Which junglück oil is the winner for you?

Whether in a crisp salad, as a heavenly scent or in your daily care routine - our everyday life is full of oils! But what are their strengths and weaknesses? This is where opinions sometimes differ! We have taken a closer look at our junglück oils and would like to show you which one suits you best!

In this article you will learn, among other things…

01 Not all oil is the same: There is chemistry behind it!
02 And what is a drying or non-drying oil?
03 Comedogenicity and spreading behaviour – Sounds strange, but it isn’t!
04 Junglück oils – give us the details!
05 The right place in your care routine – the application

01 NOT ALL OILS ARE THE SAME: THERE IS CHEMISTRY BEHIND IT!

Roughly speaking, oils belong to the category of fats. And fats are made up of glycerin and fatty acids. In general, unsaturated fatty acids are good for our organism, and we should avoid saturated ones if possible!

Sounds simple, but can we be a little more specific? Fatty acids are hydrocarbon compounds in long chains. If these chains have double bonds in between, ie instead of "CC" it looks like "C=C", they are called unsaturated fatty acids. You can imagine a double bond as a rigid joint, which clearly determines the structure of the chain and can cause a kink.

The bulkier the oil, the more difficult it is for several of these fatty acids to arrange themselves on top of each other and a uniform structure seems almost impossible. It is different with saturated fats. These have a "movable" chain and can be layered nicely to form a solid structure. The phenomenon can also be seen in the consistency of the oil. The more liquid the oil, the higher the number of unsaturated fatty acids, the easier it is to distribute and the better its spreading properties.

02 AND WHAT IS A DRYING OR NON-DRYING OIL?

This question brings us to another categorization - drying or non-drying oil. Drying oils also have a high proportion of these unsaturated fatty acids, so they can be easily absorbed by the skin and are well absorbed. Non-drying oils are much richer and therefore more on the saturated fatty acid side. They stay on the skin a little longer, penetrate more slowly and leave a fine film.

Typical non-drying oils include olive, jojoba, macadamia or avocado oil. Well-known drying oils are castor or argan oil.

03 COMEDOGENICITY AND SPREADING BEHAVIOR – SOUNDS WEIRD, BUT IT’S NOT!

When researching care oils for the face and body, the terms comedogenic or comedogenicity often come up. At first glance, it's difficult to decipher what this might mean. But broken down, it describes the properties of an oil, how much it can clog pores. The degree of comedogenicity therefore also says something about which skin type an oil is best suited for.

For example, mature and dry skin can tolerate a comedogenic oil, while combination skin could react problematically even to slightly comedogenic oil.

The scale ranges from 0 to 5, with 0 being non-comedogenic and 5 being very comedogenic. Here is a short legend:

0-1: non-comedogenic oils that keep your pores clear and are therefore particularly suitable for oily, impure skin. Examples include argan oil, jojoba oil, castor oil, squalane oil

2-3: slightly comedogenic oils that do not cause blemishes on normal to slightly dry skin. Can still be tried on combination skin and should be avoided on acne-prone skin. Examples include apricot kernel oil, evening primrose oil, olive oil, almond oil

4-5: Highly comedogenic oils that can overload the pores of combination and blemished skin. However, for very dry and mature skin, these oils can work real moisturising miracles. Examples include linseed oil, wheat germ oil, coconut oil

This is a general outline, please don't forget that every skin reacts differently and therefore has different needs! Now we have clarified which oil is best suited to which skin type with the help of the degree of comedogenicity. And now it's time to apply the oils correctly. We are interested in the spreading behavior. Translated, this means how well the oil spreads on our skin and can ultimately penetrate our cells. If an oil is absorbed quickly, it is referred to as high-spreading. Conversely, a low-spreading oil takes more time to cross the skin barrier. The surface tension and viscosity (thickness) of an oil are crucial for the spreading behavior. The lower the surface tension and the lower the viscosity (i.e. the more liquid it is), the easier the oil spreads on the skin. All in all, this chemical behavior gives us information about the feel and consistency of the care oil.

04 JUNGLÜCK OILS – HERE ARE THE DETAILS!

But enough of the chemicals, now we want to finally clarify what all this means for our junglück oils . Our range includes argan oil, jojoba oil, almond oil and castor oil from controlled organic cultivation.

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Let’s start directly with the liquid gold from Morocco: Argan oil

Our argan oil is extracted gently and its hero ingredients are tocopherol (vitamin E) and phytosterols. With 80% unsaturated fatty acids, it supports the skin's metabolism and noticeably contributes to the moisture retention in our cells. Vitamin E has an antioxidant effect and thus protects us from the daily stress factors of our everyday lives. It is perfect for the care of scarred and sunburnt skin. This gives the skin the chance to regenerate optimally. The comedogenicity level of argan oil is 0, which means it leaves your pores alone and you can breathe easy. It specifically cares for pimples, blemishes and wrinkles - your skin appears smoother, more awake and fresher. The plant flavonoids it contains also have an antibacterial and disinfectant effect.

