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Aromatherapy Bath Recipes (Change State, Cold, Depression, PMS)

Bathing with essential oils is one of the easiest ways to implement aromatherapy and its benefits. The relaxing properties of hot water compliment the effects of well-chosen essential oils. Aromatic baths are invigorating, refreshing and can provide relief from stress and anxiety, improve a woeful state of mind, premenstrual syndrome, assist with muscle pains, soothe frayed nerves at the end of a busy day, or offer a sensual introduction to a romantic evening with your partner.
I really love the water! Although my Zodiac sign is Aries (fire sign) by birth. My personal development is Cancer (water sign) . . . so I really love the bath with the addition of blends of essential oils. In fact, there are many recipes for the bath in different situations or medical conditions, but here I will cite only some of them.
It is especially important that you use an emulsifier in the bath. Otherwise, there is a risk that if the concentrated droplets of some essential oils come into direct contact with the skin, especially on more sensitive areas of the body, they can irritate or even burn. You can mix essential oil in a tablespoon of emulsifier such as vegetable or cosmetic oils, milk, cream, buttermilk, or honey. Add to the tub and mix well to ensure that the blend has dispersed well in the water.
Mix base oil and essential oil for storage in a tightly capped bottle. Amber or dark colored glass bottles are recommended. Choose a cool dark place for storage (not refrigerator) to preserve their freshness and potency. Shake well to mix before each use.

Here are some suggestions for making your own blends.

Relaxing
Mix 5 drops lavender oil and 2 drops each of ylang-ylang and rose oils.

Tonic
Mix 4 drops each of rosemary and peppermint oils and 2 drops sweet orange, tangerine or mandarin oil.

Refreshing
Mix 3 drops each of bergamot and rosewood oils and 2 drops grapefruit oil.

Awakening
Mix 3 drops each of rosemary and lemon oils and 2 drops eucalyptus or peppermint oil.

Enhancing sensuality or blend-aphrodisiacs
Mix 4 drops each ylang-ylang and sandalwood oils and 2 drops of sweet basil oil.

For colds
1. Mix 5 drops eucalyptus oil and 2 drops each of peppermint and lavender oils.

2. Mix 6 drops of eucalyptus oil and 3 drops each of frankincense and hyssop oils.

3. Mix 3 drops each of ginger and black pepper oils, 2 drops of nutmeg oil and 1 drop of lemongrass oil.

For depression
Mix 3 drops each of bergamot, lavender and rosewood oils and 2 drops of rose essential oil.

To improve a woeful and sad state:
Mix 3 drops each of sweet marjoram, lavender and rose oils and 1 drop cypress essential oil.

For PMS
1. Mix 3 drops each of lavender and Clary sage oils and 2 drops rose essential oil.

2. Mix 3 drops each of lavender and Clary sage oils and 2 drops of chamomile and geranium oils.


These statements above have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These recipes are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Recipes for Care of the Skin of the Body. Part III. Properties of Essential Oils.

The following are the properties of different essential oils that you can use to formulate recipes for skin care. This information is given as to skin type. Remember the basic rule of aromatherapy that only oils of lavender and tea tree can be used without the basics. Rules of using other essential oils and proportions of them to different type bases refer to parts of the methods of application of aromatherapy in the article “AROMATHERAPY APPLICATION METHODS’ GUIDE” in the first and second parts of this article.

Anise: For loose and saggy skin. Used for wrinkles. Also used against lice and scabies. It is recommended as a remedy of infectious skin diseases.

Orange: For any type of skin care. Good for oily skin. Especially recommended for sensitive and tired skin. Very good for toning the skin. Apply for water retention and cellulite, eliminates toxins. Helps treat dermatitis. Is used for infants and children.

Basil: To open up the pores. Refreshes and tones sluggish and swollen skin.

Benzoin: A good remedy for chapped and dry skin. Makes the skin more elastic. Softens chapped skin and dry cracked skin (e.g. heels). Recommended for inflammation, irritation and itching of the skin, and in ulcers and abscesses.

Bergamot: For any type of skin care. Used in normal, mixed and oily skin. Can be used on irritated skin. Recommended for acne, boils, herpes, seborrhea and herpes zoster. Used for wound healing. In combination with eucalyptus helps heal skin ulcers.

Immortelle: Used for chapped skin, burns and inflamed skin. Helps with resorption of scars. In combination with bergamot, lavender and yarrow oil it is used to treat psoriasis.

Vetiver: For ageing skin. Effective for pimples.

Geranium: For any type of skin care because it controls the secretion of the sebaceous glands. Used for normal and oily skin. Especially recommended for dry and/or aging skin and for moisturizing any skin type. Good cleanser. Activating the blood flow, gives a healthy glow to pale skin. Used in abscesses, ulcers, boils, pimples and acne. Good to heal burns. It is recommended for cellulite. Used in cases of dry eczema and psoriasis.

