Oils are not only used to flavor salads, on the contrary, they are now constant in the beauty routine of many women, both Eastern and Western.
In fact, they are very rich in useful properties for well-being and beauty: sesame oil for massages, amla oil for hair, linseed oil for the intestine, these are just some of the most famous and widespread.
In reality the oils are very many and some may appear much more exotic than those mentioned; today, for example, we present one less known to the general public, but very useful: Karanja oil, a plant of Indian origin traditionally used in ayurvedic medicine .
Let's find out together!
The uses and properties of Karanja oil
Karanja oil has an illustrious kinship, that is, the one with the best known neem oil, but, compared to the latter, it has the advantage of having a more pleasant smell. In principle, however, their properties are mostly similar.
The main areas in which karanja oil is used are the following:
Cosmetics
This oil is very effective for skin problems, such as eczema, herpes, psoriasis as well as to improve pigmentation.
It also has good anti-aging, nourishing and moisturizing properties and offers protection from sunlight . Effective antibacterial, it is often used for creams, lotions and shampoos that require this property.
Animal care
Karanja oil is pet friendly as it is used to treat fleas and scabies alone or mixed with other preparations.
Agriculture
It is an excellent insecticide and anti-repellent, used both in the home in the fight against mites, mosquitoes, flies, and agricultural as a natural fertilizer .
Natural oils also at the supermarket!
Oils can be really precious friends for beauty and represent a totally natural source of wellness.
With the passage of time, it is always easier to find them even at the supermarket, so they can be a valid alternative to the non-natural oils on the market . A "green" turn which the planet and our skin will thank us for!
