Every year, millions of women buy a huge amount of cosmetics, masks, shampoos. Everyone loves to take care of themselves. In the composition of modern cosmetics, you can find various components and substances. We are interested in one of them, namely the essential oil. Many people know this remedy for its diversity, amazing composition and variety of aromas. And to make it convenient and interesting for you to learn the material, a table of essential oils is offered, and their properties will also be described.

Cosmetology

Let's start with the most popular section. It was in cosmetology that they won a leading position. There are facts that all these substances help a person overcome the following problems:

• relieve fatigue;
• relieve stress after a hard day at work;
• relax when stress begins to take over your emotions;
• raise vitality.

But there are some nuances in their application. First of all, this concerns the fact that the essential oil is used in small quantities and is added dropwise to the main product. Although vegetable and olive oils can be used as a separate remedy. Similar components are good to use with various cosmetic preparations. In them, essential oils absorb harmful additives and prevent them from penetrating the skin.

Essential oils and their properties

Essential oil	Properties	Application
	Has a calming and relaxing effect.	Can be added to massage oil
Tea tree	Only this representative has an antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and healing effect.	Can be added to various gels, masks, lotions and facial cleansers.
Rosemary	Removes and treats inflammation of the skin. Narrows pores. Significantly reduces acne and blackheads.	Use with products for problem skin. Add a couple of drops.
	This is an all purpose oil. It can be used not only in cosmetology, but also in medicine and cooking. It has a strong healing effect.	You can add to cosmetics. Optionally, take a bath or pour oil into an aroma lamp and heal your whole body.
Orange	The oil nourishes and moisturizes the skin. Activates cell growth. Increases elasticity and tone. Helps to deal with flaking.	Add a few drops to the cream and mask.
	Removes excess pigmentation. Evens out complexion.	Add to freckle treatments.
	Eliminates oily skin. Normalizes the work of the sebaceous glands. Narrows pores.	It is good to use in the form of inhalations for the skin.
	Ideal for dry skin. Feeds her. Makes the skin supple. Suitable for older women.
	Eliminates excessive pigmentation. Unveils an even complexion. Improves blood circulation.	Should be used for sore skin. Add to cream and facial cleansers.
Carnation	Comprehensive care for oily skin.	Use with sea buckthorn, grape seed and cumin oil.
Ylang Ylang	It is a powerful aphrodisiac. Preferably used in aromatherapy to liberate and relax the body.	Use in an aroma lamp or add to a bath.
Eucalyptus	Relieves fatigue and nervousness. It will give you energy.	It is used in aromatherapy and in conjunction with cosmetics.

We have given you the most common essential oils and their properties. A table in cosmetology is used by specialists to accurately fix your problem. As can be seen from the above data, you can use the funds yourself at home. The main thing is to observe the dosage.

Tip: remember that all essential oils are considered highly concentrated, so if you increase the dosage, they can cause severe allergic reactions! At the slightest manifestation of them, consult a doctor immediately.

Now you know all the properties of essential oils in cosmetology. The table should become your instruction. And we move on to our next section.

Strength and beauty of hair

Every woman is proud of her curls. The weaker sex is ready to spend big money to buy various expensive shampoos, masks, lotions, conditioners. But we decided to prove to you that you can restore and cure your favorite curls using conventional means.

Below is a table of essential oils and their properties for hair, which you must study in detail. It will help you navigate through a wide range of tools.

Essential oils for hair

Oil name	Properties	Application
Ylang Ylang Rosemary Lavender Geranium	Nourishes dry hair. Helps with split ends.
Sage Lemon Tea tree	Eliminates shine on oily hair.	In burdock oil, add 5 drops of each type of remedy presented and wash your head and apply healing masks.
sandalwood Cinnamon Pine	Helps stop premature hair loss.	Add to masks and make a therapeutic massage.
Thyme Rosemary	Accelerates hair growth.	Add a couple of drops to massage masks.
Juniper Cypress	Anti-dandruff	Add to shampoos.
Pink tree Mandarin	Split ends treatment.	Add 5 drops to the balm and mask.

We have provided a large list for review, which describes popular essential oils and their properties. The hair table will help to carry out the treatment procedures correctly.

Alternative treatment

Essential oils have recently begun to be used officially in medicine. Until that time, they met in folk recipes for hair treatment. Let's take a closer look at a few beauty tips:

1. If you have dark hair and want to achieve thick hair, then use rosemary oil. Dissolve 5 drops in a glass of water and apply to clean, damp hair.
2. To moisturize your hair, use the following recipe: 1 teaspoon of honey, 1 yolk, 60 grams of olive oil, a drop of fir and rosemary. The course of treatment is 25 days. Repeat the procedure 3 times a week.
3. Growing hair quickly is not difficult at all. It is enough to make the following mask: 100 ml and 6 drops of jasmine.

Above there is a table of essential oils and their properties are also described, and we move on to the next section.

Facial care

Hair is the decoration of every woman. But don't forget the face. It constantly leaves traces of fatigue, aging, depression, nervousness and many other external factors. In the arsenal of many women there are all kinds of jars with creams, lotions, foams. Do you know that in most cases, cosmetics do not help, but, on the contrary, can harm? Special tools will help reduce their harmful effects. We have created a separate table of essential oils. And their properties for the face are also described there.

Essential oils for the face - basic properties

Oil name	Properties
Patchouli, blue chamomile, myrrh, rose	For dry and sensitive skin
Grapefruit, spruce cones, bergamot	For oily skin
bigardia, verbena, spruce, rosewood	Injection of vitamins into the skin
Marjoram, myrtle, melissa	Narrowing of pores
Geranium, Jasmine, Patchouli	Removal of irritation
Hyssop, cypress, chamomile	Skin regeneration
Frankincense, fennel, neroli
Palmarosa, verbena, sandalwood, rose	Rejuvenation
Limett, pine, chamomile	Removes puffiness instantly
Mint, petite grain	Eliminates rosacea
rosewood, pepper	Helps to get rid of stale complexion
Carnation, cajuput, tea tree	Eliminates acne, blackheads
Ginger, juniper	Get rid of herpes
Sandalwood, bigardia, rose	Helps eliminate fine lines on and around lips
Hyssop, cedar	Remove dermatitis

This in no way means that store cosmetics are all bad. She brings results. Just every woman is individual and has her own characteristics associated with the face.

Tip: experts recommend choosing the oil whose smell you like. If the table of essential oils (and their properties) suggests that you deal with the problem by using a product whose aroma is unpleasant for you, then there will be no effect. Listen to your sense of smell.

Features of use

We have analyzed the beneficial effect that drugs such as essential oils have. The table showed the properties and application, but it remains for us to analyze some of the nuances. Namely:

1. You can use the oil in undiluted form only pointwise, for example, on a pimple.
2. If you decide to use the oil for the first time, then first do an allergy test.
3. Follow the strict dosage that is indicated in the recipe.
4. Aroma oils can be combined with any other vegetable.
5. Choose the fragrance according to your preferences.

We have discussed with you many essential oils and their properties. The table has been created to help you. Now let's move on to the next section.

Perfumery

Aromatic oils can be added not only to cosmetics and personal care products. Do not do without these ingredients and the creation of perfumes. In modern perfumery, mainly synthetic substances are used. This is due to the fact that natural essential oils are difficult to obtain. As a result, their value increases. But there is one caveat. If you use only expensive and high-quality perfumes, be sure that they contain only natural essential oils and their properties. The table used in perfumery and shown below will help you understand the main components. So, let's get started.

Now you know what types of essential oils are divided into. The table showed you the properties and application very clearly. The amount of these substances does not exceed 30%. The rest is for aromatics. Namely:

1. natural. This group includes components obtained from natural essential oils by distillation. For example, ylang-ylang, cintronella, coriander.
2. Synthetic. Substances of this group can be obtained by two methods: distillation and chemical synthesis. For example, the aroma of cloves can be achieved by combining eugenol and vanillin.

The amount of aromatic substances accounts for approximately 70-100%. Also, each perfume contains components of animal origin. Namely:

• tincture of secretions and glands in alcohol;
• beaver stream;
• deer musk;
• ambergris.

Their number is measured around 0-0.1%.

There is a certain group that includes these essential oils. The list and properties table will show in more detail. It's time to find out what kind of group this is.

