Essential oils and their properties should be known to every modern woman. This material will help you gain new knowledge. It discusses all the beneficial properties of essential oils that are available commercially. Study essential oils, properties and applications for using this knowledge at home.
Since ancient times, women have used essential oils to maintain their beauty. Add a few drops of the oil appropriate for your skin type to your face mask. Thus, you will significantly increase its efficiency. In addition, all essential oils other than therapeutic action the effect they have on the skin also affects the state of mind. Therefore, using them, you care not only about beauty, but also about your mood. You can also add a couple of drops of essential oil to your regular face and body cream if you like.
Table of properties and uses of essential oils
The properties of essential oils in the table tell you what means you can use to solve this or that problem. The essential oils are listed alphabetically in the application table.
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Oil name |
Action |
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Sandalwood |
Rejuvenates, revitalizes, brightens, tones the skin, eliminates acne, itchy skin, smoothes wrinkles, eliminates skin laxity. Effective for dry, chapped and fat-free skin. Has an anti-cellulite effect. Helps to avoid impulsive actions, soothes after stress. This is one of the aromas of meditation, eliminates tearfulness, insomnia. It is used in the treatment of sore throats and rhinitis |
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the Rose |
Moisturizes and firms the skin. Helps smooth wrinkles. When used in massage oil, it relieves feelings of fatigue and tension. Promotes smoothing of the skin, improves elasticity and firmness, eliminates inflammation, irritation, flaking and scars. Smoothes out wrinkles, especially under the eyes. Perfectly cares for any type of skin, especially dry, aging, sensitive. Helps with acne, herpes. Excellent fragrance, deodorant |
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Anise |
Possesses bactericidal, antiseptic, deodorizing effect. Reduces the number of germs on the skin. Gives the skin elasticity, normalizes the water-fat balance of the epidermis. An excellent tool for stimulating the body, increasing resistance to infections. Increases the elasticity of sagging skin. Fights depression and stress, eliminates tearfulness and hyperexcitability. Effective in combination with lavender, patchouli, clove and citrus oils. Combines with oils: fennel, cardamom, dill, cedar, cumin, corian dra, rosewood, laurel, petitgrain, mandarin |
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Orange |
It has antiseptic, antitoxic, deodorizing, antidepressant properties. It has a soothing and refreshing effect. Regulates carbohydrate and fat metabolism, has a powerful anti-cellulite effect, stimulates the regeneration of skin cells. Rich in vitamins A, |
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Basil |
Possesses antibacterial, softening, stimulating effect. Recommended for all skin types. Excellent tonic and refreshing agent |
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Bergamot |
It has a powerful soothing, antidepressant, antiseptic, tonic and refreshing effect. Normalizes the secretion of sebaceous and sweat glands in oily areas of the skin, brightens and tightens pores. Effectively used in combination with lemon, lavender, juniper, geranium, citrus oils |
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Carnation |
It has an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, tonic effect. Baths with the addition of this oil help to restore strength after nervous and physical fatigue, have a beneficial effect on the skin, cleansing it. Effective in combination with lavender, clary sage, bergamot, ylang ylang oils |
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Grapefruit |
It has cleansing, toning, refreshing, antiseptic properties. Effective against cellulite. Brightens and whitens oily skin, tightens pores. Restores the natural secretion of the sebaceous glands. Strengthens the nervous system, relieves fear, irritation |
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Ylang-ylang |
Relieves emotional stress, relieves anxiety, stimulates sexual desire. Strengthens hair and nails. Helps to slow down the aging process of the skin, stimulates the growth of new cells, makes the skin elastic, velvety and soft. It is used to care for dry, rough, flaky skin, cleanses the pores, removing toxic substances. Baths with the addition of ylang ylang oil are recommended to stimulate the immune system. Effectively used in combination with rosewood and bergamot oils |
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Lavender |
Eliminates overexcitement, insomnia, depression, tearfulness. It has antiseptic, deodorizing, anti-burn, anti-inflammatory properties. Invaluable for skin care due to its rejuvenating power. It is used to care for all types of skin, especially sensitive skin, thighs, buttocks, upper chest. Effective in combination with clove, geranium, patchouli, clary sage, rosemary, citrus oils |
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Juniper |
Increases mental alertness. Has a calming effect. It has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, tonic properties. Cleans and refreshes acne-prone, oily skin, promotes its regeneration, increases blood circulation, prevents the appearance of vascular "stars". Increases skin elasticity, eliminates stretch marks and cellulite. Effective against itching and irritation from insect bites |
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Mint |
Restores strength, has an antiseptic, stimulating effect. Refreshes, awakens the skin, erases traces of fatigue and inadequate sleep from the face. Increases the protective functions of the epidermis, makes the skin elastic, velvety and soft. Has a cleansing effect on the skin. Effective in treatment itchy skin, dermatitis, acne, capillary dilation. Baths with the addition of peppermint oil restore strength and eliminate nervousness. It is used for disorders of the digestive system, as well as colds and viral diseases, facilitates recovery from sunburn. Effective for stress, depression, mental strain. Fights fatigue and irritability. The use of peppermint essential oil is especially beneficial for oily skin. Effective in combination with lavender, bergamot, eucalyptus, citrus oils |
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Neroli |
Has a calming, antiseptic effect. Rejuvenates, revitalizes tired, mature skin, smoothing wrinkles. Eliminates skin irritation, fine vascular pattern. Promotes skin regeneration. Strengthens hair, increases its elasticity |
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Petitgrain |
It has antiseptic, regenerating and soothing properties. Recommended for dry, mature and sensitive skin. Smoothes wrinkles, helps to increase skin elasticity. Rejuvenates, smoothes the skin, restores its elasticity |
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Patchouli |
It causes a surge of cheerfulness and optimism, has an antidepressant effect, and stimulates sexual desire. It has antiseptic, antitoxic, stimulating, deodorizing properties. Nourishes, smoothes and renews dry, tired skin, promotes rapid regeneration and epithelialization, eliminates sagging bust, abdomen and hips. A bath with patchouli oil has a general strengthening effect, increases the body's resistance to infections. Effective in combination with oils of clove, bergamot, clary sage |
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Rosemary |
Strengthens and activates the nervous system, relieves physical and mental fatigue, apathy. It has deodorant and tonic properties. Reduces the secretion of sebum, evens out the relief of the skin, restores the elasticity of the epidermis, and prevents the appearance of vascular "stars". It is used to care for oily, acne prone skin. Stimulates the body's defenses. Effective in combination with geranium, lavender, clary sage oils |
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Tea tree |
It is a powerful stimulant of mental activity. Promotes the recovery of the body after stress, relieves anxiety, and promotes concentration. It has a powerful antiseptic, anti-inflammatory effect. It is used for pustular skin lesions, acne, to relieve fatigue in the legs, to eliminate unpleasant foot odor, has a regenerating and rehabilitating effect. Baths with the addition of tea tree oil help to restore strength after nervous and physical fatigue, have a beneficial effect on the skin, cleansing it |
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Clary sage |
Has an antiseptic, deodorizing, tonic effect. It is used to care for all types of skin, restoring life to aging skin. Effective in combination with geranium, lavender, citrus oils |
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Fir |
Tones up, increases endurance and vitality, relieves stress and chronic fatigue. Contains more than 35 biologically active substances, stimulates the immune system. Has an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory effect. Baths with the addition of fir oil help to restore strength after nervous and physical fatigue, have a beneficial effect on the skin, tightening and cleansing it. An excellent aromatizing agent that removes unpleasant odors. Effective in combination with rosemary, lemon, clary sage oils |
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Eucalyptus |
Restores psycho-emotional balance. It has antiseptic, anti-burn, anti-herpetic, regenerating and anti-inflammatory effects. Baths with the addition of eucalyptus oil help to restore strength after nervous and physical fatigue, have a beneficial effect on the skin, cleansing it |
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chamomile |
Strong analgesic and anti-allergic agent. Used for colds. Reduces elevated body temperature. Heals cuts and wounds. Possesses bactericidal and anti-inflammatory action. Whitens, soothes and eliminates allergic manifestations. Suitable for dry and sensitive skin. Stimulates hair growth, nourishes and lightens hair. The smell of chamomile has a calming effect on the nervous system, eliminates irritability, and normalizes sleep |
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Melissa |
Promotes quick acclimatization, helps with depression, melancholy, irritability and insomnia. Antiherpetic agent |
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Carrot seeds |
Improves complexion, tones, rejuvenates the skin, making it more elastic. Helps get rid of age spots. Suitable for dry and aging skin. Allows you to get rid of the problems caused by vitiligo (lack of pigmentation), eczema, psoriasis. It has a general healing effect on inflamed wounds, dry and hard skin, scars and calluses. It goes well with almond oil. |
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Nutmeg |
Improves blood circulation, good for the skin as a rejuvenating agent. Helps fight fungal diseases, stimulates the digestive tract |
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Lemon |
Provides a burst of strength and positive emotions. Fights depression, promotes concentration. It has an antiseptic, antimicrobial, deodorizing effect. An excellent anti-wrinkle remedy. Effective for oily skin and hair. Has a whitening property, smoothes the skin, softens the keratinized areas of the skin, brightens the nail plate. It is also recommended for hand care, skin care after epilation. Effective in combination with bergamot, lavender, geranium, orange oils |
Do not forget: essential oils are not used in their pure form; they are added in small amounts to bases (masks, lotions, creams, base oils, cream, bath salts, etc.).
