Chia seeds probably sound familiar because, for so long, they were connected to those popular clay figurines known as Chia Pets. Ch-ch-ch-chia! Nowadays, though, the Chia Pet trend has mostly died out, while the actual seeds have become more popular than ever. A member of the mint family, chia seeds originate from the desert plant Salvia hispanica. In recent years, they’ve also been hyped up as a superfood with all sorts of health benefits. That’s because they’re high in fiber, calcium, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and antioxidants.
Chia Seed Soap like many exfoliating soaps can be used to exfoliate are skin. The Chia Seed Exfoliating Soap Bar can remove dead skin cells and smooth the skin. Chia seeds are an all-natural exfoliant DIY soap that can make your skin soft. Chia seeds make the best exfoliation for DIY skin care. This soap recipe is an easy DIY that you can use to put chia seeds in your soap. Yes, you can use chia seeds in your soap to exfoliate the skin. Using a simple clear melt and pour soap base will allow you to see the natural beauty of the chia seeds.
This is a wonderful exfoliating and invigorating soap. The Chia seeds will help exfoliate, but are also extremely rich in Vitamin E which helps to reduce the fine lines and wrinkles on the face. Lemon essential oil will refresh dull and dry skin by removing dead skin cells. Lemon essential oil will also lighten acne scars. Peppermint oil can aid in oil secretion in skin, therefore preventing acne. The invigorating aroma of peppermint oil has been shown to improve memory and raise alertness.
Chia seed oil is very moisturizing, particularly for people with eczema and other very dry skin conditions. An eight-week study,on subjects with pruritus, skin itchiness caused by various ailments, found that chia oil was able to significantly increase skin hydration and skin barrier function while also reducing trans epidermal water loss. As a bonus, its moisturizing effects are also anti-aging, in that well-moisturized skin is less likely to develop fine lines and deeper wrinkles. The best part is that chia seed oil is lightweight and absorbs easily, so it doesn’t leave a greasy residue and sits gorgeously under makeup.
As lovely as the sun it is, its UV rays are the largest source of free radical damage to your skin, which manifests as fine lines, creepiness and dark spots. Prolonged exposure can even cause skin cancer, which is why it’s of utmost importance to protect yourself by applying a broad-spectrum sunscreen every day and reasonably limiting yourself to excess sunlight.