Essential oils for skin. Main functions of base oils
In aroma cosmetics, it is important to find a good base for essential oils, because essential oils are highly concentrated herbal essences and require dilution. In a mixture with vegetable oils, essential oils are better perceived by the skin.
In proportion to the oil, the carrier only needs a few drops of essential oil, similarly in cooking, only a pinch of herbs or spices is needed to prepare a dish. As carrier oils in aromatherapy, vegetable oils rich in vitamins, proteins and minerals, obtained by cold pressing, are usually used. They literally "carry" essential oils into the body, lubricate the skin, allowing the aromatherapist's hands to easily glide over the massaged body.
The oils obtained in the process of hot extraction, although much cheaper, are completely unsuitable for aromatherapy due to their low quality. The base carrier oil must be unrefined and not treated with any chemicals. The more strongly processed vegetable oils are, the less vitamins remain in them. In oil mills, dyes and other components may be added, which is also undesirable. For aromatherapy purposes, always use oils (we are talking about fixed oils, not essential oils) unrefined, without any additives, preferably virgin oils. It is unlikely to find such oils on the shelves of the nearest supermarket.
Mineral oils (refined, light, petroleum-derived), such as baby oil, should never be used in aromatherapy as a carrier oil. Mineral oils tend to clog pores, while some vegetable oil molecules are absorbed through the skin. Mineral oils do not contain the nutritional components found in vegetable oils: vitamins, minerals, fatty acids - they nourish and improve the skin. Mineral oil is used in the cosmetic industry due to its ability to not deteriorate. But it remains on the skin like an oil film on water and makes skin breathing difficult.
The shelf life of the carrier, base oil depends on the content of fatty acids and vitamin E in it. Vegetable oils with high content saturated fatty acids last longer than those with a high content of unsaturated fatty acids. The vitamin E content also increases the shelf life of the carrier oil. Learn more about expiration dates .
If you have very sensitive skin, you may be allergic to certain types of carrier oils, and you may want to start with allergy testing on your skin.
Below is a list of base oils that can be used to mix with essential oils and short description each oil.
apricot
For all skin types, including children's. Effective for tired, sagging skin.
Light oil texture.
Saturates the skin with vitamins A, B, C, E, F. Moisturizes, restores, tones, softens, nourishes the skin, increases its elasticity. Normalizes the function of the sebaceous glands, prevents the expansion of pores, relieves inflammation. Slows down the aging process, helps to eliminate fine wrinkles and improve skin elasticity. Fights cellulite and rough skin. Indispensable in case of lack of nutrients, adverse effects of factors environment, used for burns, cracks. Useful for hair and nails. perfectly treats diaper rash and dermatitis in newborns.
Avocado
For normal dry, flaky and aging skin.
Heavy oil, best mixed with light oils.
Clogs pores.
Since avocado oil is very similar in properties to the fat found in human skin, it is very well accepted by it without forming an unpleasant fatty film. This oil is rich in vitamins A, B, D, H and K. In addition, it contains chlorophyll, histidine and lecidin, and has natural sunscreen properties. Avocado oil has an unusually delicate texture, penetrates deep into the skin and gives it a pleasant softness, a great moisturizer. Protects against premature aging, improves elasticity and tone. Suitable for treating burns and irritated skin. Relieves symptoms of eczema, perfectly heals wounds. It is a natural antioxidant. One of best oils for hair and nails, as well as the area around the eyes (smoothes wrinkles, protects and moisturizes this delicate skin).
Peanut (peanut)
For all skin types, especially dry, aging, sensitive and childish.
Light oil texture.
Easily absorbed and moisturizes the skin. Rich in vitamins and minerals. Relieves rheumatism of the joints. Smoothes wrinkles, accelerates the process of skin cell renewal, prevents the formation of free radicals. Contributing to the improvement of the quality of the skin, giving it elasticity and tone. Nourishes dehydrated skin, helps to soften and intense hydration. Strengthens protective functions epidermis. It has a beneficial effect on strengthening the walls of capillaries and removes the vascular pattern. Helps with small wounds, cuts and pustules on the skin, showing its antiseptic properties.
Argan (ironwood)
For all skin types, especially aging skin.
Light oil texture.
Can clog pores, needs to be checked individually.
Moisturizes and restores the skin, has a rejuvenating effect, has a tightening effect, tightens the facial contour, reduces wrinkles, stimulates blood circulation and collagen production. Increases and maintains skin hydration. Cares for the vulnerable skin of the eyelids by reducing the mesh pattern around the eyes. Effective against stretch marks and cellulite. Strengthens nail plate and hair follicles. Natural UV filter, protects skin and hair from harmful effects environment, protects from drying out. Enhances tan. Helps in the healing of neurodermatitis, psoriasis and eczema. Suitable for delicate baby skin.
Babassu
For any skin type.
Light oil texture.