Complete table properties ethereal oils
Names, list and properties of essential oils
Below is a list of essential oils that you can use at home. The list and properties of essential oils can be applied to solve various skin problems. We suggest finding out the names of essential oils to facilitate their selection at points of sale.
Essential oils:
Orange - removes oily sheen.
Bergamot - tightens pores, tones, brightens the skin.
Geranium - tones up.
Clove - restores the structure of aged skin, anti-inflammatory.
Grapefruit - normalizes the work of the sebaceous glands, narrows and whitens the pores of the skin.
Ylang-Ylang - soothes.
Ginger - tones up.
Cypress - removes oily sheen.
Lavender - lulls, soothes, wrinkles.
Lemon - tones, removes wrinkles, removes stains on fabric.
Schisandra chinensis - tightens and brightens skin pores.
Limette - removes oily sheen.
Melissa - tones, soothes, has anti-inflammatory properties.
Myrrh - removes oily sheen.
Juniper - tones up, has disinfecting properties.
If your skin has been exposed to adverse influences and stress, use essential oils of rosewood, chamomile, rose, neroli, ylang-ylang.
If the skin has a lot of pimples, comedones, pores are clogged, essential oils of lemon, juniper, bergamot, chamomile will help.
Doses of essential oils
To add to base oils for face care: for 1 tablespoon of oil 2-4 drops of essential oils.
To enhance the effectiveness of creams and lotions: up to 5 drops of essential oil per 10-15 ml of cream.
For hair care: for 1 tablespoon of the base (mask or oil), we take 4-6 drops of essential oils.
For body care: add 6-10 drops of essential oils to 1 tablespoon of base oil.
For rinsing: 2-3 drops of oil in one glass of warm boiled water.
For aromatizing your home with an aroma lamp: 3-4 drops of essential oil (added to the water poured into the lamp bowl) per 15 m2 area.
For baths: 4-7 drops of essential oils per bath, pre-dissolve in the base (milk, base oil, honey, cream, bath salt).
For massage: 3-6 drops of essential oil in 1 tablespoon (15 ml) base oil.
For saunas and baths: 2-4 drops of essential oil per 15 m2.
Synergy- this is the interaction, the enhancement of the useful properties of two or more different elements. By mixing essential oils, choosing their combination, you can enhance their beneficial effects.
The essential oils are listed in bold below, and behind each are the essential oils that combine with the essential oil to create synergy.
The properties of synergy of essential oils have been used since ancient times not only in soap making, but also in the treatment of diseases, in folk medicine.
Ammi dental
Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis var. Decumbens) + Dental ammonia (2: 1) - used to prevent asthma attacks
Anise
Fennel - for dyspepsia
Bitter orange
Orange sweet
Lavender, Petitgrain - relaxing baths that relieve pain
Marjoram, Rosewood, Lemongrass, Petitgrain, Lavender - Pain Relief Rub
Basil
Laurel noble - analgesic, antispasmodic effect
Lavender, eucalyptus - inhalations to correct disorders of the immune system (in a 1: 1 ratio)
Basil + Monarda (1: 1) -recommended for inflammatory processes(boil, abscess) ( at the same time, the combination of basil with monarda suppresses the antibacterial activity of these plants by 2 times, which must be taken into account when creating compositions)
Bay
Benzoin
Bergamot
Cedar - for itching
Immortelle
Lavender - for skin care
Blue tansy + immortelle (2: 3) - strong anti-inflammatory effect on the skin, effective for sunburn. Sesame oil is recommended as a base (5k mixture per 5ml base)
Ravintsara (Camphor cinnamon) - herpes treatment
Mastic pistachio, Tamanu oil - to eliminate problems associated with circulatory disorders
Lemon eucalyptus, Gaulteria (wintergreen) - anti-inflammatory effect
Verbena lemon
Marjoram, Lavender - has a calming effect on the nervous system
Petitgrain, Mandarin - relaxes before bed and makes it easier
Vetiver
Basil, Peppermint - pancreatic action
Cypress, Pistachio, Naioli, Tamanu oil - all kinds of effects on veins (varicose veins, thromophlebitis, hemorrhoids, etc.)
Cypress, Atlas cedar - impact on lymphatic system
Haulteria
Marjoram - irritating effect
Geranium
Lavender, Sage, Marjoram - anti-tobacco effect
Myrtle - for skin care
Juniper, Lemon, Cedar - thinning of the silhouette, hydrolipidic effect, removal of excess fluid
, effect on cellulite, bumpy skin
Carrot seeds + Geranium + Sweet orange (1: 3: 2) - edema, fluid retention
Nutmeg - aphrodisiac effect
Saro (Mandravasarotra) - astringent effect on the skin
Thyme Thymol Chemotype - For Tired, Overworked Skin
Grapefruit
Grapefruit + Lavender + Vetiver (2: 3: 1) - for insomnia
Fennel + Geranium + Grapefruit (1: 3: 2) - for stress
Fragrant elecampane ( Inula graveolens)
Oregano - mucolytic action
Saro (Mandravasarotra) - mucolytic action
Hyssop ( var. decumbens) - bronchitis
Eucalyptus radiata - mucolytic action (liquefaction and discharge of phlegm)
Oregano
Fragrant elecampane - mucolytic action
Oregano ( Origanum compactum) + Rosemary verbenon - antibacterial effect
Cypress - antitussive action
Cinnamon - antibacterial
Ravintsara - antibacterial action
Tarragon, Petitgrain - antispasmodic action
Spruce
Spruce black
Black Spruce + Pine + Blackcurrant Kidney Absolute - adrenal depletion (massage in the kidney area)
Rosemary cineole - for nervous and physical fatigue
Jasmine
Carrot seeds - regeneration, healing, skin restoration
Ylang-ylang
Bergamot + Neroli + Ylang-ylang (2: 1: 3) - for hypertension
Geranium + Lavender + Ylang-Ylang (1: 2: 1) - care for mixed skin
Lavender - for hypertension
Ginger
Peppermint - carminative and gastric-improving action
Rosewood - stimulates digestion
Garden savory, Cinnamon, Cloves - aphrodisiac effect
Hyssop
Eucalyptus, Kayaput - various diseases respiratory tract such as asthma, bronchitis, cough, flu; allergy to bloom.
