Comptoir des Huiles Ximénia is a vegetable oil rich in fatty acids and with very nutritious and restorative properties. Used on the body, this oil will help to deeply repair damaged tissues. Its film-forming action keeps the skin well hydrated. This film will also play a protective role by creating a barrier to repel external aggressions. The epidermis is restructured and the skin appears softer, smoother and more protected. Applied to the hair, it will restore strength and vitality to dull and lifeless hair thanks to its vitamins and nutrients. It will constitute a protective film around the hair to nourish it, protect it and restore its shine. It is advisable to use as a care for damaged areas: make a poultice, soak a cotton cloth with pure Ximenia oil and place it on the area to be treated. Leave on for several minutes or several hours if possible. Once removed, the poultice can be reused, just re-soak it with oil. Massage the treated areas to penetrate the remaining excess oil. To increase the effectiveness of the poultice, place a hot towel on top. As hair care: make a mask and leave overnight to deeply nourish the hair fiber. A 100% natural or organic product does not necessarily mean that it is not allergenic, use these products with caution by testing them on the hand or arm before use. Do not expose yourself to the sun with vegetable oils. Do not expose yourself to the sun with vegetable oils.