Doesn't clog pores.
It has strong moisturizing properties, improves elasticity and restores skin healthy color, enhances the protective functions of the skin. Allows you to restore skin elasticity, silkiness and softness, prevent the appearance of mimic wrinkles. Its composition is similar to the composition of the skin. Suitable for children's skin.
Buranchik, Borago (borage officinalis)
For all skin types, especially dry, dehydrated and aging.
Light oil texture.
Can clog pores, needs to be checked individually.
Promotes the regeneration of skin cells, increases its elasticity, restores the structure of the epidermis. Effective in the fight against cellulite. Restores barrier functions epidermis, protecting the skin from the harmful effects of the environment. Provides quality care behind the hair, nourishing the hair follicles and strengthening the roots.
grape seed
For any skin, especially oily and combination with inflammation. Suitable for children's skin.
Light oil texture.
Can clog pores, needs to be checked individually.
Odorless, easily absorbed by the skin. Moisturizes, vitamins, regenerates the skin. It is a powerful antioxidant, improves skin elasticity, helps to eliminate wrinkles. Ideal for neck and eye area care. Regulates the function of the sebaceous and sweat glands, tightens pores, eliminates inflammation. Refreshes tired and aging skin, has a smoothing effect. Great remedy for weakened hair.
Vitamin E
For dry, aging skin.
Heavy oil texture.
Can clog pores, needs to be checked individually.
Helps heal wounds and cracks. Eliminates peeling of the skin, restores the skin healthy look and radiance. Slows down the aging process, restores skin elasticity, prevents the appearance of wrinkles. Preferably mixed with other oils.
pomegranate seeds
For mature, aging, dry and flaky skin.
Light oil texture.
Can clog pores, needs to be checked individually.
Moisturizes, nourishes and restores irritated skin, improves its color. Soothes the skin after taking sunbathing. Helps the skin to produce collagen, increases elasticity and firmness of the skin, prevents the appearance of wrinkles.
walnuts
For all skin types, especially sensitive and irritated.
Heavy oil texture.
Clogs pores
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Absorbs very quickly and leaves skin silky smooth. Perfectly fights the main signs of skin aging, softens and nourishes, improves elasticity, relieves inflammation. Improves tan. It has a high wound healing rate.
Jojoba
For all skin types, especially dry and problematic. Great for baby skin.
Fine oil texture, but blends better with lighter oils.
Clogs pores.
It's not oil, it's liquid wax. However, it is very popular. Penetrating deep into the skin, this oil gives it a pleasant silkiness, nourishes and rejuvenates without leaving a greasy sheen. Normalizes the function of the sebaceous glands. It is used to normalize chapped lips after sunbathing. Jojoba oil has a strong anti-inflammatory and moisturizing effect, due to the fact that it actively retains moisture. Another benefit of this oil is its neutral odor and long term storage, it stays fresh for a longer time than other oils. Moisturizes hair, fights dandruff and stimulates hair growth. It is used for the care of nails and skin of the hands. Despite its fine texture, it is best to mix it with a lighter oil.
St. John's wort
For impure, problematic, combination, dehydrated and sensitive skin.
Light oil texture.
Doesn't clog pores.
Powerful antioxidant, restores the hydrolipidic layer. Accelerates the healing process of wounds, burns, scars and any inflammation on the skin. Perfectly nourishes, regenerates and moisturizes the skin. Strengthens and enhances hair growth. Do not use in pure form or as a base.
Cocoa
For any skin, especially dry and fading. Ideal for baby skin.
Heavy oil texture.
Clogs pores.
Moisturizes, softens and rejuvenates the skin, smoothes wrinkles, disappears crow's feet. Makes the skin more tender, supple and smooth, maintains turgor and restores its hydrolipidic balance. It helps to eliminate stretch marks and minor skin defects (small scars, the effects of acne).
calendula
For all skin types, especially dry, sensitive and baby skin.
Heavy oil texture.
Doesn't clog pores.
Softens, moisturizes rough, cracked skin, prevents the formation of scars, scars. It has bactericidal, anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties, relieves inflammation, restores the skin. Protects skin from UV rays. Used for oily hair. Regulates the secretion of sebum, absorbs its excess and tightens pores. When applied to the face as a cream, it is recommended to mix with other bases.
castor
For any skin, especially dry, flaky. Suitable for children's skin.
Heavy oil texture.
Doesn't clog pores.
Easy to apply, softens the skin, makes it even and smooth. Nourishes and whitens the skin dark spots. Suitable for skin care around the eyes, fights wrinkles. Improves the condition of hair, eyebrows and eyelashes. The oil removes cystic growths, warts, scars, and other growths on the skin. Great remedy for chapped skin. Gets rid of dandruff. For beauty treatments Castor oil diluted with other bases.
Pine nut
For dry, aging skin.
Heavy oil texture.
