Maracuja oil is the oil extracted from passionflower plant as well as from the seeds of passion fruit which are rich in oil. The sources of the oil are different but its use and benefits from these oils are the same.
The oil may be quite expensive but it is light and gives healing affect when used on skin. It moisturizes the skin, even sinks into the skin and averts the moisture from discharge.
Features of Maracuja Oil
Maracuja oil is very beneficial to skin and it has got the following properties
- Anti-Oxidant: Prevents our tissues from getting damaged by scavenges free radicals.
- Anti-Itching: Prevents skin from itchiness and gives soothing affect on the skin.
- Anti-Insomnia: Can make you sleep and minimize insomnia.
- Emollient: Moisturizes the skin.
- Anti-Inflammatory: Reduces infection.
- Anti-Stress: Relieves stress and relaxes the body
- Anti-Asthmatic: Prevents asthma
Health Benefits
Maracuja oil is used by many cosmetic companies as gives various benefits to skin. Maracuja oil deals with the following types of health problems
- For Dry Skin : As mentioned earlier maracuja oil moisturizes the skin and makes the skin soft and smooth. It deeply penetrates into the skin and avoids drying up of skin. Always do an allergy test before applying the oil, take few drops of maracuja oil and apply it on small part of your skin. If there is an effect on your skin like redness, irritation or rashes then it is not safe to use. But if your skin is normal after the test then you can apply it without hesitation. You can even dilute maracuja oil with coconut oil or olive oil if you have to apply it on large part of the skin, it will show its effect even if it is diluted.
- For Sun Damaged Skin: Exposing the skin in sun for longer hours can affect your skin in the form of tan, sun spots, blemishes, skin ageing etc. These damages are caused due to ultra violet rays present in sunlight. In order to get rid of these problems apply maracuja oil thoroughly on the damaged part of the skin. The nutrients present in maracuja oil helps in healing the damages.
- For Itchy Skin: If you are suffering from itchy skin particularly after insect bites then this oil can work wonders on such itching. Apply few drops of oil on the affected area and you will be relieved from itching. Avoid using maracuja oil if the itching is due to eczema or psoriasis.
- For Insomnia: If you are spending sleepless nights then here is the solution to get deep n sound sleep. Before bed time get the bath tub filled with hot water, add 1-2 teaspoon of maracuja oil in it and rest in the water with all the doors and windows closed. Maracuja oil when put in hot water releases volatile organic compounds which induces sleep. Make sure you spend ample time in the bath tub and the aroma should be strong enough to make you fall asleep.
- For Painful Aches: If you are too tired and the muscles need to be relaxed then a massage with maracuja oil will give calming effect and eases the pain. You can either apply directly or dilute it with olive oil, followed by some basic stretching for those particular muscles. Maracuja oil is anti-inflammatory as well as rich in omega 6 fatty acid which helps in lowering the inflammation.