Essential oils in perfume

Essential oil name	Application
	It is used to create spicy and sweet aromas.
	In perfumery, it is used to fix fragrances. This is the most expensive essential oil.
	Adds a woody note to perfumes.
Bergamot	With this oil, you can achieve a tart and fresh aroma.
orange blossom	Popularly known as neroli, or flowers, this oil is found wherever floral notes are used.
	It is mainly used to make oriental fragrances with tart notes.
	If you have chosen a perfume with a fresh bitter aroma, then this essential oil is present here.
	This essential oil is included in all perfumes with a floral scent.

The choice of perfume should also be treated prudently and buy only the fragrance that really suits and likes you. We have discussed various essential oils and their properties. The table and using them according to the rules should help you navigate.

It is worth talking about one nuance. It needs to be known to those who want to make their own perfume for themselves. You must know exactly all essential oils, properties and uses. The mixing table will tell you how to combine flavors correctly. And this is the main condition for an ideal perfume.

Correct among themselves

Essential essential oil	Minor aromatic oils
Bergamot	Patchouli, geranium, rosewood, lavender
	Grapefruit, lemongrass
Petitgrain	Pink tree
	Ylang Ylang
Grapefruit	cedar tree
	Eucalyptus
Ylang Ylang	Lemongrass, geranium
Rosemary	Cedar, geranium
Pink tree	Ylang-ylang, geranium, rosemary
	Petitgrain
Eucalyptus	Cedar, rosemary
cedar tree	Grapefruit
Lemongrass	Geranium, patchouli
	Rosemary
Tea tree	Pink tree

Here we have smoothly reached the most intriguing section that will interest many women.

How to lose weight

Losing extra pounds without debilitating diets and starvation is the dream of every girl. And today it is possible. All the same essential oils and their properties come to our aid. The weight loss table will tell you which flavors to choose. Probably not everyone takes it seriously, but still worth a try.

Lose weight with essential oil

Essential oil name	Application area
Dill, cypress, ginger, peppermint	Loss of excess weight.
Black pepper	Eliminates metabolism. Reduces appetite.
Lemongrass, patchouli, myrrh, rosemary, mandarin	Helps tighten sagging skin after sudden weight loss.
Mandarin, juniper, lemon, grapefruit	Remove excess moisture and toxins from the body.
Neroli, rose, jasmine

Slimming Recipes

For the proper use of oils as a weight loss aid, it is worth exploring some recommendations:

1. Loss of excess weight can occur through therapeutic massage. To do this, add 10 drops of bergamot, tea tree oil, nutmeg, geranium, grapefruit to the milk or lotion.
2. You can prepare a massage tool yourself. To do this, prepare 30 grams of jojoba oil, 2 drops of geranium, bergamot, juniper, dill and rose.
3. Aromatic oils have a beneficial effect on weight loss. But the main thing here is to use a proven oil that you are not allergic to. Before taking such a bath, pre-treat the body with a stiff brush.
4. For the adoption of water procedures, you can use complex combinations of several oils. This will enhance the effect.
5. Essential oils can be used to make exfoliating body scrubs. Here is the most effective recipe for you: add 10 drops or black pepper to coffee grounds. You will notice an amazing effect from its action.

Contraindications

The beneficial properties of essential oils, the table of which is presented in the review, are known to everyone. They have natural ingredients. But there are also a number of contraindications that you should be aware of:

Carefully! fakes

If you want to get the effect of using essential oils, buy only quality products. But sometimes it is difficult to do so. Many dishonest manufacturers pass off synthetic fragrances as natural essential oils. We will teach you how to distinguish a quality product:

1. Let's look at the composition. It should indicate that the product is derived from an essential oil plant.
2. Each essential oil has its own individual value, and it is never low.
3. The bottle should be made of dark glass. The optimal volume of each tube does not exceed 15 ml.
4. The label must contain the inscription: "100% natural essential oil."
5. Before buying, find out more information about the manufacturer. If there is any doubt, then it is better to refuse the purchase.

Finally

Today we have opened the veil of secrets related to essential oils. You know where and how to properly use this natural ingredient. Each section contains a table of essential oils and their properties are also described so that you can navigate among all their diversity.

Alternative medicine is gaining more and more popularity, not only in Europe, but also in our country. Medicines are not always vital. Aromatherapy with essential oils has no less effect on the body, and the table will teach you how to mix correctly.

Aromatherapy as a method of alternative medicine has been around for a very long time. A story that happened to a French scientist at the beginning of the 20th century allowed the whole world to know the healing properties of oils.
Having received a burn on his hand, the researcher lowered them into a nearby container of lavender oil. The incredible happened: the hands quickly healed without scars and redness. Then the procedure was invented - aromatherapy, in which, for ease of use, a table of essential oils was created.

The use of essential oils in cosmetology and dermatology was studied by a French chemist in 1937, and only 30 years later the first clinics appeared in Europe that offered aromatherapy procedures. It has been proven that the influence of aromatic oils on the human psyche is much stronger than extracts or tinctures of plants.

Methods for using essential oils

Most people may think that aromatherapy is not a serious form of medicine. However, with the wrong dosage, selection of a method or method, this wonderful procedure will turn into already detrimental to you and your health. As with any treatment, recommendations, prescriptions and dosages must be followed.

The ability to properly apply essential oils in aromatherapy can be a real pleasure.

Aromatherapy will surprise with its tonic, healing, regulating, regenerating, soothing and antibacterial properties.

There are three areas of therapy:

Oils are never just used. It usually occurs in complex use with stones or lamps. Stones that are intended for this use are always small in size. They are made from environmentally friendly natural materials such as gypsum, clay, dough.
It is important that the material be porous and able to absorb essential aromas. Very often, people take them with them to enjoy their favorite scent throughout the day.

The method of applying essential oils as an application to a porous surface favorably affects a person wherever he is. The smell lasts for quite a long time, but the radius of influence is small due to the size of the source.
Therefore, many people put such aroma stones in wardrobes or linen closets. Outgoing fluids are quickly absorbed into the fabric, thus allowing you to enjoy a pleasant smell for a long time.

Often use stones with essential oil for home aromatherapy on tables or any other surfaces. An excellent alternative to an aroma lamp, which emits a smell many times stronger and may not appeal to people who are sensitive to aromas.

However, quite often they make excellent air fresheners in shops, boutiques or offices where there are problems with room ventilation. This method perfectly cleanses the room of extraneous odors, adjusts to the desired atmosphere and creates comfort.

Aroma oils with aroma stones are magical fighters against unpleasant air in cars. You will forget about machine smell, cigarette smoke, as well as any other foreign smells.

When choosing an oil, be careful, because each of them affects others, including you, in different ways. Here is a short list of possible suggested requirements with suitable additives:

• disinfection
  juniper, lavender, sage, cypress, eucalyptus;
• antiviral
  chamomile, tea tree, rosemary, thyme;
• anti-inflammatory
  pine, lavender, lemon, thyme;
• invigorating
  fir, orange, lemon, sage, cloves, basil, marjoram, lavender;
• from insomnia
  sandalwood, melissa, lavender, rose;
• tonic
  mint, fir, mandarin, immortelle;
• deodorization
  cedar, patchouli, cypress, geranium, bargamot, eucalyptus.

You can buy a finished stone in a specialized store, but if you want, you can do it yourself. It's not difficult at all.

Not everyone knows the beneficial properties of aromatherapy for the body, learning which you will be amazed. This treatment option affects a person on several levels: physical and spiritual.

Based on drawing on your own vitality and self-regulation capabilities of the body, the result will not keep you waiting, but will surprise you with its positive and unexpected effect. Such procedures bring not only pleasure, but also enormous benefits.

It has already been said about such a type of therapy as aroma stones, however, essential oils, their properties and use in aromatherapy have not ended there. Each of you strive to create a cozy and warm atmosphere in your home, in which you can relax and do your favorite things.


Aroma lamps can complement the interior and benefit. They will perfectly fit into any interior. Spreading fluids, they fill the room with favorable energy, create harmony and promote recovery from infection, inflammation of the bronchi, influenza and pneumonia.

Aromatherapy and treatment with essential oils is possible at home. By installing such lamps, you will feel how fatigue, overwork and insomnia disappear. Some oils can calm the overly active and give confidence to the timid.

