Beauty is being the best possible version of you, on the inside and out
Some questions are extremely challenging to answer, especially when it is regarding the personal products women want for their bath, body, hair, cosmetics or skin. Women has an innumerable choices to scout, when it comes to their beauty regime. Considerably, nothing works the same for everyone. Today everyone wants to attain a modern look, get a make-over or try something new to boost up their self-confidence and attitude.
Recently the skin care products have undergone a drastic change over the course of time, and it has completely transformed the consumer’s experience.
The cosmetics or personal care products are health, wellness, and anti-aging oriented. Products such as lipsticks, moisturizers, foundations, serums, etc. are purchased because they serve outer beauty to the consumer. And the leading brands are legitimately claiming their products are natural, chemical free and are infused with essential oils. These products are not only enriched with essential oils but also are safe for all skin types being of high quality they are costly too. Essential oils have been used widely in skin care products since ancient times. The excellent quality of the essential oil naturally depends on its growth, climatic condition, and its extraction process.
Essential oils represent an accelerating trend in today’s cosmetics and skincare regime.
These are typically volatile compounds and can undoubtedly achieve miraculous results when it comes to skin problems. There are a variety of essential oils present in the market today and the natural oil derived from the exotic flowers, roots, barks or leaves of a cultivated plant. Their quality also depends on the various processes like distillation, steaming, extraction, a cold pressing, and expression. Essential oils evaporate rapidly and do not feel oily; they exhibit potent fragrance, and the name “essential oil” is derived as the oil contains the essence of the plant in it. Many people today use essential oil as an alternative to the chemical ingredients. These oils can be directly applied to the skin or inhaled. It can be also used in massages, aromatherapy, sprays, perfumes, body spas etc. They not only help in blood circulation but also relax one’s body. These oils should be diluted with carrier oils or other things before use. Some person may observe an allergic reaction after these oils. One must refer to the minute information before purchasing any of these oils.
Some varieties of essential oils are used in our day to day life like Ylang- Ylang, Lavender, Clove, Rosemary, Rose, Neem, Tea tree, Peppermint, Tangerine, chamomile, eucalyptus, etc. These essential oils are loaded with properties such as anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, cooling, soothing, instantly reducing acne, scars, balancing oiliness, reducing redness etc.
Let’s try some DIY from these essential oils which are effective if done on a daily basis:
- Homemade Sugar Scrub: For this you require.
• ½ cup granulated Sugar.
• ¼ cup Coconut oil
• 1 Tbsp. Orange zest
• 10-15 drops of peppermint essential oil
• 5-10 drops of orange essential oil
Process: In a bowl include the sugar, orange zest, and coconut oil mix it slowly and then add drops of peppermint oil and orange oil. Mix it properly and carefully store in an airtight container. Implement this scrub in hands and full body and rinse with lukewarm water.
- Homemade Hand Cream: For this you require.
• ½ cup shea butter
• 1/8 cup sweet almond oil
• 2 Tbsp. beeswax
• 10-15 drops lavender essential oil
Process: Melt the shea butter, beeswax and sweet almond oil in a double boiler. Once all the ingredients are melted remove it from heat and let it cool down completely. Once cool add the essential oil and stir it. Directly store the hand cream in a glass container and allow it to harden. Frequently apply in your hands whenever needed.
Essential oils has its own pros and cons. One hand it does a miraculous job and in other it may not be a cure- all. One should understand the benefits and procedure of application before making any choice regarding beauty products. No doubt these oils are multi-taskers and they deserve the hype they get. But a thorough knowledge is a must before any purchase. So, be careful and exercise caution before taking heed to any advice.
Now, ladies you better know which essential oil is good for you!!
Let us know which Essential Oils products you have used and how your experience was.
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