Kunowa Essential Oils

Benefits of using Kunowa’s range of essential oils

Supports a healthy skin moisture barrier

Your skin’s barrier is the outermost layer of the epidermis, which plays a key role in maintaining moisturised skin. A healthy skin barrier locks in moisture, prevents your skin from drying out, and keeps skin soft and smooth. Over time, taking care of your skin’s barrier will help prevent aging and maintain resilient, healthy skin. While some skin care products actually harm the skin barrier, these oils nourish it. In particular, baobab oil, mango oil and tamarind oil contain vitamin E, which is known to moisturise the skin and support a healthy skin moisture barrier.

Preserves collagen to combat fine lines and wrinkles

Collagen makes up a third of the protein in your body. It gives skin its strength and elasticity. UV rays, poor diet, not enough sleep, and more, can cause collagen breakdown. And the older we get, the slower collagen production becomes. Kunowa's essential oils are rich in antioxidants that help to preserve collagen and keep skin soft and glowing. In addition to locking in moisture for soft skin, baobab oil, mango oil and moringa oil, in particular, keep fine lines and wrinkles at bay by protecting against collagen breakdown.

Skin micro biome friendly

The term ‘skin micro biome’ refers to the community of bacteria that live in the layers of your skin. Before you get grossed out by the idea of bacteria living on you, recent studies have revealed that the skin micro biome is actually very important for healthy skin. Unlike common skin care products that disrupt the microbes on your skin, Kunowa's essential oils are pure, wild crafted, and won’t interfere with the skin micro biome. Because of this, Kunowa's essential oils are perfect for any skin type, whether oily, dry, combination, or sensitive.

Fights acne

If you have oily, acne-prone skin, putting even more oil on your face may seem counter-intuitive. However, baobab oil and moringa oil are actually good for oily skin. They are lightweight, don’t clog pores, and moisturise your skin to prevent the production of excess oil that leads to acne. In addition they are both gentle on sensitive skin and won’t cause irritation.

Soothes irritation and eczema

Kunowa Essential Oils are a rich source of omega fatty acids that fight inflammation, making them a great choice for sensitive or inflamed skin. Most of Kunowa’s essential oils have anti-inflammatory properties which soothe irritation and can help with skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis.

Fights free radicals

Free radicals are unstable atoms in the body that can damage cells and cause aging by breaking down collagen. However, this damage can be reduced by antioxidants as these neutralise free radicals. Kunowa's essential oils are packed with naturally-occurring antioxidants that protect your skin from oxidative damage and thus help prevent aging.

Reduces damage from UV rays

Baobab oil contains vitamin E, which has been shown to be beneficial for reducing skin damage caused by ultraviolet (UV) rays. Vitamin E can absorb the energy from UV light and prevent UV-induced free radical damage to skin. Baobab oil won’t replace your sunscreen, but it will definitely moisturise and protect your skin at the same time.

Protects from air pollution

It’s clear that air pollution isn’t good to breathe, but did you know it also harms your skin? Pollutants can penetrate your skin’s barrier and cause free radicals to form. There’s no escaping air pollution completely but you can protect your skin by applying baobab oil to exposed areas. It contains antioxidants that fight free radicals.

Heals chapped lips

We all hate the feeling of dry, cracked lips with skin flaking off. Use baobab oil or mango oil as a rich lip balm. Apply a couple of drops to your lips to keep them moisturised, help them heal, and protect them from environmental aggressors.

Strengthens nails

Did you know that applying cuticle oil can stimulate nail growth? Strong nails start with healthy cuticles, so keep them moisturised with a good cuticle oil. Baobab oil absorbs quickly and isn’t too heavy, making it a great moisturiser for your fingertips. Just dab a drop on each cuticle, massage it in, and look forward to more beautiful nails!

The oils are clean, sustainable, and wild

The baobab tree is considered to be a 'lost crop' - an undervalued wild plant with powerful health benefits. By including baobab oil in your skincare routine, you’re helping bring value to the tree and protect biodiversity. Baobab oil is a one-ingredient powerhouse, so you can rest assured that you’re helping your skin in a tangible way (and at the same time not putting any unnecessary chemicals, fillers, or mystery ingredients on your skin).

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Condition hair

Hair needs moisture to keep it strong and healthy. Baobab oil, avocado oil and aloe vera oil have potent moisturising properties, making it ideal for hair treatment. Depending on your hair texture, these oils can be massaged from root to tip and left in overnight, or can be used to smooth frizz and protect hair during the day. Alternatively, add a few drops of your chosen oil to your daily conditioner to boost its nourishing power.

Moisturise the scalp

Healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp. In addition to conditioning your hair, baobab oil and avocado oil can be gently massaged into the scalp to keep dryness and flaking at bay. Maintaining a moisturised scalp is a great way to boost the health of your hair.

Gently remove makeup, soothe sensitive skin, and tame unrelenting breakouts with Kunowa’s range of cleansing oils. Adding these products to your cleansing routine instead of traditional soap or detergent cleansers can also help protect the natural lipid layer of the skin and the good bacteria that live there.

Kunowa cleansing oils contain 100% organic ingredients that not only clean the skin surface but also moisturise it. The oils act as a kind of solvent to which similar ingredients will attach. And because they are easy to rinse off with lukewarm water, these oils are perfect to remove make-up and products with an SPF from your skin, leaving your skin soft and supple.