When buying an aroma lamp, consider three options:

• classical;
• electric;
• electric with ultrasound.

The first type is more traditional and works on the principle of a heating device. With the help of a tablet candle located below, the liquid begins to heat up and evaporate. The second type is more modern. It is represented by aroma saucers and rings.
They are safe because they do not require additional fire and do not exude unpleasant odors from burning. And the third type is an ultrasonic lamp. Vibrations, with the help of which the particles evaporate, help to reveal the properties in full. The perfect solution for children's rooms or business offices.

Sachet

Therapy with aromatic sachets (herb pads) is very ancient. Easy to use and accessible to everyone, they fill your home and things with amazing incense.


Sachets are pillows filled with healing, environmentally friendly herbs and materials: twigs, flowers, sticks, spices. To enhance the effect and impact, essential oils were added to them. Such a thing will be a wonderful attribute of any home.

People put them in closets, linen chests, next to the bed, workplace, in the living room. By attaching a ribbon to them, they can be hung on handles, hooks, hangers. Often earlier they were perceived as amulets from negative energy and bad intentions.

Make it yourself or buy a ready-made sachet, it's up to you. But various fillers will already carry their specific purpose, for example:

• romantic
  rose petals, orange peel, sage, gypsophila.
• ennobling
  patchouli, cinnamon, cloves.
• protective
  basil, dill, laurel, fennel, rosemary, fern.

Such mixtures are sprinkled with oils, for 10 g of dry materials - 5 drops of ether. Then it is left to soak for a while and is already sewn up as a filler. It happens that instead of “live” filling, foam rubber or any other absorbent material is used.

Useful properties of aromatherapy for the body

Each oil has antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. In addition, they relieve stress, soothe, improve the functioning of the cardiovascular system, normalize blood pressure, fat metabolism, and have a positive effect on sleep and performance.


In addition, there are those that affect the immune system and have an antioxidant effect. The plants from which they are made contribute to slowing down aging, toning the body and stimulating the proper functioning of internal organs.

Various incense can protect a person from exposure and radiation. They prevent the development and occurrence of tumors, block the action of carcinogens.

Essential oils do an excellent job of cleaning the room from bacteria, infections.

Helps remove pesticides from the body. Many of them regenerate the skin, get rid of scars, accelerate the healing of burns, wounds, bruises, reduce pain in arthritis, rheumatism, relieve inflammation.

The combination of several oils has a positive effect on mental activity and performance. Regarding the nervous system, esters such as chamomile soothe, citrus fruits tone up, ylang-ylang cause sexual desire. Before use, make sure that you do not have an individual intolerance.

Abroad, very often they resort to this type of treatment, ignoring drug treatment. Undoubtedly, this is not a substitute for traditional medicine and in case of serious illnesses, you must go to the hospital.

Table of essential oils for aromatherapy

Currently, more than 3,000 essential oil plants are known, which are of value to the essential industry. Basically, the oil is obtained from medicinal plants, seeds, testes. They are easily soluble in alcohol, alcohol, vegetable oils, but practically insoluble in water.

In its pure form, never applied to the skin. The exception is the treatment of warts, rashes, freckles, fungal infections. Only upon contact with water, the ethers fully reveal their healing properties and saturate the broncho-pulmonary system.

It is very easy to get lost in the field of all kinds of flavors. How many smells, so many properties. All of them are different from each other, affecting a person in different ways. For convenience, a table of essential oils for aromatherapy has been created.

Often in such tables, the name of the aromatic oil is written on the left, and the main properties are indicated at the top right, and in front of each aroma there are either “checkmarks” or “pluses”, that this type corresponds to the property.

Aromatherapy is useful not only for adults, but also for children. The list of permitted components is also present in a special aromatherapy table of essential oils for children. For children, therapy is carried out 2-3 times a week. It is better to check the dosage with specialists appropriate for age.
You can start the procedure from two weeks of age.

Remember those plants whose therapy is contraindicated for your children up to certain years:

• mint up to a year;
• eucalyptus up to two years;
• oil of geranium, tea tree, fir, pine, cedar, thyme, wormwood, rosemary, ginger up to three;
• sandalwood and clove up to 14 years.

The essential oils of aromatherapy and the properties of the oils are given in a table that is very convenient and easy to apply in practice.

Rules for combining essential oils for aromatherapy

How best to mix will tell you the rules for combining essential oils for aromatherapy. Interestingly, when mixed, esters enhance each other's properties. The therapy carried out back in 1976 showed improvements in 1000 people in the treatment of limb arteries with thyme.
And in 1978, the positive results of those who were treated for glaucoma with the same ether were already published. Amazing results, which can only be achieved with the use of healing oils.

Some basic combinations:

• lavender is universal with everything except rosemary;
• citrus fruits sound perfect with coniferous oils;
• rich aroma of eucalyptus or mint can be interrupted by lavender or rosemary;
• jasmine, ylang-ylang, iris, lavender, neroli, rose and chamomile are a wonderful floral arrangement;
• Vetiver, cedar and sandalwood add astringency.

When using an essential oil blending table, it is important to consider:

• If you are creating a composition with a specifically targeted effect, then avoid combining two ingredients that are opposite in purpose. For example, do not combine soothing ingredients with warming and tonic ones.
• Do not use more than five oils in one mixture.
• When composing any mixture, diversify it with esters that complement their properties.
• Make sure you don't have allergies.
• Follow the rules for combining oils.

Side effects and contraindications

Treatment with aromatic oils can cause various side effects and have contraindications:

• choking, shortness of breath, shortness of breath;
• arrhythmia, increased heart rate;
• dizziness, headaches, tinnitus;
• redness, itching, allergic reaction.

Pay attention to the list of esters that, if dosed incorrectly, cause:

• poisoning
  Atlas cedar, basil, eucalyptus, cinnamon leaves, fennel (fennel), orange, lemon, hyssop, thyme, nutmeg;
• irritation
  black pepper, angelica, citronella, cinnamon leaves, ginger, orange, lemongrass, lemon, lemon verbena, cloves (any part), peppermint, nutmeg;
• photosensitivity
  bergamot, angelica, orange, lemon, mandarin, grapefruit, limette, petitgrain.

It is not always necessary to immediately go to the hospital with minor symptoms of a disease. Medicines have a strong impact on the vital processes of the body, exerting an irreversible effect.

Alternative medicine, in the form of aromatherapy, can show you the miraculous effect of essential oils on a person. You may not believe it now, but you can only be sure by trying it yourself.

Video: aromatherapy with essential oils

Aromatherapy is a method of alternative medicine, which, according to many, still helps to solve problems. In the first video you can learn a whole master class on aromatherapy, in the second you will learn how you can clean the space with essential oils.

Essential oils are not just odors that are beneficial for mood and health, they also have unique healing properties, they increase the body's resistance to adverse environmental factors, such as ionizing radiation, xenobiotics, carcinogens, are means of preventing diseases, optimizing the air environment, and adaptogens. that increase the body's resistance to adverse environmental factors, etc.

And all this is due to the chemical composition of essential oils.

In the process of photosynthesis, plants build and combine hundreds of organic aromatic molecules from the carbon, oxygen and hydrogen atoms found in the air, soil and water. Each plant contains a unique combination of them (geranium essential oil, for example, contains about three hundred components, rose and citrus - about five hundred, some essential oils contain up to eight hundred components!), thanks to which, by the way, it has its own unique aroma and healing properties. .

All compounds are divided into two large groups - carbohydrates, which are built from terpenes (monoterpenes, cyclic terpenes and diterpenes), and oxygen-containing compounds: esters, aldehydes, ketones, alcohols, phenols and oxides (sometimes acids, lactones, sulfur and nitrogen compounds are also present). ).

The most biologically active are alcohols, aldehydes, ketones and phenols, as well as terpenes and terpenoids. In terms of bacterial activity (strength of antimicrobial action), the components of essential oils are arranged in the following sequence (in descending order): phenols, aldehydes, alcohols, esters, acids.

By mixing two or more essential oils, we get not a simple "sum of substances", the chemicals of each oil, when combined in a mixture, reinforce each other, and the result is a more active substance.