Grapefruit: Helps with fatty and edematous skin. Used for spots.

Jasmine: For any type of skin care. Particularly used for sensitive skin. Especially recommended for moisturizing. Used for inflamed skin and itching. In mixture with oils of mandarin and lavender and used to strengthen the elasticity of the skin in areas of stretch marks and scarring.

Ylang-ylang: For any type of skin care. It helps to control the balance of fat. and is recommended for dry and oily skin.

Keepout: Good for spots. Helps with chronic skin diseases, particularly acne or psoriasis.

Calendula: Recommended for pimples, ulcers and abscesses. Good for burns. Used for wound healing.

Camphor: Recommended for mixed skin and wrinkles.

Cedar: For any type of skin care. Is used for dry, normal and oily skin. Good effect on swollen skin. Used to soften the skin in combination with cypress and incense oils Used for pimples and acne. Recommended for irritated and itchy skin. Used for dermatitis, wet eczema and psoriasis.

Cypress: Used for oily, it helps to maintain fluid balance in the tissues of mature and aging skin, especially recommended for wrinkles. Good effect on swollen skin. Used with sweating skin. Particularly used for skin affected by cellulite, combined with geranium and fennel oils. Used for seborrhea. Also recommended for rupture of small capillaries under the skin and varicose veins. Promotes the healing of wounds.

Lavender: For any type of skin care. Is used for dry, normal, combination, oily and aging skin. It has a balancing effect on sebum. Especially recommended for skin with spots, inflamed and chapped. Used in almost all types of skin problems. Used in abscesses, boils, ulcers, boils, pimples, acne, wounds due to suppuration and seborrhea. Especially recommended for burns of any type, including solar, and for wound healing. One of the best remedies to promotes healing. Very good for inflamed and itching skin. Used in combination with other essential oils for eczema and psoriasis.

Incense: Used for oily skin. Rejuvenates skin and smoothes wrinkles. Especially recommended for inflamed skin and healing wounds.

Lemongrass: A good tonic for the skin. Contributes to the disclosure and cleanse the pores.

Lemon: For any type of skin care. Used for oily and/or tired skin. Especially recommended for skin with spots and freckles (has a bleaching effect) and to open up the pores. Often used for pimples and boils. It is recommended for itching of the skin, seborrhea and psoriasis. Good effect on the skin for sunburn. Popular means of removal of calluses, growths and warts. Softens scar tissue.

Marjoram: Stimulates the bloodstream.

Mandarin: Often combined with essential oils of neroli and lavender oils for resorption of scar.

Melissa (lemon mint): For any type of skin care. Recommended for cases of allergic reactions on the skin. Used in weeping eczema, herpes and shingles.

Mira: For ageing skin. Used for itching skin and wet eczema. It is recommended for normal healing and infected wounds.

Myrtle: For any type of skin care. Can be used for spots. Good effect on swollen skin. Dissolves hematoma. Reduces typical for peeling skin of psoriasis.

Juniper: Great toner for oily skin. Helps to open and cleanse pores. Good for almost all types of skin problems. Used for spots, acne and seborrhea. Especially recommended for cellulite and to effectively remove toxins. Widely used for inflamed skin, including dermatitis and wet eczema. It is also used for skin affected by varicose veins. Can be used for wound healing.

Peppermint: For oily and/or rough skin. Recommended for inflamed skin and itching.

Neroli: For any type of skin care. Recommended for normal, dry, sensitive and mature skin. Promotes regeneration of skin cells and improve its elasticity. It is especially recommended for smoothing wrinkles. Used when wounds due to suppuration, and also for broken capillaries under the skin.

Niaouli: Good for inflamed skin and boils.

Palmarosa: Useful for dry skin, as vosstanavlivaet fluid balance and stimulates natural secretion of sebum.

Patchouli: Recommended for flabby, aging and chapped skin. Good effect on swollen skin. Can be used for spots. Used for inflamed skin and itching. Recommended with weeping eczema.

Rose: For any type of skin care. Used for normal, dry and oily skin, and for pore cleansing. Especially recommended for aging and tired skin. Good effect on inflamed skin. Applied for redness of the skin due to damage of capillary vessels. Is used for infants and children.

Rosemary: For oily and/or tired skin. Having a strong toning and firming effect, revitalizes the sagging skin and removes puffiness and odutlovatost. Recommended for use on skin spots. Used for herpes. Is used for healing normal and infected wounds.

Rose tree: For any type of skin care. Recommended for normal, dry, sensitive and inflamed skin. Rejuvenates aging and wrinkled skin. Promotes healing of cuts and other skin injuries.

