Essential oils - are substances of plant origin which are derived from roots, bark, flowers and seeds of plants. They are widely used in the manufacture of cosmetics and aromatherapy, they are also used for massage and skin care at home.

How to choose essential oils

When choosing essential oils should take into account the result you want to get out of their use, the budget (some essential oils are very expensive), as well as personal preferences. If you do not like the smell of essential oils, it is unlikely to do you good - it is very important to bring the flavor you enjoy.

Packages quality essential oils should be infolistok, which lists the indications and contraindications for the use of this oil. Be sure to read this information before buying oil.

Do not forget your intuition if you are drawn to a particular flavor, probably, it is not just - the body knows exactly what he needs, and only our rational consciousness prevents him send us those messages. Listen to yourself and buy oil, which seems to you the most attractive at the moment.

Buy essential oils only well-known manufacturers. They may be substantially more expensive than other brands analogs, but the probability that you buy essential oil with various impurities is not very useful, is much lower.

The use of essential oils

• Fragrant bath. Bath with essential oils - a very effective means to raise the mood, to relax and relieve stress. Add up to ten drops of an essential oil in 10 ml (about two teaspoons) vegetable oil or liquid soap, or pour essential oil into the water. This should be done immediately before you take a bath - otherwise the flavor will evaporate before you have time to enjoy it. Oils with strong flavors (e.g., essential oil of lemon, orange, peppermint, eucalyptus, sage) to be used in very moderate amounts - not more than two drops per bath. It is also possible to apply the essential oil mixed with massage oil, the entire body, and then go into the bath.
• Footbaths. On a small foot bath should be added to four drops of any essential oil; keep your feet warm fragrant water should be about twenty minutes.
• Body massage. To prepare a fragrant oil for body massage, mix up to six drops of essential oil with 10-15 mL (2-3 teaspoons) of carrier oil or lotion massage.
• Face massage. The concentration of essential oils in massage oils shall not exceed 1-3% (this, for example, 1-3 drops per 5 ml or one teaspoon). For sensitive skin Sensitive skin: causes and care   concentration may be even lower.
• Treatment of damaged skin. Essential oils are used in the treatment of cuts, scratches, insect bites, acne, colds. As a rule, this applied tea tree oil Tea tree oil   and / or lavender. The oil was applied to the affected skin area with a cotton ball. If the skin is very dry or cracked, ten minutes should be applied to an intensive moisturizer.

What are the essential oils can be dangerous

• During pregnancy, it is not recommended to use the essential oil of basil, cinnamon, sage, cypress, fennel, jasmine, juniper, marjoram, myrrh, marjoram, mint, marsh, peppermint, rose, rosemary, thyme.
• During the period of breast-feeding should refrain from the use of essential oils of peppermint, parsley, sage and jasmine (studies have shown that jasmine reduces the production of milk in nursing mothers).
• When high blood pressure should not use essential oils of cypress, eucalyptus, ginger, rose, rosemary, sage and thyme.
• If low blood pressure are undesirable volatile oils of nutmeg, sage, lavender The healing properties of lavender - not only pleasant aroma , Lemon, marjoram and ylang-ylang.
• People who suffer from epilepsy are contraindicated essential oils of fennel, hyssop, rosemary, sage and wormwood.

Popular essential oils and their properties

• Essential oil of anise improves mood, has a mild stimulating effect.
• Basil essential oil relieves stress, gives strength and refreshes. Its flavor blends well with essential oils of lime, bergamot and sage Sage - cvyaschennaya grass .
• Essential oil laurel calms and helps to relax. It is a component of many perfumes with spicy, oriental fragrance.
• The essential oil of bergamot is obtained by cold-pressed from the peel of nearly ripe fruit. It elevates mood, increases self-confidence, helps people who are depressed; Moreover, it perfectly neutralizes odors. One of the components of the essential oil of bergamot makes the skin more sensitive to UV light, so it should be used with caution, especially - in the summer.
• The essential oil of cardamom is widely used in the perfume industry, often - in combination with essential oils of bergamot, ylang-ylang, cedar and coriander. In aromatherapy it is commonly used as a sedative.
• Rosemary essential oil has a flavor that gives strength and helps to organize his thoughts. Thanks to some of its components, it is part of many tools for the care of dark hair, air fresheners and disinfectants.
• Sandalwood essential oil relaxes and at the same time - exciting, revealing the sensual side of man. It gives amazing flavors combined with essential oils of lavender, rose, neroli and bergamot. Moreover, it perfectly cleanses the skin and pores, so it is often used for skin care.
• The essential oil of mint freshens, gives strength and calms the mind. It can be used to cleanse the skin, especially people who are prone to acne.
• Orange essential oil has one of the most cheerful aromas which increases energy levels, quickly relieves stress and improves mood.