Can clog pores, needs to be checked individually.
A unique source of natural vitamins and microelements; It is used for all skin diseases, as well as for strengthening hair and nails. Restores protective properties skin. Natural UV filter.
coconut
For all skin types, especially dry, irritated and sensitive.
Heavy oil texture.
Clogs pores.
Easily and quickly absorbed by the skin and nourishes it. Protects, softens, smoothes, moisturizes, nourishes the skin, restores after sunbathing. Excellent softener. Due to its complete digestibility by cells, the skin becomes soft, tender, tight, small wrinkles disappear. The oil is non-greasy and does not clog pores.
Hemp
For all skin types, especially oily and combination.
Light oil texture.
Doesn't clog pores.
Strengthens the regenerating functions of the skin, strengthens the walls of capillaries, binds free radicals. It returns softness and elasticity to the skin, effectively combats dehydration, thanks to its ability to retain moisture in the skin. It has a high penetrating power, absorbs quickly and without oily sheen, perfectly restores the texture of the skin. Renders good cosmetic action on the condition of the hair: it nourishes the capillary fiber, improves the structure of the hair, gives it extra shine, flexibility, volume and facilitates styling.
Bean coffee (roasted)
For all skin types, especially dry, problematic.
Light oil texture.
Can clog pores, needs to be checked individually.
It has a powerful anti-aging effect on the skin, smoothes, softens and soothes. It has a tonic effect and gives the skin elasticity. It absorbs well without leaving a greasy sheen. Acts as a UV filter to protect against harmful solar exposure. Fights cellulite and skin problems, reduces and heals acne. Does not cause allergies.
Coffee and beans (green)
For any skin type.
Light oil texture.
Doesn't clog pores.
It has an intense and long-lasting moisturizing effect. Improves the functioning of the sebaceous glands, tightens pores, mattifies the skin and restores its healthy color. Also effective for irritations, wounds, acne, eczema, acne. Prevents the appearance of wrinkles, increases the protective functions of the skin and skin elasticity. Suitable for delicate skin around the eyes. Stimulates fat burning and eliminates the effect orange peel. Eliminates scars and stretch marks by preventing tissue weakening. Eliminates dryness and brittle hair, returns them healthy shine, nourishes and moisturizes. When rubbed into the cuticle, it stimulates nail growth, strengthens and heals.
corn
For irritated, aging skin.
Heavy oil texture.
Clogs pores.
Due to the high content of vitamin A, it is indispensable for skin regeneration, eliminates peeling, has a rejuvenating effect, and increases skin elasticity. Corn oil has a long shelf life.
Cumin (cumin) black
For any skin, especially problematic and oily.
Light oil texture.
Doesn't clog pores.
It has an antiseptic, antibacterial, resolving, anti-inflammatory effect. Deeply cleanses pores. It helps to stop and eliminate any inflammatory processes skin, and helps to accelerate the regeneration of its damaged cells, improves skin elasticity and firmness. It improves the condition of hair and scalp, prevents the development of seborrhea and the appearance of dandruff associated with this disease, prevents hair loss, brittleness and graying of hair.
Sesame
For all skin types, especially oily, dry, aging skin.
Heavy oil texture.
Clogs pores.
good source vitamin E. Useful for unhealthy skin and rheumatism. The advantage of sesame oil is that it does not transmit ultraviolet rays, moisturizes and soothes the skin. Effective for the delicate skin around the eyes. Softens, nourishes, reduces peeling and irritation, restores the protective functions of the epidermis. Normalizes greasiness, reduces and smoothes pores, removes inflammation and spots. Suitable for all hair types. Due to the heavy texture, it is best to mix with other light oils.
Cupuaçu
For all skin types, especially dry.
Heavy oil texture.
Clogs pores.
Cares for sensitive, irritated skin, moisturizing and regenerating all layers of the epidermis. Suitable for baby skin care. Cupuaçu is an excellent emollient that gives smoothness and softness to the skin, restoring moisture and natural elasticity to damaged and dry skin. Slowly penetrates the skin, providing a long biologically active effect. Restores colored hair, provides a better connection of hair scales and restores lipid balance
laurel
For dry, oily and problematic skin.
Light oil texture.
Doesn't clog pores.
It has an antiseptic effect, has a stimulating and tonic effect on the skin, restores the hydrolipidic layer of the skin, helps to restore dry and damaged skin. Strengthens hair, prevents dandruff. Eliminates cellulite, anti-acne, stimulates blood circulation.
Flax from seed
For any skin type.
Heavy oil texture.
Clogs pores.
Soften the skin worse than cream, strengthens the skin and relieves irritation. Rejuvenates and restores skin elasticity and firmness. Contains UV filters. Used to treat eyelash loss.
hazelnut (hazelnut)
For withering, sensitive, oily, combined with acne skin.
Light oil texture.