Terpenes (from Latin turpentine) are hydrocarbons, the most common category of organic molecules found in essential oils. They have the suffix -ene (pinene, limonene, camphene).

They have strong anti-inflammatory and bactericidal properties.

Terpenes are divided into 3 large groups:

Monoterpenes are present in almost all essential oils (citrus fruits are especially abundant). They are highly volatile, so they evaporate quickly and are not stored for a long time (no more than a year in a cool place). They have antiseptic, analgesic, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, diuretic, expectorant, stimulant and skin warming properties.

Terpenes include limonene, camphene, pinene, cadinine, caryophyllin, cedrin, dipentine, phellandrin, patience, sabinene, myrcine. Limonene is the basis of many citrus oils (where its content can exceed 90%!) - lemon, orange, grapefruit, is found in the essential oil of black pepper, fennel. Pinene - in oils of pine and resin, black pepper, eucalyptus, juniper. Camphene - camphor, juniper, pine.

Sesquiterpenes are less volatile. They have a calming and anti-inflammatory effect (for example, azulene contained in chamomile, yarrow, some types of wormwood), analgesic, sedative, bactericidal, antiviral, lower blood pressure. They are found in the essential oils of clove, chamomile, yarrow and in most oils of plants of the labiate family (sage, mint, oregano, thyme, marjoram, basil, lemon balm, rosemary, lavender); also in essential oils of frankincense, lemon, patchouli, cedar and juniper.

Diterpenes are found in essential oils in small doses, they are effective as antifungal, bactericidal and expectorant agents (essential oil of jasmine, resins of pine, fir). Some of them have a harmonizing effect on the hormonal system!

Terpenoids. These include alcohols, aldehydes, ethers, ketones and phenols.

Alcohols (names ending in -ol) are one of the most beneficial groups of compounds found in essential oils. Their main general properties are antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-infectious, tonic hemodynamics and nervous system, warming and stimulating, immunomodulatory.

Monoterpene alcohols, or monoterpenols, are soft, non-toxic, have antibacterial and antiviral properties, an immunostimulating and tonic effect. They are found in lavender (linalol); in rose, lemon, eucalyptus, citronella and geranium (citronellol); in mint (menthol), as well as in nutmeg, pine, palmarosa, neroli, petitgrain, ylang-ylang.

Sesquiterpene alcohols are less common, have a tonic and stimulating effect; many of them are bacteriostatic, so they are used in deodorants. Contained in essential oils of cedar, rose, ylang-ylang, neroli, sandalwood, frankincense and lemon balm.

Diterpene alcohols are found in essential oils in very small amounts, but they are very active. Harmonize the hormonal system; firstly, their effect on the body is similar to the action of human hormones, and secondly, they stimulate the production of hormones in the body. For women, they are of particular importance, because. are able to increase the level of estrogen and alleviate those female diseases that are associated with a lack of estrogen in the body (dysfunctions, infertility, menopausal ailments, etc.). They are contained, for example, in clary sage and medicinal (sclareol, salviol).

Aldehydes (names ending in -al or their name includes the word "aldehyde"). It is thanks to aldehydes that plants have an aroma. Aldehydes exhibit a sedative effect, antiseptic properties, provide antiviral activity, hypotensive, antipyretic, vasodilating and relaxing effects. Among them are allergens and sensitizers, i.e. can irritate the skin and cause an allergic reaction. Citral, citronellal and neral are the main aldehydes found in lemon-scented oils (melissa, lemongrass, lemon verbena, lemon eucalyptus, citronella, etc.). Aldehydes are present in lemon, geranium, many essential oils isolated from trees, anise, vanilla, cinnamon bark, patchouli.

Other important components of essential oils include acids, oxides, lactones, coumarins and furocoumarins.

Acids have anti-inflammatory, soothing and analgesic properties. Benzoic acid is found in benzoin, ylang-ylang, geranium - in geranium and rose, salicylic - in birch.

Oxides. The most important oxide is cineole, or eucalyptol, which is present in the essential oils of eucalyptus, rosemary, tea tree, and cajeput.

Coumarins are a group of not very volatile essential molecules that are easily extracted from plants by distillation or simple extraction (for example, from citrus peels). Coumarins have a sedative, antispasmodic and anticonvulsant effect. There are quite a lot of them in the essence of citrus, lavender, immortelle.

Furocoumarins are found in citrus oils (bergamot, orange, etc.) and umbrella oils (angelica roots, etc.) and cause a phototoxic effect on the skin: it becomes very sensitive to sunlight, up to burns.

Furocoumarins, coumarins and loctanes provide antitumor, mucolytic, anticoagulant and sedative effects.

Sedative or hypnotic effects - terpenes (like diazepam: lavender, chamomile), terpenoid alcohols linalol (inhibits the binding of glutamate in the cerebral cortex, like phenobarbital: lavender) and terpineol (lavender), citronelol (lemon, rose, lemon balm , eucalyptus, lemongrass, peppermint, basil, geranium), phenylethyl acetate (neroli), phenylethyl alcohol (geranium, rose), benzyl alcohol (lime), maltol and 2-phenylethanol (chamomile).

Due to their high volatility, essential oils are easily absorbed into the body when inhaled. The strength and duration of their action depends on the volatility of essential oils.

Methods for using essential oils

Treatment with essential oils can be carried out in special rooms where patients inhale air containing natural concentrations of essential oils, take inhalations, massages, aromatic baths and applications.

Essential oils are used for aromatization and disinfection of premises. To do this, use aroma lamps, humidifiers, special aroma diffusers.

Essential oils are highly concentrated substances. Therefore, in its pure form, they are almost never used. The only exceptions are lavender and tea tree oil.

All other essential oils must be dissolved in a special solvent base - vegetable oil (olive, almond, avocado, grape seed, etc., they also prolong the action of essential oils, as they slowly evaporate in air), milk, kefir, alcohol, shampoos, balms, creams. Can also be mixed with salt.

Milk, cream, kefir, yogurt, fatty oil base, as well as honey, wine or vodka are used as a solvent base.

Calculation of the concentration of essential oils:

0.5-1% - for children, the elderly and debilitated people, pregnant women:

0.5% is 1 cap. essential oil per 10 ml of base oil 1% o - 1 cap. per 5 ml (respectively, 2 drops per 10 ml; 10 drops per 50 ml).

2% - standard for most mixtures: 2 drops. per 5 ml base (4:10, 6:15, 20:50 ml).

3% - for massage: 3 drops. per 5 ml base (6:10, 9:15, 30:50 ml).

4% - for local massage: 4 drops. per 5 ml base (8:10, 12:15 and 40:50 ml).

5% - in perfumery and some medicinal ointments: 5 drops. per 5 ml of base oil (respectively, 10 drops per 10 ml, etc.).

Essential oils began to be used by people long before the composition of these compounds became known and studied. The substances got their name due to their volatility, ability to evaporate quickly and fatty oil base, which does not dissolve in water.

The properties of essential oils have found their application in medicinal and cosmetic purposes, and they are used depending on the type and properties of certain oils.

How to use essential oils correctly to get the maximum benefit and not harm the body?

Types and functions of essential oils

Essential oils are aromatic concentrated compounds with a pronounced taste and smell. They are obtained from plant materials - the substances are unevenly distributed throughout all parts of the plant, therefore, to obtain the most concentrated compound, the places of their highest content (flowers, rhizomes, fruits, buds, leaves) are used.

Useful properties and application of various oils differ from each other. Some essential oils are more often used as flavorings to give a special flavor and aroma to food, others are used to treat and prevent diseases, and still others are the basis for creating cosmetics. In aromatherapy, one of the alternative areas of medicine, essential oils are the main way to influence the human body, helping to improve the general condition, cheer up, and relax.