What good is contained in burdock?

Burdock oil is made from burdock root. It consists of a natural inulin, protein, essential oil, palmitic and stearic acids, tannins, macro- and micronutrients, vitamins, bioflavonoids.

All are part of burdock oil components can positively affect the roots and hair shaft, stimulate their growth, suspend loss, restores the structure and appearance of hair. In addition, the burdock can get rid of dandruff Dandruff: where it comes from, and what to do , Dryness and itching of the scalp. It has antibacterial properties and light that promotes rapid healing of micro traumas to the skin caused by scratching the itching.

Burdock oil for hair treatment - to restore their beauty is quite real

Burdock oil is used in hair loss, for their better growth, with very dry flaky scalp and dandruff. In all these cases the scalp suffers because of irregularities in her cell metabolism. Including suffer hair roots, they cause the death of metabolic bulbs, changing the structure of the hair. The hair becomes dull, dry, brittle, whipped at the ends.

Burdock oil is recommended to rub into the roots of the hair, while massaging the skin. After the scalp massage using burdock is entered, it is distributed over the entire length of the hair. An hour later, the oil is washed off using shampoo, rinse used the balm - rinse. During rubbing burdock oil into the scalp with thinning of dry and brittle hair is recommended to be handled carefully so as not to injure them further. The procedure is done twice a week for an hour.

Gradually against such treatment the hair roots begin to revive, as they enter the substance, the recovery metabolism - amino acids, fatty acids, minerals and vitamins. A small amount of essential oil Essential oils and conception: can help the roses? Present in the burdock oil, it stimulates metabolic processes in the cells of the scalp. Of great importance is the presence of burdock and inulin -Substance formed from fructose. Inulin is deposited on its surface a variety of toxins and harmful products of metabolism, cleansing the skin. On treated skin are beginning to multiply the beneficial bacteria that strengthens the immune system of the skin, preventing inflammatory diseases and tumors. Inulin also stimulates the skin's ability to absorb other substances necessary for cell metabolism (eg vitamins and minerals) that are part of burdock oil.

After the break, if necessary the procedure can be repeated. Several treatments Burdock oil can give a stable positive effect: strengthening the hair cease to fall, becoming shiny and elastic, dandruff disappears.

What else can be used burdock

Burdock oil improves the structure of the nail, so the folk medicine, it is traditionally used to treat brittle, stratified nails. To this end, the following procedure is carried out daily: nails steamed with warm bath, carefully wiped his hands and then applied burdock oil on the cuticle of the nail - this is where the nails start to grow. Burdock oil is left on nails for an hour, then remove the remnants of his paper napkin. Procedures to strengthen nails can be done every day for a month, then after a short break, the course can be repeated. As a result of prolonged exposure is gradually changing for the better metabolism Improves metabolism and losing weight without dieting , Nails become stronger and do not separate.

On the lashes Burdock oil can be applied before bedtime Dreams: how to understand our dreams   hour pre-flush with the face makeup. To enhance the effect, you can comb the lashes special brush. After an hour remaining oil blotted with a paper towel. Eyelashes of burdock oil less fall, grow better and become fluffy.

In folk medicine, burdock oil is used for dry skin of hands and small cracks on it. Since it has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect such minor wounds heal quickly and your skin becomes softer, it passes peeling and dryness.