Can clog pores, needs to be checked individually.
Easily absorbed, softens and regenerates the skin. Suitable for lips and delicate skin around the eyes. Helps cleanse the skin, eliminate acne, tightens pores, restores the water-lipid barrier, nourishes, softens the skin, soothes it after sunburn, has a smoothing effect. Heals boils and abscesses. Evens out and tightens the skin.
poppy seeds
For all skin types, especially dry, flabby.
Light oil texture.
Can clog pores, needs to be checked individually.
Moisturizes, softens and regenerates the skin, smoothes fine wrinkles. Restores the softness and elasticity of the skin, gives it a special tenderness and silkiness. Having a stimulating effect, effectively restores skin tone, revitalizes tired and loose skin, increases its elasticity. Nourishes the scalp and adds shine to the hair.
Macadamia
For dry, flaky, aging skin.
Light oil texture.
Can clog pores, needs to be checked individually.
Easily absorbed. It is a powerful antioxidant. Eliminates irritation and peeling of the skin. Moisturizes and softens the skin, restores elasticity, making it beautiful and healthy. Helps to restore the skin after thermal burns. Restores natural shine hair, can be used to care for dry and damaged hair.
Mango
Any type of skin, especially mature, dry.
Light oil texture.
Doesn't clog pores.
It has a strong moisturizing effect, fights pigment spots, smoothes and softens the skin. Rejuvenates the skin, eliminates wrinkles. Ideally moisturizes hair and cuticles. Can be applied as protective agent from UV rays.
Almond
For any skin, especially sensitive, children's, problematic, dry.
Light oil texture.
Can clog pores, needs to be checked individually.
Easily absorbed. An excellent oil for the skin, it can be successfully used for skin care of children, including infants. It has a calming, smoothing and nourishing effect, reduces irritation, and normalizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands. Accelerates hair growth. However, it has a short shelf life. In its pure form, it can clog pores, it is better to mix with other oils.
olive
For all skin, especially dry, flaky and irritated. Suitable for children's skin.
Light oil texture, best mixed with other oils.
Can clog pores, needs to be checked individually.
Has good medicinal properties. The only downside olive oil— a peculiar smell to which it is necessary to get used. Good source of minerals and vitamins.
Pecan
For mature and dry skin.
Heavy oil texture.
Clogs pores.
Actively renews cells, refreshes and rejuvenates the skin, restores elasticity. It is a natural antioxidant. Forms protective layer on the skin, providing protection from the harmful effects of the environment. Great for protective creams.
Palm
For normal, dry, aging skin.
Heavy oil texture.
Clogs pores.
Intensively moisturizes the skin, eliminates dryness and flaking. It has anti-aging properties and helps to smooth out superficial wrinkles. It is an excellent natural tonic for the skin, restoring it vital energy. Lightens pigment spots caused by age-related changes or exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Softens rough skin on hands, feet, elbows. Strengthens hair and nails.
Pitted peach
For all skin types and children's skin.
Light oil texture.
Can clog pores, needs to be checked individually.
Suitable for massage and daily care for the skin of the face and body, has a softening effect, makes the skin velvety. Saturates the skin with vitamins E, A, B15, increases skin turgor and elasticity. Moisturizes, nourishes, cleanses, regenerates the skin, relieves irritation. Helps to overcome dehydration of the skin, increases elasticity and rejuvenates the skin, smoothing wrinkles. Used for cleaning and intensive care for dry and aging skin of the face and neck. Suitable for skin care around the eyes and eyelashes. A warm peach oil mask protects the skin from wrinkles and helps restore elasticity.
Sunflower
For any skin, especially oily and impure. Suitable for children's skin.
Light oil texture.
Doesn't clog pores.
This oil is rich in vitamin B. It improves blood circulation, enhances cell regeneration, and eliminates flaking. Gives elasticity, smoothes mimic wrinkles. Clears pores and heals minor wounds. Protects from UV rays.
Evening primrose (primrose)
For dry, aging skin.
Light oil texture.
Can clog pores, needs to be checked individually.
It contains a lot of gamma-linolenic acid, the lack of which in the body causes dryness and other pathological changes in the skin. It has a pronounced rejuvenating effect. An excellent product for the care of the skin around the eyes. Effective in the treatment of fresh scars and stretch marks. Rejuvenates and smoothes fine wrinkles, improves skin elasticity, relieves age and age spots, relieves inflammation.
wheat germ
For dry, withering, wrinkled skin. Suitable for children's skin.
Heavy oil texture.
Clogs pores.
A unique natural source of vitamin E - the vitamin of youth, as well as vitamins B, Bb, PP, A. It has a smoothing effect, rejuvenates, improves complexion, removes toxins, eliminates dryness, and restores skin relief. Promotes healing of the skin after burns and inflammations, reduces birth stretch marks and scars, strengthens the walls of capillaries. Has natural sunscreen properties. Gives hair strength and volume.