Chamomile: It is recommended for normal healing and infected wounds, burns, ulcers and abscesses. Good to use in case of allergic reactions on the skin, irritation and itching of the skin. Recommended for dermatitis, herpes and psoriasis.

Chamomile: Recommended for dry, normal, combination and tired skin. Used in abscesses, boils, ulcers and boils. Good to use in case of allergic reactions on the skin, irritation and itching of the skin, damage to the small vessels of the skin. Recommended for dermatitis, herpes and psoriasis. Used for healing of infected wounds. Is used for infants and children.

Sandalwood: For any type of skin care. Used for oily and/or chapped skin. Especially recommended for dry skin and hydration, as well as problems of inflamed skin and itching. Especially useful for dry eczema. Promotes healing of infected wounds. In combination with coconut oil has very good effect on the skin of the neck.

Carrot seed: Improves the complexion, tones, hydrates and rejuvenates the skin making it more elastic. Used in chapped skin. It is especially recommended for smoothing wrinkles. The strongest softening and moisturizing the skin essential oil.

Pine: A good tonic. Has a beneficial effect on swollen skin. Effective for eczema and psoriasis. Promotes healing of wounds.

Thyme: Good for skin covered with any type of stain. Used for boils. Recommended for wound healing. Helps with dermatitis.

Fennel: For flabby and aging skin. Especially recommended for skin with wrinkles, as well as for skin affected by cellulite (eliminates toxins and fluid).

Tea tree: Skin covered with any type of spots, in particular purifies the skin after chicken pox and shingles. Used for acne and herpes. Soothes inflamed skin. Applied for burns, including solar. Recommended for such skin diseases, as ulcers, ringworm and warts.

Garlic: Recommended for abscesses, ulcers and boils. Is used to heal infected wounds and sores. Able to remove corns and warts.

Sage: Recommended for flabby and tired skin and for skin covered with stains. Used in abscesses, ulcers and boils. Recommended for cellulite. Good effect on the skin for sunburn. Used for wound healing. Can improve the condition of skin ulcers, dermatitis and psoriasis.

Clary sage: For any type of skin care. Used for flaccid and tired skin. It is also effective for swollen and puffy skin. Recommended for inflamed skin and boils. It has been successful when used as an aid for seizure disorders. It can also be used as an aid for children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Children under age 6 years old should not use clary sage as a dietary supplement. Avoid using on infants and very small children.

Eucalyptus: Used in abscesses, ulcers, boils and herpes. Used for inflamed skin.

Information about the properties of essential oils for skin care and resolution of existing skin problems will help you to better navigate the recipes, the data in the first two sections of this article, and also to try some of their variations of means for skin care body.

Contact me if you have any questions.

Good luck!

Recipes for Care of the Skin of the Body. Part II. Nourishing and Deodorizing.

A. Body oil blends from carrier oils
The oil base and blends (Can be used without added essential oils.)
1. “Rain” to cool and soothe the skin
– 2-3 tablespoons of coconut oil
2. “Mediterranean” to soften the skin
– 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
3. To nourish and soften the skin
– 110 ml of avocado oil or choose jojoba
– 10 ml of wheat germ oil
4. To power # 1
– To 15 ml of jojoba oil
– 15 ml peanut oil
– 15 ml of almond oil
– 7 ml Leticia oil
– To 7 ml of the germ oil (germ) wheat
5. To power # 2
– 100 ml of almond oil
– 100 ml of canola oil
– 30 ml olive oil, infused with herbs (chamomile, peppermint oils, etc.)
– 4 ml wheat germ oil
Preparation:
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly.
Storage:
With addition of wheat germ oil no more than 4-5 months and no more than 3 months without.

