Ever read a label and not know what half the ingredients are? Us too. That’s why Simply Bare was created. With a few real ingredients, Simply Bare products are clean alternatives to body care items full of harsh chemicals. You don’t have to be a scientist to be informed. Knowing what is going on your body is important, and we’re here to breakdown the amazing benefits of natural ingredients.
Jojoba Oil + Grapeseed Oil
While it is considered to be a plant oil, jojoba is technically a liquid wax. This is what allows it to moisturize so deeply and not leave an oily, greasy residue on top of your skin. Jojoba oil mimics natural sebum, your body’s natural oil, and cues your body that it has enough oil, which aids in keeping pores unclogged by avoiding overproducing oil.
As a lightweight moisturizer, grapeseed oil strengthens your skin’s barrier. Grapeseed oil is rich in Vitamin E and linoleic acid, which is an essential omega-6 fatty acid. Linoleic acid cannot be created by the human body, but it is crucial to maintaining the skin’s moisture barrier. Because of this, linoleic acid must be absorbed through diet or direct application to the skin.
Soothing irritated skin is another specialty these two oils have. As natural anti-inflammatory agents, jojoba oil and grapeseed oil can help calm sunburns, eczema, and psoriasis. These oils can also be effective for treating mild acne, smoothing fine lines, and improving skin elasticity.
Mango Butter
We’ve all heard of shea butter, but it’s time to give mango butter some love. Extracted from mango seeds, mango butter is plant-based and nutrient-dense. Mango butter has everything your skin loves– essential fatty acids and vitamins A, C, and E. Vitamin C brings out your natural radiance by brightening skin and reducing fine lines.
Mango butter’s superpower is how intensely it moisturizes. It assists in healing dry, flakey and cracked skin. The antioxidant properties act as a protective barrier to shield your skin from environmental stressors. Mango butter also supports skin regeneration and can help create even, balanced skin.
Avocado Oil
This oil has natural healing powers. Avocado oil consists of fatty acids and vitamins that support cellular regeneration. This means avocado oil can assist in speeding up the healing process for small wounds and scars. As another deep moisturizer, avocado oil is great for repairing skin damaged from dehydration.
Avocado oil keeps the skin from drying out by sealing in moisture and preventing trans-epidermal water loss, which is when moisture leaves the skin. A few tablespoons can be used in the bath for an alternative way to moisturize. Using this oil in hot water protects your skin from drying out due to the heat.
Keep it Clean
Take care of your skin now– your future self will thank you. These ingredients promote elasticity, moisture, healing and protection, keeping your skin young and fresh. Nature truly is the best medicine. These oils and butters can be used in their pure form or diluted in skin and hair products. Avocado oil can even be used for cooking when it is filtered and refined.
When combined, these ingredients become a hydration bomb. Your skin won’t know what hit it, and will be as smooth as ever. Staying hydrated inside and out is important, especially in dry climates. Natural ingredients are gentler on your skin, but beware that not all products that claim they are natural are. Many companies use this as a marketing ploy to gain customers who care about what goes on their skin, but in reality they are not using clean ingredients.
Knowledge is power when it comes to skincare labels. If you can’t pronounce the ingredient, it probably isn’t natural. Using products with harsh chemicals can aggravate skin, especially if your skin is sensitive. These chemicals can also interfere with your body’s natural hormones and eventually enter the bloodstream. Be informed and find body care products that match your skin’s needs.