Rape seed
For dry and mature skin.
Heavy oil texture.
Clogs pores.
Rejuvenates and activates skin respiration, normalizes the secretion of skin glands. Increases the elasticity of the skin, smoothing its relief. Soothes sensitive skin while combating inflammation and redness. Promotes the healing of small wounds on the surface of the skin and cracks on the lips, stimulating cell regeneration, accelerates the resorption of scars on the skin. Moisturizes the delicate skin of the lips. Used to care for eyelashes and eyebrows.
Burdock
For any skin type.
Light oil texture.
Doesn't clog pores.
Softens and soothes the scalp, strengthens hair follicles, nourishes the roots and hair structure, accelerates their growth. Purifies and tightens pores.
Rice bran
For dry, aging skin.
Light oil texture.
Doesn't clog pores.
Regenerates, improves elasticity, suitable for the skin around the eyes, prevents the appearance of wrinkles. It has anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, regenerating, softening effect. Improves the condition of the hair. Suitable for children's skin. Can be used as sunscreen. Easily absorbed and does not clog pores.
Chamomile
For any type of skin, especially impure, problematic.
Light oil texture.
Doesn't clog pores.
Softens, nourishes and moisturizes dry, sensitive, depleted skin. It cleanses oily skin, normalizes metabolic processes and the functioning of the sebaceous glands. Natural antiseptic, promotes rapid healing inflammation, acne. Moisturizes the skin, relieves irritation, is natural remedy to prevent the appearance of wrinkles on the face, neck, around the eyes. Cares for sensitive skin, soothes, relieves itching and inflammation. Evens out the skin, brightening age spots. Suitable for the care of delicate, easily vulnerable children's skin. Strengthens hair and nails.
safflower
For all skin types. Suitable for children's skin.
Light oil texture.
Doesn't clog pores.
Good penetrating power. Good source of minerals and vitamins. It has antioxidant, high moisture-regulating and moisture-retaining properties. Fights rosacea.
Black currant
For dry, mature, aging skin.
Light oil texture.
Can clog pores, needs to be checked individually.
Restores, moisturizes, smoothes the skin, renews collagen synthesis. Eliminates peeling, irritation and irritation. Reduces external manifestations acne, dermatitis and dermatoses. Cares for hair, restoring shine and strength.
soy beans
For dry and normal skin, contraindicated for oily.
Light oil texture.
Clogs pores.
This oil is one of the most nourishing and fatty oils in nature. It has anti-aging properties, smoothes wrinkles, protects the skin from drying out. Takes care of hair.
pumpkin seed
For any skin, especially dry, mature, problematic.
Light oil texture.
Can clog pores, needs to be checked individually.
Softens, moisturizes, restores, regenerates the skin. Rejuvenates, slows down the aging process, reduces existing wrinkles. Gives the face a beautiful healthy color, velvety and elasticity. Promotes the healing of minor wounds, cuts and scrapes, demonstrating its anti-inflammatory properties. Protects the skin from ultraviolet radiation, minimizing the risk of getting sunburn. Promotes restoration and accelerates the growth of nails and hair. Helps to get rid of acne, seborrhea and dandruff.
pistachio
For aging skin.
Light oil texture.
Doesn't clog pores.
Natural antioxidant, rejuvenates, slows down the aging process, reduces existing wrinkles. Tones, eliminates dryness and irritation. Lightens age spots and freckles, evens out skin tone. Protects from frost and weathering. It is a natural UV filter. Strengthens hair and nails.
Cottonseed
For dry, mature skin.
Heavy oil texture.
Clogs pores.
Moisturizes, restores, regenerates the skin, improves its structure, enhances protective functions.
celandine
For all skin types, especially problematic.
Light oil texture.
Doesn't clog pores.
Soothes irritated skin, has a cleansing, whitening effect. Promotes the removal of warts, calluses, papillomas. Helps to cope with acne, pimples, stops inflammatory processes. Provides deep nutrition to the skin, increasing its smoothness and elasticity. Struggling with early wrinkles and takes care of aging skin. Prevents hair breakage and improves their overall condition.
Shea (shea)
For all skin types and children's skin.
Light oil texture.
Doesn't clog pores.
It is a natural UV filter, actively protects, nourishes, softens, smoothes and moisturizes the skin. Struggling with fine wrinkles and other age-related changes. Restores the structure, improving the complexion, giving the skin a noticeable firmness and elasticity. Helps to eliminate acne and dermatitis.
wild rose
For dry, sensitive, irritated and problematic skin.
Light oil texture.
Doesn't clog pores.
Nourishes, softens, moisturizes cracked, irritated and flaky skin. Prevents the formation of scars, scars. Enhances tissue regeneration, promotes the resorption of stretch marks (stretch marks). Prevents premature aging of the skin, improves elasticity. Strengthens weakened hair and nails.
