Posted by admin on February 12, 2011 in Aromatherapy with No Comments
There are a number of essentials oil related to the practice of aromatherapy, but some actually have a neutral scent. Let’s take a look at 5 of the best essential oils, where they come from, their properties and healing benefits.
1. Aloe Vera Oil:
Aloe Vera is used in such a wide variety of applications and is medically proven to be beneficial for a number of ailments. For most of us, Aloe Vera is used as a hand cream or rubbing oil, but in Asia there is a strong culinary culture around the Aloe plant too. Many people will grow one at home to make desserts from, and Aloe pieces in Yoghurt is quite natural. Slowly these are being introduced into the western world. Oil of Aloe Vera however is in fact the juice of a blended Aloe stem mixed with soy oil, and is entirely neutral in scent. Because Aloe is a natural product, the resulting juice also has an expiration date, as does the oil made from it. Aloe is used to detoxify and relax the skin, and is particular useful during the winter months when skin tends to dry with the low humidity, as it helps to regulate the skins natural water content.
2. Common Wormwood Oil:
Made from olive oil and the yellow flowers of common wormwood, this deep red oil smells sweet and unique. It is known to stimulate the digestive system, disinfect, and reinforce the immuno-defensive system of the body. However, in large doses it will make skin sensitive to light.
3. Jojoba Oil:
….is not actually an oil at all. Obtained by cold pressing the fruit of the plant, Jojoba oil is a liquid wax with no scent. Containing lots of vitamins and minerals, it is anti-allergenic and great for the skin. It serves well as a single base carrier oil for other scents / perfumes.
4. Macadamia Nut Oil:
Again, obtained by cold pressing the fruits, it has a nice nutty smell to it. Filled with unsaturated fats, the body absorbs it easily, with regenerative properties that give your skin a slight shine. You will literally glow. Excellent for when skin ages somewhat to keep it looking young and healthy.
5. Sweet Almond Nut Oil:
A favourite for many generations, obtained by twice-pressing sweet almonds, it has a very strong nut smell. Like Macadamia oil, it is full of easy to absorb unsaturated fatty acids and vitamins – just what the skin needs and appropriate for almost any skin type.
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