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Scent:
Light, Nutty, Fatty
Action:
Mildly antifungal, high nutritional profile, emollient, anti-inflammatory
Benefits:
Because of its oiliness, peanut oil is said to be a good choice for massage blends and is helpful for arthritis and rheumatism. It is a good oil to use to help improve circulation. Because of its penetration quality it is beneficial for getting the essential oils into the circulatory system.
Peanut oil is used in skincare to reduce acne and
blackheads
and to soothe sunburn. The oil spreads easily and does not absorb too quickly making it ideal for use in ointments intended to soothe the skin.
Good for Skin Types:
Normal/Oily, Acne Prone, Normal/Combination
Chemical Analysis:
Approximately 17% saturated fat, 50% oleic acid (an omega-9 fatty acid), 25% linoleic acid (an omega-6 essential fatty acid), less than 1% alpha linolenic acid (an
omega-3
essential fatty acid)
Precautions:
Peanut Oil should not be used by anyone that has an allergy to peanuts.
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