Do not think that all fats and oils are harmful or detrimental to your health and beauty, your skin, for example, needs oils and fats which are essential to preserve and look very beautiful, moisturized and healthy. Almost all creams contain some form of grease, oil or lard, usually plant. Here are a short list of oils and fats that you can use with confidence to nourish and beautify your skin.
MANTECA VEGETAL: Shortening is used to soften and lubricate rough areas of the body such as feet, hands, elbows or knees, though many do not recommended for facial skin because the skin may be oily, so I should use it moderation or in combination with some essential oil to combat the appearance of fat. The butter helps create a kind of protective layer between the skin and the environment, thus protecting it from cold, pollution, etc., as it helps to retain its own oils. Must be taken into account, if you use butter, this is very difficult to remove from clothing or bedding, so you have to be careful.
OLIVE OIL: This oil is rich in vitamin E, especially useful to nourish and lubricate your skin, be greased or taken into salads. In cold weather, spread on your skin a little olive oil on your face, especially in the area of the cheeks and lips.
VASELINE: it also creates a layer that protects the skin, useful for cold weather or when you’re going to a lot of time to places with strong air. One disadvantage is that the Vaseline clog pores and does not allow the skin to breathe freely, and should be avoided in people with acne or are prone to suffer from pimples, blackheads, etc.
SESAME OIL, SUNFLOWER, ALMOND, like olive oil, these oils are rich in vitamin E, nourish skin and restore, also help to combat wrinkles. We must apply a few drops to your standard cream and spread on the skin. Whenever you buy oil, try to be of quality, but can do the opposite.
SHEA: butter or shea butter is a treat for the skin, nourishes, combat dryness, lubricates and protects. Usually this type of butter you can find it already included in creams in stores.
Avocado: a delicious fruit to nourish the skin. To take advantage of its many properties and oils, you can prepare a mask with a bit of avocado, a tablespoon of olive oil and three homemade yogurts. Beat well and apply. You can also use avocado cream, but make sure it is a good brand.
Foods with fats or vegetable oils for your skin you should eat during the winter are: walnuts, almonds, avocados, olives, olive oil, peanuts (groundnuts), amaranth, etc.