Alot of the information I have is from online researched for making Soap and finding Skin benefits and aromas. I am a huge fan of essential and fragrance oils that are medicinal to the skin. I am not at all an expert on these oils, but I do enjoy learning and knowing what I am putting on my skin for long term effects. I hope this information is helpful in finding a good product for your specific skin needs.
Bergamot
Bergamot peel is also used in aromatherapy to treat depression and assist in digestive aid. Around one third of men and half of womens perfumes contain Bergamot. Has a very Pleasant scent and is close to the orange family.
Cedar Wood
.Recognized for it's purifying properties and is used in avoiding hair loss, Dandruff, arthritis, psoriasis, nervous tension, and coughs. Should not be used during pregnancies.The use of cedar wood oil has been used for thousands of years and could possibly be the first essential oil to be extracted, from the Lebanon tree. It's been used in ancient writings and is known to have been used by the Egyptians. Traditionally it has been used for urinary tract infection and bronchial infections. Good for acne dandruff, eczema, fungal infection greasy skin, and ulcers.
Cinnamon
In terms of skin care, cinnamon is considered a mild astringent. Because of this individuals might react to the use of cinnamon or especially cinnamon oil on their skin. Cinnamon does stimulate and warm the skin and thus is used in massage products to help relax muscles. Cinnamon is often mixed with honey to create a paste. This paste is used to treat the itching and inflammation caused by various mild insect bites. The cinnamon and honey paste has been used as a pimple treatment and to treat minor skin infections. Cinnamon also is beneficial in skin care because of its anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties.
In general, many of the health and skin cinnamon benefits that have been mentioned are not backed by thorough scientific or medical studies. Whether cinnamon actually provides these benefits is debatable although it does have the potential to provide some useful all natural health benefits and to a limited degree skin care benefits.
In general, many of the health and skin cinnamon benefits that have been mentioned are not backed by thorough scientific or medical studies. Whether cinnamon actually provides these benefits is debatable although it does have the potential to provide some useful all natural health benefits and to a limited degree skin care benefits.
Coconut
Stress Relief: This nutrient-rich oil is very soothing and hence it helps in removing stress. Applying this oil to the head followed with a gentle massage helps in removing mental fatigue.
Skin Care: Coconut oil is excellent massage oil for the skin as well. It acts as an effective moisturizer on all types of skins including dry skin. The benefits on the skin is comparable to that of mineral oil. Further, unlike mineral oil, there is no chance of having any adverse side effects on the skin with this vegetable oil. Therefore, it is a safe solution for preventing dryness and flaking of skin. It also delays wrinkles, and sagging of skin which normally become prominent with age. Coconut oil also helps in treating various skin problems including psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema and other skin infections and forms the basic ingredient of various body care products such as soaps, lotions, creams, etc., used for skin care.
Premature Aging: This super-moisturizing oil helps in preventing premature aging and degenerative diseases due to its antioxidant properties.
Skin Care: Coconut oil is excellent massage oil for the skin as well. It acts as an effective moisturizer on all types of skins including dry skin. The benefits on the skin is comparable to that of mineral oil. Further, unlike mineral oil, there is no chance of having any adverse side effects on the skin with this vegetable oil. Therefore, it is a safe solution for preventing dryness and flaking of skin. It also delays wrinkles, and sagging of skin which normally become prominent with age. Coconut oil also helps in treating various skin problems including psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema and other skin infections and forms the basic ingredient of various body care products such as soaps, lotions, creams, etc., used for skin care.
Premature Aging: This super-moisturizing oil helps in preventing premature aging and degenerative diseases due to its antioxidant properties.
Cucumber
If you want a happy skin, then cucumber is the answer. As cucumber and the skin share the same level of hydrogen, it becomes easier for cucumber to mask all the problem areas. It helps in soothing and softening your skin which can get you relaxed in no time.
With so many useful ingredients in cucumber it can help you in treating so many skin problems. It has become part of daily beauty product into face packs, facials, juice and many other things which can affect your skin.
Due to its cooling effect it can be termed as a magic wand for all your skin problems. The cleaning and cleansing property helps your skin tremendously making it soft and supple.
The regular intake of cucumber juice is very useful both internally and externally.
Read more: http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/cucumber_benefits.shtml#ixzz1K5su9ygS
With so many useful ingredients in cucumber it can help you in treating so many skin problems. It has become part of daily beauty product into face packs, facials, juice and many other things which can affect your skin.
Due to its cooling effect it can be termed as a magic wand for all your skin problems. The cleaning and cleansing property helps your skin tremendously making it soft and supple.
The regular intake of cucumber juice is very useful both internally and externally.
Read more: http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/cucumber_benefits.shtml#ixzz1K5su9ygS
Eucalyptus
Used as an anti-inflammatory, antibacterial. Great for inhalation and diffuser. Relieves symptoms of influenza and Bronchitis. Opens up respiratory system. Comes from Australia leaf of the over 700 species of eucalyptus tree.