Lavender, Geranium - healing effect on the skin, various dermatoses
Hyssop ( )
Hyssop ( Hyssopus officinalis var. Decumbens) + Ammi dental (2: 1) - used to prevent asthma attacks
Fragrant elecampane - bronchitis
Ravintsara, radiata eucalyptus - diseases of the respiratory system
Cardamom
Cardamom + Fennel + Ginger (1: 1: 1) - for seasickness
Eucalyptus radiata, Ravintsara, Pine, Spruce - respiratory diseases
Kayaput
Geranium + Lavender + Kayaput - with psoriasis.
Cedar - for acne
Cedar
Bergamot - for itching
Vetiver - effects on the lymphatic system
Geranium, Melissa - repellent (against mosquitoes)
Kayaput - for acne.
Critmum marine, Juniper red (Juniperus oxycedrus), Lavender - effects on the scalp
Nioli - effects on the venous system.
Fennel, Palmarosa, Lemon - effects on cellulite
Red cedar ( Juniperus virginiana)
Cypress, incense - skin softening
Cypress
Bergamot + Cypress + Fennel (1: 1: 1) - Menopause
, effects on the lymphatic system
Oregano - antitussive action
Fennel - against cellulite; for weight loss, drainage effect, silhouette thinning.
Cypress blue
Cypress blue + Neroline + Tea tree - enhancement of antifungal properties and expansion of the spectrum of action in this direction.
Coriander
, aphrodisiac effect
Fennel - for dyspepsia
Cinnamon
Ginger, mountain savory - aphrodisiac effect
Peppermint - general stimulating effect on the body
Oregano - antibacterial
Kumin
Nutmeg - effects on the digestive system
Peppermint - carminative and soothing effect on the stomach
Medicinal lavender
Sweet orange - relaxing baths and rubbing to relieve pain
Immortelle - for skin care
Geranium + Lavender + Ylang-Ylang (1: 2: 1) - care for mixed skin
Grapefruit + Lavender + Vetiver (2: 3: 1) - for insomnia
Jasmine + Lavender + Mandarin (1: 2: 1) - care for sensitive skin
Ylang-ylang - for hypertension
Geranium + Lavender + Cajaput - with psoriasis
Marjoram, Petitgrain - relaxing action
Myrrh - healing and pain relieving effect
Carrot seeds - regeneration, healing, skin restoration
Rosewood, Tea tree - for problem skin
Thyme thymol chemotype - respiratory infections
Tea tree-lavender (2: 1 or 3: 1) - for burns
Clary sage - for hair loss
Spikelet lavender (broadleaf)
Rosemary verbenon - scarring action
Thuyanol-type thyme - healing effect on the skin
Laurel noble
Basil - analgesic, antispasmodic effect
Cloves, tea tree, spikelet lavender - antibacterial effect
Frankincense gum, Ravintsara - antiviral action
Mirra - anti-infective
Carrot seeds - effects on cellulite, bumpy skin
Peppermint - anesthetic, antiviral effect
Thuyanol-type thyme - oral infections
Sage officinalis - regulates perspiration
Incense
Red cedar - softening the skin
Nard, Mirra - relaxing, relaxing effect
Clary sage + cypress + incense (1: 1: 1) - for asthma
Frankincense gum
Rosemary verbenon - a healing effect that stimulates the immune system
Myrrh - healing
Frankincense gum + Myrtle + Lavender spikelet - powerful tonic effect on the skin
Nioli - antiviral, antibacterial, anti-infectious effect
Damask rose - astringent action
Lemongrass
Basil + Lemongrass + Naioli (1: 1: 1) - for acne
Lemon
Bey + Clove + Lemon (2: 1: 2) - for back pain
Immortelle + Lemon + Myrtle (1: 2: 3) - for a cold
Geranium - thinning of the silhouette, hydrolipidic effect, removal of excess fluid
Hyssop - healing effect on the skin, various dermatoses
Fennel - against cellulite; for weight loss, drainage effect, slimming silhouette
Litseya
Litseya + Petitgrain + Ylang-ylang (2: 3: 1) - with anxiety and anxiety
Saro (Mandravasarotra) - antifungal action
Marjoram
Sweet orange - relaxing rubbing that relieves pain
Bay + Marjoram + Peppermint (1: 1: 1) - for headaches and migraines
Lemon verbena - has a calming effect on the nervous system
Gaulteria (wintergreen) - irritating effect
Geranium - anti-tobacco effect, use in an aroma lamp and other distributors
Melissa - a regulating effect on the nervous system
Petitgrain, Petitgrain, Roman Chamomile - irritating, analgesic effect
Ravintsara - neuro-tonic
Rosemary verbenon - a tonic effect on the psyche
Kayaput + Pine + Marjoram + Thyme - for tuberculosis.
Mandarin
Jasmine + Lavender + Mandarin (1: 2: 1) - care for sensitive skin
Melissa
Atlas cedar - repellent (against mosquitoes)
Marjoram - a regulatory effect on the nervous system
Myrrh
Lavender - healing and pain relieving effect
Laurel noble - anti-infective
Frankincense gum - healing
Lemon verbena + Rosemary verbenon + Myrrh - regulating endocrine effects
Myrtle
Immortelle + Lemon + Myrtle (1: 2: 3) - for a cold
Geranium, palmarosa - for skin care
Frankincense gum + myrtle + lavender spikelet I - powerful tonic effect on the skin
Eucalyptus, ravintsara, pine, spruce - at infectious diseases respiratory tract
Eucalyptus radiata - antitussive action
Juniper red ( Juniperus oxycedrus)
Atlas cedar - effect on the hairline
Clary sage - for dandruff
Juniper (berries)
Geranium - thinning of the silhouette, hydrolipidic effect, removal of excess fluid
Grapefruit + Juniper (berries) + Red thyme (1: 1: 1) - for cellulite
Juniper (berries) + Naioli + Sweet orange (1: 1: 2) - care for oily skin
Celery + Frankincense + Juniper (berries) (2: 1: 3) - arthritis and rheumatism
Fennel - against cellulite; for weight loss, drainage effect, slimming silhouette
Monarda
Eucalyptus, lemon wormwood - bactericidal, antiviral properties
Basil + Monarda (1: 1) -recommended for inflammatory processes (boil, abscess) (at the same time, the combination of basil with Monarda suppresses the antibacterial activity of these plants by 2 times, which must be taken into account when creating compositions)
Carrot seeds
Geranium, Lavender, Jasmine - regeneration, healing, skin restoration
Red cedar ( Juniperus virginiana), Laurel noble, Palmarosa, Geranium - effect on cellulite, bumpy skin.
Carrot seeds + Geranium + Sweet orange (1: 3: 2) - edema, fluid retention
Thuyanol type thyme - regenerating effect on the liver, drainage, blood-purifying properties
Nutmeg
Rosemary, Savory, Geranium, Coriander - aphrodisiac effect
Coriander, Cumin, Cumin - effect on the digestive system
Peppermint
Basil + Black Pepper + Peppermint (1: 1: 1) - with a lack of concentration
Bay + Marjoram + Peppermint (1: 1: 1) - for headaches and migraines
Benzoin + Peppermint + Ravensara (1: 2: 3) - for colds and coughs
Vetiver - pancreatic action
Clove - analgesic, antiviral action
Ginger - carminative and gastric-improving action
Cinnamon - general stimulating effect on the body
Cumin - carminative and soothing effect on the stomach
Laurel noble - anesthetic, antiviral effect
Marjoram + Black Pepper + Peppermint (1: 1: 1) - for irritable bowel syndrome
Naioli - analgesic effect.
Blue tansy - antipruritic action
Ravintsara - antiviral and anti-catarrhal action
Verbenone type rosemary - tonic, stimulating effect
Nioli
Basil + Lemongrass + Naioli (1: 1: 1) - for acne
Vetiver - all kinds of effects on veins (varicose veins, thromophlebitis, hemorrhoids, etc.)
Clove - antibacterial, expectorant effect
Kayaput + Pine + Naioli - for bronchitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis.
