Many people now use essential oil products for skin care, which are generally extracted from plants and have good skin care effects. Essential oils can be used directly or used to massage and care for the skin. Lemon Essential oil is a common essential oil, so what are the beauty benefits of lemon essential oil? How to use lemon essential oil?
1. The beauty benefits of lemon essential oil
Tips 1: How to prepare skin care products
Lemon essential oil has the effects of whitening, balancing oil, and astringing, and can be effective Acne removal has a very good effect on skin care. Just mix the base oil according to a certain proportion, or drop it into toner, facial mask, cream, etc. and use it! Of course, it can also be used to prepare flower water.
Top 2: Massage
Add 5 drops of lemon essential oil into 10ml of base oil, and gently massage the lower abdomen in a clockwise direction to help maintain good digestive function, and Improves blood flow, thereby reducing pressure on varicose veins. Or rub it on the painful areas of arthritis and rheumatism to promote blood circulation and enhance immunity. It is also effective for eczema and facial pimples. Body conditioning: 1 drop of lemon + 1 drop of geranium + 5ml of grape seed oil. Massage the whole body. Follow the principle of moving in the direction of the heart and the abdomen in a clockwise direction. It is effective for stomach pain, gastric ulcer, gout, joint pain, etc. It is also very suitable for varicose veins.
Top 3: Bathing Method
Pour 3 drops of lemon essential oil into a tank of water about eight-quarters full, and stir to make the essential oil evenly dispersed in the water, which can help Soothes, relieves mood, stress and relieves uneasiness. Add 1-2 drops of lemon or 1-2 drops of lemon + 2 drops of geranium (diluted with 3ML milk) into hot water at 35 degrees Celsius and soak for 20-30 minutes to make your complexion bright and purify the skin and prevent wrinkles. .
Tip 4: Incense method
Drop a few drops of lemon essential oil into the incense burner and heat it. When the fragrance of the essential oil emits, it will make your whole person Relaxing and soothing, the worries and fatigue of the day will naturally disappear.
Top 5: Cold compress method
The other way to use lemon essential oil is the cold compress method. Add 1-2 drops of lemon essential oil to cold water or cold water with ice cubes. After soaking a towel, wring it out and apply it on your forehead and temples to reduce fever. If you have a cut or wound, you can add 1 drop of tea tree essential oil and apply it to the affected area, which can help kill bacteria and stop bleeding and help the wound heal.
2. Applicable places for lemon essential oil
1. Study room: The fresh aroma of lemon essential oil can refresh the mind and invigorate the spirit.
2. All parts of the company and public places: the aroma of lemon essential oil drives away dirty air pollution and purifies the air; it can boost the spirits of employees who are drowsy in the afternoon and mobilize their enthusiasm and interactivity. .
3. New house: Lemon essential oil has a good purification function and makes the air fresh.
3. How to use lemon essential oil
1. Preparation method of skin care products: Mix the base oil according to a certain proportion and use it directly (2ml base oil: 1d single essential oil) or drop an appropriate amount Use it in facial creams, toners, massage creams, and facial masks; it can also be used to prepare floral water.
2. Massage method: used to prepare other essential oils or base oils and dilute them for massage.
3. Bath method: Add a few drops of essential oil when bathing, and soak in the bath to relax nerves, eliminate fatigue, and lubricate the skin.
4. Hair care method: Add 1-2 drops of essential oil into a single-use shampoo or conditioner, and massage to nourish and care for your hair.
5. Incense method: Drop a few drops of essential oil into the incense device to heat and distribute it, which can purify the environment, soothe and relax the spirit.
4. Effects of peppermint essential oil
(1) Improve skin problems
Effects: soften skin, eliminate blackheads and acne, beneficial to oily hair and skin , improve eczema.
Recipe: 10 ml of jojoba oil + 10 ml of grape seed oil + 2 drops of peppermint + 2 drops of lavender + 1 drop of chamomile.
Method: Massage. Apply essential oil with your fingers and massage the affected area gently, moving around the affected area.
(2) Inhibit respiratory tract infections
Effects: Treat colds, inhibit fever and mucosal inflammation, and promote perspiration.
Recipe: 1 drop of peppermint + 2 drops of eucalyptus + 1 drop of juniper.
Method: Fumigation. It requires certain equipment, so it is recommended that you purchase it yourself.
(3) Cooling and analgesic
Effect: It can relieve headaches, migraines and toothaches.
Recipe: 3 drops of peppermint + 3 drops of lavender + 2 drops of chamomile.
Method: Incense. It requires certain equipment, so it is recommended that you purchase it yourself.
(4) Female care
Effects: Treat menstrual pain and promote lactation.
Recipe: 3 drops of peppermint + 3 drops of geranium + 3 drops of marjoram.
Method: Take a bath. Simply add the blended essential oils to the bath water.