Essential oils - the main tool in aromatherapy

Aromatic essential substances affect various human systems, because. they have a wide spectrum of biological activity. There are several priority beneficial qualities of essential oils for humans:

• Antibacterial. They actively help to cope with viruses and infections, provide strong protection to the body and act as a powerful antiseptic oil of poplar, clove, eucalyptus, calamus, pine tree oils. Lavender, lemon, tea tree oils help to cope with some types of fungal diseases.
• Wound healing and anti-inflammatory. Yarrow, camphor, elecampane, chamomile, arnica oils have such qualities. They help to stimulate the body's processes responsible for the rapid resorption of inflammation.
• Antispasmodic. Fennel, orange, cinnamon, cumin, mint, coriander, lemon balm oils will help to relax the muscle tissues of the intestines and bronchi.
• Expectorant. For the treatment of respiratory diseases - oils of fennel, oregano, wild rosemary, elecampane, anise, thyme 9 contribute to sputum discharge).
• Sedative. Valerian, lavender, lemon balm oils soothe the nervous system.
• Diuretic. Parsley, thyme, lovage, juniper, birch, thyme oils will help cleanse the body.

Some aromatic oils have a regenerating effect, contributing to the rapid healing of external and internal injuries. After certain essential oils enter the body, the secretion of gastric juice is established, the pancreas begins to work better. This has a beneficial effect on improving appetite, therefore aromatic oils are often used as a food supplement.

The use and properties of aromatic oils depend on their type. Different substances have a high concentration of certain components, which determines their effect on the body.

There is some classification of essential oils according to the ether-bearing plant and their effect on the body:

• Floral: peony, linden, iris. Used for the manufacture of cosmetics, are aphrodisiacs.
• Cleansing: lemon, lavender, rosemary, geranium, sage. Used for the manufacture of cosmetics for skin care.
• Citrus fruits: orange, lemongrass, lemon. Widely used in cosmetology.
• Exciting: ylang-ylang, cardamom, rose, bergamot, jasmine essential oil. Powerful aphrodisiacs.
• Woody: birch, cedar, juniper, cypress, fir oil. They have a peculiar "heavy" smell. Used as aphrodisiacs, as well as to improve mood, relaxation, normalization of the nervous system.
• Tonic: clove, sage, fir, cinnamon, ginger. They have a stimulating effect on the body, give vigor and strength, cheer up.
• Herbal: Peppermint, wild chamomile, thyme. They are excellent pain relievers, help to improve mood and relieve stress.
• Relaxing: valerian, mimosa, juniper, geranium. Helps to calm and restore the nervous system.
• Spicy: ginger, pepper, nutmeg. Tone up the body, help in the fight against infections.
• Strengthening: basil, verbena, rosemary, mint. They have a strengthening effect on the hair, help to cope with infections.
• Refreshing: coniferous oils (essential oil of fir, pine, spruce), mint. Disinfect and soothe the nervous system, improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.

To achieve a higher effect, several substances can be combined, so aroma oils are often used in combination. But when compiling aromatic compositions, it is necessary to take into account the healing properties and characteristics of oils, so as not to use, for example, both soothing and tonic oils.

Useful properties of essential oils: table

The range of application of oils is very wide. Some are powerful antispasmodics, relieve headaches and stomach cramps, others have antiseptic properties and are recommended for skin damage. There are oils that excite and calm the nervous system, as well as stimulate mental activity.

The table below will help you understand the properties and uses of some essential oils.

Titles	Cosmetic and medicinal properties of essential oils	Combinations (with what they are combined)	Indications for use	Contraindications
Anise	Antiseptic, bactericidal, diuretic, deodorant, immunomodulatory. Aphrodisiac	Lavender, clove, cedar, cumin, fennel, coriander, citrus.	Gastrointestinal tract: stimulation of intestinal motility, eliminates colic, heaviness in the stomach. Application in cosmetology: anti-aging agents, getting rid of, treatment of skin diseases. Colds: expectorant, warming, antipyretic. Helps with headaches, sexual problems, hangovers.	Sensitive skin, pregnancy.
Orange	Bactericidal, regenerating, antiseptic, deodorizing, sedative.	Ylang-ylang, geranium, cinnamon, citrus, geranium, juniper, rose, clary sage.	Influenza, acute respiratory infections,. Removal of toxins, excitation of appetite, disorders in the work of the stomach,. Diuretic and choleretic properties help prevent the formation of gallstones. Disinfectant effect on the oral cavity - treatment of stomatitis,. Orange oil relieves joint, headache, menstrual, neuralgic pains. Prevents the development of cardiovascular diseases, normalizes.	Allergy to citrus fruits, increases skin photosensitivity.
Basil	Emollient, stimulating, antibacterial, refreshing	Bergamot, lavender, geranium, sage, sandalwood, marjoram.	For colds, it is used as an antitussive, expectorant, restores the sense of smell during a runny nose. Bergamot oil eliminates spasms and colic in the gastrointestinal tract, treats digestive disorders. Removing warts, strengthening hair, suitable for any type of skin. Expands blood vessels, eliminates headaches, promotes lactation and improves.	Pregnancy, increased blood clotting, individual intolerance.
Bergamot	Bactericidal, tonic, antispasmodic, sedative.	Citrus, lavender, geranium, juniper, cypress, neroli, chamomile.	Treatment of influenza, SARS - lowers the temperature, is a natural antibiotic. Enhances sexual desire. Increases mental activity, efficiency. In cosmetology, it normalizes the work of the sebaceous glands, narrows the pores - it is effective for oily skin.	Exacerbation of pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract, pregnancy. Helps to increase the sensitivity of the skin.
Carnation	Anti-inflammatory, deodorizing, antiseptic, tonic. Powerful.	Nutmeg, Mint, Cinnamon, Ylang Ylang, Rosemary, Basil, Citrus, Bergamot, Juniper.	Clove oil slows down the aging process, is a natural antioxidant. Treatment of colds. Relieves pain in case of injury, promotes faster recovery.	Individual intolerance, pregnancy,.
Geranium	Antiseptic, deodorant, anti-inflammatory, psychotropic, stimulant	Basil, citrus, bergamot, clove, lime, patchouli essential oil, lavender.	Treatment of all ENT diseases. Normalization of the work of the cardiac system and pressure. Pain: toothache, menstrual, headache, neuralgic, migraine, vasospasm. Increases sexual activity. Increased mental and physical activity. Cosmetology: treatment of excessive oily skin and acne, renewal of epidermal cells and increase in skin tone, hair restoration, inhibition of hair loss and brittleness.	Age up to 12 years, allergy to components, pregnancy, low blood pressure.
Lavender	Anti-inflammatory, deodorizing, stimulating, bactericidal, anticonvulsant, antiseptic.	Geranium, Bergamot, Ylang Ylang, Cypress, Pine, Rosemary.	Cosmetology: treatment of hair loss, elimination of dandruff and prevention of stretch marks. Suitable for all skin types, has a strong rejuvenating effect, dissolves scars. Strong wind, urine and choleretic - treats urolithiasis, other inflammations.	Pregnancy, bronchial, hypotension, allergic rash,.
Lemon	Bactericidal, tonic, immunostimulating, antiseptic.	Bergamot, citrus, cardamom, ylang-ylang, chamomile, neroli, fennel, ginger.	Relieves fever in viral and colds. Powerful aphrodisiac. Diuretic and decongestant. Pathology of the gastrointestinal tract and genitourinary system. Ulcerative lesions of the gastric mucosa. Treatment of acne, problem skin, boils, burns, skin whitening. Reduces fever, stimulates sputum discharge.	High blood pressure, individual sensitivity, epilepsy, first trimester of pregnancy. The combination of eucalyptus oil with homeopathic remedies is contraindicated.

Any of the essential oils is a potent remedy, i.e. it can provide both help and harm, if you do not follow the rules for using oils and the dosages indicated in the recipes and do not take into account contraindications.

Recipes with essential oils

Most often, essential oils are used for the following procedures:

• Massages;
• baths;
• Compresses;
• Inhalations;
• aromatherapy;
• Compilation of cosmetic preparations.

To carry out these procedures, you need to know the exact dosage that is allowed for use.

Important! To avoid burns, do not use essential oils undiluted, pure. This is especially true for children, pregnant women and people prone to allergic reactions.

Essential oils can also enrich ready-made cosmetics: lotions, creams, shampoos, etc. Up to 5 drops of aromatic oil are added per 10-15 ml of the product, and the ether should be added immediately before use. Essential oils help speed up the transport of beneficial substances of cosmetic products to the cells, thereby enhancing the effect of the cosmetic product.

Baths and baths

Baths with aromatic oils are used for relaxation, prevention and treatment of colds, as well as for cosmetic purposes.

