Essential oils, mixed in a special way, improve the skin condition, relieve stress and help to relax. Today such means of aromatherapy as aromatherapy and aroma-rooms are widely available. Healing oils are also part of tonics, creams, shampoos. Having learned what kind of oil is right for you, you can easily create your own effective means for caring for the face, body and hair. Aromas awaken memories, enhance emotions, soothe or stimulate the mind. Different smells cause different responses of our body, so you should experiment with a number of oils in order to find your own. The oil of the orange at the same time relaxes and energizes. Ideal for massage or aroma before night out. Combines with oils of chamomile, sandalwood, lavender and ylang-ylang. Has cleansing properties, suitable for the treatment of sunburn. Add it to the anti-cellulite remedy. Do not use orange oil before sunbathing. Essential oil of basil has refreshing properties, relieves stress and lifts the mood. It is used for massage and aromatherapy. Massage of the stomach with basil oil restores digestion. It is combined with oils of bergamot, geranium and lavender. Added to the oil-base, removes the swelling from the bite of an insect. Use this oil for inhalation with a cold. Contraindicated in pregnancy. Do not use basil oil for too long and be sure to test. The essential oil of geranium is one of the best balancing agents. Added to a warm bath, it helps to relax before going to bed, and in a cooler one - it energizes. Used during PMS and pregnancy. Apply geranium oil to your wrists and whiskey throughout the day to avoid mood swings.
Jasmine
To obtain a charge of self-confidence, add jasmine oil in the mixture for massage or bath. It is also ideal for completing the workday, as it immediately raises the mood and has the properties of an aphrodisiac. It is combined with most essential oils, including with oil of bergamot, ylang-ylang, rose and sandalwood. Moistens sensitive or dry skin. It is used with a base oil. Add a few drops of jasmine oil to the aroma lamp to relax at the end of the day.
Ylang Ylang
Essential oil of ylang-ylang has a strong floral flavor, so use it little by little. This is one of the best oils for soothing and relaxing blends intended for massage and aroma. It is combined with oils of bergamot, lemon, neroli and sandalwood. Oil of ylang-ylang is great for caring for problematic or dry skin. Add it to the mixture for steam trays, cleansers and moisturizers. Perfume the room with ylang-ylang oil. to create in it a calming atmosphere. Cedar essential oil has a soothing woody aroma, is used for massage and aromatherapy. Effectively combats dandruff. Rub oil in the scalp, after 30 minutes, rinse. Do this twice a week. It is combined with oils of bergamot, neroli and rosemary. Cedar oil perfectly narrows the pores. Add a few drops of it to the cleansing steam bath, designed for oily skin. Take hot baths with cedar oil when you need to relieve stress. Contraindicated in pregnancy. The most popular essential oil. In mixtures it strengthens the properties of other oils, and "alone" calms, relaxes, improves sleep. Sprinkle with lavender oil a pillow to fall asleep more quickly.
Incense
If you like to meditate, the soothing incense oil will create the right atmosphere. Use this oil for massage or aromatherapy, when you need to regain self-confidence. It is combined with oils of a basil, a lavender and a sandalwood. Helps with dry, cracked skin and stretch marks. Possesses rejuvenating properties. Apply it on the forehead and whiskey to relieve the headache and smooth wrinkles. Soothing essential oil of marjoram is especially useful after overloads in the gym. Add it to massage mixtures to relieve pain and relieve muscle tension, with geranium, lavender and rosemary oils. The bath with marjoram oil helps to get rid of stress, and the compress - to relieve tension, smooth wrinkles and calm the headache. Massage the belly with marjoram oil to relieve the periodic pains. Contraindicated in pregnancy.
M Juniper
Essential oil of juniper has a fresh pine aroma with a light peppery note. Clears blood, relieves aching pain in the joints and muscles. It is combined with oils of bergamot, lavender, sandalwood and rosemary. The oil added to the anti-cellulite scrub enhances its effect. Take a hot bath with juniper oil to relieve symptoms of PMS. Contraindicated in pregnancy. Essential oil of neroli is irreplaceable in case of stress, agitation or depression. Mix it with other relaxing oils and take a healing bath. It is combined with oils of jasmine, lavender, geranium and rose. Neroli oil with its light orange flavor perfectly moisturizes and restores dry, sensitive skin. Drip the neroli oil on a napkin and inhale its fragrance to calm down in a difficult situation.
Patchouli
The essential oil of patchouli has an exotic woody aroma. In soothing massage mixtures, add more, and in stimulating massage - very little. Combines with oils of juniper and basil in invigorating mixtures, sandalwood oil and jasmine in relaxing. Add patchouli oil in a mixture intended for inflamed, dry and cracked skin. Apply it also to fight acne. Rub the patchouli oil on the scalp as an anti-dandruff remedy. To give shine to dark hair, add a few drops of oil to the shampoo or rinse water. Essential oil of a rose is an ideal ingredient of soothing massage mixtures. A hot bath with rose oil is a wonderful sleeping pill. It is combined with oils of jasmine, lavender, neroli, ylang-ylang. Ideal for dry, sensitive and mature skin. Add it to body products and steam baths for the face. Do cool compresses with rose oil for tired, swollen eyes and conjunctivitis.
Rosemary
Massage with tonic essential oil of rosemary relieves fatigue and energizes, and a hot bath - tidies thoughts. Also, rosemary oil fights with fatty dandruff. It is combined with oils of a basil, a lavender and Schizandra. Rosemary oil has a rejuvenating effect. Use it in moisturizing mixtures for tired skin. Rosemary increases concentration. Drop a couple of drops of oil into the aroma lamp when you are in for an important job. Contraindicated during pregnancy and epilepsy. Chamomile essential oil soothes nerves and improves sleep. Add ten drops of oil in a warm bath to recover from a stressful day, or sprinkle a pillow for a sound sleep. It is combined with lavender and rose oil. Chamomile is a natural anti-inflammatory drug, so it is ideal for sensitive and problematic skin. Rinse the blond hair with chamomile oil.
Sandalwood
Sandalwood essential oil soothes nerves and increases sensuality. This is one of the best oils for a relaxing massage. A bath with sandal oil raises the mood. It is combined with oils of jasmine, juniper, patchouli and rose. Sandalwood oil gently cares for dry, scaly skin, smooths stretch marks. Add a few drops of sandalwood oil to the aroma lamp to tune in to meditation. Tea tree essential oil is an antifungal and antiviral agent. In a diluted form, they can lubricate the legs, and in the clean cuts. When you cough and runny nose it is useful to inhale its healing aroma. Add tea tree oil to the steam baths for the face to cleanse the skin of acne and acne. If your dog has fleas, add tea tree oil to her shampoo or drop a couple drops on the scruff.
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus essential oil is an excellent remedy for colds. Inhalations with it help to get rid of the common cold. And adding a few drops of oil in the aroma lamp, you can disinfect the room. It is combined with oils of lavender and tea tree. Application in cosmetics Diluted eucalyptus oil treats inflammation on the skin. Apply twice daily to affected areas. A warm compress with eucalyptus oil relieves aches and pains in the muscles.
Choice of oils
Buy essential oils from trustworthy manufacturers. "Natural" does not always mean pure. On the label should be written "pure essential oil" plus the Latin name. Use the clean oils of the first cold pressing as the base oils. For example, almond oil is great for all skin types.
Storage
Keep essential oils and their mixtures in small bottles of dark glass away from fire and sunlight. Make sure the lids close tightly. Some pure oils can be stored for up to two years, and mixtures of essential oils and base oils - up to three months.