BENEFITS OF LAVENDER, VANILLA, GINGER, CITRUS, AND EUCALYPTUS ESSENTIAL OILS

Essential oils are natural liquids that are extracted from plants. These oils are stored in the stems, bark, leaves, seeds, roots and flowers of various plants around the world. At the appropriate time, they are extracted and made ready for use. Essential oil when not extracted well and at the right time will not be as effective or potent.

Essential oils have very therapeutic properties. Each component in these types of oils has health and beauty benefits when used. Organic essential oils proves more beneficial than the regular essential oils, this is because organic oils are derived from plants which are grown naturally without the use of any chemicals like fertilizers or pesticides.

Essential oil can be applied to the skin while bathing or having a massage. Inhaling these oils when steamed is quite invigorating as well as uplifting to the body and spirit. Although the price of essential oil is quite expensive the quality is worth every penny spent.
Some essential oils are lavender, vanilla, ginger, citrus, and eucalyptus essential oils and their benefits includes;

LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL

Lavender oils have been used for many years, in skincare and aromatherapy, for pain relief and sore healing, and for treating skin disorders. Essential oil made from Lavandula angustifolia contains the least amount of camphor after the distillation process and this gives the resulting oil a strong floral aroma that makes it extremely effective in aromatherapy.

BENEFITS

Lavender essential oil has antiseptic properties and when it is used as a natural soap ingredient, it helps in the treatment of fungal skin infections, acne, burns, and skin inflammation.

This oil also has antibacterial properties which are often used in herbal remedies for a variety of ailments.

It is added in homemade soaps, lotions, shampoos and massage oils and in natural deodorants, fungicides and insect repellents.

This natural oil when applied to dry hair can moisturize the hair and prevent lice from breeding.

VANILLA ESSENTIAL OIL

Vanilla essential oil is extracted from vanilla and is popularly grown in Mexico and throughout the tropics. Many people find the aroma of vanilla to be relaxing and soothing and it works well with many other fragrances, making this a popular companion oil for essential oil blends.

BENEFITS

This oil is mostly used for flavoring, in perfumes, other cosmetic and home made products.

Vanilla oil can be used in making homemade soap because of the delicate character of the vanilla smell.

It is used in lip balms, body lotions and massage oils. It is often used together with other essential oils to improve and compliment their scents.

Vanilla essential oil also has antioxidant properties, which neutralize free radicals inside our bodies. This helps promote more healthy cells inside our bodies.

GINGER ESSENTIAL OIL

Ginger is an herb with an irregularly jointed root with a pale yellow to dark amber color and a strong, or sharp, spicy-warm aroma. The ginger essential oil is obtained by distillation. It is found in tropical countries like China, India etc.

BENEFITS

Ginger helps reduce motion sickness, pain and inflammation of arthritis, nausea, diarrhea, indigestion, anxiety, depression, upset stomach, colds, headaches, menstrual cramps, coughs, asthma, bronchitis, flu, sore muscles etc.

This oil can be used in many homemade skin care products like handmade soaps, shampoos, balms, body scrubs, creams, lotions, bath oils, massage oils and more.

It has antiseptic and antibacterial, invigorating, energizing, and stimulating properties.

Ginger essential oil helps clear bruises, sores on the skin, relieve acne, lighten age spots, fight skin damaging free radicals, promote smoothness and evenness of skin, increase radiance to skin, and provide aromatherapy benefits.

CITRUS ESSENTIAL OIL

Citrus essential oils are extracted from citrus fruits by pressing or steam distillation method. They are one of the most beneficial groups of essential oils.

BENEFITS

The antioxidant and vitamin C properties contained in the citrus oils, makes it perfect to be used in making homemade soaps.

Citrus essential oil has a cleansing effect which improves digestion.

The essential oils from citrus such as lemons and organges help clean, act as a ntural bug repellent, and helps disenfect as well.

EUCALYPTUS ESSENTIAL OILS

This oil is obtained from distilled oil of the eucalyptus tree. Eucalyptus globules are a species of eucalypt which is popularly used in the production of eucalyptus essential oil. It has many, outstanding properties, and can be great natural product to use for health, beauty and for cleaning in the home.

BENEFITS

Eucalyptus Essential Oil is used in homemade soaps and other bath products, due to its antibacterial and antiseptic properties.

This oil can be used as an antiseptic solution for minor cuts and abrasions; it is also very helpful in easing the symptoms of allergies and asthma.