B. Body oil blends with added essential oils
Use instead of creams or body massage
Compositions:
(120 ml of any base oil or mixture, unless otherwise specified)
1. For normal skin
– 20 drops of lavender oil
– 10 drops of bergamot oil
– 10 drops of rose oil
2. For oily skin
– 15 drops cypress oil
– To 15 drops of cedar oil
– 15 drops frankincense oil
3. For dry skin
– 15 drops of lavender oil
– 15 drops of geranium oil
– 15 drops of rosewood oil
4. For aging skin
– 15 drops of lavender oil
– 15 drops frankincense oil
– 15 drops patchouli oil
5. Stimulates, awakens, refreshes and improves circulation
– 35 drops of rosemary oil
– 25 drops basil oil
– 15 drops peppermint oil
6. Weakness of the connective tissue (stretch marks)
– 60 ml wheat germ oil, as the base
– 40 drops lavender oil
7. For tired and aching feet
– 20 drops of rosemary oil
– 15 drops of lavender oil
– 5 drops peppermint oil
8. For firming
– 25 drops of lavender oil
– 5 drops neroli oil
– 5 drops of rose oil
– 5 drops of frankincense oil
9. To stimulate weight loss apply to the places of fat deposits
– 20 drops of juniper oil
– 15 drops cypress oil
– 5 drops of rosemary oil
10. Cellulitis # 1
– 120 ml of jojoba oil or wheat germ, as the basis
– To 15 drops of fennel oil
– 15 drops cypress oil
– 15 drops of juniper oil
11. Cellulitis # 2
– 120 ml of jojoba oil or wheat germ oil as the basis
– 20 drops of orange oil
– 20 drops of cypress oil
– 10 drops of sage oil
12. To increase breast size (Use twice a day for several months, there are no miracles!)
– 15 drops ylang-ylang
– 15 drops of geranium
Preparation:
Pour base oil or mixture into a container for storage, add the essential oils from the selected recipe, close the bottle with composition and shake for 1-2 minutes.
Application:
Is applied directly to the skin to moisturize and improve its structure, as well as for massage.

C. Body Cream
As a base you can use an odorless cream or prepare the composition yourself.
The usual base for cream with essential oils:
– 120 ml of base oil to choose
– 160 ml of water
– 7.5 ml beeswax
– 0.5 teaspoon of Borax
Compositions:
1. Moisturizing #1 (for all skin types)
– 25 ml of anhydrous lanolin (animal wax)
– 25 ml of coconut oil
– 125 ml of jojoba oil
– 50 ml of almond oil
– 25 ml of wheat germ oil
– 1 tablespoon oil vitamin E
– 50 drops of essential oil or a mixture depending on what effect you want to achieve from their aroma-therapeutic effect.
2. Moisturizer # 2 (for all skin types)
– 30 ml of canola oil
– 15 ml Coco oil
– 5 ml of beeswax
– 45 ml of distilled water
– 35 drops of lavender essential oil
– 12 drops essential of sandalwood oil
3. Moisturizing # 3
Recipe using dry herbs (for any skin type)
– 0.5 tablespoon of rose petals
– 0.5 tablespoon of calendula
– 120 ml water
– 30 ml almond oil
– 30 ml peanut oil
– ¼ teaspoon of Borax
– 4 ml of beeswax
– 10 drops essential oil of rose, geranium or neroli on request
4. Supply #1(for normal, combination and oily skin)
– 15 ml canola oil
– 10 ml olive oil (or St. John’s wort, calendula or chamomile)
– 5 ml of peanut butter
– 5 ml coconut oil
– 5 ml of beeswax
– 45 ml of distilled water
If olive oil is not infused with the herb, you could choose to add either 2 ml of calendula oil or 10-12 drops of chamomile oil.
– 15 drops of essential oil of ylang-ylang
– 15 drops of lavender
– 7-8 drops of lemongrass
5. Supply #2
Recipe using dry herbs for normal, combination and oily skin.
– 0.5 tablespoon of elderberry flowers
– 0.5 tbsp. sage oil
– 0.5 tablespoons of yarrow normal
– 120 ml water
– 30 ml of grape seed oil
– 30 ml of canola oil
– ¼ teaspoon of Borax
– 4 ml of beeswax
– 8 drops of sage oil (optional)
– 15 drops of lime oil (optional)
6. Regenerating # 1 (For all skin types, especially dry and aging)
– 0.5 tablespoon (marshmallow root)
– 0.5 tablespoon of fennel seed oil
– 120 ml water
– To 15 ml of jojoba oil
– 30 ml peanut oil
– 7.5 ml of avocado oil
– 7.5 ml wheat germ oil
– ¼ teaspoon of Borax
– 4 ml of beeswax
– 10 drops of fennel oil or other essential oils (optional)
7. Regenerating # 2 (for all skin types, especially dry and aging)
– To 15 ml of jojoba oil
– To 10 ml of avocado oil
– 10 ml peanut oil
– 20 ml olive oil (better infused with calendula or chamomile oil)
– 10 ml oil of wheat germ
If olive oil is not infused, then you can choose to add 2 ml of calendula oil or 10-12 drops of chamomile oil
– To 5 ml of Leticia
– 15 ml of Shea butter
– 15 ml coconut oil
– 8 ml beeswax
– 5 ml vegetable glycerin
– 5ml (100 drops) of lavender essential oil
– 15 drops of essential oil of geranium (pelargonium)
– 10 drops of cedar essential oil
Preparation:
If your composition calls for dry herbs infuse by pouring boiled water over the herbs using the amount indicated in the recipe. Allow to infuse for at least 4 hours. Strain. Add the essential oil and pieces of beeswax in specified quantity as directed in the recipe. Heat the resulting in a warm water bath, stirring occasionally until smooth. If the recipe calls for borax dissolve it in water or the infusion of herbs. If the recipe has water or infusion of herbs heat it to room temperature. Cooling the mixture of oils with wax to room temperature. For mixing the received water and oil mix it is necessary to use a blender. Add oil into the blender mixture, and gradually add water or infusion of herbs, stirring all at maximum speed until smooth or about 5 minutes. Essential oils are added at the last phase of the cream preparation, and the resulting composition is thoroughly mixed.
Application:
Is applied directly to the skin to improve its structure, as well as for massage.