Baths with aromatic oils have a relaxing, healing and cosmetic effect.

Lavender, sandalwood, rose and geranium oils are used to relieve stress and relax.

To relax muscles after the gym, verbena or juniper oil is suitable.

Pine or lemon oil will help cure the first signs of a cold.

The following recipe will help you lose weight: mix 5 drops of juniper ether with 2 drops of lemon, 2 drops of orange and 2 drops of cypress.

You can get rid of cellulite with a combination: bergamot (5 drops), 4 drops of rosemary ether, tangerine and orange (three drops each).

The following recipe will help remove stretch marks: mix a choice of no more than five substances from the following list: geranium, mint, rosemary, neroli, tea tree.

Rules for taking aroma baths:

• The water should not be too hot (up to 38 degrees), otherwise the esters will evaporate and the effect of the bath will not be achieved.
• The base mixture for adding oils can be natural sea salt, milk, kefir, any transport oil. Any oil suitable for skin type can be used as a basis for essential oil: almond, olive, walnut.
• Do not use other cosmetics (lotions, shampoos, shower gels) while taking aroma baths.
• The duration of the bath should not be more than 25 minutes, you should not carry out the procedure more than three times a week.

Note! For baths, 4-7 drops of essential aromatic oils are usually taken, which must be dissolved in the base. For saunas and baths, the dosage of aromatic oils should not exceed 2-4 drops per 15 square meters of the room.

In a sauna or bath, the essential oil is usually added directly to a ladle that is poured over the hot stones. Most often, some coniferous oils are used to go to the bath.

Massages

Massage using aromatic oils will help get rid of many health problems, it is useful for eliminating cellulite, maintaining a figure, and treating injuries.

Massage with aromatic oils will help get rid of many health problems

Increase blood circulation and accelerate the process of warming up the muscles of clove essential oil.

The lifting effect is provided by sandalwood oil.

Orange oil promotes the breakdown of fatty tissues.

Rheumatic pains will be relieved by nutmeg oil.

Massage rules:

• When choosing an oil, you should be based not only on the therapeutic effect of the oil, but also on its smell - it should not irritate and cause rejection.
• Massage is done with smooth soft circular movements.
• The massage mixture is made from 3-5 drops of esters added to 1 tbsp. a spoonful of base oil (olive, coconut, almond).

Inhalations

For the treatment of colds, inhalations with aromatic oils have proven themselves well. The procedure helps to eliminate inflammatory processes, improve the drainage function of the body, improve blood flow to the mucosa and relieve swelling.

Inhalations with aromatic oils - a good remedy for the treatment of colds

Inhalations with essential oils are also carried out as a preventive measure to improve the psycho-emotional state and uplift the mood, to stimulate the immune system, to stimulate mental activity.

They are of two types:

1. Cold - essential oil is applied to the corner of a napkin, pillow or fabric, and the procedure itself is carried out by inhaling the aroma. The duration of such inhalation should not exceed 5 minutes.
2. Hot (with the help of an inhaler) - the essential oil is added to a special device, after which the released vapors are inhaled for several minutes.

Note! Children most often refuse hot inhalation, so they are recommended "cold" - 1-2 essential oils are applied to the corner of the pillow.

From a cold, inhalation is made from a drop of black pepper oil, two drops of orange and cinnamon oil (2 drops) - breathe the mixture for no more than 5 minutes.

From cough per liter of water, one drop of tea tree oil and eucalyptus is added.

The use of essential oils in cosmetology

Essential oils have a positive effect on the scalp: they get rid of dandruff, promote cell regeneration, regulate the sebaceous glands, thereby stimulating hair growth.

• For hair growth: add 6 drops of ylang-ylang essential oil to 4 tbsp. spoons of base oil. Apply to the scalp, wash off after 40 minutes.
• For hair loss: add 10 drops of lavender ether to 50 ml of essential oil. Apply to hair, cover with a towel for 30 minutes.
• For dry hair: add 2 teaspoons of base oil to rosemary oil (4 drops). Distribute over the entire length of the hair, rinse after half an hour.
• For oily hair: drop 1-2 drops of bergamot into burdock oil (2 teaspoons). Thoroughly massage the scalp and hair with the composition, rinse after 20 minutes.
• For dandruff: drop 4 drops of lemon oil and the same amount of geranium oil into a teaspoon of shampoo. Massage the hair with the composition, rinse after 5-7 minutes.

Skin care

Essential oils for the face have properties to get rid of wrinkles and acne, whiten age spots, and treat stretch marks. With the right selection of oil, the skin becomes elastic, looks well-groomed and young.

• From: thyme (3 drops) and bergamot (2 drops) mixed with a large spoonful of carrier oil. Wipe problem skin twice a day with the resulting composition.
• For wrinkles: In a tablespoon of avocado or wheat germ oil, drop 6 drops of rose oil. Wipe the bust area, neck and face twice a day.
• From stretch marks: add 5 drops of lavender to almond (base oil) in the amount of 10 teaspoons. Rub daily into problem areas.

With freckles, age spots, uneven skin color, grapefruit and lemon oils are used.

With oily sheen of the skin will help to cope with cypress oil.

Oils of rose, sandalwood, neroli can eliminate "crow's feet" near the eyes.

The vascular pattern helps to hide the oils of sage, mint, lavender, and lemon.

Terms of use

When studying the properties and use of essential oils, one should remember about safety precautions so that the substances bring benefits, not harm.

Things to remember when using essential oils:

• It is not recommended to apply essential oils directly from the bottle to the mucous membranes and skin. Before use, the oil is diluted in base oil, honey or salt. In its pure form, only tea tree and lavender oil can be applied, the rest of the esters can cause a burn.
• Do not exceed the dosage - this will either lead to burns or severe allergic reactions.
• If aromatherapy procedures are carried out for the first time, before use, you should make sure that you are not allergic to the components of essential oils. To do this, you should first use half the recommended dosage. If after several procedures there are no negative consequences, you can safely use the full dose.
• When using oils, you should focus on your own feelings. If you do not like the aroma of the oil, then no matter how useful it is, it will not bring benefits and pleasure.
• Do not use essential oil without first consulting a specialist. With an excess of active ingredients, acute poisoning can occur.
• Each oil has its own contraindications for use - you should definitely familiarize yourself with them before use.

The effect of the use of essential oils has a beneficial effect on health, appearance, sexual life, and psychological balance. But they should be used with extreme caution, observing the dosage and rules of use.

What is aromatherapy and how to become beautiful, slim and sexually attractive with the help of essential oils. Types of essential oils and their uses.

Already several millennia ago, the ancients knew about the beneficial effects of essential oils on human health and beauty. Even in the Old Testament, incense such as sandalwood, myrrh, frankincense could be found, and the ancient Egyptians widely used essential oils for embalming, medical and cosmetic purposes. Hippocrates, Avicena and Galen described in their writings the entire spectrum of the use of incense and argued that any disease can be overcome with the help of essential oils.

Types of essential oils

According to the effect on the body, essential oils are divided into cleansing, stimulating, tonic, relaxing, harmonizing, strengthening, refreshing, stimulating, soothing.

• Purifying essential oils include: geranium, lavender, lemongrass, sweet orange, tuberose, rosemary, sage, lemon.
• Exciting oils are: bergamot, ylang-ylang, geranium, jasmine, cardamom, mandarin, bigardia, rose, sandalwood.
• Tonic essential oils: basil, bay, clove, lemon, lemon balm, nutmeg, mint, cinnamon, palmarosa, rosemary, citronella, thyme, sage, fir, ginger.
• Relaxing essential oils: valerian, oregano, lavender, frankincense, myrrh, juniper, chamomile, jasmine.
• Harmonizing essential oils: geranium, jasmine, oregano, marjoram, mimosa, orange, rose, sandalwood, mandarin.
• Strengthening essential oils: angelica, lavender, lemon balm, basil, cajuput, nutmeg, mint, rosemary, verbena, cedarwood, lemon, vetiver.
• Refreshing essential oils: fir, immortelle, mint, lavender, mandarin, fir, orange, lemon.
• Stimulating essential oils: immortelle, coriander, black pepper, lavender, nutmeg, clove, eucalyptus, mint, rosemary, verbena, juniper, hyssop, lemon.
• Soothing essential oils: dill, geranium, jasmine, chamomile, lemon balm, vanilla, bigardia.

