How to use moringa oil?

Suitable for all skin types, the moringa oil is a gentle vegetable oil that can be used on both the face and body. Rich in oleic acid, its major compound, this vegetable oil has proven moisturising properties to strengthen the hydrolipidic film and prevent skin dehydration. It also has an interesting antioxidant action to slow down the photoaging and protect the skin from oxidative stress. Finally, several studies have shown that the use of moringa oil is beneficial in cases of slight redness or small cuts, due to its soothing and healing effects. Versatile, moringa oil is therefore an ideal choice for a variety of applications.

For soft, hydrated, and protected skin, apply a few drops of moringa oil to your face and/or body after your usual cleansing routine. The fatty acids it contains help to seal in skin moisture, leaving a feeling of softness and elasticity. You can also use it during pregnancy, on your breasts, stomach, buttocks, and thighs, if you wish to minimise the risk of stretch marks. Finally, it is possible to add a few drops of moringa oil to your regular moisturising cream to enhance its nourishing effect.

Note : Some people also use moringa oil to gently remove their makeup. However, it is necessary to apply another makeup remover afterwards, as the oily texture of the oil does not allow it to emulsify when in contact with water.

Thanks to its nourishing and strengthening properties, moringa oil can be beneficial for hair. Indeed, the fatty acids it contains have a chemical structure similar to that of the lipids in the hair cuticle, allowing them to integrate and strengthen the intercellular cement. Thanks to its antioxidant properties, moringa oil also protects hair fibres from oxidative stress, which can damage their quality and pigmentation and promote their fall. Finally, a recent clinical trial has highlighted its potential anti-dandruff effect, probably due to its antifungal action.

• Moringa oil can be applied along the lengths.

  To care for and strengthen your hair, you can use moringa oil in a hair oil treatment. To do this, apply a small amount of vegetable oil to each of your strands, from mid-lengths to ends, and leave it on for about fifteen minutes or overnight. Contrary to what its name might suggest, a hair oil treatment only requires a few drops, as an excessive amount could weigh down your hair. You can then proceed with your shampooing.

• Moringa oil can be used on the scalp.

  It is also possible to use moringa oil on your scalp. In cases of dryness, irritation or dandruff, it may be beneficial to apply a few drops before gently massaging it in. Moringa oil leaves a relatively oily finish on the scalp. That's why we recommend shampooing about 30 minutes after the mask.

Moringa oil can also be used for nail care. Daily exposure to various external aggressions (cleaning products, nail polish, temperature fluctuations...), can weaken the nails without regular maintenance, and they can even become brittle. To strengthen and repair them, it is beneficial to use moringa oil, which is rich in fatty acids. Indeed, thanks to their moisturising action, these molecules can strengthen the nail cuticle and prevent them from splitting. Moreover, by ensuring their hydration, moringa oil makes them shinier.

To take care of your nails, you can thus apply a drop of moringa oil daily to each one. Then massage until fully absorbed. After a few days, your nails will not only be more beautiful but also stronger. Moreover, as with strengthening hair, it is possible to give your nails an oil bath. Once or twice a week, you can soak them in a bowl filled with moringa oil, or coat them with oil before wrapping them in cellophane wraps for the night.

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