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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
By their 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 essential oil can be applied to the skin and tea tree. 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 uses negative reactions, allergies, discomfort does not occur, then you can safely use the full dose.
Focus on own feelings. No matter how useful and miraculous the oil is, 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 eyes closed 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 benefit from the procedure.
When using an aroma lamp, you must first pour into it hot water, 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 fragrant massage blood circulation improves, lymph stagnation is accelerated, the work 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 transport nutrients faster cosmetic products to 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 suitable essential oils of lemon, tea tree, mint, eucalyptus, cedar, bergamot, verbena, ginger, sage, rosemary.
- 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 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 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 acidified lemon juice water.
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.
Return beautiful colour essential oils of verbena, limette, rose, mint, neroli, rosewood, orange, bigardia, verbena, spruce will help to saturate the face and saturate the skin with vitamins.
Oily skin care
To 10 ml ready 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 of mint, neroli and eucalyptus to the finished cream.
Mask for oily skin: mix a tablespoon of ground oatmeal with two spoons 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 clean 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 oil apricot kernels add 1 drop each 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 ready-made cream, you can use light oil that does not clog pores, such as oil grape seeds.
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 oil walnut 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. This natural scrub Gently massage problem areas. 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
by the most effective oils that help to quickly solve the problem of cellulite are the 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 water when bathing or mixed with ready-made industrial means 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 apple cider vinegar diluted with water, add 3 drops each of mint, lemon and rosemary essential oils. 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 prescribed bed sheets by adding a few drops of sensual esters to the water for the last rinse when washing clothes.
Before 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 powerful aphrodisiacs that affect both women and men equally. 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 blend for erotic massage: 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. They can be used to treat and prevent various diseases, care for 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.
Base oils (carrier oils, base oils, base oils, transport, carrier oils) are vegetable oils that are used in aromatherapy to dissolve essential oils, as well as for independent use.
Since essential oils cannot be used in their pure form, base oils used to create aromatic oil mixtures for face and body skin care, hair and massage. By dissolving essential oils in themselves, vegetable oils transport them through the skin.
Base oils are not a shadow of essential oils, but a completely independent product that has its own characteristics, properties and purpose. With their help, you can take care of the skin of the face, neck, chest, use it as a day and night cream, as a make-up remover, base for face or hair masks, and strengthen nails.
Base oils owe their value to their composition: the most valuable polyunsaturated fatty acids, triglycerides, waxes, phosphatides, lipochromes, tocopherols and the entire spectrum of vitamins “from A to U”. Thanks to such components, these oils strengthen the biological membranes of skin cells, stimulate metabolism and regeneration, and have an antioxidant effect. Vegetable oils increase the skin's ability to retain moisture. Paradoxically, but base oils dissolve the deposited secrets of the sweat glands, remove dirt, dust, and cosmetics from the skin surface.
Typically, base oils are obtained by cold pressing from nuts, seeds, fruit pits and grains. There is an exception - Mannoy de Tahiti oil - it is obtained by enfleurage of flowers in coconut oil.
Naturally, the quality of base oils must be high and you can buy them only from trusted companies that do not use various chemical or other additives to reduce the cost.
Some vegetable oils that can be used as the base of a mixture can be bought at the grocery store. But you need to carefully look at the label: the oil must be cold pressed (preferably the first - extra virgin) and without additives. Refined and deodorized oils as a result of processing high temperature lose a lot useful substances so it is best to refrain from using them. The main thing is do not use it for aromatherapy purposes mineral oil. It does not contain components useful for the skin and can be a source of allergies.
Store base oils in a cool, dark place. It is advisable not to leave it open for a long time, because under the influence of air the oils oxidize and become unusable.
Base oils are a complex mixture of fatty acids, saponifiable and unsaponifiable fractions.
Fatty acids are divided into saturated and unsaturated. If fatty acids predominate in the composition of the oil, then it room temperature will be solid. The more unsaturated acids in the oil, the softer it is. When unsaturated acids begin to predominate, the oil will be liquid. Particular attention should be paid to the content of oleic acid (it belongs to the so-called monounsaturated fatty acids). With its dominance, the oil is well absorbed into the skin and the penetration of other active components into it (for example, essential oils) is enhanced. special attention deserve unsaturated fatty acids: linoleic, linolenic and gamma-linolenic acid, as well as their derivatives. The fact is that they are not produced in the human body, so they are called essential unsaturated acids. Linoleic and gamma-linolenic acid are called omega-6 acids. Oils with great content These acids are recommended for dry skin with impaired barrier properties. Vegetable oils that contain linolenic acid and its derivatives are recommended for people who suffer from various skin conditions due to their anti-inflammatory properties. Some derivatives of linolenic acid have unwieldy and long names that are difficult to pronounce, and for simplicity they are called omega-3 acids.
