How To Use 5 Essential Oils For Skin & Hair Care

With the stern heat pollution dust in the environment our skin and hair condition gets deteriorated day by day taking away the real shine from the skin and hair, thus our skin and hair needs full attention and care to protect them against any damage. For such damages essential oils seems to be working faster since they are highly concentrated and vigorous in terms of their performance by targeting the very problem of the skin. Let’s see how we can use essential oils to give the boost to our skin and hair.

Before we precede further let me brief you about what essential oils are. “An essential oil is a concentrated hydrophobic liquid containing volatile aroma compounds from plants. Essential oils are also known as volatile oils, ethereal oils, aetherolea, or simply as the oil of the plant from which they were extracted, such as oil of clove. An oil is “essential” in the sense that it contains the “essence of” the plant’s fragrance—the characteristic fragrance of the plant from which it is derived”.

Tea Tree Oil: Tea tree oil is one of the most extensively researched essential oils, and one of the most backed by the findings and conclusions discovered from the studies done on it. You can use the same for your face and hair.

• FOR FACE ACNE: To treat the acne just add 2 to 3 drops of tea tree essential oil in coconut oil and clean your acne using the same solution with the cotton. This oil works wonders if included in skincare routine for acne prone.
•  FOR DARK SPOTS AND BLEMISHES: Take 2-3 drops of tea tree oil along with 10 drops of lemon mixed in aloevera gel. If applied on the dark spots and blemishes you will surely see them fading in a day or two.
• FOR TREATING DRY SKIN: Apply few drops directly to the skin to curb the dryness.
• HAIR GROWTH: To promote the hair growth: For promoting hair growth, mix 2-3 drops of tea tree oil to 1-2 Tbsp almond oil or coconut oil. Since this essential oil is very strong, the base oil should be first applied on the scalp before the oil mixture is used. Wash off after 15-20 minutes.

Sandalwood Essential Oil: Not just it smells heavenly, but it works great for the skin and hair, and the best part is the easy availability. This oil is so easily available in any store.

• FOR THAT BRIGHT GLOWING SKIN: Mix few drops of sandalwood essential oil in a curd, mix and apply it on your skin to find you skin bright glowing and flawless.

Lavender Essential Oil:  This Sweet smelling lavender oil is extracted from the flowers of Lavandula angustifolia. It is mild and soothing.

• FOR HAIR: it’s highly effective onto your hair. When massaged into the scalp, it can improve blood circulation, promote hair growth, and prevent hair loss. Best part that it suits all types of hair. For scalp massage, mix 8-10 drops in 2 Tbsp of warm olive oil or coconut oil. Work it into the scalp with your fingers. Leave it on overnight and wash off in the morning. Treat yourself to this enchanting smell by adding a few drops of oil to lotions, shampoos, and skin care products. this is the best way to Use Essential Oils For Skin & Hair Care.
• BODY SCRUB: Make a basic homemade body scrub with coconut oil, sugar or coarse coffee, and Lavender essential oil.

Eucalyptus Oil: Eucalyptus oil, also known as ‘Nilgiri tel ‘(Hindi) is one ingredient that can have far-reaching effects on our overall well-being right from Analgesic, Antibacterial, Anti-Infectious, Anti-Inflammatory, Antiviral agent, Antispasmodic, Insecticidal, Expectorant properties.

• FOR HEALTHY HAIR: this oil helps in regaining the good health texture shine of your hair. This can be applied with olive oil or amla hair oil. This also gives relief to rough and itchy scalp.

Rosemary Essential Oil: The astringent properties of rosemary essential oil make it beneficial for skin care. It contains a wide array of nutrients such as iron, calcium, vitamins and antioxidants. Thus, this oil is effective for all skin types

• FOR ANTI AGING AND WRINKLE FREE SKIN: Being rich in powerful antioxidants, rosemary oil slows down the effect of ageing on the skin. It helps in tightening loose skin, thus making it firmer and more elastic. Besides, it stimulates cell regeneration and cell growth to reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
• PREVENTS SKIN INFECTION: The properties of rosemary essential oil make it beneficial for treating chronic skin conditions such as dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis. Its anti-inflammatory properties are useful in reducing the swelling and puffiness of the skin as well as healing burns.

Hope these tips would help you to use Essential Oils For Skin & Hair Care. Do share your favourite way of incorporating them in daily routine.