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10 Beautifying and Healing Oils (That Aren't Coconut Oil)

Use these inexpensive wonder oils to better your skin, hair, body and mind

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The Abracadabra Oil That Makes Skin Heal Itself If you've ever gotten a nasty scrape or mauled your face by popping a pimple, you probably reached for antibiotic ointment in an attempt to turn things around. While it's true that wounds are less likely to scar when moisturized and covered, antibiotic ointment is one of the most common causes of contact dermatitis, aka skin allergy. Plus, research indicates that plain petroleum jelly is just as effective as antibiotic ointment in wound healing. So, there's that.

But a study showed that avocado oil speeds the rate of wound healing in rats faster than petroleum jelly does. Avocado oil's curative powers are due to its anti-inflammatory properties (it contains sterolin, an immune-boosting molecule) and its high content of essential fatty acids, which aid the formation of collagen.

DIY: Gently massage scrapes, scars, calluses or cracked skin with a couple drops of avocado oil two to three times a day. Cover with an adhesive bandage if necessary.

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