What are the benefits of hazelnut oil on the skin?

Although it is suitable for all skin types, hazelnut oil is particularly favoured by combination to oily skin. Indeed, it is especially rich in monounsaturated fatty acids such as the oleic acid (also known as omega 9), present in a mass fraction ranging from 71 to 87%. Now, this lipid is part of the natural composition of sebum, a substance secreted by the body to counteract the dryness of the skin and hair. Oleic acid is therefore recognised by the constituents of the skin, and penetrates deeply to regulate sebum production by the sebaceous glands.

Furthermore, thanks to its dry texture, hazelnut vegetable oil has the advantage of leaving no oily residue.It is non-comedogenic (comedogenicity index = 0), it does not clog pores and therefore does not promote the appearance of blackheads. It is an excellent ally for combination to oily skin types.

Due to its activity on oily skin, hazelnut oil is included in two treatments designed for these skin types:

• Thepurifying botanical blendwithpeony, whichpurifies and regenerates the skin during your sleep. This serum is applied at the end of your evening beauty routine, just before bedtime, on clean and dry skin.

• The blemish serum with 1% bakuchiol is designed to reduce spots due to its antibacterial action. This treatment can be applied morning and evening, preferably at the end of the routine, before the day/night cream.

Hazelnut oil is also a good emollient and softening treatment fordry skin, thanks to its lipid content (mainly omega 9 and then omega 6). As a reminder, althoughsynthesised by the body, external supply (topically) of omega 9 is necessary to strengthen the skin's protective barrier. Indeed, these fatty acids constitute the hydrolipidic film, the layer that protects the skin from external aggressions and maintains its hydration level. Hazelnut oil is thus protective, restorative and softening. It gives the skin a silky touch without leaving a greasy film.