Green Tea
Green tea skin benefits includes the fact, that it helps to keep the skin healthy and look younger. Therefore, along with consuming green tea, it is also now used for topical application. One of the component of green tea has anti-aging properties. The antioxidant present in green tea helps to clear damage caused to the skin and repairs the wrinkles, blemished or any other impurities on the skin.
Honey
help to protect the skin from the damage of the sun's rays, supports the skin's ability to rejuvenate and refresh depleted skin, leaving it feeling silky soft and supple. One of the most common natural skin care benefits with honey is related to treatment of minor acne. Honey absorbs impurities from the pores on the skin, making it an ideal cleansing agent. With the wide-ranging of natural skin care recipes, it is no wonder that there exists a huge number of honey products in the market for hair care, baby care, skin care for sunscreen, hand lotions, facial scrubs and moisturizers.
Lavender
has great value in helping the skin heal itself, stimulating cell growth, reducing inflammation, preventing scarring and balancing the production of oil while at the same time cutting down on localized pain - all perfect when fighting acne and problem skin.
Lemon
- Stress: Lemon oil is calming in nature and therefore helps in removing mental fatigue, exhaustion, dizziness, anxiety, nervousness and nervous tension. It has to ability to refresh the mind by creating a positive mind-frame and removing negative emotions. It is also believed that inhaling lemon oil helps in increasing concentration and alertness. It can therefore be used as a room freshener in offices to increase the efficiency of the employees.
- Insomnia: Usage of lemon oil ensures good sleep and helps those suffering from insomnia.
- Immune System: Lemon oil has high vitamin content and therefore it helps in increasing the immunity of the body. It further stimulated White Blood Cells and thus increases your ability to fight diseases. Lemon oil also improves the circulation in the body.
- Fever: Lemon oil is effective against infectious diseases such as fever, malaria and typhoid.
- Stomach Disorders: Since lemon oil is carminative, it is used in treating various stomach problems including indigestion, acidity, stomach upsets, cramps, etc.
- Weight Loss: Lemon juice is very helpful in reducingweight.
- Asthma: It is believed that lemon is also useful for treating asthma.
- Hair Care: Lemon oil is also effective as a hair tonic. Many people use lemon oil to get strong, healthy and shinning hair. Lemon oil is also used for removing dandruff from head.
- Skin Care: Lemon oil is a good remedy for the increasing the luster of dull skin. It is astringent and detoxifying in nature, and rejuvenates dull skin. Its antiseptic properties help in treating pimples and various skin disorders. Lemon is also recommended for oily skin.
Oatmeal
Oatmeal, when used as a skin cleanser, actually absorbs and removes surface dirt and impurities while providing very gentle exfoliation, leaving skin smooth, soft, and clean, without soap. As a facial mask, oatmeal deep cleanses pores without irritating and drying out skin. And as a facial scrub, oatmeal gently but effectively removes dead skin cells, to reveal softer, smoother looking skin. In addition, cleansing and exfoliating with oatmeal provides the bonus of a natural, healthy glow.
Patchouli
The skin benefits of patchouli oil are plentiful. It regenerates skin cells, which makes it useful for hastening the healing of wounds and to fade scars. It tightens and tones sagging skin. Because of patchouli’s anti-inflammatory properties, it can calm skin problems such as sunburn, acne, eczema and other forms of dermatitis. It regulates sebum production and helps treat acne and dandruff. The fungicidal properties make it appropriate for combating athlete’s foot, jock itch and fungal problems of the skin such as Candida. It soothes and smoothes cracked skin and is said to be beneficial for helping brittle and weak nails. Patchouli is also known to be an antidepressant and helps treat anxiety, nervous disorders and other stress-related conditions.
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is rich in ingredients that enhance the beauty and life of skin. It is a good source of ellagic acid and antioxidants, which are helpful in destroying free radicals. Pomegranate seed oil for skin can be considered as an 'elixir of youth' as it contains punicic acid, an omega 5 conjugated fatty acid, which is effective in cell regeneration and proliferation. This considerably delays the process of aging.
Sandalwood
- Heal scrapes and cuts. Sandalwood has antimicrobial properties, making it a popular herbal antiseptic for treating minor skin abrasions. It helps heal cuts, scrapes, and burns.
- Shrink pimples. Sandalwood can reduce random pimples overnight. Treat pimples with a paste made from one teaspoon of sandalwood powder mixed with one teaspoon of turmeric. Add one teaspoon of water to make the paste, and apply to pimples before bed. Pimples should be noticeably improved in the morning.
- Calm acne. Many believe sandalwood and rosewater can tamp down acne flare-ups on your face, chest, shoulders, and back. Combine two teaspoons of sandalwood with enough rosewater to make a spreadable mixture. Spread it evenly on your face, chest, shoulders, or back, and leave it on for 20 to 30 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry.
- Sandalwood calms itchy, irritated skin all over your body. Combine one teaspoon of sandalwood with one teaspoon of turmeric and one teaspoon of lime juice, then apply to the itchy skin. Leave on for 20 to 30 minutes, and rinse with cool water. Pat dry and notice how the itching subsides and the redness disappears.
