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Brilio.net - As the name suggests, baby oil is usually used for the benefit of babies, for example to massage babies or keep their skin soft. However, it turns out that there are various benefits of baby oil for adults, you know. Baby oil itself is a baby product that is quite easy to find anywhere.
These products contain mineral oil and are usually free of harsh chemicals, such as parabens and fragrances. For this reason, this baby product has a lower risk of triggering irritation and allergic reactions (hypoallergenic). It sometimes also contains natural ingredients, such as vitamins E and A, aloe vera, and honey.
This combination means that baby oil can help maintain and maintain healthy skin, as well as prevent the damaging effects of free radicals. It can even be used to care for adult skin, you know. One of them is to overcome the problem of dry facial skin. Reporting from the Healthline page, dry skin can be experienced in several parts of the body, from the hands, arms, legs to the face.
Even though it can be experienced in several areas, the face is a part of the body that is prone to dry skin. Usually this condition is characterized by peeling, red, scaly and itchy skin. So, if you experience the various skin signs mentioned, you can use baby oil to treat them.
Reported by briliobeauty.net from various sources on Sunday (5/4), here are seven advantages of using baby oil to treat dry faces in adults.
1. Moisturize the skin.
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In accordance with its main function, baby oil can moisturize dry adult faces through its main ingredient, namely mineral oil. The reason is, when compared to glycerin, ethanol and water, the combination of basic baby oil ingredients has better moisturizing capabilities for the skin. Not only that, mineral oil is also known to help hydrate the skin and make it look more supple.
2. Reduces itching on the face.For those with dry skin, they will usually feel itchy on areas of skin that are very dry and peeling. Well, you can overcome or reduce the risk of itching on a dry face using baby oil. The moisturizing and mineral content in baby oil is soothing, so it is effective in relieving itching on the skin due to it being too dry.
3. Smooth skin.
Baby oil is also able to soften facial skin. With regular use, baby oil helps reduce discomfort caused by dry and scaly skin. Smoother skin naturally provides a healthier and more youthful appearance. Not only that, your skin will also feel more supple and soft like a baby's skin.
4. Softens rough skin.
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As is known, dry or dehydrated skin will usually have a rough texture when touched. Well, using baby oil can solve this problem. The reason is, baby oil can erode dead skin cells that have accumulated by making it softer and softer.
5. Reduces skin discomfort.Baby oil is claimed to be able to help relieve skin discomfort, including those associated with dry skin and conditions such as psoriasis. The natural minerals in baby oil can relieve rashes and scales on the skin caused by psoriasis. Regular use will help speed up the healing of psoriasis symptoms.
6. Relieves eczema symptoms.
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Not only psoriasis, facial skin that is too dry is also prone to eczema. Eczema itself is an inflammatory condition of the skin that causes itching, rough, scaly and red spots. Baby oil can be an alternative choice to relieve the symptoms of eczema on facial skin. According to several studies, applying enough baby oil to the skin can relieve dry, itchy and discolored skin.
7. Maintain healthy skin barrier.Overall, according to the Healthline page, the benefit of baby oil is that it works by caring for the skin barrier or barrier on the skin. This barrier functions to lock in moisture that is already on the surface of the skin, so that facial skin will avoid the risk of dry, scaly and peeling skin.
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