D. Air fresheners for the body
Compositions:
60 ml of distilled water or meltwater. (Optional add 1 tablespoon of vodka to increase shelf life)
1. General recommendation
– 20 drops of essential oil or mixture of choice
2. For dry irritated skin
– 10 drops of chamomile oil (anti-irritation)
– 10 drops of fennel oil (anti-dryness)
3. For oily skin
– 15 drops of lemongrass oil
– 5 drops of lavender or rosemary oil (cleansing)
4. Cool and refreshing for hot weather
– 20 drops peppermint oil
5. Aphrodisiac
– 10 drops of ylang-ylang oil
– 10 drops sandalwood oil
Preparation:
Add water and the vodka (optional) in the storage vessel. Add essential oil and mix by shaking.
Use:
It is best to use in a sprayer.

E. Deodorant
I. Deodorant in liquid form
Base:
– 50 ml of vodka
– 50 ml of distilled water
– 1-3 ml of glycerin (optional for mitigating composition)
Compositions:
1.“Woody”
(Good for both women and men. Combines disinfecting and deodorizing effects)
– 100ml basics deodorant-liquid
– 10 drops of tea tree oil
– 10 drops of cedar oil
– 10 drops sandalwood oil
2. “Exotic”
– 100 ml basics of deodorant-liquid
– 10 drops geranium oil
– 10 drops of patchouli oil
– 15 drops of lavender oil
3. “Vanilla”
– 15 ml vanilla tincture (15 ml vodka add half a vanilla bean, infuse for at least 3 weeks)
– 15 ml sage tincture (15 ml vodka add about 4 grams of sage, infuse for at least 3 weeks)
– 1 ml of glycerin
– 30 ml of water
– 5 drops tea tree oil
– 8 drops lavender oil
– 4 drops of cedar oil
4. “Saleeby”
(Sage has cleansing and astringent effects, and the alcohol disinfecting and deodorizing)
– 50 ml of vodka or brandy
– 50 ml of water infusion of sage (60 ml boiling water to half tablespoon sage, leave for 1 hour, and you can also use infusions of basil, lavender, mint, thyme or yarrow)
– 2-3 ml of glycerol
– 20 drops of sage oil
5. “Clove” (Clove has a strong cleansing and deodorizing effects)
– 50 ml of vodka or brandy
– 50 ml of the water extract of clove (60 ml boiling water to half teaspoon of cloves, leave for 1 hour; you can use other herbs (see deodorant “Saleeby”)
– 2-3 ml of glycerol
– 2 drops essential oil of clove
Preparation:
Add water or infusion, vodka and glycerin in a container for storage or dispenser. Stir or shake to mix well. Add essential oil and mix by shaking.
Use:
It is best to use a sprayer.
II. Deodorant as powder
Compositions:
1. “Orange” (refreshing)
– 1 tablespoon baking soda
– 5 drops of essential oil of sweet orange
– 3 drops of essential oil of tea tree
– 1 drop cassia
2. “Cinnamon-rosemary” (refreshing)
– 4 tablespoons of clay
– 16 drops cinnamon oil
– 25 drops of rosemary oil
– 10 drops of thuja oil
Preparation:
Add baking soda or clay into a bowl for mixing. Add essential oils and mix thoroughly. Add the obtained composition in a vessel for use or storage.

Lemon Essential Oil Freshens the Air and Lifts Mood

LemonLemon essential oil, along with lavender, is one of the most valuable and suitable for the home kit. It’s very popular because it can help to lift your mood, strengthen the immune system and even just to freshen the air in the room.

HISTORY

The exact place of growth of a lemon, as a species, is unknown. According to some sources, it comes from China, others from India, if you travel to Italy and the Mediterranean region along with the Arab merchants in the V century. Fruit similar to a lemon depicted in a mosaic in Pompeii. Although some botanists argue that the lemon was not widely known during the Roman Empire, and was discovered during the Crusades. However, regardless of the early history of its spread, lemon spread somewhere in the 16th century. The earliest mention of lemon in the history of the new world known in Hispaniola (Haiti and the Dominican Republic), where it was brought by Columbus in 1493 As you can see, the history of the lemon is quite controversial.

