When it comes to caring for our skin, there are plenty of formulas to consider. Body lotions, creams, butters and oils all strive to serve the same purpose: To moisturise, soften and nourish the skin. And while they all have merit, there is one specific type of body care product that outshines them all: tissue oil.
Tissue oil has been clinically proven to moisturise dry and dehydrated skin, to minimise the appearance of scars and stretch marks and to enhance the functionality of the skin’s moisture barrier. It has the ability to help speed up the healing of scars, improve the skin’s water holding capacity (which is essential to retain moisture) and increase its elasticity. But more than just a treatment, tissue oil is also an excellent everyday moisturizer.
All things considered, tissue oil is arguably a better option for everyday body care than a cream or lotion. In order to understand why, we need to consider the differences between the two. Both tissue oil and lotion / cream is meant to moisturize the skin, but they do so in different ways. Tissue oils help re-introduce lost moisture into the skin. Skin is lipid-loving, so when a tissue oil is massaged into it, the skin “drinks” it, absorbing it eagerly and quickly. It works as an emollient to seal in moisture, and in the process, help prevent water loss.
Lotions and creams are part water-based, and are used to increase the skin’s hydration by directly providing water to the skin. Essentially, they work to help prevent water from leaving the epidermis (the top layers of the skin) and provide water to hydrate and plump the outermost layers of skin cells.
What makes a tissue oil better than a body lotion?
It provides a better protective barrier to dry skin. This is because its formula is more occlusive than that of a lotion. Lotions (especially those with lighter formulations) tend to evaporate after being applied to the skin and don’t offer the same deep nourishment and skin barrier protection you get from a tissue oil.
Tissue oil is usually “cleaner” and contains fewer ingredients. While the majority of lotions and creams contain a lot of additives, tissue oil is far less likely to contain questionable or potentially harmful ingredients. It usually comprises of no more than a handful of oils and naturally-derived ingredients.
Skin loves oil. Our skin’s barrier is held together by fats (also known as lipids) and essentially, epidermal lipids are the cement that holds skin cells together. When tissue oil is absorbed by the skin, the top layers of our skin treats this oil as its own, resulting in an intensely moisturised effect.
Tissue oil is clinically proven to minimise the appearance of stretch marks. Global research suggests that up to 90% of people will develop stretch marks at some point in their lives. While body lotions go a long way in providing moisture, they’re not known for their ability to treat stretch marks. When applied regularly, tissue oil can help fade and minimise the appearance of stretch marks.
It is more versatile. Tissue oil can be used all over the body, and offers more alternative uses than body lotions or creams. It functions as a cuticle oil, hair oil, lip treatment, massage oil, and more.
Bramley’s popular Lavender Tissue Oil has re-launched in a larger 250ml bottle, meaning you can enjoy this nourishing body treat for longer. Retailing at R39.99 for 250ml, this consumer favourite is not just effective at treating your skin’s needs, but it’s also ultra-affordable.
Looking for a gift set? Shop the new limited edition Bramley Magnolia Sensitive Skin Gift Set for only R39.99. This promo is valid exclusively at Pep stores, until 15 May 2022 (while stocks last). Magnolia Tissue Oil Sensitive Skin products are created using our exclusive Bio-Pharm Oil to intensely moisturise the skin, as well as Argan, Olive, Jojoba and Vitamin E oils. The products are formulated specially to suit the needs of sensitive skin, which includes intense moisturisation and nourishment.
The gift set contains the following dermatologically tested products:
100ml Sensitive Skin Tissue Oil Spray
This convenient, easy-to-use spray is enriched with a variety of 100% natural oils, for intense nourishment. It’s non-greasy and easily absorbed and packed with antioxidants and vitamins. It can be used as a treatment for the improvement and appearance of scars, stretch marks, dehydrated skin, cuticles, hair and scalp, and also helps slow down skin ageing and improve skin tone.
50ml Sensitive Skin Tissue Oil Serum
This silky touch, non-greasy and easily absorbed oil-serum has a thicker base compared to oils, lotions, creams and body butters, and penetrates deep into your skin and intensely absorbs deep to the dermis. Highly concentrated, this active oil-based gel is enriched with antioxidants, vitamins and 100% natural oils for intense nourishment. It restores firmness and elasticity, improving the skin’s health.
Bramley’s luxurious scented tissue oils are the number one selling tissue oils in South Africa, and with good reason. Enriched with Bio-Pharm oil, their very own unique ceramide blend, Bramley Tissue Oils maintain a healthy appearance of the skin, assist in the treatment of scars and stretch marks, hydrate and keep skin smooth and supple. The ceramides improve the skin’s water holding capacity and provide structural integrity, ensuring healthier, happier skin. These oils also contain vitamin E, which is known for its healing, soothing and antioxidant properties.
Cosmetic-grade body oils such as Bramley’s Tissue Oils are not slippery or sticky, and have a light texture that is easily absorbed by skin. This means you don’t have to worry about an unwanted residue or oily feel on the skin. They’re lightly scented with delicate natural ingredients like lavender, magnolia and cocoa, to name a few, and are easy on the pocket.
Shop Bramley Tissue Oil at Pep Stores nationwide. Learn more at https://bramleycosmetics.com/.
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