The skin is incredibly delicate and can be difficult to properly take care of and treat. The thing with skin is that it can be negatively affected in numerous ways, and as a result, start to show signs and issues that can be hard to combat.

Especially through the changing seasons and with ever changing environmental factors, skin can really suffer in a manner that can be hard to reverse. Whether it be from the blazing sun of the summer months or the blistering cold of the winter months, adequately taking care of and nurturing the skin is crucial. Rapeseed oil has a tremendous nutritional composition that makes it perfect for the skin in a number of ways.

Written By Serene Hitchcock / Reviewed By Ray Spotts

Vitamins And Nutrients

One of the major outlining issues that skin faces is the presence of free radicals. Free radicals cause signs of aging at an exponential rate. Free radicals are so insidious because they are produced by a myriad of environmental factors - things like smoke, pollution, UV radiation - often from the sun - lifestyle habits and the list goes on.

These are what essentially put skin in a compromised state and break it down. To avoid premature signs of aging or photoaging, there are a number of nutrients and vitamins that are critical to the health of your skin. Vitamin A, B3, C, and E are especially vital.

Due to the antioxidant-rich elements within rapeseed oil, it is a great oil to use on skin. It is high in beta carotene, which is found in vitamin A, and assists with the cell division that can sometimes occur in the presence of free radicals. It's also known to help protect the skin cells from the harsh elements of UV radiation.

These are most often experienced in the sun but can also be the product of unsafe levels of radiation from specialty lights or X-rays. Vitamin E, which is also very commonly referred to as the youth vitamin or the skin vitamin, does a tremendous job protecting the skin from free radicals as well.

Skin And Nails

Due to its ability to thwart sun damage, it is perfect for sunbathing and provides richly moisturized skin that can be better protected from the harsh glares of the sun. This helps to reduce wrinkles, sun damage, and redness. If you suffer from sensitive skin, this is also a great oil to use as it is lightweight and generally works with many different types of skin. If you are a notorious sunbather that delights in those sweltering hot summer months, this is a great oil to use.

You can also use rapeseed oil to tend to damaged or weak cuticles as it will help to nourish both the skin around your nail beds and the nails themselves. It is perfect to use before or after manicures to give your hands some added moisture and hydration. A little bit goes a long way so a drop or two is all you need for your hands.

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Written By:

Serene Hitchcock is a professional freelance writer, blogger and social media strategist from San Diego, California. She has been writing for several years in many forms and facets and is interested in arts, health, self-improvement, current events and the world we live in.

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Founder Ray Spotts has a passion for all things natural and has made a life study of nature as it relates to health and well-being. Ray became a forerunner bringing products to market that are extraordinarily effective and free from potentially harmful chemicals and additives. For this reason Ray formed Trusted Health Products, a company you can trust for clean, effective, and healthy products. Ray is an organic gardener, likes fishing, hiking, and teaching and mentoring people to start new businesses. You can get his book for free, “How To Succeed In Business Based On God’s Word,” at www.rayspotts.com.