Atlas cedar - effects on the venous system.
Frankincense gum - antiviral, antibacterial, anti-infectious effect
Juniper (berries) + Naioli + Sweet orange (1: 1: 2) - care for oily skin
Peppermint - pain reliever.
Cineolic rosemary - for bronchitis, colds, hypothermia
Thujanol-type thyme - antibacterial effect
Tea tree - radio protection.
Eucalyptus ( Eucalyptus polybractea cryptonifera), Ravintsara - anti-virus action.
Eucalyptus radiata - antibacterial action
Backgammon
Frankincense - relaxing, relaxing effect
Clary sage - for hair loss
Neroli
Bergamot + Neroli + Ylang-ylang (2: 1: 3) - for hypertension
Nerolina
Neroline + Tea tree + Cypress blue - enhancement of antifungal properties and expansion of the spectrum of action in this direction.
Palmarosa
Cloves - antibacterial, tonic effect
Oregano - antifungal action
Atlas cedar - impact on cellulite
Myrtle - for skin care
Carrot seeds - effects on cellulite, bumpy skin
Rosemary verbenone type - antiviral effect
Thuyanol-type thyme - antifungal action
Clary sage - with excessive sweating
Elemi + Lavender spikelet + Palmarosa (1: 3: 2) - for chronic fatigue syndrome
Patchouli
Benzoin + Patchouli + Sandalwood (1: 1: 1) - care for dry skin
Black pepper
Basil + Black Pepper + Peppermint (1: 1: 1) - with a lack of concentration
Marjoram + Black Pepper + Peppermint (1: 1: 1) - for irritable bowel syndrome
Black pepper + Peppermint + Rosemary (1: 1: 1) - at muscle pain
Pepper + tea tree + bitter orange + blue chamomile (3: 3: 3: 1) - a strong anti-epidemic mixture (makes the body resistant to all types of influenza virus and pathogenic bacteria)
Petitgrain
Sweet orange - relaxing baths that relieve pain
Lemon verbena - relaxes before bed and makes it easier
Lavender - relaxing effect
Litseya + Petitgrain + Ylang-ylang (2: 3: 1) - with anxiety and anxiety
Roman chamomile - soothes the nervous system
Oregano - anti-spasmodic action
Blue tansy
Immortelle + blue tansy (3: 2) - strong anti-inflammatory effect on the skin, effective for sunburn. Sesame oil is recommended as a base (5k mixture per 5ml base)
Peppermint - antipruritic effect
Roman chamomile - antipruritic, soothing, anti-allergic effect
Lemon wormwood
Monarda - bactericidal, antiviral properties
Ravensara
Benzoin + Peppermint + Ravensara (1: 2: 3) - for colds and coughs
Ravintsara (Camphor cinnamon)
Immortelle - herpes treatment
Oregano - antibacterial action
Cardamom - respiratory diseases
Laurel noble - antiviral effect
Marjoram - neuro-tonic
Myrtle - for infectious diseases of the respiratory tract
Peppermint - antiviral and anti-catarrhal action
Nioli - anti-viral action.
Cineolic rosemary - for bronchitis, colds, hypothermia, with nervous and physical fatigue
Linalol thyme - respiratory infections
Thuyanol-type thyme - tonic effect on the nervous system, balancing, antibacterial effect
Tea tree - anti-viral action
Radiant eucalyptus - expectorant action
the Rose
Immortelle + Rose + Sandalwood (2: 1: 1) - for depression
Frankincense gum - astringent
Clary sage + Geranium + Rose (2: 3: 1) - PMS
Rosemary
Lemon + Rosemary + Sweet Thyme (1: 1: 1) - for memory problems
Black pepper + Peppermint + Rosemary (1: 1: 1) - for muscle pain
Rosemary verbenon
Lemon verbena + Rosemary verbenon + Myrrh - regulating endocrine effects
Oregano ( Origanum compactum) - antibacterial action
Spikelet lavender - scarring effect
Frankincense Gum - Healing Effect, Stimulating Immunity
Marjoram - a tonic effect on the psyche
Peppermint - tonic, stimulating effect
Palmarosa - antiviral action
Saro - mucolytic action
Camphor rosemary
Gaulteria, Lemon Eucalyptus - anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect
Cardamom, Cumin - for digestive problems, disorders
Dill - action on the production of bile
Rosemary cineol
Black spruce, ravintsara - for nervous and physical fatigue
Ravintsara, nioli, fragrant eucalyptus, fragrant elecampane - for bronchitis, colds, hypothermia
Eucalyptus radiata - expectorant action
Pink tree
Sweet orange - relaxing rubbing that relieves pain
Geranium - use in an aroma lamp and other distributors
Ginger - stimulates digestion
Thuyanol-type thyme - bacterial urinary tract infections
Savory mountain - aphrodisiac effect
Chamomile blue
Pepper + tea tree + bitter orange + blue chamomile (3: 3: 3: 1) - a strong anti-epidemic mixture (makes the body resistant to all types of influenza virus and pathogenic bacteria)
Sandalwood
Benzoin + Patchouli + Sandalwood (1: 1: 1) - care for dry skin
Immortelle + Rose + Sandalwood (2: 1: 1) - for depression
Kayaput + Sandalwood + Sweet thyme (2: 1: 3) - for bronchitis
Savory mountain - aphrodisiac effect
Celery
Celery + Frankincense + Juniper (berries) (2: 1: 3) - arthritis and rheumatism
Currant buds absolute
Pine
Black spruce + Pine + Currant buds absolute - adrenal depletion (massage)
Cardamom - respiratory diseases; use in an aroma lamp and other distributors
Kayaput + Pine + Naioli - for bronchitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis.
Kayaput + Pine + Marjoram + Thyme - for tuberculosis.
Myrtle - for infectious diseases of the respiratory tract
Thyme
Kayaput + Pine + Marjoram + Thyme - for tuberculosis.
Thyme red
Grapefruit + Juniper (berries) + Red thyme (1: 1: 1) - for cellulite
Thyme sweet
Kayaput + Sandalwood + Sweet thyme (2: 1: 3) - for bronchitis
Lemon + Rosemary + Sweet thyme (1: 1: 1) - for problems with
memory
Linalol thyme
Eucalyptus, Ravintsara - respiratory infections;
Thujanol thyme
Spikelet lavender - healing effect on the skin
Laurel noble - oral cavity infections
Carrot seeds - regenerating effect on the liver, drainage, blood-purifying properties
Nioli - antibacterial action
Palmarosa - antifungal action
Ravintsara (Camphor cinnamon) - antibacterial effect; tonic effect on the nervous system, balancing
Rosewood - bacterial urinary tract infections;
Tea tree - broad antibacterial effect;
Radiant eucalyptus - antibacterial effect
Eucalyptus Smithy - expectorant, anti-catarrhal action;
Caraway
Nutmeg - effects on the digestive system
Camphor rosemary - for digestive problems, disorders
Roman chamomile - anti-spasmodic and regulating effect on the digestive system
Dill
Camphor rosemary - action on the production of bile
Fennel
Bergamot + Cypress + Fennel (1: 1: 1) - Menopause
Cardamom + Fennel + Ginger (1: 1: 1) - for seasickness
Atlas cedar - impact on cellulite
Fennel + Geranium + Grapefruit (1: 3: 2) - for stress
Coriander, Anise - for dyspepsia;
Juniper, geranium, lemon, cypress - against cellulite; for weight loss, drainage effect, slimming silhouette
Mastic pistachio
Immortelle - to eliminate problems associated with poor circulation
Vetiver - all kinds of effects on veins (varicose veins, thromophlebitis, hemorrhoids, etc.)
