8 Essential Oils For Your Skin

Essential oils are something new to the ears recently, having a host of benefits. They are used widely these days to cure a lot of our skin-related problems, ranging from curing fever to treating allergies.

So what is it? An essential oil is a concentrated hydrophobic liquid containing volatile aromatic compounds from plants. They can also be called with various names like volatile oils, ethereal oils, aetherolea.

There are a number of essential oils available in the market like Tea Tree, Lavender, Chamomile, to name a few. Let’s discuss the variety that’s available and how to use them.

Tea Tree Oil: It is antibacterial and antifungal. It can be used on cuts, scrapes, burns and bug bites.

Lavender Oil: It is antibacterial and antiviral. It has a very pleasant fragrance to it and can be used to calm and sooth sunburns and boost one’s immunity.

Chamomile Oil: This oil is anti-inflammatory and sedative. It is highly used for creating a calm aura or ambiance. It is also extensively used for Colic or treating ear infections.

Peppermint Oil: It is antipyretic and stimulant. One must dilute it well to use for various purposes. It is highly used for Colic, curing one of fever and sinus congestion.

Eucalyptus Oil: This oil is antibacterial, antiviral and antipyretic. It has a very strong fragrance to it and widely used for curing sinus congestions and fevers.

Rose Otto Oil: It is an inflammatory and used primarily for relaxation and uplifting purpose. It has a sweet fragrance to it and extensively used to treat seasonal allergies.

Citrus Oils: It includes Orange, Lemon, Grapefruit, etc. They have a pleasant aroma and are used for uplifting one’s mood and to create a balancing atmosphere or ambiance. They can be used in small doses or quantities to energize or in larger doses to calm one’s mood.

Frankincense Oil: It is an antibacterial oil and used to treat mild wounds and treat sinus infections.

Sandalwood Oil: It has a very pleasant fragrance and is antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and sedative. It is used for sore throats and helpful for those who have trouble sleeping.

St. John’s Wort Oil: It is antibacterial and sedative and used to treat ear infections, reduce aches and pains, and nervousness.

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