Wheat germ oil - undeniable benefits - External application

November 10, 2014

  • Wheat germ oil - undeniable benefits
  • External application

 external use wheat germ oil

External use wheat germ oil

23 useful substances which are part of wheat germ oil may beneficially affect the skin not only inside but also outside.

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Facial and hair

Wheat germ oil is recommended for a person to use in combination with other vegetable oils such as grape seed oil (it is best for oily skin), olive oil, jojoba oil or almond oil. Mix wheat germ oil and other oil in the ratio of 1 to 4. With the mask containing wheat germ oil, it is better just lie, and do not go and do any household chores - remember that it is very dense, heavy, and may delay the skin down although pernicious result of this, of course, is not immediately visible. Apply the mixture of oils to cleansed face and neck and leave it for half an hour. Then wash your face with warm water and apply moisturizer. Often there are recommendations to use mixtures with wheat germ oil as a night cream - it can be done only for those who have no problems with clogged pores and acne Acne: facial trouble  Acne: facial trouble
 .

Very useful is the wheat germ oil for eyelashes. To make them thicker and stronger, and to accelerate their growth, rather every night, after removing make-up, with your fingers or a special brush to apply a few drops of oil on lashes.

In cosmetology widely used wheat germ oil for hair, and for good reason - this is one of the most powerful and feature-rich tools for hair care. It has a strong moisturizing effect, quickly restoring dry, weakened, damaged hair, and at the same time eliminating pushenie associated with static electricity. Wheat germ oil stimulates hair growth and helps to get rid of dandruff and prevents cross-section of hair, normalises the activity of sebaceous glands and makes the hair more resistant to the effects of heat styling and UV.

This oil can be used for hair care in several ways. The easiest way: for 1-2 hours before washing the hair massage the scalp, rub one tablespoon wheat germ oil. If you have very dry and brittle hair, spread them even one or two tablespoons of oil.

Mix natural honey and wheat germ in the ratio 1: 1, and apply the mask to the scalp and hair. To mask turned a less viscous, it can be added to it a tablespoon of yogurt.

From wheat germ oil and lemon juice mixed in a 1: 1 ratio is obtained an effective mask for oily hair Oily hair: solving the problem of excess sebum  Oily hair: solving the problem of excess sebum
 As well as an excellent remedy against dandruff Dandruff: where it comes from, and what to do  Dandruff: where it comes from, and what to do
 . Such a mask to keep from twenty minutes to half an hour and then wash off with warm water and shampoo.

To make a mask for dry and normal hair, mix one crushed mashed banana Bananas: the benefits and harms health  Bananas: the benefits and harms health
 And one or two tablespoons of wheat germ oil. Apply the mask on the scalp and hair and leave it for 30-60 minutes.

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Against stretch marks

Very well to wheat germ oil for stretch marks - is due to its regenerative properties. Best results can be achieved if you use this oil for prevention - for example, in early pregnancy, when the streamers had not yet appeared. Apply it to the places where they occur more often - the chest, abdomen, thighs. This is best done after a hot shower, when the skin cells are disclosed, and nutrients can penetrate deep enough. If you have stretch marks appear, start using wheat germ oil, while they are still fresh, pinkish or reddish color.

In addition, using wheat germ oil can reduce the likelihood of tearing during childbirth. To this wheatgerm oil mixed with almond oil in a proportion of 1: 1 and at least one month prior to delivery begin each day applied to the vaginal wall.


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Tea tree oil - a powerful antiseptic - The chemical composition of the oil

March 5, 2009

  • Tea tree oil - a powerful antiseptic
  • The chemical composition of the oil

The chemical composition of the oil

The chemical composition of tea tree oil can claim primacy among the other essential oils. In addition, it contains at least 48 useful organic components (monoterpenes (50%), diterpenes (40%) and cineole (15%)) of the tea tree oil comprises several compounds that are naturally virtually do not occur: viridifloren (1%), B-terpineol (0, 24%), L-ternineol (trace) and alligeksanoat (trace).

The quality of oil is determined by the number of the contained terpinen-4-ol, its percentage should not be less than 30% of the total, but cineol should not exceed 15%, otherwise it will cause skin irritation.

 The chemical composition of the oil | Tea tree oil - a powerful antiseptic

Medicinal properties

Tea tree oil is very strong antiseptic (8 times stronger than carbolic acid and 12 times stronger than phenol), also has a pronounced antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral and immunostimulatory effects.

