Effects of geranium essential oil
Effects of geranium essential oil, effects of geranium essential oil and precautions for use. Essential oils are products that many women use in body care and facial beauty. And different essential oils have different effects. Now I will talk about some effects of geranium essential oil in skin care. Interested friends can pay attention to it. Efficacy of geranium essential oil 1
Introduction to geranium essential oil:
Geranium is about 60 cm, with pink flowers and pointed leaves with serrated front ends. , the essential oil is derived from distilled flowers and leaves. It smells slightly like roses, so it is often passed off as rose essence. However, if you smell it carefully, you can tell the difference by smelling lemon. The main production area is Reunion Island in the southwest Indian Ocean near Madagascar. The quality produced by France and Morocco is good, and it is also produced in Spain. The essential oil is yellow-green. Adding a few drops of geranium essential oil into the hot water for soaking your feet can achieve the purpose of activating blood circulation and meridians, and can also achieve the effect of removing athlete's foot and foot odor.
The skin care effects of geranium essential oil:
1. Geranium essential oil contains citronellol, citronellol formate, terpinene, geranyl acid, geranol, and terpineol. , citral, menthone and various trace mineral elements. Its main function is to tone the skin. The active ingredients in geranium extract have a strong affinity with natural organic lipids. Geranium essential oil is suitable for almost every skin condition.
2. Geranium essential oil can relieve pain, astringe antibacterial, penetrate into scars, and enhance cell defense function. It can deeply cleanse the skin, balance sebum secretion, promote the regeneration of skin cells, and repair scars and stretch marks. It is especially suitable for For oily skin and acne-prone skin, it has a good effect on alleviating and eliminating acne and acne marks.
Main functions of geranium essential oil:
1. Analgesic, antibacterial, penetrate into scars, enhance cell defense function, deodorant, stop bleeding, body repair; in hot water for foot soaking Adding a few drops of geranium essential oil can activate blood circulation and meridians, and can also achieve the effect of removing athlete's foot and foot odor.
2. Applicable to all skin types, has deep purifying and astringent effects, balances sebum secretion;
3. Promotes skin cell regeneration, repairs scars and stretch marks.
The skin effects of geranium essential oil:
1. Suitable for all kinds of skin, can balance sebum secretion and make the skin plump; it is also good for loose, clogged pores and oily skin. It is called a comprehensive cleansing oil;
2. Geranium can promote blood circulation and make pale skin more rosy and energetic;
3. It may be useful for eczema, burns, and bandages. Beneficial for herpes zoster, herpes, ringworm and chilblains.
4. To remove blackheads, you can directly add geranium essential oil to the facial cleanser packaged in a dark bottle in a glass bottle and mix it according to the international ratio. When cleansing, wash the nose for two minutes, and the blackheads will disappear. Comes out naturally (slightly washable), geranium is a natural stain remover.
The psychological effects of geranium essential oil:
1. Calm anxiety and depression, and boost mood;
2. Influence the adrenal cortex and restore mental health Balance and relieve stress.
How to use geranium essential oil:
1. The sweet floral fragrance of geranium can make people relax and calm. When used as incense, it can create an atmosphere of love and harmony, so it is like a wedding anniversary. Geranium essential oil can be used to diffuse geranium essential oil when going on a date or gathering with friends. The effect is very good, and it is convenient and simple.
2. When we usually wash our hair, we can drop 2 to 3 geranium essential oils into a basin of warm water after washing the hair, and soak the hair in the water with the essential oil, that is, maintenance It can make your hair emit a light fragrance within a few days and increase your feminine charm. Of course, you can also drop it directly into shampoo.
3. Geranium essential oil is also very suitable for skin care. It has a fragrant smell, has astringent and sterilizing effects, and can balance the secretion of sebaceous glands. Geranium essential oil is very suitable for dry or combination skin. The refreshing aroma and properties of geranium make it a major addition to skin care products.
4. Geranium essential oil is also an indispensable essential oil for middle-aged people.
Geranium is suitable for all skin types. It can promote body fluid circulation and restore rosiness and vitality to pale skin. Therefore, when age increases and it is difficult for the skin to maintain its radiance, geranium can be used to increase the rosy luster of the skin.
5. Like all flower essential oils, geranium has good antiseptic and anti-depressant abilities. In addition, it also has astringent and hemostatic effects, so it is suitable for treating wounds and helping wound recovery.
6. Geranium can effectively kill bacteria in the mouth and throat, so it can be added to mouthwash and mouthwash used for sore throats, throat inflammation and gingivitis infections, but it may be difficult to "Compensation", so myrrh or thyme is generally used, which has a better taste.