Savory mountain
Rosemary, cinnamon, rosewood, sandalwood - aphrodisiac effects
Tea tree
Bergamot + lemon eucalyptus + tea tree (1: 1: 1) - thrush
Lavender - for problem skin
Laurel noble - antibacterial effect
Nioli - radio protection
Pepper + tea tree + bitter orange + blue chamomile (3: 3: 3: 1) - a strong anti-epidemic mixture (makes the body resistant to all types of influenza virus and pathogenic bacteria)
Ravintsara (Camphor cinnamon) - anti-viral action
Saro (Mandravasarotra) - antibacterial action
Thujanol-type thyme - broad antibacterial effect
Tea tree + Neroline + Cypress blue - enhancement of antifungal properties and expansion of the spectrum of action in this direction.
Radiant eucalyptus - antibacterial effect
Salvia officinalis
Geranium - anti-tobacco effect
Laurel noble - regulates perspiration
Salvia officinalis + immortelle + rosehip - for slowly healing wounds
Clary sage
Palmarosa - with excessive sweating
Bey, Lavender, Nard - for hair loss
Juniper red - for dandruff
Clary sage + Geranium + Rose (2: 3: 1) - PMS
Clary sage + Cypress + Frankincense (1: 1: 1) - for asthma
Eucalyptus
Basil - inhalation to correct immune system disorders (in a 1: 1 ratio)
Hyssop - various respiratory diseases such as asthma, bronchitis, cough, flu; allergy to bloom.
Myrtle - for infectious diseases of the respiratory tract
Monarda - bactericidal, antiviral properties
Thyme linalol and thymol chemotype - respiratory infections
Fragrant eucalyptus
Cineolic rosemary - for bronchitis, colds, hypothermia
Radiant eucalyptus - mucolytic action
Eucalyptus multifloral krypton type
Nioli - antiviral action
Saro (Mandravasarotra) - anti-viral action
Lemon eucalyptus
Bergamot + Lemon Eucalyptus + Tea tree (1: 1: 1) - thrush
Immortelle - anti-inflammatory effect
Camphor rosemary - anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect
Eucalyptus radiant
Cloves - antibacterial action
Fragrant elecampane - mucolytic action (liquefaction and discharge of phlegm)
Oregano - expectorant action
Kayaput - antibacterial action
Cardamom - respiratory diseases
Myrtle (CT cineole) - antitussive
Nioli ( Melaleuca quinquenervia CT cineole) - antibacterial action
Ravintsara (Camphor cinnamon) - expectorant and antiviral action
Cineole-type rosemary - expectorant effect
Thuyanol thyme - antibacterial action
Tea tree - antibacterial action
Fragrant eucalyptus - mucolytic action
Recommended for use in combination with terpene-containing oils for enhanced performance.
Eucalyptus smith
Thuyanol-type thyme - expectorant, anti-catarrhal action
Elemi
Elemi + Lavender spikelet + Palmarosa (1: 3: 2) - for chronic fatigue syndrome
Tarragon
Oregano - anti-spasmodic action
Currently, about three thousand essential oil plants have been identified that are valuable as a material for the production of ethers. Most essential oils are derived from medicinal herbs, seeds, and other parts of the testes.
They are readily soluble at room temperature in alcohol, any alcohol-containing liquids, vegetable oils, but practically insoluble in water. That is why pure essential oils are most often used with a basic base (vegetable oils, salts, dairy products, bee honey).
Essential oils are not applied to the skin in their pure form. An exception is drip irrigation for certain skin diseases, for example, to eliminate warts, acne, freckles, fungal diseases. In other cases, esters are diluted in basic vegetable oils, for example, grape, peach, apricot kernels, avocados, almonds, coconut, olives, flaxseed, etc.
But when you add a few drops of essential oil to hot water, not only the maximum disclosure of the aroma occurs, but also the effective saturation of the bronchopulmonary system and blood with healing molecules of medicinal herbs. Hot inhalations and irrigation of stones in the steam room (sauna, hammam, Russian bath) are aroma procedures unique in their healing effects.
In the Turkish bath, there are even special rooms for aromatherapy, which are filled with warm, moist steam, enriched with various ethers, penetrating both the respiratory system and the skin.
Unlike fatty vegetable oils, esters do not leave stains on paper, and evaporate quickly enough when applied to any surface. I would like to note that it is these properties of essential oils that are used to determine their quality - when applied to any surface, be it fabric or other natural material, the essential oil evaporates completely, leaving no residue.
You can easily get lost in the endless expanses of aromas, because there are a great variety of natural essential oils on sale. Some of them effectively eliminate skin problems, fight cellulite and obesity, some perfectly relieve depression, and a separate group can be successfully used in hair care.
There are many time-tested recipes for using esters in home and professional cosmetology and folk methods treatment of various ailments. In order for any essential oil to have the most favorable and expected effect for you, a special table of the properties of esters and recommendations for their purpose was created.
With the advice of experienced aromatherapists, you will be able to prepare your own aromatherapy cosmetics for your daily personal care or for solving specific health problems.
In addition, enriching your usual cosmetics with essential oils will significantly increase their effectiveness. According to the reviews of women who are carried away by aromatherapy and have mastered this wonderful science in practice, their quality of life and health have improved significantly.
Essential oils and their properties (everything you need to know in one table)
In addition to powerful effects on health, psycho-emotional state and mood, essential oils are actively used in esotericism, for example, for fumigating premises in order to protect the house, during various rituals, initiations and meditation practices.
And many of the aromas have the properties of natural aphrodisiacs - aromas that awaken the sensual sphere of a person and reveal his best emotional sides.
Aromatherapy draws on the experience of our ancestors using ethers and on numerous modern studies. As practice shows, a certain mixture of pure ethers has one or another effect on the entire body as a whole, skin, hair and nails.
The unique qualities of essential oils, in accordance with their therapeutic properties, are described in the table. Thanks to the compilation, the problem of choosing certain essential oils in a given situation is easily solved.
The table also shows the properties and uses of essential oils in cosmetology.
Table of properties of essential oils
Refer to the chart whenever you use essential oils to get the most out of the medicinal phytoncides of medicinal plants.
Using our table of oils, you can easily find the oils you are interested in alphabetically and find out their properties and field of application.
If you are interested in finding suitable oils for specific purposes, use the tags on the right side of the table or in the top menu of the site, also in the description of each oil you can see an extended scope and oils similar in properties and use.
In the endless sea of aromas, useful properties, you can easily get lost. When I started to get acquainted with aromatherapy, it seemed to me a very difficult science.
I offer you a guideline: a list of the healing properties of essential oils. I hope with its help it will be easier for you to choose essential oils according to your desires and expectations.
Essential oils: properties, combination, contraindications, application
Anise
Properties: bactericidal, antiseptic, deodorant, diuretic, strong aphrodisiac,.
Combines with patchouli, lavender, cloves, citrus fruits, caraway seeds, dill, fennel, coriander, rosewood, cedar., contraindications.
Contraindications: pregnancy, sensitive skin.
Application.
- Stimulation of intestinal motility, help with colic, bloating (flatulence), heaviness in the stomach, relieve constipation.
- Cosmetics: especially recommended for aging skin, gives it elasticity, normalizes the water-fat balance in the epidermis, eliminates cellulite, treats skin diseases, eliminates scabies and lice.
- Sexual problems: is an aphrodisiac, enhances reproductive function.
- Relieves headaches, relieves hangovers, stimulates appetite.
- Colds: antipyretic, expectorant, warming.
Orange
Properties: antiseptic, bactericidal, deodorizing, regenerating, sedative.
Combines with geranium, ylang-ylang, clary sage, citrus fruits, lavender, cypress, coriander, cinnamon, incense, juniper, geranium, rose, neroli, petitgrain.
Contraindications: increases allergy to citrus fruits.
Application.
- Effective for acute respiratory infections, flu, cough.
- It removes toxins, normalizes the stomach, stimulates appetite, relieves constipation.
- Choleretic, diuretic, prevents the formation of stones in the gallbladder.
- Suitable for any type of skin, normalizes sebaceous secretion, has a whitening effect, gives the skin turgor, removes toxins, is effective for cellulite, dandruff, an excellent remedy in the fight against cellulite.
