1) Evening Primrose oil - Add a few drops to your shampoo to thicken your hair ... or for a richer potion, add 3 drops to whipped egg whites to make a hair mask. Also adding drops of lavender oil conditions your hair and scalp. Why it works: Evening Primrose is rich in omega 9 and fatty acids, which nourishes follicles to stimulate hair growth. Lavender has over 100 constituents. Click WebMD here for a list of essential oils to benefit hair.
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3) Eucalyptus oil and 4) Rose Oil - Add a few drops of each to your face cleanser to soothe and prevent wrinkles. Why they work: Eucalptus oil has anti-inflammatory properties that slows down aging, and rose oil improves the texture of skin. Rose oil can also be added to skin moisturizers. {Since the age of 14, I've used Noxema skin cream to clean my face. It turns out Noxema contains eucalyptus oil and camphor, 2 anti-inflammatories.}
5) Lavender oil - Mix 2 - 3 drops of lavender oil with a carrier oil (such as almond, olive, grapeseed, or jojoba) and apply to your temples or behind your ears to promote sleep. Or put drops of lavender oil on a handkerchief to slip inside your pillowcase to sleep more soundly. Why it works: The aroma sends a message to your brain and central nervous system that it's time for rest and sleep. (Other essential oils with similar slumber inducing powers include: 6) Sandalwood, 7) Bergamot, 8) Frankincense and 9) Chamomile. On the other hand 10) Rosemary oil has the opposite effect - its aroma will stimulate and wake you up if mixed with water and sprayed in the air. A follow up in the morning!)
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Dearest Debbie,
ReplyDeleteGuess as long as humans live on this earth, they have gathered herbs and such and used them.
But we should never forget that our skin is the LARGEST organ and that things do get absorbed through our skin!
That is one reason I will not use them but stick to quality shampoo and conditioner and also body or hand lotion.
It is another hype as there are so many being spread mainly through social media and it is all about the $$$
Hugs,
Mariette
Hi Mariette,
DeleteNo worries! Myself, I do use tea tree oil to clean cuts and wounds. When I took pilates 3 times a week, after class we wrapped down our mats using a bottle of water and tea tree oil to clean it. And I do like washing my face twice a day with my Noxema skin cream (containing eucalyptus oil and camphor). I also use water with drops of lemongrass and citronella as a bug repellent spray in the summers. So I've had success with them. But what you allude to is true — proceed with caution and knowledge. Involved your doctor if you have conditions requiring medicine, never treat yourself; and never overdo it by using essential oils directly on your skin. It all bears repeating. Thanks for your comment, my blogging friend! xoxo
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