What are the skin care benefits of essential oils?

Essential oil is a skin care product. In addition to being applied directly to the skin, essential oil can also be used when taking a bath. Essential oils are mainly extracted from plants or Chinese medicinal materials, so there are many types of essential oils. Common essential oils include rose essential oil, chamomile essential oil, lavender essential oil, peppermint essential oil, etc. The effects of different essential oils are also different. Here I will introduce the effects of essential oil skin care.

Grapefruit extract is derived from the peel. Detoxification, diuresis, weight loss, relieve headaches and menstrual pain; promote blood circulation, purify the blood; improve digestion; help eliminate gallstones, nourish the liver; increase skin elasticity, whiten, moisturize, improve skin tone; make the spirit happy, enhance self-confidence, and resist depression. It has photosensitizing effect, so avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight after use.

Geranium Extracted from flowers and leaves. Balances sebum secretion, improves blocked pores and frostbite, and makes pale skin rosy and vibrant; regulates hormones, is effective for premenstrual syndrome, improves menopausal problems, has diuretic and detoxification effects; relieves stress, soothes anxiety and depression, and achieves psychological balance. Not suitable for people with sensitive skin or pregnant women.

Mint Extract of fresh mint herb. It can invigorate the spirit, concentrate attention, eliminate fatigue, and is very helpful for symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, and dizziness. Peppermint essential oil can calm/purify the skin, balance oil secretion, and has the effect of repelling mosquitoes in terms of home fragrance. It is forbidden for pregnant women to use.

Ylang-Ylang is extracted from the flowers. Balances sebum secretion, prevents aging and wrinkles; cares for hair and makes it shiny; balances hormones and regulates the reproductive system; improves sexual indifference, impotence, and has aphrodisiac effects; keeps breasts firm; fights depression, lowers blood pressure, and calms rapid heartbeat and breathing; relaxes the nervous system, makes people happy, and relieves anger, anxiety, shock, and panic.

Lemon is extracted from the peel. Improve oily skin, brighten skin, whiten and purify skin, improve broken capillaries, remove dead cells, remove corns and flat warts; promote blood circulation, reduce varicose veins; lower blood pressure, improve anemia; relieve headaches, gout and arthritis; resist infection, colds and fever; aid digestion and clarify thoughts. It has photosensitizing effect, so avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight after use.

Many different types of essential oils are introduced above, and different essential oils have different effects. So you can choose according to your actual situation. If you want to promote sleep, it is better to choose lavender essential oil. If you want to relieve fatigue, ylang-ylang essential oil is a better choice. Of course, you can also choose the essential oil with your favorite flavor.