- Cures periodontal disease, stomatitis, disinfects the oral cavity.
- Relieves pain: headaches, joint pains, with menstrual syndrome, neuralgia.
- Prevention of cardiovascular diseases, improves blood supply to organs, normalizes blood pressure.
Basil
Properties: antibacterial, emollient, refreshing, stimulating.
Combines with bergamot, hyssop, lavender, marjoram, lemon balm, sage, geranium, neroli, sandalwood, limet.
Contraindications: pregnancy, individual intolerance, blood clotting above normal.
Application.
- Colds: expectorant, antitussive, cure runny nose, restore the sense of smell.
- Gastrointestinal tract: normalizes digestion, eliminates colic, spasms, flatulence. Mild choleretic, cleanses the intestines.
- Suitable for all skin types, strengthens hair, removes warts.
- Eliminates headache, dilates blood vessels. Stimulates menstruation. Improves lactation.
Every year millions of women buy up a huge amount of cosmetic preparations, masks, shampoos. Everyone loves to take care of themselves. Various components and substances can be found in the composition of modern cosmetics. We were interested in one of them, namely essential oil. Many people know this remedy for its diversity, amazing composition and variety of aromas. And to make it convenient and interesting for you to assimilate the material, a table of essential oils is offered, and their properties will also be described.
Cosmetology
Let's start with the most popular section. It was in cosmetology that they won a leading position. There are known facts that all these substances help a person overcome the following problems:
- relieve fatigue;
- remove stress after a hard day's work;
- relax when stress begins to take over your emotions;
- raise vitality.
But there are some nuances in their application. First of all, this concerns the fact that the essential oil is used in small quantities and is added drip to the main product. Although vegetable and olive oils can be used as a separate remedy. Such components are good for use with various cosmetic preparations. In them, essential oils absorb harmful additives and prevent them from penetrating the skin.
Essential oil | Properties | Application |
It has a calming and relaxing effect. | Can be added to massage oil, do |
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Tea tree | Only this representative has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and therapeutic effects. | Can be added to a variety of gels, masks, lotions and facial cleansers. |
Rosemary |
| Use together with products for problem skin. Add a couple of drops. |
| You can add it to cosmetics. If desired, take a bath or add oil to an aroma lamp and heal the whole body. |
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Orange |
| Add a few drops to the cream and mask. |
| Add to anti-freckle products. |
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| It is good to use in the form of inhalations for the skin. |
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| You need to use for sore skin. Add to cream and facial cleansers. |
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Carnation | Complex care for oily skin. | Use with sea buckthorn oil, grape seed and caraway seeds. |
Ylang-ylang |
| Use in an aroma lamp or add to the bath. |
Eucalyptus |
| It is used in aromatherapy and in conjunction with cosmetics. |
We have given you the most common essential oils and their properties. The table in cosmetology is used by specialists to accurately eliminate your problem. As you can see from the above data, you can use the funds yourself at home. The main thing is to observe the dosage.
Tip: remember that all essential oils are considered highly concentrated, therefore, if the dosage is increased, they can cause severe allergic reactions! At the slightest manifestation, consult a doctor immediately.
Now you know all the properties of essential oils in cosmetology. The table should be your guide. And we move on to our next section.
Strength and beauty of hair
Every woman is proud of her curls. The weaker sex is ready to spend big money on the purchase of various expensive shampoos, masks, lotions, conditioners. But we decided to prove to you that you can restore and heal your favorite curls using conventional means.
Below is a table of essential oils and their properties for hair, which must be studied in detail. It will help you navigate a wide range of products.
Oil name | Properties | Application |
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| Eliminates shine on oily hair. | Add 5 drops of each type of product to the burdock oil and wash your head and apply medical masks. |
| Helps stop premature hair loss. | Add to masks and make therapeutic massage. |
| Accelerates hair growth. | Add a couple of drops to massage masks. |
| Anti-dandruff | Add to shampoos. |
| Split ends treatment. | Add 5 drops to the balm and mask. |
We have provided a large list for review, which describes the popular essential oils and their properties. A hair table will help you to properly carry out medical procedures.
Traditional treatment
Essential oils have recently begun to be officially used in medicine. Until that time, they met in folk recipes hair treatments. Let's take a closer look at a few beauty tips:
- If you have dark hair and want a thicker head of hair, use rosemary oil. Dissolve 5 drops in a glass of water and apply the product to clean, damp hair.
- To moisturize your hair, use the following recipe: 1 teaspoon of honey, 1 yolk, 60 grams of olive oil, a drop of fir and rosemary. The course of treatment is 25 days. Repeat the procedure 3 times a week.
- Growing your hair out quickly is a snap. It is enough to make the following mask: 100 ml and 6 drops of jasmine.
Above is a table of essential oils and their properties are also described, and we move on to the next section.
Face care
Hair is the adornment of every woman. But don't forget about the face. Traces of fatigue, aging, depression, nervousness and many other external factors constantly remain on it. In the arsenal of many women there are all kinds of jars of creams, lotions, foams. Did you know that in most cases cosmetic products do not help, but, on the contrary, can do harm? Special means will help to reduce their harmful effect. We have created a separate table of essential oils. And their properties for the face are also described there.
Oil name | Properties |
Patchouli, blue chamomile, myrrh, rose | For dry and sensitive skin |
Grapefruit, spruce cones, bergamot | For oily skin |
Bigardia, verbena, spruce, rosewood | Introducing vitamins into the skin |
Marjoram, myrtle, melisa | Narrowing of pores |
Geranium, jasmine, patchouli | Removal of irritation |
Hyssop, cypress, chamomile | Skin regeneration |
Frankincense, fennel, neroli | |
Palmarosa, verbena, sandalwood, rose | Rejuvenation |
Limette, pine, chamomile | Removes swelling instantly |
Mint, petite grain | Eliminates rosacea |
Rosewood, pepper | Helps Get Rid of Stale Complexion |
Carnation, cajaput, tea tree | Eliminates acne, blackheads |
Ginger, juniper | Get rid of herpes |
Sandalwood, bigardia, rose | Helps eliminate fine lines on and around lips |
Hyssop, cedar | Remove dermatitis |
This in no way suggests that store cosmetics are all bad. It brings results. It's just that every woman is individual and has her own characteristics associated with the face.
Tip: Experts recommend choosing the oil that smells good to you. If the table of essential oils (and their properties) invites you to cope with the problem by using a product whose aroma is unpleasant for you, then there will be no effect. Listen to your sense of smell.
Features of use
We have sorted out the beneficial effects that drugs such as essential oils have. The table showed the properties and application, and it remains for us to make out some of the nuances. Namely:
- You can use undiluted oil only pointwise, for example, on a pimple.
- If this is the first time you decide to use oil, then first, do an allergy test.
- Observe the strict dosage indicated in the recipe.
- Aroma oils can be combined with any other vegetable oils.
- Choose a scent according to your preference.
We have discussed with you many essential oils and their properties. The table was created to help you. Now let's move on to the next section.
Perfumery
Scented oils are not the only things you can add to your cosmetics and personal care products. The creation of perfumes is not complete without these ingredients. In modern perfumery, mainly synthetic substances are used. This is due to the fact that natural essential oils are difficult to obtain. This increases their value. But there is one caveat. If you use only expensive and high-quality perfumes, be sure that they contain only natural essential oils and their properties. The table used in perfumery and shown below will help you understand the main components. So, let's start our acquaintance.
Now you know what types of essential oils are divided into. The table showed you the properties and application very clearly. The amount of these substances does not exceed 30%. The rest falls on aromatic substances. Namely:
- Natural... This group includes components obtained from natural essential oils by distillation. For example, ylang-ylang, cintronella, coriander.
- Synthetic... Substances of this group can be obtained by two methods: distillation and chemical synthesis. For example, a clove aroma can be achieved by combining eugenol and vanillin.
