Peach oil for children: how to use

The peach stone contains an elongated bitter kernel, from which valuable peach oil is extracted. It is used in cosmetology, and with therapeutic and preventive purposes. Sometimes this oil is assigned to children, so moms are interested in its properties and features of use in children.

The basis of the oil, which is extracted from the peach pits, are fatty acids, mostly unsaturated, among which there is a lot of linoleic, oleic and linolenic. In addition, this product is rich in carotenoids, amygdalin, vitamin A, pectins, potassium, iron, vitamin E, phosphorus, various trace elements and other useful substances.

Due to this composition, the oil is capable of:

• well moisturize the skin, make it more elastic, velvety and tender;
• provide skin protection against various aggressive influences (frost, sun, wind);
• eliminate drying and peeling of the skin;
• restore normal skin color and protect it from the appearance of pigmentation;
• accelerate the recovery of the skin during inflammation and sunburn;
• stimulate the growth of nails and strengthen them;
• well absorbed into the skin, so it is often used as a basis for massages;
• eliminate dryness and brittle hair, as well as prevent their loss;
• regulate the water-lipid balance of the skin.

There are no age restrictions for the use of peach oil. Such The product is often recommended for treating children's skin, including that of newborns.. Irritation and redness of the baby’s delicate skin is not uncommon, so ointments, powders, foams, creams, and other means will certainly appear in the young parents' first-aid kit to help the child get rid of discomfort.

In order to lubricate sensitive skin of the toddler, you can take any product from a wide range of pharmaceutical and cosmetic companies, but natural oils always have an advantage, because they are of natural origin, contain beneficial ingredients and rarely provoke allergic reactions.

The oil obtained from peach pits is not a medicine, but refers to cosmetics. It is produced by different companies (Elfarm, Aspera, Galeno Pharm, Mirra, Oleos, etc.) and is sold in bottles of 25, 30, 50 or 100 ml. Usually the product is made by cold pressing and looks like a light yellow oily substance, which has a light pleasant smell and soft taste.

Both pure oil, which is the only ingredient, and products with the addition of other beneficial substances, such as vitamin C, corn oil, rosemary extract or tocopherol acetate, are on sale. Such additional components protect the oil base from rancidity and have a positive effect on the skin - they increase protection against free radicals and ultraviolet radiation, whiten, slow down aging, increase local immunity.

Peach oil is in demand for skin care and children's hair. In a small amount it is applied to the desired area and rubbed with light massage movements. Such the product is in demand for massage and various cosmetic proceduresBecause it facilitates gliding of the hands, effectively relieves dryness, makes the skin more elastic and elastic, and also strengthens the skin’s vessels and cleans the pores.

At the same time, peach oil can be used both in pure form and in combination with other oily substancesfor example, it is permissible to mix it with grape seed oil or avocado, almond oil.

In addition, the oil from the kernels of peach pits can serve as the basis for various products containing essential oils.

Peach oil is also used in various pathologies of the skin, for example, in eczema, allergic dermatosis, psoriasis and other skin diseases. The use of such oil for wounds and burns not only accelerates the healing process, but also helps reduce the risk of scarring and scarring. In babies it is used in the treatment of diaper rash, as well as other skin problems. The product is applied to the baby’s skin after bathing, treating the inflamed area. In prevention, those places that are adversely affected by adverse factors (buttocks, neck) are lubricated.

LOR-doctors can prescribe drip peach oil in the nose as with a cold and sinusitis, and for their prevention, to remove crusts and protect the mucous membrane from severe dryness. Having dripped on one drop of such means into each nostril, further oil is wiped with a cotton flagella, thereby clearing the baby's nose.

Besides, the doctor may advise you to drip the peach seed oil into your ears when otitis. For this use, the product is slightly heated and used twice a day for pain.

As mentioned above, before applying the peach kernel oil in childhood, be sure to talk with the pediatrician. In addition, you should check the shelf life of the purchased product. It is usually 2 or 3 years old and is marked on the box, and it is recommended to store peach oil at temperatures from +5 to +25 degrees.

It is important to know that such a remedy is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity, which can manifest as a rash, redness and other unpleasant reaction.

On the use of peach oil in infants and older children, you can see mostly good reviews. They tell you that such a remedy perfectly moisturizes and protects the skin. The main advantages of the product include its naturalness, versatility and good tolerability.

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