, palmitic, myristic, deeply penetrate the skin, making it soft, soft and velvety.
In addition, mink oil has a high level of absorption of ultraviolet rays, thereby protecting the skin from radiation.
Mink oil is absolutely safe in all respects, it does not harm the body and does not cause allergies.
The oil is very resistant to rancidity. Even after 10 years of storage, it retains its natural odor, color and all useful properties.
The main sphere of application of mink oil, of course, is cosmetology. A little more detail about the benefits of oil for the skin and hair.
Useful properties in cosmetology:
- Mink oil is able to restore and maintain the protective hydrolipid skin barrier. Because of its high penetrating ability, it softens, nourishes and protects the skin well.
- Perfectly moisturizes the skin, thereby improving the complexion and enhancing the elasticity of the skin.
- Softens the skin and smoothes. Protects against loss of moisture.
- Max effectively removes shallow wrinkles around the neck, eyes, lips.
- It is able to protect the skin from factors that cause premature aging.
- Stimulates the processes of regeneration and healing of skin lesions: peeling, cracks, scrapes, intertrigo, small wounds.
- It is an excellent protection for the skin in the cold season.
- Reduces burning and itching after bites of various insects.
- Promotes rapid hair growth, prevents loss, eliminates dandruff.
- Moisturizes and nourishes the scalp.
- Perfectly restores damaged hair after coloring, chemical wave and other procedures.
- Protects hair from the effects of harmful environmental factors. Makes hair obedient, shiny and silky.
Indications for the use of mink oil:
- withering skin, wrinkles;
- pigment spots, freckles;
- warts;
- dry skin, peeling skin, irritation;
- an allergic rash;
- prickly heat;
- skin inflammation of various kinds;
- psoriasis, eczema;
- stretch marks (treatment and prevention);
- scars, scars, burns, kuratoses;
- sensitive skin to frost;
- loss of hair (prevention and treatment);
- dry, damaged hair, dandruff.
Application of mink oil:
In its pure form:
- As a nutrient for the care of the skin of the eyes, lips, neck. For the face it is recommended to use as a night meal.
- If the skin is damaged (abrasions, wounds, burns, cuts, etc.), apply the oil several times a day.
- In the cold season, apply mink oil to the exposed areas of the skin (face, neck, hands).
- When hair falls, rub the oil into the scalp and cover with a warm towel for 1-2 hours.
As a biologically active additive:
- in the composition of nutritious night creams;
- in the composition of skin care products;
- in the means for protecting the skin from ultraviolet rays;
- in children's cosmetics (cream, ointment);
- in the composition of soap;
- in the composition of shampoos, conditioners, balms and masks.
Contraindications:
Means with mink fat, as well as mink oil in its pure form, has no contraindications and can be used for various problems in adults, children of different ages, including infants.