Your natural sebum production is gently kept in balance and so it is particularly good for impure and oily to greasy skin . This oil can also work wonders on cellulite, stretch marks or scar tissue.

Massage a small amount of oil into the affected areas with a light pressure massage and allow it to absorb well. Or after shaving, it gives you a velvety soft feeling and noticeably prevents irritation.

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One that only does so: Jojoba oil

If you look at the structure of jojoba oil , you can see that chemically it is actually a wax. No triglycerides, like in a conventional fatty oil. And because people are creatures of habit, we don't want to be so fussy and will just keep the name jojoba oil. The young jojoba oil comes from Panama. It is very light and particularly known for its moisturising and nourishing properties. Our natural skin lipids have a very similar structure, which makes it very well tolerated by our skin. The wax structure makes it extremely stable and therefore has a particularly long shelf life compared to other oils. It is full of provitamin A, beta-carotene and valuable B and E vitamins. That is why it has a nice stabilising effect on our skin's protective barrier. This allows the valuable ingredients to penetrate deep into the skin's layers, but at the same time prevents important transepidermal (via the skin) moisture from being lost. And because jojoba oil is also non-comedogenic (commedogenicity level 1) and regulates sebum production, impure, combination and very dry skin in particular benefit from this wax. Microorganisms cannot spread easily and so germs cannot find a place to settle.

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The sensitive: almond oil

The junglück almond oil comes from Spain and is particularly well tolerated and is ideal for the body care of young and old. Yes, it also does a wonderful job as baby care! It is a nutty oil, pressed from the kernels of the beautiful almond tree. The almond oil adapts perfectly to our skin fats and is therefore particularly gentle. Thanks to the individual distribution of oleic acid, unsaturated fatty acids (omega 9) and vitamins, it is quickly absorbed and supplies our skin with valuable nutrients. Inflammation and redness are noticeably reduced and your skin feels soft and soothed. It also strengthens your natural acid mantle in the case of neurodermatitis, rosacea or couperose and helps to relieve sore spots. The moisture balance of your skin is balanced and your skin barrier is stronger and more resilient. With a comedogenicity level of 2, it is especially suitable for sensitive, normal and dry skin . It nourishes without being greasy and leaves a long-lasting, cared for feeling.

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The viscous: castor oil

Originally known as a laxative or labor stimulant, this oil has now made a name for itself in cosmetics. Its composition of valuable unsaturated fatty acids means it adapts to your individual skin texture and can easily penetrate the individual layers. The main ingredient is ricinoleic acid. It has an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect on impure and acne-prone skin. Ricinoleic acid can also strengthen our hair roots from the inside out and thus stimulate their growth. Dry, brittle hair regains its shine and your scalp is gently calmed. Due to its more viscous consistency, it stays in place when caring for eyelashes and eyebrows. With castor oil, we speak of a comedogenicity level of 1. Its texture and ingredients make it particularly suitable for oily, mature and dry skin . With this oil, it is important to note that you do not use too much at once. Otherwise, your skin will quickly be overwhelmed and will react with the opposite effect: it will dry out further! It is difficult to give a guideline, test it yourself and find your dosage! You can also dilute the oil with another oil before use. Jojoba oil is suitable for this.

05 THE RIGHT PLACE IN YOUR CARE ROUTINE – THE APPLICATION

Speaking of application - our junglück oils can be used in many different ways. Whether skin, hair, lips or nails - everything is possible! Skin It is important to note that your skin should be slightly damp before you apply the oil. This allows it to emulsify with the moisture and penetrate deeper into the skin layers. We don't want a greasy film on the skin! In other words, on the face, after cleansing or the serum (water-based), but also on the body after a soothing shower, massage a few drops in circular movements. Another option would be to add a few drops of the oil to the bath water. This will provide additional care for your skin. Be careful of the risk of slipping! Hair Our hair also benefits from oils. Either massage some oil into towel-dried hair after washing. A small amount does not weigh it down and makes your hair shine! If you want to give your hair and scalp extra care, you can do a treatment 1-2 times a week. To do this, apply the oil generously to the scalp and hair in the evening and leave it on for at least 2 hours (or overnight). Then rinse thoroughly. Eyelashes, eyebrows and beards also benefit from oils. Simply apply to the desired areas in the evening and leave it to absorb overnight - for more volume and a velvety soft feeling! I hope I was able to give you a little overview of these great products! But here too, of course, the rule of thumb is: try before you buy!

If you have any questions or comments, please send me an email to sophia@junglueck.de 🙂

Take care & be good to yourself!! Sophia