Mink is a small mustelid predator well known for its luxurious fur. However, the mink, whose photo is often used in their advertising booklets by fur manufacturers, gives people another amazing product that is used in traditional medicine and cosmetology. It's mink oil.
Description of mink
A small animal with a very beautiful coat in natural conditions lives along the banks of rivers, in forests. The mink feeds on frogs, crayfish, and fish. In the global industrial fur farming, this little predator is consistently in one of the first places.
This is the only mammal that never has skin diseases. The mink, the photo of which you can see in the article, has the unique ability to restore its damaged coat. In just twenty days, a mink can restore completely lost hair.
And if the animal falls into the fire, which often happens in the forests in which it lives, andit burns up to 80% of the skin, it not only survives, but also completely regenerates tissues. And this is due to the composition of subcutaneous fat. Meanwhile, such a figure is deadly for any forest dweller, as well as for humans.
Mink fat: composition
This is an amazing product that stands out from a range of he althy and widely used natural fats. This is explained by the unusual properties and the specific combination of glycerols and fatty acids, which give this product amazing emollient properties and amazing penetrating power. Any oil, combined with mink fat, tenfold increases the ability to penetrate into the deeper layers of the epidermis.
Mink fat contains a huge amount (from 15 to 19%) of palmitooleic acid. In such quantity it is not contained in any natural cosmetic component. In total, this product contains about 75% fatty acids. They penetrate the skin, making it velvety. Among them:
- myristoleic;
- myristine;
- stearic;
- palmitic;
- linoleic;
- oleic.
Mink oil has the highest UV absorption rate of any animal fat. It has the highest distribution coefficient and creates a uniform thin layer when applied to the skin. It is completely safe, does not go rancid: even after ten years of storage, the smell of a fresh product remains.
Useful properties
Mink fat is a unique product that has no analogues. It protects skin cells from early aging, as it contains a natural complex of microelements. Mink fat is able to penetrate into the deepest layers of the epidermis, saturating the skin with biologically active substances. And one more advantage of this product is that mink oil does not cause allergic reactions.
How to use mink oil?
To melt the frozen product, substitute a closed jar under a stream of hot water for one to two minutes. After use, the fat will solidify again. At high temperatures it becomes liquid. Shake well before use.
Use in traditional medicine
From ancient times, people considered mink fat more valuable than bear, goose or badger fat. Traditional healers still use it today to treat tonsillitis, purulent wounds, diseases of the oral cavity, soften and suppress coughs, cleanse the bronchi and lungs of experienced smokers.
Mink fat has a beneficial effect on the human musculoskeletal system at the cellular level due to its polyunsaturated fatty acids. It restores tissues in case of edema and injuries, makes muscles elastic, improves joint function.
Mink oil effectively relieves joint pain that people experience when weather conditions change. In addition, this remedy perfectly relieves itching from insect bites. Mink oil helps people suffering from varicose veins. It is rubbed into the affected areas, and after two weeks the condition improves.vessels, edema is reduced. Apply the composition with massaging intensive movements three times a day.
Use in cosmetology
Mink oil is an effective, affordable and safe remedy. It has excellent emollient properties. In addition, mink cream or mask, which contains the fat of this animal, has many other undeniable advantages. One of the benefits of this ingredient is that it can be used at home. In this case, the therapeutic effect will be almost the same as after the use of expensive drugs.
Pros of cosmetics with mink oil:
- absorbs completely;
- does not leave a greasy sheen;
- has photoprotective properties;
- used to treat the scalp and hair.
Indications for use:
- skin with signs of aging;
- freckles and age spots;
- adverse effects on the skin of an aggressive environment;
- allergic rash;
- warts;
- atopic dermatitis;
- psoriasis;
- postpartum stretch marks;
- eczema;
- burns (as an aid);
- hair loss;
- keratosis.
Mink oil is an inexpensive ingredient. Therefore, most drugs based on it are affordable.
Mink oil is a great hair care product. Split ends, colorless and dry hair just afterseveral masks are restored from the root and gain shine and softness. With natural sun protection properties, mink oil gives hair a velvety finish and extraordinary shine.
Pharmacy preparations
Vaseline "Mink" moisturizes the skin, stops the aging process. It stimulates lipid metabolism, protects against environmental influences. Vaseline "Mink" contains:
- mink fat;
- vaseline oil;
- paraffin;
- ceresin;
- perfume.
Price - 50 rubles.
Liquid soap with mink oil
Safe product suitable for children and adults. Does not cause allergic reactions and side effects. Suitable for all skin types.
Price - 60 rubles.
Baarhad
Effective 2 in 1 facial treatment. This is a mask and cream in one bottle. The composition nourishes and moisturizes the skin, smoothes fine wrinkles and effectively restores the delicate skin around the eyes.
Price - 230 rubles.
Tapir-100 Lux
Cream for skin care of the décolleté, face, neck. Effectively eliminates external manifestations that can be caused by fatigue and stress. The only drawback of the tool can be called a high price - 1100 rubles.
Home use
Mink oil can be used alone or mixed with other oils to strengthen hair, as an additive in face masks. Fat can be used forsoftening the skin of the hands. To do this, it must be mixed with your favorite hand cream. In addition, oil masks are very useful for the hands, which should be done once a week, rubbing oil into the skin of the hands and nails.
Mink fat: reviews
Judging by the reviews, mink fat really works wonders. It is ideal for dry skin. It restores its moisture, heals small wounds. In addition, it helps with irritation of the skin of the face and hands. Many women note that this is an ideal remedy for getting rid of crow's feet and age spots, evening out skin tone. Mink oil improves skin condition in various skin diseases (eczema, psoriasis, fungus).
