Aromatherapy Essential OilMore Choices & BenefitsHere are a few more aromatherapy essential oil choices with a little bit of information on how to best make use of their beneficial properties.PEPPERMINT This is a common additive for gum, toothpastes, and foods, but the menthol that is contained in peppermint actually helps the skin! It leaves a cooling effect along with preventing microorganism growth and bacterial growth and helps with increasing the oil production of the skin. HERE ARE SOME RECIPES USING PEPPERMINT: ROSEMARY Helps to strengthen the capillaries, and is an anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory, meaning it will protect your skin from the elements and leave your skin soft and supple. When used as a rinse, Rosemary makes your hair shine, and is also a great addition to your bath water. Rosemary tea is also good for improving your circulation, which is a vital part of natural skincare, as good circulation helps with healing. If you use rosemary in your cooking, you are protecting your body from free radicals and fighting off cancer causing bacteria, what a great herb to have around! HERE ARE SOME RECIPES USING ROSEMARY: JASMINE Known for its romantic scent and calming properties, Jasmine is great to ‘put you in the mood’, but it’s also incredibly useful for dry skin as it provides lots of moisture and hydration for your skin. Using it as a massage lotion is greatly beneficial for emotional well being and skin hydration. It is known as the most calming scent there is. It is also beneficial for those who are in labor, because it promotes uterine contractions and speed up delivery – thus those who are pregnant should only use it when in labor! You only need 5-6 drops for your bath. You can even combine the oils to your liking to make the perfect soothing bath. Jasmine with Lavender is an ideal relaxing winter bath. HERE ARE SOME RECIPES USING JASMINE: NEROLI Helps with broken capillaries, improves elasticity of the skin and stimulates cell activity and growth. This is great for nurturing dry skin, new cell growth means any dead and dry cells will be sloughed off leaving the surface skin smooth and soft. You can learn more about Neroli Essential Oil and Its Benefits and Uses here. TEA TREE Tea tree oil helps to kill bacteria, promotes cell regrowth, protects from free-radicals, and as a bonus it works as a natural insecticide. It has gained popularity in recent years as a treatment for head lice, however it can also be used as a natural remedy for dandruff along with other essential oils. HERE ARE SOME RECIPES USING TEA TREE: ROSEHIP SEED Rosehip Seed Oil is incredibly moisturizing and is one of the only essential oils that you can apply directly to your skin without a carrier oil. It helps to reduce scarring, even out skin tone. It has a high amount of fatty acids which promote healing of the skin and prevents keloid scarring. PATCHOULI Patchouli Oil helps to tone the skin and muscles, it also allows nutrients to be absorbed quickly and easily into the skin. It also has Cytophylactic which means it helps promote the growth of new skin cells and red blood cells - meaning your skin actually starts to grow back and look younger. CONCLUSION There you have it! A few more essential oils to help you with your home remedies and natural skin care. Special Note: I use Amazon online to purchase ready to go products so I can maintain my natural skin care regime at all times, e.g travelling, working long hours, unable to get to the store... It is a good alternative without compromising my ideals. Learn more about Essential Oils |
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