In the past decade, the benefits of the cashew nut have started to be uncovered. With many people realizing the benefits of cashews in all their edible forms.
Cashew oil is a feature ingredient in many skincare products and for good reason. Cashew oil contains high amounts of unsaturated fatty acids, vitamin E, selenium, zinc, vitamin A and D and more. All key ingredients in maintaining and enhancing your skin’s health and beauty.
Many people are unaware of cashew oil and the benefits it can bring to you skin, your hair and your health. It is a sweetly fragranced, potent, nutrient dense oil that can be used to improve skin infections to managing your cholesterol.
Have you been looking for an all-natural product to enhance your skin’s complexion, and give you vibrant, young, healthy skin? Cashew oil may be the one for you. Whether you want to add this high quality oil to your diet or use it as a topical oil, it can help your skin both ways.
In this guide I’ll walk you through all you need to know about cashew oil including its benefits for skin and exactly how to use cashew oil on your skin.
What Is Cashew Oil?
Cashew oil is an edible oil made from cashew nuts. The cashew tree originates in Northeastern Brazil, the cashew nut or ‘seed’ is found at the tip of the cashew apple and is surrounded by a toxic shell.
Cashews should be considered a precious delicacy because of the hazardous and labor intensive process of picking and shelling them. Cashews belong to the same family as poison ivy and therefore special precautions are necessary to prepare them for eating.
Cashew oil is, of course, made from the delicious cashew nut, an edible oil that you can use as a topical oil on the skin and hair or a very high quality cooking oil full of potent nutrients and subtle richness.
To prepare cashew oil is a long process. First, the cashew nut is picked from the cashew apple, dried out and shelled, and cold pressed to release their oils.
If you are patient, you can make your own cashew oil at home. Grab some cashews and in either a food processor or blender, grind the cashews until smooth. Store the cashew butter in a jar for a couple of weeks and the solids and oils will seperate, leaving you with about 1/3 a jar of cashew oil.
Is Cashew Oil Good For Your Skin?
Cashew oil can be a great addition to your skin care routine. It is a potent, nutrient rich, very high quality oil that can help your skin in a number of ways.
Cashew oil contains high amounts of unsaturated fatty acids, specifically oleic acid, which helps to retain moisture in the skin (and hair).
Cashew oil also contains vitamin E, helping the skin combat toxins, keeping the skin fresh and clean and also has anti-aging effect. Selenium is also present in cashew oil which boosts white blood cell production, helps the skin heal and can reduce acne.
Cashew oil contains zinc which is known to help with inflammation in acne patients, eczema and dandruff. Lastly, cashew oil contains vitamin D which is an integral vitamin for your skin, regulating cellular production and more.
Cashew oil is easy to apply, spreads beautifully on the skin and you only need a tiny amount to moisture a large area. Applying cashew oil of a night and allowing it to sit on the skin as you sleep has been said to retain moisture, smooth the texture of your skin and enhance your complexion.
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Cashew Oil Benefits For Skins
Cashew Oil Has Anti-Aging Properties
Cashew oil is used in a number of high quality anti ageing skin products. It is a potent, very high quality oil that is packed full of essential nutrients your skin requires for healing and maintaining its health.
The selenium, vitamin D, vitamin E, copper, zinc and fatty acids found in cashew oil all combine to have great anti-aging effects by retaining moisture, reducing inflammation and enhancing complexion.
All of these have an effect on the overall appearance and health of your skin. Vitamin E specifically has been studied for its anti ageing effects, found in cashew oil.
Cashew Oil Retains Moisture In The Skin
The high amounts of essential fatty acids found in cashew oil help to retain moisture in the skin. This reduces the need to apply multiple other moisturisers.
Specifically, the fatty acid known as oleic acid present in cashew oil is known to help the skin to retain moisture.
Cashew Oil Can Reduce Skin Inflammation and Acne
Cashew oil can help with skin inflammation and acne due to the amounts of selenium and zinc present. Selenium and zinc have both been studied in acne patients and have seen a reduced amount of swelling and redness.
Selenium also boosts white blood cells functioning and helps healing of the skin by reducing inflammation and eczema.
Cashew Oil Enhances Complexion
Cashew oil contains copper, which is known to help the skin in its production of melanin. Melanin is responsible for the tanning of our skin, the color of our eyes and the color of our hair.
Applying cashew oil daily has been said to enhance the complexion of your skin and hair.
Read more about the benefits of cashews for skin here.
Exactly How To Use Cashew Oil For Skin
To use cashew oil for the skin is quite simple.
Apply a few drops of cashew oil to the tips of your fingers, and spread evenly on your face and neck.
Give the oil a few minutes to sink into your skin particularly if you are going to be using facial products such as foundation. Facial oils can stop foundations and other facial products from adhering to the skin.
Personally, I like to apply cashew oil before bed, giving my skin a period of no disruptions for it to really soak in. If you want all the benefits of cashew oil, try applying it daily at a time that suits you best and see how it works for you.
Conclusion
Cashew oil can be a great addition to your skin care routine. This potent, nutrient dense, high quality oil can benefit your skin whether you choose to eat it or apply it topically.
Cashew oil is a feature ingredient in many skin care products and it is easy to see why. It is full of all the nutrients your skin requires to remain beautiful and healthy, while also helping enhance your overall complexion.
Not many studies have been completed on cashew oil and its benefits to the skin. However, there are many studies on the nutrients found within the cashew oil and how they help your skin. With compelling evidence, why not give it a try yourself?
Learn about using cashew oil in hair here or in cooking here. You can also find all our cashew related guides here.
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