Lately, the term cold-pressed body oil has taken over the skincare and beauty industry by storm. There's a lot of discussion happening out there on what is cold-pressed oil, how are they different from other commercial oils and why should one include these oils in their daily skincare and haircare regime. In fact, they are a better alternative to conventional commercial oils, as they retain all their beneficial micro and macronutrients and are also chemical-free.
If you are here reading this, means you also seek information on the same. Fret not, as you are at the right place! Stay with us for a few minutes and you’ll know everything about how cold-pressed oils benefit your skin. Read on to know -

First things first…what is cold-pressed oil?
It’s important to know how cold-pressed oils are different from normal commercial oils easily available in the market. Let’s understand this first. Cold pressing is a process where oil is extracted from plant components like barks, seeds, roots, flowers etc., without the use of any chemicals or heat. Doing so results in a high quality and nutrition proportion of the oil. This is the basic difference between the two. However, if you want to dive deeper into this, please check out our latest article here. 


Beauty benefits of cold-pressed body oils
Cold Pressed Oils are rich in antioxidants, phytonutrients and fatty acids such as Omega-3, Omega-6 and Omega-9, therefore adding them to your daily skincare routine can turn out a game-changer for you. Learn how!

  • Helps treat acne

Cold-pressed oils are rich in fatty acids such as linoleic and oleic acid and these are highly beneficial in treating acne. It is helpful in getting rid of acne marks and blemishes. The surface lipids of acne-prone skin tend to have a lesser amount of linoleic acid, henceforth, applying cold-pressed oil which is loaded with antioxidants can make up for this deficiency.

  • Keeps the skin young

Antioxidants present in cold-pressed oil aid in battling oxidative stress, thereby helping you achieve youthful and healthy skin. Antioxidants can also help in skin brightening, reducing wrinkles and fine lines.

  • Maintains skin moisturization


Being a rich source of vitamins like A and E, cold-pressed oils help to moisturise and nourish your skin by providing adequate hydration.

  • Tackle inflammation

These oils have anti-inflammatory properties owing to which it has a calming and soothing effect on inflamed and irritated skin. However, precautions must be taken for sensitive skin.

  • Glowing skin

Facial massage with cold-pressed oils can be highly fulfilling. They help improve blood circulation, tighten the facial muscles, and leave a radiant glow.

  • Enhances skin barrier

The presence of rich amounts of Free Fatty Acids (FFAs) such as linoleic acid, linolenic acid, and lauric acid in cold-pressed oils can help you repair and strengthen your skin barrier to withstand harmful UV rays, pollution, environmental stressors, extremes of temperatures. Also, if your skincare routine has AHA/BHA, which tends to hamper your skin barrier, adding cold-pressed oil can be a great boon for your skin!

  • Softens the Skin

Some cold-pressed oils like Rosehip oil bind our skin cells and render our skin smooth.

  • Keeps skin infections at bay

Many cold-pressed oils have astringent and antibacterial properties which can help in reducing skin infections. This would help you stay miles away from itchy acne and scars.

  • Use as a primer

Some of the cold-pressed oils like orange oil can also be used as a primer under your makeup. This will not only give you a natural dewy makeup look but at the same time, nourish and moisturize your skin, thereby preventing your foundation from looking cakey.

So, basically, cold-pressed oils are an all-in-one savior. They are a power pack of nutrients which can be a boon to your skin!
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