Any essential oil may have several characteristics. For example, using peppermint essential oil for aromatherapy, you will get a stimulating, refreshing, strengthening and tonic effect. When compiling aromatic mixtures, be sure to take into account the effect of each component so as not to use, for example, tonic and soothing oils in one composition.

Aromatherapy rules

Do not apply essential oils to the skin and mucous membranes directly from the bottle. Any oil must be diluted in base oil, salt or honey before use. In its pure form, only lavender and tea tree essential oils can be applied to the skin. All the rest can provoke a severe burn of the skin and mucous membranes.

Do not overdosing. If the instructions say that you need to take 1-2 drops of cinnamon essential oil per 10 ml of base oil, then drip that much. Exceeding the dosage is fraught with allergies or burns.

Before using a new ester, be sure to check if it causes you allergies.

If you are just starting to learn aromatherapy, then reduce the recommended dose of essential oils by half. If after several applications of negative reactions, allergies, discomfort does not occur, then you can safely use the full dose.

Focus on your own feelings. No matter how useful and miraculous the oil would be, but if you do not like its aroma, then you will not benefit from aromatherapy.

Methods for using essential oils

Essential oils are used for cold inhalations, in aroma lamps, for baths, massage. They can be taken orally, as well as mixed with various masks and creams.

For cold inhalations, ether can be inhaled either from a bottle, or apply oil to a tissue, or drop it into a special Mahold inhaler. Inhalations are carried out with closed eyes for no more than 5 minutes. Try to breathe evenly, slowly and deeply.

Before adding the essential oil to the bath, it is pre-mixed with a base or emulsifier. The base can be any base oil that suits your skin type, such as olive oil, almond oil, or hazelnut oil. As an emulsifier, take sea salt, milk, honey or bath foam. The water in the bath should not be scalding hot, otherwise the esters will quickly evaporate, and you will not get the benefits of the procedure.

When using an aroma lamp, you first need to pour hot water into it, light a special candle and only then add oil. Depending on the type of ether, the number of drops varies from 1 to 3. Aromatization of the room is carried out after closing all windows and doors. The aroma lamp should not be lit for more than 20 minutes.

For massage, the essential oil is pre-diluted in the base oil and only then applied to the skin. The combination of massage and aromatherapy has a beneficial effect on the respiratory system and skin. During an aromatic massage, blood circulation improves, lymph stagnation is accelerated, and the functioning of all organs improves.

Essential oils can enrich the composition of ready-made creams and face masks. Oils should be added to a cosmetic product immediately before being applied to the skin. Esters will help to quickly transport the beneficial substances of cosmetic products to the skin cells and several times enhance the effect of a cosmetic product.

Use (application) of essential oils in home care

I. Essential oils for hair care

Essential oils, due to their unique properties, are widely used for hair and scalp care. Properly selected esters can solve the problem of dandruff, hair loss, regulate sebum secretion, accelerate hair growth and improve their quality.

Essential oils can be used alone or combined with base oils, industrial masks and shampoos. Well-chosen fragrant mixtures will make hair care not only pleasant, but also more effective.

Essential oils should be chosen based on your hair type and what problem you are currently experiencing.

• Essential oils of rose, rosemary, calamus, bergamot, grapefruit, lavender, lemon, juniper and sage are suitable for daily hair care.
• For oily hair, essential oils of lemon, tea tree, mint, eucalyptus, cedar, bergamot, verbena, ginger, sage, rosemary are suitable.
• For dry hair, essential oils of sweet orange, sandalwood, lavender, frankincense, myrrh, mandarin, chamomile, ylang-ylang, rose are suitable.
• When bald, you should use essential oils of rosemary, calamus, verbena, ylang-ylang, cedar, tea tree, pine, rosewood, mint, coriander. These oils will not only stop baldness, but will also stimulate the growth of new hair.
• Essential oils of geranium, tea tree, eucalyptus, rosemary, basil, grapefruit, lavender will help get rid of dandruff.

Masks based on essential oils

Masks for normal hair

Mix 15 ml of sea buckthorn oil with 7 drops of chamomile essential oil. Apply the oil mixture to the skin and hair before washing for 30 minutes, then rinse with shampoo.

To 15 ml of almond oil, add a drop of sage, rosemary, chamomile and cedar essential oils. Rub the oils into the scalp with your fingertips, put on a plastic cap and keep the mask on for at least an hour.

Masks for oily hair

To one and a half tablespoons of jojoba oil, add 2 drops of essential oils of cedar, cypress, juniper and lavender. After 30 minutes, wash your hair with shampoo and rinse with water acidified with lemon juice.

Mix a tablespoon of honey, kefir and burdock oil. Add two drops each of thyme, bergamot, rosemary and lavender essential oils. This mask can be left on the hair for 30 minutes to two hours, the longer the better.

Masks for dry hair

Mix a tablespoon each of sesame oil, wheat germ oil and avocado oil. Add one drop each of sage, nutmeg, ylang ylang, carrot seed, and chamomile essential oils. An oil wrap can be done in the evening and left on the hair until the morning.

Mix one egg, a tablespoon of natural vinegar, 2 tablespoons of macadamia oil, add 2 drops of any citrus essential oils.

II. Essential oils for the face

The method of using essential oils for the skin is exactly the same as for the hair. The main rule is to select the ester taking into account the type of skin and not to exceed the dosage.

For oily skin, essential oils of bergamot, grapefruit, lemon balm, lemon, rosemary, tea tree are suitable.

For dry or sensitive - jasmine, rose, sandalwood, patchouli, chamomile.

For skin prone to inflammation, essential oils of orange, geranium, lemon, juniper, jasmine, lavender, chamomile are suitable.

If you want to get rid of rosacea, then choose oils of verbena, cypress, lemon, myrtle, mint, neroli, rose for skin care.

Essential oils of grapefruit, ylang-ylang, lemon, marjoram, myrtle, lemon balm, rosemary will help cleanse and narrow the pores.

Essential oils of verbena, limette, rose, mint, neroli, rosewood, orange, bigardia, verbena, spruce will help restore a beautiful complexion and saturate the skin with vitamins.

Oily skin care

To 10 ml of the finished cream, add 3 drops of sandalwood essential oil, 2 drops of grapefruit and 1 drop of lemon balm.

For oily skin with wide pores: add 2 drops of lemon oil and 1 drop each of mint, neroli and eucalyptus to the finished cream.

Mask for oily skin: mix a tablespoon of ground oatmeal with two tablespoons of nettle decoction, add 4 drops of bergamot and 3 drops of grapefruit.

Tonic for oily skin: add 3 drops of chamomile, geranium and orange oil to 10 ml of alcohol. Add 90 ml of pure water or herbal decoction. Wipe the skin with the resulting composition after each wash.

Dry skin care

To 10 ml of base oil, such as peach or wheat germ, add 4 drops of rose oil and 3 drops of chamomile. Apply this mixture on your face morning and evening instead of a cream.

Mask for dry skin: mix 15 g of white clay with a decoction of chamomile. Add 5 ml of rose hip oil, 3 drops of rose oil and 1 drop of orange oil.

Mask for flaky skin: mix 5 ml of liquid honey, a tablespoon of sour cream, 6 drops of cardamom oil.

Oil mixtures for the care of delicate skin around the eyes: add 1 drop of sandalwood, rose and lavender essential oils to 10 ml of macadamia oil; to 10 ml of sweet almond oil, add 1 drop of neroli oil and 2 drops of sandalwood; to 10 ml of apricot kernel oil, add 1 drop of vitamin A, E, jasmine and rose essential oils.

Care for problematic skin prone to rashes

Mix 10 ml of the finished cream with 2 drops of juniper oil, 1 drop of pine oil, 2 drops of lavender oil.

Instead of a ready-made cream, you can use a light oil that does not clog pores, such as grape seed oil.

Mix 10 ml of cream or grape oil with 2 drops of eucalyptus oil, 2 drops of lemon oil and 1 drop of frankincense.

Mask for problem skin: mix a teaspoon of honey, half a teaspoon of alcohol, half a teaspoon of water, add 2 drops each of grapefruit and tea tree essential oils.