- Dry skin becomes smooth with sandalwood oil. Sandalwood oil can be used as a moisturizer on the face and body. It even makes great massage oil. To make your own, add sandalwood powder to your favorite oil and let it sit overnight. You can also purchase sandalwood oil made from the sandalwood tree in herbal stores and on the Internet.
- Banish bug bites with sandalwood. To fight the stinging and itchy swelling of an insect bite, apply a sandalwood paste right away. Make the paste from one teaspoon of sandalwood powder and one teaspoon of turmeric mixed with enough milk to make it a paste. You can also add lavender oil. This mixture also works well as an insect repellant.
- Want to fade a tan? Make a sandalwood tonic. Mix five tablespoons of coconut oil with two teaspoons of almond oil. Add four teaspoons of sandalwood powder, and apply the mixture to the overexposed areas. Your suntan will fade, and your skin will become evenly toned again.
Tea Tree
.Has a very warm and spicy aroma. Used in after-shaves, lotions, antiseptics, gargles, acne creams and other skin care products. Tea tree has medicinal properties when applied to the skin and acts as an antibacteral and great for acne. Found in Australia.
Tuberose
It has an aphrodisiac effect on anyone smelling it. When used in aromatherapy, a person feels romantic and filled with love. Because using this essential oil triggers the area of the brain that is responsible for sexual feelings, libido, and arousal, tuberose essential oil is used in herbal medicine to treat frigidity and libido problems.
- It relaxes the mind, which aids in successful and satisfying sexual encounters.
- Tuberose essential oil enhances blood circulation, which is beneficial for those who have erectile dysfunction and impotency problems.
- Among the tuberose fragrance oil benefits is its capacity to deodorize or freshen up a room or the entire house.
- The fragrance of tuberose has calming effect with components that relaxes the nervous system, the brain and muscles.
- It relieves depression, anxiety, anger, tension, stress, convulsions, muscle cramps, spasmodic coughs, and diarrhea.
- Treats inflammations
- Has warming effect and is good during winter and in cold areas
- Prevents the development of catarrh and phlegm thus it invigorates the respiratory system
Vanilla
- Anti Oxidant: This property alone can take care of most of your problems. I do not know whether you are aware of it or not, but oxidation is one of the biggest causes behind most of our troubles and diseases. It is directly and indirectly responsible for a number of diseases caused by organic malfunctions and infections. Oxidizers or free-radicals cause oxidation of the living cells and tissues and burn them to death. Gradually, this result in weakening of the immunity, loss of memory, organic and nervous malfunctioning, gradual loss of vision & hearing, mental instability, macular degeneration etc. and the body becomes prone to diseases. The anti oxidant property of Vanilla Essential Oil neutralizes these free radicals and protects the body from wears and tears, infections and even some forms of cancer, such as those of prostrate, colon etc. It also repairs the damages already done to the body.
- Aphrodisiac: A systematic administration of Vanilla Essential Oil to the patients of impotency, erectile dysfunction, frigidity, loss of libido etc. can relieve them of their problems, and it is well proven. This oil stimulates secretion of certain hormones like testosterone, estrogen etc. which help bring about normal sexual behavior and promotes arousal.
- Anti Carcinogenic: To some extent, the anti carcinogenic property of Vanilla Oil comes from its anti oxidant properties. The free radicals or oxidants do not only damage tissues, but can also cause certain type of cancers, such as those in prostrate, colon etc. Certain components Essential Oil of Vanilla checks growth of cancerous cells, thereby helping cure cancer.
- Febrifuge: The vanilla oil can effectively reduce fever by fighting infections due to presence of components like Eugenol and Vanillin Hydroxybenzaldehyde in it. Being a sedative, it also reduces inflammation due to fever (Anti Phlogistic would be the right word for it) and this also contributes to reducing fever.
- Anti Depressant: You were sitting alone, depressed. Then somebody brings you a vanilla ice cream or a vanilla flavored drink, you have that and lo! The depression is gone! You start feeling pleased, satisfied and get into mood. This is one of the biggest advantages of vanilla aroma (better if it is real vanilla, but synthetic Vanilla or artificially synthesized Vanillin Hydroxybenzaldehyde works good too) that it makes you happy. The flavor alone is so pleasingly sweet and soothing that everybody, ranging from toddlers to centurions, likes it. Vanillin Hydroxybenzaldehyde, a component of Vanilla Essential Oil, is an effective anti depressant and mood up-lifter.
- Sedative: The Essential Oil of Vanilla soothes. It soothes all types of inflammations and hyperactivity in all the systems functioning in our body, namely, the respiratory system, circulatory system, digestive system, nervous system and the excretory system. It sedates inflammation due to fever, convulsions, anxiety, stress, hypersensitivity of allergy etc.
- Tranquilizing: Vanilla Essential Oil helps you get a sound sleep too. This is due to the sedative and relaxing properties of this oil. It lowers blood pressure and has a sort of tranquilizing effect on the brain too, and you cannot keep you eyelids open anymore. All you see then is your bed and pillows.
- Relaxing: This oil has a relaxing and calming effect on the brain and the nerves and gives relief from anxiety, anger, restlessness etc.
- Other Benefits: It helps regularize menstruations (although not exactly an emenagogue) by activating certain hormones like estrogen, which