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Olive oil moisturises and protects skin and hair as well as improves its strength. Containing some of the most powerful antioxidants in the world, it definitely helps to maintain firm and glowing skin.It has a myriad of benefits. Olive oil contain a lot of antioxidant compounds such as vitamin E, hydroxytyrosol (a plant polyphenol) and oleic acid, which will help to fight free-radical activity on the skin and therefore help to keep it firm and bright. Moreover, the oil contains squalene, a compound that can also be found in the human sebum, meaning the oil will help to restore skin’s moisture and be easily absorbed.

Virgin coconut oil is derived from fresh coconuts.Coconut oil is a super oil that moisturises, softens, protects and soothes.It contains antioxidants. Through a combination of anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects, coconut oil can reduce the symptoms associated with psoriasis and eczema when applied topically.

It works as an emollient that softens and hydrates skin. Because it contains several types of fatty acids — including lineoleic, oleic, palmitic and stearic acids — that improve the skin's natural barrier, shea butter also protects skin from damage from the environment like pollutants.

Jojoba oil is an excellent moisturiser and emollient for skin and scalp. Due to jojoba oil affinity with our own sebum, it is more readily absorbed by the top layer of the skin and helps to balance sebum production. It also conditions the hair by lightly coating it, adding shine and manageability. A great oil for skin due to its long lasting hydration, deep moisturization, anti-ageing properties, soothes skin burn and the list goes on!