Aging skin care

To 10 ml of base oil or ready-made cream, add 1 drop of fennel, mint, nutmeg essential oils.

To 10 ml of walnut oil, add 1 drop each of myrrh, frankincense, nutmeg and neroli essential oils.

Anti-wrinkle mask: Mix a tablespoon of pea flour, a teaspoon of sour cream and add 1 drop each of fennel and peppermint essential oils.

Anti-Wrinkle Mask: Mix a tablespoon of jojoba oil, 4 drops of frankincense oil, 2 drops of vetiver, and 1 drop of sandalwood.

III. Essential oils for weight loss

Essential oils can be used to reduce weight, improve metabolism and reduce appetite. To do this, aromatic compositions are used during bathing, massage, body wraps. Also, oils can be taken orally or used in an aroma lamp.

To normalize metabolic processes and remove toxins from the body, use the essential oils of grapefruit, lemon, ginger, rosemary, cypress, dill, geranium, juniper and cardamom.

Essential oils of rosemary, eucalyptus, cypress, geranium, grapefruit, juniper, lemon, fennel, cardamom, ginger, laurel and thuja will help remove excess fluid from the body and increase lymph flow.

To reduce your appetite, inhale the essential oils of mint, vanilla, cinnamon, cypress, lemon, orange, and dill.

Essential oils of cypress, anise, grapefruit, ylang-ylang, orange, lemon, jasmine, patchouli and mandarin will help tone and tighten the skin. The same oils contribute to the rapid burning of fat, if used during body wraps or massages.

If you are on a diet and deny yourself harmful, but such tasty foods, then it is quite possible that you will encounter such a phenomenon as irritability. Essential oils of lavender, vanilla, calendula, cypress, rue will help calm the nerves, relieve tension and bring all your feelings to a state of peace and tranquility.

Fragrant composition for weight loss: mix 10 drops of cypress essential oil and 9 drops of juniper with 5 tablespoons of jojoba oil. Rub this mixture into the skin with massaging movements, paying special attention to the thighs and abdomen. The same composition can be added to a bath filled with warm water. For one procedure, it is enough to take 1 tablespoon of the mixture. If you want to not only tighten, but smooth and exfoliate the skin, then add this composition to a handful of fine sea salt. Gently massage problem areas with this natural scrub. Sea salt will perfectly remove toxins and excess fluid from skin cells, jojoba oil will smooth the skin, and esters will give tone.

Clay body wrap for weight loss: dilute 3 tablespoons of black clay with warm water, add 10 ml of grape seed or almond oil and 8-10 drops of grapefruit essential oil. Apply the mask on the thighs, buttocks and abdomen, wrap the treated areas with a film. From above, you can wear warm leggings or trousers to enhance the effect of the mask. After 1.5-2 hours, rinse with cool water and apply any cream with a tightening effect to the skin.

Taking essential oils internally: mix 1 drop of juniper essential oil with a teaspoon of honey. Take this mixture every morning before meals with plenty of fluids. Juniper oil normalizes metabolism, removes excess fluid and has a diuretic effect.

IV. Essential oils for cellulite

The most effective oils that help quickly solve the problem of cellulite are essential oils of orange, grapefruit, bergamot, lemon, mandarin, juniper, rosemary, geranium, cypress, vetiver, vanilla.

Mixtures of these oils can be used for anti-cellulite massage, added to bathing water or mixed with ready-made industrial products, thereby enhancing their effect.

Anti-cellulite cream: mix 1 tablespoon of sweet almond oil, 10 drops each of grapefruit and bergamot essential oils, 8 drops of geranium oil, 6 drops of nutmeg oil, 3 drops of cinnamon oil. Apply the oil cream on the thighs, buttocks, stomach with strong rubbing movements. Massage can be carried out not only with your hands, but also with a special vacuum jar, which you can buy at a pharmacy.

Anti-cellulite wrap: mix 50 ml of apple cider vinegar in half with water, add 3 drops of essential oils of mint, lemon and rosemary. Apply this solution to problem areas, wrap them with a film and wrap yourself in a blanket. The duration of the procedure is 1 hour, after which you need to rinse under a cool shower and apply any moisturizer and a drop of cinnamon essential oil to the skin.

Anti-cellulite bath: mix a glass of milk, 5 drops each of lemon and orange essential oils and a handful of sea salt. Dissolve this mixture in water and take a bath for 20-25 minutes.

Anticellulite massage: lubricate the skin with any carrier oil, then take a hard-bristled brush, put a few drops of cinnamon or citrus oil on it. In circular motions, carefully work out the entire body, starting from the feet and ending with the neck. Massage should be done with effort so that the skin turns red and begins to burn.

V. Essential oils-aphrodisiacs

Essential oils have a positive effect on our emotional state. They are able to both relax a person and excite him, setting him in a certain playful way. Aphrodisiac essential oils improve blood circulation in the pelvic organs, eliminate congestion and tone muscles. Skillfully selected essential oil or essential mixture can turn a restrained man from a brutal macho, and a shy girl into a sexy tigress.

The most famous aphrodisiac oils are: Bergamot, Carnation, Vetiver, Jasmine, Ylang Ylang, Green Coffee, Cedarwood, Cypress, Cassia, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Sandalwood, Myrrh, Thyme, Bigardia, Rose, Rosemary, Patchouli, Coriander, Basil, Marigold, Violet, Vanilla, Clove , coriander, limette, nutmeg, ginger, palmarosa, tuberose, sage, fennel, verbena, grapefruit, rosewood, neroli, marjoram, juniper, myrtle, citronella, cardamom, pine, geranium.

Aphrodisiac oils are divided into three groups: sedatives, stimulants and hormonal. Soothing esters to help relieve tension and relax: rose, ylang-ylang, sage, lavender, neroli. Stimulant esters: cinnamon, black pepper, cardamom, cedar. With these oils, you need to be careful and try not to overdo it, as the effect may be the opposite of what you expect. Hormone-boosting oils include jasmine and sandalwood. Among aphrodisiac oils, there is no clear gradation into male and female, you need to focus on whether the aroma is pleasant to you and what emotions it evokes in you.

To create an intimate mood, you can pre-aromatize the room with essential oils. Light an aroma lamp or put a drop of oil on a candle, trying not to touch the wick. You can aromatize the room with a spray bottle and a mixture of water, alcohol and 3-5 drops of any essential oil. Essential oils of patchouli, ylang-ylang, nutmeg, ginger or lemon are well suited for flavoring the room before love games. The same oils can be used to prescribe bed linen by adding a few drops of sensual esters to the water for the last rinse when washing clothes.

Before a romantic date, take a bath with essential oils. The skin will acquire a light sensual aroma that your loved one will hear only when they come close to you. The thinner and more unobtrusive the aroma, the more stimulating effect on partners it has. To awaken sensuality, baths with essential oils of patchouli, neroli or ylang-ylang will help. These oils are considered to be the most powerful aphrodisiacs, equally affecting both women and men. Essential oils can be added to the bath, either individually or by mixing several types. Add a drop of sandalwood, rose, bergamot or sage essential oils to the emulsifier. Focus on your own feelings from the mixture, you should like it and evoke pleasant associations.

Aphrodisiac oils can be used instead of perfume. Feel like a witch and combine 10 ml of base oil with 2 drops of jasmine, 2 drops of rose, 1 drop of sandalwood and 1 drop of bergamot in one bottle. This magical mixture will not leave indifferent any man. But for your loved one you can make such a love perfume: mix 10 ml of almond oil, 3 drops of sandalwood, 2 drops of cedar and 1 drop of ylang-ylang and patchouli. Store these mixtures in a dark glass bottle and apply to energy points before a romantic date.

Sensual Erotic Massage Blend: mix 20 ml of almond or walnut oil, 4 drops of rose oil, 2 drops of geranium and cinnamon oil. Apply this mixture all over your partner's body in gentle stroking motions, starting at the feet and working your way up. Make sure that the movements are smooth, and in especially sensitive places, almost imperceptible.

Summarize

The range of applications of essential oils is very wide. With their help, you can treat and prevent various diseases, take care of your skin and hair, use them during love games. The effect of the use of oils affects not only appearance, health, sexual life, but also helps to solve a number of psychological problems. That is why aromatherapy can be safely called aromamagic.