The amount of aromatic substances is about 70-100%. Also, every perfume includes components of animal origin. Namely:
- tincture of secretions and glands in alcohol;
- stream beaver;
- deer musk;
- ambergris.
Their number is measured at about 0-0.1%.
There is a specific group that includes these particular essential oils. The table will show the list and properties in more detail. It's time to find out what kind of group it is.
Essential oil name | Application |
It is used to create spicy and sweet aromas. |
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In perfumery, it is used to fix aromas. This is the most expensive essential oil. |
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Brings a woody touch to the perfume. |
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Bergamot | With the help of this oil, a tart and fresh aroma can be achieved. |
Orange blossom | Popularly known as neroli, or flowers.This oil is found wherever floral notes are used. |
It is mainly used to make oriental fragrances with tart notes. |
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If you have chosen a perfume with a fresh, bitter scent, it means that this essential oil is present here. |
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This essential oil is found in all perfumes with a floral scent. |
The choice of perfume should also be taken prudently and buy only the scent that really suits you and you like it. We have analyzed various essential oils and their properties. The table and using them according to the rules should help you navigate.
There is one nuance worth talking about. It should be known to those who want to make their own perfume for themselves. You must know exactly all essential oils, properties and uses. The mixing chart will show you how to pair the flavors correctly. And this is the main condition for an ideal perfume.
Basic essential oil | Secondary aromatic oils |
Bergamot | Patchouli, geranium, rosewood, lavender |
Grapefruit, lemongrass |
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Petitgrain | Pink tree |
Ylang-ylang |
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Grapefruit | Cedar tree |
Eucalyptus |
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Ylang-ylang | Lemongrass, geranium |
Rosemary | Cedar, geranium |
Pink tree | Ylang-ylang, geranium, rosemary |
Petitgrain |
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Eucalyptus | Cedar, rosemary |
Cedar tree | Grapefruit |
Lemongrass | Geranium, patchouli |
Rosemary |
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Tea tree | Pink tree |
Here we smoothly reached the most intriguing section that will interest many women.
How to lose weight
Losing extra pounds without exhausting diets and starvation is the dream of every girl. And today it is possible. All the same essential oils and their properties come to our aid. The slimming chart will tell you which fragrances to choose. Probably not everyone takes it seriously, but it's still worth a try.
Essential oil name | Application area |
Dill, cypress, ginger, peppermint | Loss of excess weight. |
Black pepper | Eliminates metabolism. Reduces appetite. |
Lemongrass, patchouli, myrrh, rosemary, tangerine | Helps to tighten sagging skin after dramatic weight loss. |
Mandarin, juniper, lemon, grapefruit | Remove excess moisture and toxins from the body. |
Neroli, rose, jasmine |
Slimness recipes
For correct use oils as a weight loss aid, it is worth studying some recommendations:
- Losing excess weight can occur through massage therapy. To do this, add 10 drops of bergamot, tea tree oil, nutmeg, geranium, grapefruit to milk or lotion.
- You can prepare a massage product yourself. To do this, prepare 30 grams of jojoba oil, 2 drops each of geranium, bergamot, juniper, dill and rose.
- Aromatic oils have a beneficial effect on weight loss. But the main thing here is to use a proven oil that you are not allergic to. Before taking such a bath, pre-treat the body with a stiff brush.
- Complex combinations of several oils can be used to take water treatments. This will enhance the effect.
- Exfoliating body scrubs can be made using essential oils. Here's the most effective recipe for you: add 10 drops or black pepper to the coffee grounds. You will notice a tremendous effect from its action.
Contraindications
The beneficial properties of essential oils, the table of which is presented in the review, are known to everyone. They have natural ingredients. But there are also a number of contraindications that you should know:
Carefully! Fakes
If you want to get the effect of using essential oil, buy only quality products. But sometimes it is quite difficult to do this. Many dishonest manufacturers pass off synthetic fragrances as natural essential oils. We will teach you how to distinguish a quality product:
- We look at the composition. It should indicate that the product is derived from an essential oil plant.
- Each essential oil has its own individual cost, and it is never low.
- The bottle should be made of glass of a dark shade. The optimal volume of each tube does not exceed 15 ml.
- The label must contain the inscription: "100% natural essential oil".
- Find out more information about the manufacturer before purchasing. If you have any doubts, then it is better to refuse the purchase.
Finally
Today we have opened the veil of secrets associated with essential oils. You know where and how to use this natural ingredient correctly. Each section contains a table of essential oils and their properties are also described so that you can navigate among their variety.
Aromatic oils are colloquially called essential oils obtained by the methods of extraction, distillation or squeezing from plants, the composition of which has established itself as a fragrance, useful properties and a high concentration of volatile substances.
Today you can buy esters (another name) at any pharmacy. Pre-packaged vials are usually labeled "natural essential oil". On cosmetic sites, they talk a lot about fakes, when they sell diluted ones instead of real esters, and that high-quality oil can only be very expensive. However, inexpensive aromatic oils can also become helpers in body care and beauty maintenance.
Breathe with pleasure!
Essential oils can help to find peace and harmony, which sooner or later will have a beneficial effect on the body, if the use of "esters" is regular and correct.
It is known that sometimes on the face we have the results of various internal processes. Any experiences, inharmonious relationships with oneself and the world are reflected in the skin of the face, its color and quality. Therefore, it is important to learn how to select an up-to-date composition of aromas and charge it with an aroma lamp: soothing or invigorating, increasing concentration and efficiency, etc. Each situation requires different approaches, in addition, a woman may have favorite scents that stimulate her to be active or, on the contrary, relax her. The instructions for the oil indicate its main qualities, read.
Usually for a room measuring about 20 sq. m. 5 drops of essential oil are enough. Excessive concentration is completely unwarranted and can even lead to headaches.
You can breathe over the essential oil while inhaling. If you just want to steam your face before further deep cleansing, just a drop of chamomile or mint oil (no more than a couple of drops). If you need a medical procedure, for example, for a cold, choose oil of pine, eucalyptus, cinnamon. Coniferous foods have anti-inflammatory properties.
Improve the quality of the usual cosmetic cream
Any cream: for hands and feet, face, body, you can easily modernize "for yourself." Aromatic oil diluted with base (neutral and without a typical odor) oil, for example, peach, jojoba, wheat germ, olive, and even sunflower, added to the cream, will improve its quality. Today, cosmetic oil, in which ethers are dissolved, is widely used, and evidence of this is the abundance of such products on the shelves of pharmacies and cosmetic stores, while you can create a unique composition yourself.
If you need an essential oil for your skin, choose only quality certified aromatic oils.
Another important point. Many women complain of oily skin. The mere thought of using esters (or just referring to oil as a cosmetic product), they are scared: will their skin become even more oily. However, many esters improve the quality of oily skin, leaving it matte and velvety. The same goes for dry skin. Aromatic oils, in fact, are universal helpers in maintaining unfading beauty.
Read more about the use of essential oils in cosmetology in the second part of the article. In the meantime, let's get down to water procedures :)
Either a bath, or a bath ...
Essential oils are indispensable for taking water treatments. By taking a bath, you can achieve different effects each time. For example, a bath with sweet orange oil invigorates, with lavender soothes, with eucalyptus helps with colds (or serves as a prophylaxis if you are overcooled).
It is impractical to inject oil directly into water - it will simply float on the surface. In order for the oil to dissolve, you should first drop it into some kind of conductor, for example, salt, soda or milk, and then mix this mixture into the water.
In a bath or sauna, a little aromatic oil dripped onto the stove will be enough to cleanse the lungs, and even wet skin with open pores will surely absorb the usefulness of one or another ether.
Properties and uses of popular essential oils
Lavender oil- one of the most versatile aroma oils and the range of its application is very wide. So if you've never used esters and want to give it a try but don't know where to start, start with lavender.
For therapeutic purposes, it can be used to treat skin rash, acne and minor burns. It also makes sense to lubricate cuts, scratches and insect bites with this oil, because it has an excellent disinfecting effect.
