What is blueberry seed oil?

Unrefined blueberry seed oil is made by cold pressing the blueberry seeds. Cold pressing helps retain the pure benefits of the oil. This oil is usually used as a carrier oil but it can be used on its own as a moisturizer or in creams and lotions. The blueberry fruit is a powerhouse fruit on its own, containing a great deal of nutritional value. The unrefined  is even better and even more effective.

This oil contains many antioxidants and acids such as oleic, stearic, palmitic, etc. It is also loaded with vitamins A, C and E. It also has omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids such as linoleic acid. There are many benefits of blueberry seed oil, such as its ability to help to fight against free radicals.

Here are a few more benefits of blueberry seed oil:

• Skin

Just as the blueberry fruit refreshes your body when you eat it, blueberry seed oil could be of help in trying to get rid of the dead skin cells and give your skin a glowing and radiant look. 

This oil is known to help with skin elasticity and firming the skin for a youthful appearance. This is because of the omega-3 fatty acids that moisturizes and improves skin. It may also help with reducing dark pigmentation for an even skin tone.

It can also help with alleviating various skin conditions! Unrefined blueberry seed oil is very light on the skin. It does not leave your skin with a greasy feeling after its application. It can help avoid chapped lips. Use it as a balm or combine it into a gloss or lipstick for smooth, plump lips.

• Hair

Another of many benefits of this oil is to strengthen your hair. Massage the unrefined blueberry seed oil in you hair roots so that your hair can absorb the oil. This may help encourage the growth of healthy and shiny hair. The proanthocyanidins is responsible for the hair growth and it may promote hair growth. Additionally, blueberry seed oil may even help with dry or itchy scalp.

• Environmental Stresses

The Vitamin E in the blueberry seed oil may help the skin to be protected against environmental stressors which age the skin.

Unrefined blueberry seed oil is great for skin rejuvenation and encourages the repair of damaged skin. It consists of antioxidants and fatty acids which are very important for your skin.