Tea tree oil has been used successfully to combat such pathogens like: Staphylococcus (more than six species including aureus, erider-midis, pneumoniae, faecalis and others.) Propionibacterium acnes, Beta haemolytic streptococcus, Klebsiella pheuraoniac, Citrobacter spp., Shigella sonnei, Proteus mirabolis, Legioneila spp., Pseudomonas aeriginosa, Candida albicans, and others. Destroying the bacteria and fungus, tea tree oil at the same time strengthens the immune system.

Ether tea tree also has a soothing and expectorant properties, it is widely used for colds, it helps cleanse mucus from the respiratory tract and facilitates the patient's condition.

In various skin diseases, wounds, cuts, skin lesions (burns, bites, splinters, warts) is also used tea tree oil. It is perfectly relieves pain, disinfect the place of injury and promotes healing, especially of purulent wounds. Even with the defeat of skin parasites (lice, itch mite) application of tea tree oil gives a nice effect.

 The chemical composition of the oil | Tea tree oil - a powerful antiseptic

The use of tea tree oil

Tea tree oil is used exclusively as an external agent, inside his reception is not recommended.

Before the first application of oil is necessary to test the sample, apply a little oil on the back of your wrist and wait one hour if irritation arose, you can use it, thus there is a slight burning sensation and redness of the skin is considered a normal reaction. Generally, tea tree oil does not irritate the skin, it's exceptional cases where there is an individual intolerance of the drug.

Tea tree oil is used in all kinds of respiratory diseases (colds, acute respiratory disease, SARS, laryngitis, tonsillitis), for the treatment of gynecological diseases (thrush, inflammation). In various diseases of the oral cavity (gingivitis, periodontal disease), toothache.

Tea tree oil is added to all types of cosmetic products: creams, lotions, shampoos, gels, sprays, emulsions. It is effective against dandruff Dandruff: where it comes from, and what to do  Dandruff: where it comes from, and what to do
 It eliminates the disadvantages of cosmetic skin (warts, calluses, acne), and also helps to heal any wound and parasitic lesions on the skin.

The good effect of tea tree oil has on the human psyche, soothes, relieves stress, anxiety Anxiety - how to distinguish normal from disease?  Anxiety - how to distinguish normal from disease?
 Improves efficiency, helps concentration.

 The chemical composition of the oil | Tea tree oil - a powerful antiseptic

Methods of application of tea tree oil

  • Oil burner. 5 drops of oil of 15 square meters. m. premises. It can be combined with other essential oils Essential oils and conception: can help the roses?  Essential oils and conception: can help the roses?
   (e.g., lemon oil, lavender The healing properties of lavender - not only pleasant aroma  The healing properties of lavender - not only pleasant aroma
 , Geranium, bergamot).
  • Aromamedalon. 1-2 drops of oil to drip into aromamedalon.
  • Bath. 8-10 drops of oil to the bath water, take not less than 10 minutes. AT
  • Inhalation. Apply a few drops on a handkerchief and inhale during the day. On a pillow for sleeping and put a few drops of oil to treat night. Hot inhalation: in a bowl of boiling water, add 5 drops of tea tree oil, cover your head with a towel and inhale the vapors for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Packs. In water, add a few drops of oil, wet fabric and apply to the sore spot.
  • Massage and refleksomassazh. The concentration of tea tree oil for massage to be 2-3%, in rare cases, 5%. For this purpose, 100 ml of oil bases added 50 drops of tea ether.
  • The application of oil on the skin. Undiluted tea tree oil applied to the skin spot, with your fingertips or a cotton swab. Used for acne, herpes.
  • Douching. 5 drops of tea tree oil to ½ tsp. Baking soda, dilute to 200 of warm boiled water.
  • Rinse mouth. In 200 ml of warm boiled water 5-10 drops of tea tree oil, mix well, rinse the mouth and throat diseases of the oral cavity and respiratory tract, with bad breath.

 The chemical composition of the oil | Tea tree oil - a powerful antiseptic

Side effects and contraindications to the use of tea tree oil:

Side effects as those using tea tree oil have been identified. There is a number of contraindications, and specific recommendations for use of the ether. It is not necessary to use oil when you are hypersensitive to the drug and pregnancy. You can not take oil inside, avoid contact with mucous membranes. Store in a dark, cool place, in a glass container.

  Marina Kurochkin


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