The saponifiable fraction is fatty acids that are combined with glycerol. This faction is responsible for appearance and oil properties. If alkali is added to the saponifiable fraction, then soap can be obtained.
The unsaponifiable fraction is responsible for the regenerating properties, which is useful for aging skin. It usually contains carotenoids, vitamin E, phytosterols and other biologically active substances. It happens that in the production of cosmetics only the unsaponifiable fraction of oil is used (the unsaponifiable fraction of olive oil is especially popular). When combined with alkali, this fraction does not form soap.
Using vegetable oil In cosmetics, oil absorbency and spreadability are important characteristics. If the oil is poorly absorbed by the skin, it will create a feeling of oily skin. But, if the oil is absorbed quickly, then it can be comedonogenic. If the oil does not spread well, it will not spread well on the skin. Therefore, mixtures of several oils are usually used, which provide an optimal ratio of these two parameters.
Regular facial care largely involves the use of natural herbal ingredients. These products include base oils, which are also called carrier oils.
These funds can be used in cosmetic procedures both individually and as oil base for essential oils, as they contain low molecular weight unsaturated fatty acids that help essential oils oil extracts penetrate into the cells of the epidermal layer.
Base oils, depending on the consistency, are divided into liquid and solid. Solids include shea butter, cocoa, coconut, mango, macadamia.
Oil carriers should be natural, certified and cold pressed if possible. This ensures that all of their restorative properties are not affected by heat treatment or chemical additions.
Fragrance, quality and viscosity influence the choice of product, for example, a lighter consistency is suitable for the face, while a heavy consistency is suitable for the body.
Base oils contain a large amount of vitamins E, A and F, which nourish and soften the skin. They are non-volatile because their large molecules are not released as easily as in essential extracts.
Most essential oils perform best at very low doses - on the order of 1-3% of the total concentration with a carrier. Working as a chemical link, they enhance cell regeneration and improve metabolic processes in tissues.
Carriers typically provide nutrients in the form of vitamins and essential fats that complement the effects of essential extracts.
The following is a list of base oils that are most commonly used precisely because of their effectiveness and versatility.
Some popular types
apricot
It has a non-greasy texture and absorbs fairly quickly. Has similar chemical and cosmetic properties with peach oil and gives almost the same effect.
Apricot oil product contains in in large numbers oleic and linoleic acids and is widely known for its excellent moisturizing and toning properties. Suitable for all skin types, slows down the aging process and is used to treat inflammatory processes.
Almond
It is one of the most versatile, because it has a rejuvenating effect, easily penetrates into the upper layer of the skin and contains vitamins A, B12 B2 B6 and E, with a high proportion of mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
Due to the presence of a small amount of vitamin E, this product keeps relatively well and for a long time does not burn.
wild rose
It has an anti-aging effect due to the content of trans-retinoic acid (vitamin A) and vitamin C. It is quickly absorbed into the skin and penetrates into the dermis.
olive
Contains a high concentration of unsaturated fatty acids and antioxidants to neutralize free radicals that lead to skin aging. Rich in valuable vitamins and nutrients and works as an effective moisturizer.
Sesame
It is rich in vitamins and minerals and has a high content of vitamin E (tocopherol), which makes it very stable. Thanks to essential fatty acids, it helps to strengthen and moisturize the skin, increasing cell regeneration.
Avocado
It has a characteristic fruity-nutty aroma. It contains a large amount of omega-3 unsaturated acids, vitamins (A, B, D) and lecithin.
And although the product has a rather thick consistency, it has the ability to penetrate into the upper layers of the epidermis, softening it and improving regenerative processes. It is often used in products intended for sensitive skin, as it quickly eliminates dryness, flaking, small wrinkles and has healing properties.
castor
It has a powerful anti-inflammatory quality, promotes healing and cleansing of the skin. Combined with essential extracts, restores water balance epidermal layer.
coconut
It is a natural protection against harmful solar ultraviolet radiation, improves the texture of the epidermis and smoothness. When applied, it does not clog pores and is easily absorbed, has anti-inflammatory properties.
Linseed oil
Rich in fiber and vitamins along with omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, helps maintain skin health and beauty.
grape seed
It contains a large percentage of linoleic acid and fatty acids essential for cell membranes. Contains antioxidants, including tocopherol. Easily penetrates the epidermis and gently softens it, making it silky and smooth without feeling greasy. It has a slightly astringent effect, tightens, nourishes, moisturizes and tones the skin.
Jojoba
It is high in protein, minerals and vitamin E and has properties similar to sebum, therefore it is very effective for the care of a problem type of skin.
Macadamia
A thick base oil with a high concentration of palmitoleic acid, which is also present in the human sebaceous glands. This tool quickly penetrates the epidermis and has a rejuvenating effect, helping to replenish mature skin essential nutrients, regulates water balance.