PROPERTIES AND USAGE

Aromatic lemon oil is obtained by cold pressing from fresh peel of the fruit. To obtain 1 kg of essential oil requires about 300 kilograms of lemons. Currently especially a lot of lemon grown in Spain, Italy, Portugal and California in the United States.

Table of Properties and Usage of Lemon Essential Oil

Oil name Lemon
Latin name Citrus Limonium
Production Cold pressing
Composition Limonene, phellandrene (terpenes), cadinene (sesquiterpenes), camphene, linalool (alcohol), acetates of linalool, bisabolene, geraniol, dipentene, pinene, citral and citronellal (aldehydes)
Appearance Pale yellow or greenish color
Scent Fresh, citrus, bitter, cold, sharp
Volatility High
The main property Stimulant and adaptogen of average power
Effect on the mental condition Stimulating – medium
Adaptogenic – medium
Relaxing – low
Aroma diagnostic description Depression, average degree of asthenic reaction, neurotic disorders, light adjustment disorder
Impact Refreshing, cleansing and toning
Impact Refreshing, cleansing and toning
The main element Earth (Fire)
Energy Cold & dry
Zodiac Sign/Planet Aries / Sun
Tones The nervous system and the skin
Improves Clarity of thought
Promote Lower blood pressure
Eliminate Inflammation of the gums
You can mix To give the aroma more tenderness use geranium, jasmine, ylang-ylang, ginger, cardamom, lavender, bay laurel, frankincense, juniper, peppermint, neroli, rose, chamomile, sandalwood, fennel, black pepper, eucalyptus or another citrus.
Toxicity Is having a slow toxic effect. Use with caution, no overdose.
Contraindications 1. Hypotension (low blood pressure)
2. Avoid direct sunlight for 12 hours after applying lemon or a mix with lemon oil topically
3. You want to check for allergies. May irritate sensitive skin


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The therapeutic properties of lemon oil: antineurological, antiseptic, anti-sclerotic, bactericidal, deodorizing, antipyretic, choleretic, healing, promotes scarring, blood purifier, mild laxative, analgesic, insect repellent (insecticide), increases the activity of the stomach, boosts immunity, antipruritic, antiscorbutic, anti-infective and anti-inflammatory, lowers blood pressure, tonic, softens and whitens the skin, helps the liver and gallbladder, tightening and toning the skin.
Lemon oil is used when/for: arthritis, sore throat, bronchitis and coughs, flu, gastric infections, migraines, neuralgic pains, warts, treatment of cuts and wounds, a blood purifier, rheumatism, toning of the digestive system, insect bites.

MEDICINE

Lemon oil is used in medicine for a long time.
It is the most widely use because of the antibacterial and antivirus properties and properties to stimulate protective properties of the organism, that is to strengthen the immune system. Therefore, it is useful for the treatment of wounds and to treat internal infections. In some infectious diseases of the respiratory tract, sore throat, flu, and even stomach infections lemon in addition to antivirus and anti-infective effects also has the property to lower the temperature. The flu, sore throat or cold, add 2-3 drops of lemon essential oil in a glass of hot herbal tea and drink it 1-3 times daily and at bedtime.
Interestingly, the Egyptians used lemon oil as an antidote in cases of poisoning by meat or fish. Scientific studies have proven that lemon essential oil kills diphtheria bacilli in 20 minutes, and even in very low concentration up to 0.2%, it kills the bacilli of tuberculosis. So, if You are unsure of the quality of drinking water, add some lemon juice (one lemon per liter) or essential oil (10 to 13 drops per liter) in the water.
Lemon oil, in particular, can be used for small cuts and wounds or to stop bleeding after tooth extraction or bleeding from the nose. When bleeding from the nose an absorbent pellet saturate a cotton with lemon juice or water with 1 drop of its essential oil, and insert it into the nostril. I must say that the liquid for rinsing the mouth with lemon juice or essential lemon oil is a good tonic and bactericide for sick or weak gums.
I wonder the same property of lemon to reduce acidity. Yes, citric acid neutralized in the process of digestion, making the environment more alkaline. Therefore, at high pH environment in the stomach, you can consider this property of lemon. I was very interested to know, since this issue, I intuitively ate lemons, despite the objections of mom . Lemon is good remedy to improve the digestive system including the liver, gall bladder and pancreas. When gallstones or osteochondrosis it is recommended to take a two week course of treatment: half a glass of hot beer with 1-2 drops of lemon essential oil to take before meals 3 times a day.
Lemon oil tones up the circulatory system: thins the blood and increases blood flow. In particular, its use is recommended in case of problems with varicose veins. It is also a very good remedy for hypertension, as lemon essential oil lowers blood pressure and can be used for the prevention of arterosclerosis. Well helps those who have cold hands and feet: use full or foot bath and massage.
It is believed that lemon oil has analgesic effect, so it is used for headaches, especially migraines, and also for pain of neuralgic nature, rheumatism and arthritis. For example, migraines, add 3-5 drops of lemon oil to a glass of hot herbal tea and drink it 1-2 times daily and before bedtime. Or, if frequently occurring migraines when there is a headache, whiskey RUB 1-2 drops of pure lemon oil, or massage oils with a high concentration of lemon oil for those who have skin is very sensitive.
This oil is also recommended for cellulite massage blends.
I often use especially properties effects of lemon oil on the mind: it enlightens the mind and helps to find clarity of thought. Along with the rosemary gives it a wonderful effect while working at the computer at work.

