Soya Oil

Soya oil contains lecithin, sterolins and vitamin E, so it’s a bit of a skincare superhero. With all those nutrients, soya oil has the power to hydrate, protect and soothe the skin, so it’s often found in hydrating face masks and other skincare products.

Soya oil uses

A good choice for those who struggle with dry skin, soya oil helps our skin to hold onto moisture, boosting the skin’s barrier to help prevent it from escaping. By locking moisture in and protecting from irritants, it helps to keep skin looking dewy with regular use. For oily skin, we recommend trying grapeseed oil, rosehip or jojoba oil.

The vitamin E content in soya oil helps to protect the skin from irritation, and the oil acts as a natural anti-inflammatory. Gently apply soya oil to irritated skin to relieve the symptoms and soothe irritation, or combine with a few drops of your favourite essential oils for a great-smelling, all-natural nourishing face serum.

If you’re going on a sunny holiday, it’s worth packing a bottle of soya oil to provide added protection (in addition to your usual sun cream of course) from the UV rays. Applying soya oil after being in the sun can also help the skin to protect itself from harmful free radicals and damage from the sun.

We know that soya oil is good news for our skin, but it’s also handy in the hair department. Add a few drops to your hair after showering to help smooth out tangles, plus, it’s light enough to absorb into the hair without making it look greasy.

Soya oil benefits

There’s a growing list of benefits of soya oil for our hair and skin. Thanks to its vitamin E content, many find that massaging soya oil into the scalp and hair can help to boost production. The vitamins also help to strengthen hair follicles on the scalp, encouraging healthy hair growth.

If you’re starting to look for skincare products to support mature skin, soya oil may be a good one to start with. The omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids found in soya oil help to replenish much-needed collagen in the skin, reducing the signs of ageing like fine lines. Massage a few drops of soya oil into your skin twice a day to feel the benefits.

A great skincare all-rounder, soya oil’s anti-inflammatory properties help to control acne breakouts and soothe problems such as redness and blotching.

Soya oil facts