At all times, essential oils have been appreciated for their naturalness and pleasant, unobtrusive aroma. In cosmetology, they are used to treat the skin, to give shine and thickness to hair, to improve skin condition and for preventive purposes. We offer you a small overview of the most common oils used in cosmetology.
Properties of essential oils
Essential oil is a mixture of volatile aromatic substances that are released from various parts of plants (roots, wood, resin, seeds, fruits, flowers, etc.). It is an almost transparent (sometimes color is present, but pastel shade) liquid with a characteristic aroma and concentrated taste. The peculiarity of these oils is that they evaporate quickly.
The properties of essential oils depend on the raw materials from which they are obtained. Among the main ones are: bactericidal, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antibacterial, regenerating.
Despite the healing properties of oils, it is worth noting that some of them are strong allergens. Therefore, before use, it is worth doing a small allergy test: apply a small amount of oil to the inside of your wrist and monitor the body's reaction (if unpleasant symptoms appear: itching, redness, hives - you should choose another oil). Pregnancy and lactation may also be contraindications for use, and there are a number of chronic diseases that do not "come together" with certain essential oils (hypo- and hypertension, chronic respiratory diseases, etc.).
Another important point: essential oils for the skin should be used in diluted form (100% concentrated oil will cause irritation). For this, vegetable (base) oils are used.
Types of oils and their uses in skin care
Tea tree oil
Fir oil
It is recommended for use in cases of excessive oiliness of the skin, purulent lesions. It improves blood circulation in the tissues, stimulates the elimination of toxins, accelerates the healing of many skin diseases. Another property of this oil is rejuvenating, so it is an indispensable assistant in the care of skin that has lost tone and elasticity.
Camphor oil
It will help get rid of acne, regulate the work of the sebaceous glands, eliminate excessive sweating of the facial skin. It is also a good remedy for age spots and freckles.
Lemon oil
This oil rejuvenates the skin, slows down the aging process, and regulates sebum production. It tightens and cleanses pores, as well as brightens the complexion.
Orange oil
It normalizes the process of secretion production by the sebaceous glands, fights inflammatory processes on the skin, and also whitens the skin and makes age spots less noticeable.
Rose oil
Accelerates skin cell regeneration. It is suitable for the care of mature skin: smoothes wrinkles, increases skin firmness and elasticity. A good product for the care of the skin around the eyes.
Rosemary oil
It is recommended for people with oily skin prone to comedones and blackheads. It evens out the skin's surface, eliminates scars and other reminders of acne.
Ylang-ylang oil
It has the property of regulating the functions of the sebaceous glands, fighting acne and skin rashes. The oil has a moisturizing, soothing, softening effect, and rejuvenates the skin.
Clove oil
Indispensable for acne and purulent-inflammatory skin diseases. It has a strong regenerating effect, suitable for skin care that has lost elasticity and firmness.
Patchouli oil
Moisturizes, tones and restores the skin, regulates the secretion of sebaceous glands, narrows pores. A good remedy for restoring the skin after rashes and acne.
Lavender oil
It relieves irritation, fights skin diseases. It has wound-healing and regenerating properties, so it is recommended for use in burns and other skin damage.
Cinnamon oil
It improves complexion, helps treat fungal skin lesions and dermatitis, and also treats warts, bruises, and insect bite marks.
Eucalyptus oil
It has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiseptic, bactericidal effects. It is an effective remedy for acne, boils, herpes and other skin inflammations. With regular use, it brightens the skin.
Peppermint oil
It is used in the treatment of skin inflammations: acne, couperose, eczema, and dermatitis. The oil regulates sebum production, narrows and cleanses pores, and improves and evens out complexion.
Bergamot oil
Regulates the activity of sweat and sebaceous glands, narrows pores, fights acne, blackheads and other purulent-inflammatory rashes. The oil tones and whitens the skin of the face.
Neroli oil
Tones, refreshes, rejuvenates the skin, helps improve complexion, increases skin firmness and elasticity, has a calming effect, relieves inflammation, and fights acne and herpes rashes on the skin.
Geranium oil
It has a soothing, moisturizing and toning effect on the skin of the face, eliminates peeling of the skin and controls the secretion of the sebaceous glands, eliminates acne and heals and rejuvenates the skin.
Sandalwood oil
It soothes skin prone to irritation, has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, and is an effective remedy for acne and skin rashes.
Grapefruit oil
A good tonic for skin that has lost its firmness and elasticity. Thanks to its good moisturizing properties, it fights against dry skin and premature aging. The oil is also used to combat oily skin and the appearance of blackheads.
Blue chamomile oil
It relieves inflammation and skin irritation, eliminates itching and allergic reactions, soothes the skin. It is a very effective remedy in the fight against pustular skin lesions, couperose and herpes.
Anise oil
Normalizes the water-fat balance of the skin, increases skin firmness and elasticity, helps moisturize and tone the skin.
Jasmine oil
It is recommended for the care of dry, acne-prone, and dehydrated skin. The oil soothes, moisturizes, and reduces inflammation.
Fennel oil
Restores skin moisture levels, effectively cleanses pores, gives skin elasticity and tone. It is recommended for use in the care of teenage skin prone to acne. It also effectively moisturizes and rejuvenates aging skin.
Myrrh oil
Thanks to its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, bactericidal and antibacterial properties, it is an effective remedy for acne, bedsores, wounds, abscesses and other skin lesions. The oil also helps slow down skin aging.
Cypress oil
It moisturizes the skin well, increases skin elasticity and firmness. It is recommended for use in the care of skin that has lost its firmness and elasticity, it slows down the aging process, and smoothes wrinkles.
Lemongrass oil
The product reduces and narrows pores, cleanses and tones the skin. It is effective in combating inflammatory processes on the skin, as it has bactericidal and antibacterial properties.
Frankincense oil
Soothes the skin, relieves inflammation and acne, regulates the secretion of sebaceous glands, tones and increases skin elasticity.
Calendula oil
It softens the skin, eliminates cracks and small wounds on the skin. It is used in the treatment of skin diseases: eczema, dermatitis, ulcers. The oil also helps eliminate bruises and scars.
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