Taking a bath with just 5 drops of oil will help relieve stress and improve nighttime sleep. Rub your temples and forehead to relieve headaches.
If you add a few drops of lavender essential oil to a baking soda solution, you get an effective underarm deodorant. And with an inhaler, lavender can help treat colds.
Lavender ether, in addition to medicinal use, is also used for household purposes: when rinsing linen to give it special freshness, when washing floors and to repel moths. If you drop a few drops into a roll of toilet paper, then the lavender scent will always be present in the restroom.
Tea tree oil will help to cope with problems such as dermatitis, eczema, athlete's foot, nail fungus, acne, warts, herpes, insect bites.
Tea tree ester added to a simple shampoo can help reduce dandruff, relieve psoriasis symptoms, and drive away any lice if any.
For household use, you can make a disinfectant spray by mixing a teaspoon of oil with 300-500 ml of water and placing such a solution in a spray bottle. Such a spray is sprayed, for example, door handles, countertops, etc.
To scare off fleas from your pet's rug, drip oil around, such a ring will keep these little bloodsuckers at bay.
Lemon oil also has wide application. Two drops in a glass of rinse water will reduce bad breath. When added to shampoo, we get a dandruff remedy. Taking a bath or using a lemon oil burner can help calm you down. Oil with aloe juice is already a disinfectant.
After topical application of lemon ether, it is better to stay out of bright sunlight for about 12 hours, because the skin becomes extremely sensitive to ultraviolet light.
For household purposes, the oil can be added to floor and crockery detergents, and if you mix a few drops with olive oil, you get a good polish for furniture.
Can be used to massage the abdomen to relieve stomach cramps and nausea. When applied to the chest and throat with a mixture of peppermint and eucalyptus oils, it can soothe coughing fits and clear the bronchi.
A drop of clean oil will cause any mites to crawl back out from under the skin. If you add oil to a bowl of water and hold your tired legs in it, fatigue will recede, your legs will rest.
It is recommended to do a damp cleaning of the home using mint ether, this washing the floors will add a fresh scent to the rooms and have an antibacterial effect. The solution with water and oil can be sprayed into shoes to remove odors. In a country house, peppermint oil repels small rodents and spiders well.
Great for rubbing the chest and throat against colds and asthma attacks. An ointment based on eucalyptus, mint and balsam will help relieve fibromyalgia pain when rubbed into the affected areas several times a day.
Eucalyptus ester sprays can help eliminate unpleasant odors and harmful microorganisms in the kitchen and bathroom.
Great for treating herpes on the lips, gum disease and aphthous stomatitis. It is recommended to use this oil in a slightly diluted form. Application for extremely sensitive skin is not recommended.
Diluted clove oil can also be used to treat wounds and cuts, fungal infections, prickly heat, athlete's foot, bruises, insect bites, and pain inside the ear canal.
An electric diffuser type aroma lamp filled with clove oil is excellent at repelling mosquitoes. If you add a few drops of clove ether to the soda and sprinkle it on the carpet, then this mixture will cope with fleas and other almost invisible insects, you just need to wait a little and then vacuum the carpet.
Gives a delicate soothing scent when used with an aroma lamp. The dissipation of this ether relieves the state of insomnia, relieves stress, anxiety and irritability, and is useful in depressive conditions.
The oil is good for dry skin and is also used to treat dermatitis, eczema, acne, cuts and bruises.
Contraindication: allergy to ragweed.
Like many esters, it is great for treating cuts and abrasions (due to its high disinfecting ability), acne, warts and insect bites, among other things.
Using an aroma lamp, you can relieve stress, relieve anxiety attacks, relieve depression, normalize sleep, and even reduce headaches. In addition, the scattered frankincense ether repels mosquitoes and flies.
Grapefruit oil helps with swollen lymph nodes and headaches, reduces oily skin and hair, good for fighting cellulite and acne.
Like lavender oil, grapefruit ether can be used to make deodorant at home. To do this, mix a few drops of oil with baking soda and water, then moisten a cotton swab or disc in this solution and treat problem areas, for example, armpits.
Diffused grapefruit essential oil can lift your mood.
Spilling a few drops around your dog's rug can scare off fleas, but keep the oil away from cats. Like lemon ether, grapefruit is good for making antibacterial sprays.
This ester is ideal for preparing an antibacterial spray, and when undiluted is effective at repelling insects, including ticks, bedbugs and fleas.
Contraindications: pregnancy, lactation.
The use of essential oils for cosmetic purposes
Cosmetology is developed as never before, and every day brings new discoveries, because scientists work in collaboration with technologists of cosmetic companies. Interesting products with new properties appear on the market. But it remains unchanged that, over a century-old period, substances on an aromatic basis - aromatic oils - have been added to cosmetics. The more their content in lotions, shampoos and creams, the more they are appreciated by women who are not indifferent to fragrances. In addition, using esters for care, ladies are charged with positiveness, receiving additional tone and powerful energy boost.
The benefits and benefits of esters in cosmetology
Natural oil is used in almost all body, hair and nail care products. Often bought in pure form, aromatic oils are added independently to their favorite familiar cosmetics or take baths with them at home.
Aromatic oils help fight cosmetic problems of medical origin: acne and skin inflammation, flaking and excessive dryness, even with premature aging.
Classic oils familiar to us, known from "grandmother's recipes", such as rose, lavender, lemon and coniferous, are not inferior in popularity to modern exotic oils obtained from patchouli, neroli and coconut. They are all united by undeniable benefits, and what distinguishes them from each other is the scope of their application.
The best aromatic oils for daily care
To keep your body and hair tidy, you should store essential oils with nourishing and moisturizing properties in your cosmetic bag or dresser. But which ones? It does not hurt for a woman to distinguish the properties of each of the known and see their most useful application for their own purposes.
Very effective are olive, grape, peach and cedar. Nettle oil and jojoba oil have an enhanced effect.
Olive oil helps to smooth out existing irregularities on the face, prevents the formation of fine wrinkles. Contains a large number of vitamins E and A, which deeply moisturize the skin and protect against premature aging.
Grape oil obtained from the seeds of the fruit. With its help, women achieve an excellent matting effect for oily and combination skin. The oil has an astringent texture, removes inflammation and redness on the face. Contains an important vitamin and a powerful antioxidant - vitamin E.
Peach oil gentle in consistency, great for sensitive areas such as eyelids and lips. It nourishes and rejuvenates, in addition, it has a subtle pleasant scent.
Cedar oil due to its rich properties, it is suitable for all skin types, including those prone to irritation and dryness. Contains a record amount of amino acids and trace elements. Improves condition blood vessels and has a calming effect on the nervous system.
Nettle oil successfully used due to the pronounced biological effect on the hair structure. With his regular masks, hair falls out less and becomes stronger in the root area. Cosmetologists advise owners of oily hair to use it, since thanks to biologically active substances, it is able to regenerate a hairline both from the outside and from the inside.
Jojoba oil ideal for facial skin. Easily cope with problem areas, as well as dry and tired skin. Moreover, this oil is especially effective for newly colored hair.
And what else?
In fact, there can be as many oils as there are examples of nature in botany, useful for the skin, hair, nails, etc. The raw materials are herbs, fruits, fruits of shrubs, and modern technologies make it possible to make an extract from any plant biomass. It is important to know what unique properties this or that oil has and when choosing to proceed from this.
Essential oils - pleasure and discretion
Irreplaceable sources of beauty, aromatic oils require a special approach. Their use for health should occur regularly, dosed, and most importantly, with pleasure and enjoyment. And then even an everyday day will be filled with harmony and energy.
It is important to remember that essential oils can cause allergic reactions. Experiment with caution, with a little theory about the particular product you choose.
Never drip pure concentrated aroma oil on your skin - you can get burned (from the same cinnamon oil, for example). In fact, any pharmaceutical product can be harmful if mishandled. But in the "smart" hands, aromatic oils do wonders!