7. Geranium essential oil is particularly suitable for reducing premenstrual tension, and its diuretic function can help many women reduce the symptoms of premenstrual fluid retention.
8. Geranium also has the function of stimulating the lymphatic system. This property coupled with its diuretic function, geranium essential oil can be used for massage to treat the symptoms of cellulitis and swollen ankles. These two functions can enhance each other, coordinating the body to quickly and effectively eliminate excess body fluids. In fact, geranium essential oil has the function of regulating the liver and kidneys, so it can not only be used when sick, but also can help us excrete when used in daily life.
9. After middle age, the breasts will inevitably have sagging concerns. Geranium is also the main component of breast massage oil.
10. Various physiological symptoms that come with menopause, such as hot flashes, night sweats, and depression, can also be improved with geranium. The hormones secreted by the adrenal sebum are very important regulatory factors that can regulate and balance the hormones secreted by other organs, including male and female hormones. Therefore, symptoms caused by menopause and problems caused by various changes in hormonal concentration can be solved with geranium essential oil, which can balance hormonal secretion.
11. Geranium has anti-depressant properties, so people who don’t like the strong smell of bergamot can use geranium essential oil instead. When you feel that the work is too heavy and the pressure is too great, your mood will rise and fall. Geranium has a very good balance and coordination effect. It can change a person's extreme attitude. For those who pursue perfection and are obsessed with work, geranium is the best help. Don’t worry, it won’t diminish your enthusiasm for working hard. It will only help you maintain a balance between your “heart” and “brain” and eliminate the so-called “shoulds” you often hear, such as “I should do this.” ", I should do that" or "I don't want to do it, but I should do it" and other compulsive psychological behaviors, and use this to create two completely different selves: the logical, analytical, work-obsessed you and the The emotional and spontaneous you were and want to be, the happy and relaxed you who maintains balance so that your pursuit of a perfect personality is accomplished in a happy mood.
Precautions for geranium essential oil
1. It is best not to take essential oil internally unless instructed by an aromatherapist or physician.
2. It is best to avoid using essential oils for massage or bathing in the early months of pregnancy, because some essential oils may cause menstrual cramps.
3. Citrus essential oils (bergamot, lemon) can cause skin allergies to ultraviolet rays from the sun. Therefore, do not expose your skin to the sun within eight hours after use.
4. Patients suffering from high blood pressure, paralysis, neurological and renal diseases should use it with caution. For certain essential oils, such as cypress and rosemary, it is best to consult a physician or aromatherapist before use.
5. Essential oils cannot replace medicines. Therefore, if your symptoms do not improve after use, please be sure to see a doctor. Never give up medications you are already using to use essential oils.
6. Pure essential oils must be diluted before use, unless there are other special recommendations.
7. Please avoid direct contact with children to avoid danger caused by misuse.
8. Please use the recommended amount. Excessive use can lead to counter-effects and even excessive burden on the body. In particular, excessive amounts of ylang ylang and sage can cause drowsiness and should be avoided when drinking or driving. Effects of geranium essential oil 2
Skin care effects of geranium essential oil:
Geranium essential oil is derived from distilled flowers and leaves. It smells slightly like roses, so it is often passed off as rose essence, but smell it carefully. Underneath, geranium has a lemony flavor that can be distinguished.
Geranium essential oil is very charming, with a light green color, and even its smell smells very "green". Some people think it smells similar to rose oil, but you can tell the difference if you feel it carefully. Although the "feminine qualities" of geranium essential oil are not as significant as roses. The smell of geranium can be said to be somewhere between the sweetness of rose oil and the intensity of bergamot, and its neutral nature makes it very easy to mix with other essential oils.
The main function of geranium is to tone the skin. The active ingredients in geranium extract have a strong affinity with natural organic lipids. Geranium is suitable for almost every skin condition as it plumps the skin by balancing sebum production. May be beneficial for eczema, burns, shingles, herpes, ringworm and chilblains. It is also good for loose, clogged pores and oily skin. Because geranium can shrink pores and promote blood circulation, after use, it will make pale skin more rosy and energetic, making the skin shiny and delicate.
Geranium essential oil has very significant skin care effects and can also assist in the treatment of some common skin diseases. Geranium essential oil is also very convenient to use. It can be applied directly to the skin after cleansing it. Geranium essential oil rarely causes skin allergies, but for safety reasons, when buying geranium essential oil, you can try it on the back of your hand first.