Some Essential Oils and Their Amazing Health Benefits

It may be a new trend, However essential oils are an ancient secret for beautiful and glowing hair and skin. Known for their sweet aroma, essential oils are obtained naturally by distillation using steam from a plant of herb. This lends them their characteristic fragrance be they herb or plant. The name ‘essential oil’ is derived from the fact that these volatile compounds contain the ‘essence’ of the plant, seed or spice from which they are extracted. Essential oils are popular for their amazing beauty benefits and are often used in cosmetics like soaps and perfumes but it is best to use them in their natural form. Here are five fabulous essential oils and their benefits for skin, body and mind.

1.  Jojoba Oil

 

Jojoba Oil

 

Jojoba oil is the liquid produced in the seed of the Simmondsia chinensis plant, a shrub, which is native to southern Arizona, southern California, and northwestern Mexico and it is closest to the natural oil produced by the human skin called ‘sebum’. It moistures the skin and keeps it smooth and supple. Jojoba oil is also a great anti-ageing ingredient and is known to work on fine lines and wrinkles.

 

2. Lavender Oil

 

Lavender Oil

 

Lavender oil is an essential oil obtained by distillation from the flower spikes of certain species of lavender, it can be used as one of the best home remedies for insomnia. It has a very soothing aroma and can help calm tired senses. Adding a few drops of the oil in bathwater is said to boost blood circulation and improve mental well-being.

 

3. Calendula Oil

Calendula officinalis

Also called The English marigold,  Calendula officinalis is a plant in the genus Calendula of the family Asteraceae. It is probably native to southern Europe, though its long history of cultivation makes its precise origin unknown, and it may possibly be of garden origin

This herbal oil after being extracted from the plan has many healing properties. Calendula oil acts as a natural moisturizing agent and treats chapped lips or dry skin.

4.  Chamomile Oil

 

Chamomile Oil

 

 

Derived by extracting natural and beneficial ingredients from the chamomile flower, chamomile essential oil is a great cure for acne. Just dab it on your skin and watch the magic. It improves your digestion and also treats stomach disorders, diarrhea and constipation.

 

5.  Lemon Essential Oil

Lemon Essential Oil

Lemon essential oil is cold-pressed from the rinds of lemons, giving its aroma all the brightness of the freshly picked fruit, It is one of the best mood enhancers – just inhale some and you’ll feel the difference instantly. It can soften your skin and make your hair shiny and strong. Lemon essential oil also contains anti-bacterial properties that help in treating insect bites.