BODY, SKIN, AND HAIR CARE

Lemon essential oil is used in cosmetics and perfumes. In perfumery it is one of the most popular aromatic components. In cosmetics it is also used for skin care.
Essential oil of lemon has a bleaching effect. If it is used daily in the care of skin with freckles, they can whiten them. It also revitalizes the skin, especially on the neck. Lemon essential oil because of its antibacterial properties useful for oily skin, especially in the care of acne and boils.
It is interesting that the lemon oil can be used to remove calluses and warts. DAB undiluted lemon essential oil corn or wart, be sure avoiding (!) healthy skin, and cover the patch. Repeat morning and evening until the result is available.

HOME AND COOKING

At home lemon essential oil I love to use for disinfection and deodorizing of the room. It clears the air of unpleasant odors, improves vitality, health and performance. It’s very good for indoor use with infectious or viral patients. Lemon essential oil is used to repel insects. For the above purposes add 2-5 drops to a diffuser 1-3 times a day.
Lemon essential oil has long been used in cooking as a flavoring. Interestingly, Roman women in the first months of pregnancy drank in the morning lemon drink, as a remedy for nausea. Lemon juice is a known remedy against scurvy. In home cooking it is often used for blanks.

Concentration when using lemon oil

Type of use Concentration
Externally 3-5 drops per 10 ml of base oil (depending on skin sensitivity)
Internally 1-2 drops in a glass of vegetable or fruit juice 1 hour before meals 3 times a day
Bath 5-6 drops
Rinse 2-3 drops in a glass of water
Inhalation 3-4 drops
Application 5 drops
Compresses 6-7 drops
Enrichment of cosmetics 1-3 drops on 5 grams of foundation/base

Taking Care of the Cuticle

A. Liquid soap for cuticle care.
Composition:
– 5 ml liquid soap for the base
– 1 drop each of lemon, lavender and sandalwood oils
– 2 drops of tea tree oil if there is a fungus
Preparation:
Mix the components and pour into a bottle for storage.
Storage:
The bottle should be made of dark glass and the composition should be stored in a cool place.
Application:
Soak hands in a soapy bath for 5 minutes to soften the cuticles and cleanse the skin under the nails. Gently push back the cuticles.

B. Oil treatment for dry cracked cuticles
Composition:
– 30 ml of jojoba oil or olive or peanut oil
– 10 drops of lavender essential oil
– 5 drops of sandalwood essential oil
Preparation:
Slowly heat the oil and add essential oils. The composition can be used several times if you keep the vessel covered with a lid. Use several times as long as the composition seems fresh.
Application:
Place your fingertips in the warm composition for 20-30 minutes.
Recommendations:
For the best results carry out the procedure 1-2 times a day.

C. Strengthen nails
Recommendations:
Rub essential tea tree oil into the cuticles to strengthen and impart health to the nails.

Taking Care of Your Nails

A. Oil for nail care
Composition:
– 30 ml almond oil
– 2 drops of lavender oil
– 2 drops sandalwood oil
– 2 drops of cypress oil
Preparation:
Prepare right before use. Heat almond oil in a small basin. Add essential oil and stir.
Application:
Place the fingertips in the basin and soak for 10 minutes. This composition can also be used for toenails.

B. Massage oil for nails
Composition:
– 4 ml of almond or jojoba oil
– 5 drops of vitamin E (or vitamin E 1 capsule)
1. 2 drops each of lemon, sandalwood, lavender, tea tree and benzoin oils
2. 3 drops each of sandalwood and frankincense oils, 2 drops lemon, lavender and benzoin oils (recommended for damaged cuticle)
Preparation:
Mix the components and pour into a bottle for storage.
Storage:
The bottle should be of a dark glass and the composition should be stored in a cool place.
Application:
Apply 2 drops of the composition daily (preferably at bedtime) on each nail and massage the nail. Massaging is very important.
Notes:
Can also be used for toenails.

