Thursday 2 May 2013

Enhance your beauty with Lavender and Rose Oil


Essential oil has found inevitable usage in aromatherapy. It is being used and recommended widely by beauty as well as health experts. Several essential oils have contributed to the rise in popularity of these oils. One such name is Lavender Oil. It is sourced from Lavendula, official name of lavender tree. Extraction of oil is delicate process that, usually, makes use of steam or water. The oil is distilled from the tree and comprise of the beautiful scent of the tree. This has a clear colour however looks like yellow. The base of this oil is not oily. Therefore, it is considered as one of the thinnest oil in aromatherapy.

As far as fragrance of this oil is considered, it is the most relaxing and medium. If you have ever come across pure lavender oil then you might be aware that it has neither light nor strong smell. It, however, smells sweet.  For diluting the oil, most of the times it is mixed with apricot kernel oil, grape seed oil and sweet almond oil.
Experts make use of this oil in aromatherapy for treating several diseases. When it is used for massaging using the right mix of carrier oil, it brings calming and relaxing effect. It is also used for treating various skin problems such as stretch marks, oily skin, acne, scar skin and allergies. Such skin problems can be easily treated by making use of lavender oil.  Just add a few drops of the oil in hot water and enjoy amazing benefits that would help alleviate anxiety and stress making you feel fresh. It is also used in skin oil and facial creams and skin products.

Rose Oil is also one of the most sought-after essential oils available in the market today. It is extracted by either steam distillation or solvent extraction process. It has a strong, flowery and sweet smell. It is used for healing various health problems such as eczema, frigidity, stress, mature skin and depression.

It is a well-known fact that its strong fragrance helps in stirring people mentally. Besides, it has antidepressant, antiseptic and antiviral properties. However, it is also used by blending it with other oils such as chamomile, bergamot and geranium, to name a few. The blend leaves an alluring affect. Rose is symbolic to the beauty that not captures heart but also leaves your skin refreshing. Although, it can be used for skin of all kinds it is widely used for mature and sensitive skin. 

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