Sunflower
Very nutritious with lots of vitamins A, D and E. Easily absorbed and helps cell regeneration, good for dry and mature skin.
wheat germ
It has a high content of tocopherol, is useful for dry and prematurely aged skin, helps with eczema and psoriasis.
Seed Pomegranate
It is a very powerful antioxidant and promotes cellular regeneration, very nutritious, deeply moisturizes and improves the elasticity of the epidermal layer.
How to mix base oils with essential oils?
You should always start with a small amount of essential oils to see how your skin reacts to them.
EXAMPLE 2% MIXTURE
Essential:
5 drops sandalwood, 3 lavender, 2 drops orange
The basis:
20 ml apricot
What is this base oil for essential oils, what is its application? What are the main functions, manufacturing features, which is more useful and which is less?
Base oils, what are they used for?
The so-called base oil for oils used with therapeutic purpose, serves as their solvent. In addition, it helps in the use of essential oils in the production of aromatic compositions used both in cosmetology and in other branches of human applied activity. It is quite difficult when performing a massage to apply 1-2 drops of essential oil to the entire surface of the body. But if you dissolve them in much more another oil, then completely.
The main, but not the only purpose of using base oils is to form the basis for the dilution of complex organic esters (essential oils), which are strong-smelling substances that endow perfume and cosmetic compositions with unique and inimitable aromas.
Essential oils themselves, although they are liquid and fluid substances, nevertheless, in their pure form, they can damage the skin, since they are considered very concentrated and aggressive. chemical compounds, and therefore in its pure form are not used, neither in cosmetology, nor in perfumery. Before use, it is customary to dilute them using an oil base.
The range of applications for base oils does not end there. Due to their unique properties, they are used as such (in pure and isolated form) in cosmetology as products intended for softening and moisturizing. skin, as well as for the restoration and nutrition of hair.
What can be the base oil for essential oils?
According to the chemical composition, all base oils are divided into two categories. Types of base oils:
The so-called butters;
Actually, fixed oils.
The chemical composition of the former is dominated by saturated fatty acids, which makes them less fluid and quite thick. Such substances are usually cheaper, but at the same time less useful.
The advantages of such oils include a long shelf life and resistance to microorganisms. They retain their properties longer, deteriorate slowly, and have a significant shelf life.
Fatty base oils are very fluid, due to the predominance of unsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids in the composition. These substances penetrate very well into the upper layers of the skin, which nourishes and saturates the skin with useful substances.
The disadvantages of fatty base oils include only their short shelf life. Due to the peculiarities chemical composition they are very quickly colonized by bacteria, which can lead to acidification of the oil.
Base oil, functions
The base oil in cosmetology is intended for several purposes. First, it softens and moisturizes hair and skin. Application to the skin contributes to the maximum saturation of the upper layers of the epidermis with valuable substances, which normalizes the functional state of the skin, slows down aging, improves appearance, and so on.
Secondly, the application of base oils promotes loosening of the superficial stratum corneum of the skin, which increases its permeability to many beneficial substances contained in cosmetics.
Thirdly, normalization lipid composition skin helps to increase its protective characteristics. At regular use cosmetics reduces the likelihood of developing septic pathology, increases the regenerative capabilities of the skin.
Base oils, composition and beneficial properties
The basis of base oils, as mentioned above, is formed by fatty oils, both saturated and unsaturated. It is very simple to determine the predominance of one or another component: if the substance thickens strongly already at room temperature, therefore, it belongs to butters.
We can talk about the benefits of unsaturated fatty acids for a long time. The most useful representatives of this group of substances are oleic and linoleic acids.
Both oleic and linoleic acids penetrate very well and quickly through the surface layers of the skin, in which relatively high concentrations of these compounds are formed.
Softened skin retains moisture much better, which prevents drying out, normalizes the appearance, slows down the aging process, increases protective properties, and so on.
To maximize moisturizing abilities, it is important to remember that the surrounding climate is not dry, which is especially true in winter period time when heating is on. by the most best solution in this case will be the use of household humidifiers.
The base oils are hypoallergenic. When applied to the skin, there are almost no hypersensitivity reactions, which significantly expands the range of their use and increases the potential audience.
Base oil - application
The use of base oils in cosmetology, according to the degree of severity therapeutic effect, does not concede to expensive creams. Choosing such cosmetical tools, you need to take into account a number of criteria, which I am going to mention.
Oils should be selected according to the degree of fat content of the skin. If a person has oily skin, it is recommended to use the following oils in the base application: from almond or grape seeds, jojoba and some others. They contribute to the suppression of the activity of the sebaceous glands, which will eliminate the negative characteristics of this type of skin.
How often should these oils be applied? For such oils, the use is limited to once a day, preferably at night, as it is quite oily. You can add various essential oils to it if you wish.