C. Oil for the care of brittle nails
Composition:
– 30 ml vegetable oil
– 20 drops of lemon oil
Preparation:
Mix the components and pour in a bottle made of dark glass.
Application:
Lubricate the nails regularly with the prepared composition.

D. Getting rid of fungal infection
Recommendations:
Massage tea tree essential oil to the infected nail 2-3 times a day. If results are not achieved after 2 to 3 weeks, take a break for a few weeks and repeat the course of treatment.

Recipes for the Care of the Skin of the Hands

Our hands are constantly in motion; we are always doing something. Hands are the mirror of our age, so caring for them is important, both from the point of view of health but also aesthetic – especially for women. Essential oils can help you keep your hands looking their best. For those who work with chemically active substances, or even only with water, hand care is very important. This article provides different recipes using essential oils for the care of hands, nails and cuticles.

A. Gel hand wash
Composition:
– 300 ml of boiled water
– 120 ml of witch hazel extract
– 120 ml of glycerin soap
– 2-3 tablespoons of pectin
– 2 tablespoons honey
– 2 g borax (optional)
– 10 drops of essential oil (lavender or myrrh oil for chapped and damaged skin)
– 10 drops chamomile essential oil
Preparation:
Heat the water with the addition of the witch hazel. Gradually add the borax and stir. Add the soap to the mixture and let it melt. Heat about 2-3 cups of water separately and slowly add the pectin. Stir until it is completely dissolved. Add the dissolved pectin to the soap mixture, stir and cool. When the composition reaches body temperature add the honey and essential oil and mix thoroughly. For convenience, pour the mixture into a bottle with a pump for dispensing. In a few hours the mixture will be ready to use. If the gel is too thick, add water.

B. Aromatic liquid hand soap
Composition:
– 120 ml of Castile liquid soap for the base (fragrance free for children or babies)
– 40 drops of essential oil of your choice: orange, bergamot, lavender, lemon, juniper, niaouli, rosemary, pine, tea tree, clary sage or eucalyptus
Preparation:
Mix components and place in a bottle with a pump for dispensing the mixture.

C. Salt compositions for hand washing or hand bath
Compositions:
6 tablespoons of sea salt
1. stimulant for tired and hurting hands
– 10 drops of peppermint oil
– 10 drops of rosemary oil
– 5 drops of lemon grass oil
2. disinfectant, antifungal, muscle relaxing
– 10 drops of tea tree oil
– 10 drops of lavender oil
– 5 drops of Melissa oil
3. relaxing and soothing for tired and strained hands with irritated and inflamed skin
– 10 drops sandalwood oil
– 5 drops patchouli oil
– 5 drops nutmeg oil
– 5 drops of chamomile oil
Preparation:
Place salt in a jar suitable for storage. Add the essential oil, stir to mix, close the jar and shake until mixed thoroughly.
Storage:
The bottle should be of dark glass or opaque. Do not store near sources of heat or in the sun.
Application:
For soaking add 1-2 teaspoons of composition in soapy water for one hand bath.
Recommendations:
Salt can dry the skin and it is recommended that you use a moisturizer after each bath.

D. Hand bath only with essential oils
For the basin:
1. Caring for aging skin
– 2 drops each of chamomile, benzoin and sandalwood oils.
2. To soften the skin
– 5-7 drops of jasmine oil
3. To improve blood circulation (Good to use in winter)
– 3 drops of black pepper and ginger oils
– 2 drops of geranium oil
4. arthritis
– 2 drops each of marjoram and lavender oils
– 1 drop each of juniper and incense oils
Preparation:
Use a relatively hot soapy water for cleaning your nails before a manicure, or water without soap. For a hand bath add 5-8 drops of essential oil or a blend.
Recommendations:
Keep your hands in the bath for 10-15 minutes. Use every day for 3-4 weeks. Support the regime and continue to use once or twice a week.

E. Oils for hand care
(1 session of care)
1. Mediterranean recipe (to soften and moisturize the skin)
– 1-2 teaspoons cold pressed olive oil
– 1 drop of lavender oil
2. Islands of the South Seas recipe (for softening and cooling the skin)
– 1-2 teaspoons of coconut oil (it will melt on hand, cooling)
– 1 drop of rosemary oil
Preparation:
Mix components.
Storage:
Recommended using a bottle made of dark glass. Do not store near sources of heat and in the sun.
Application:
Massage the hands with the prepared composition.

F. Butter cream for hands
Composition:
– 4 tablespoons of lanolin
– 6 tablespoons of olive oil or jojoba oil
– 10 drops chamomile oil
Preparation:
Melt the lanolin in a water bath and stir thoroughly to mix. Remove from heat, add selected oil, stir and cool. When the composition is almost cooled, add essential oil and stir the composition to mix. Pour into storage container.