7  Reasons Why These Essential Oils are so popular!

Body oil is important for your skin. Why? Because it keeps the health of your skin! They retain moisture and maintains glow to your skin throughout the day. Essential oils, in this context, add the next step to this aspect.  They are used in a popular form of alternative medicine called – aromatherapy apart from the topical ointment. Obtained from the plant extracts, essential oils are used to treat common health problems.

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Aromatherapy VS Essential Oil: What is the difference?

It is a general misconception that aromatherapy means we only get herbal benefits of essential oils by heating the liquid. This is not all true! Much essential oil is used in other ways too! In essence, aromatherapy is an umbrella term for all the therapeutic advantages sought from the essential oils.

Jojoba oil

Began to be popular in the early ’70s Jojoba seeds, were first used to extract the oil by O’odham Native American tribe, who found that they can be used to treat sores and bruises[1]. Unlike other essential oils, Jojoba oil is not used in aromatherapy but for topical application

Jojoba oil can protect and nurtures oily and rough skin. Due to its excellent anti-bacterial properties, it removes the skin irritation and itching. It maintains humidity of skin regulating common itching and stubbornness. Jojoba oil keeps the skin’s moisture intact, thereby, helping in restricting eczema and skin infections.

Calendula oil

Marigold flowers are used to prepare calendula essential oil. The herbal oil has the power to heal fungal infections and swellings. It is also claimed to inhibit the growth of bacteria, however, no concrete evidence is available. People find Calendula oil useful against minor bruises, eczema, dark circles and diaper rash cure.

Many herbal eyes drop formulations use calendula oil for improving the sight-related problems because it contains zeaxanthin – a carotenoid which acts as anti UV ray medication.

Lavender oil

Lavender oil, is yet another useful essential oil, obtained from the lavender plant. It is a very popular essential oil for sleep and relaxation [2] when used in aromatherapy.

If you have common hair or scalp issues, Lavender oil is your saviour! The antimicrobial properties of this essential oil are very effective in the treatment of dandruff. If you have common hair or scalp issues, Lavender oil is your saviour!

Chamomile oil

Chamomile oil is obtained from a herbal plant Chamomile which resembles daisy flowers. As an ointment, it has magical benefits in the treatment of nipple sores for breastfeeding moms and diaper rashes.

Chamomile oil keeps skin your soft and healthy. It is used in natural treatment of eczema, wound, ulcer, burning, skin irritation and itching. Chamomile oil is also used in topical applications. Due to its helpfulness in promoting skin brightening underneath your eyes, it is a popular as home remedies for dark circles, when applied as leftover tea bags or topical ointment for up to five minutes for 7 days.

Eucalyptus oil

Eucalyptus oil is useful in expelling toxic wastes from the body and micro organism that cause diseases. The eucalyptus oil proves an effective remedy in the treatment of disease like asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, tuberculosis.

The amazing antiseptic property of eucalyptus oil makes it an ideal natural cure against cuts, burns, wound and scratch.

Frankincense Essential Oil

Frankincense essential oil is obtained from hardened gum resins of Boswellia trees. It has been used in ancient medicine for the treatment of asthma, arthritis and oral problems.

Frankincense oil has magical properties of fading scars and healing the skin. Home remedial solutions also use Frankincense essential oil for removing dark circles, getting even skin tone and treat wrinkles and ageing.

Clove oil

Clove oil essential oil is obtained from the clove trees. They are used in sprays, topical cream, oral ointments and aromatherapy. It is found to be beneficial in inhibiting the growth of bacteria and fungi. Common ailments like toothache, upset stomach, cough and cold and asthma can be herbally treated with clove oil. Some studies also suggest that clove oil can stop cancer spread. Clove buds are also added with normal tea leaves to get several health benefits.