Lately I am hearing more and more about essential oils, and naturally, I was curious to try them. We have tried a variety in our house and I have been impressed by the range of essential oils available, as well as the many uses they have.
I love that you can diffuse them and use them aromatically. I’m a big fan of scented things, particularly like candles, but like that essential oils are a natural alternative. They last for a long time too as you only need a few drops each time.
I have used them for medicinal purposes, for fighting off colds particularly, and for cleaning around the house. I don’t have a way to test just how efficient they are at killing germs (that would need to be in a science lab or something) but from what I’ve read, they are great at getting straight through and killing germs. It makes the house smell great anyway.
It got me thinking though, what beauty benefits do they have? I should surely be using them for the that too, right? Quite seasonally, I know that frankincense is good for skin as is melaluca (tea tree). I have recently been using the Body Shop’s Spa of the World Range for massaging into skin. In particular I have been using French Lavender and Thai Lemongrass and I love them. It must sound like I’m obsessed with smells, but they smell so good! The lemongrass one is my favourite, really reminds me of being in Thailand, funnily enough 😉
Thai Lemongrass Oil:
- scent is known to boost vitality and awaken senses
- this oils is great to use when you want your body and mind to feel instantly re-energised
- is great to use as a natural skin toner
- soothes aching muscles
- can be combined with melaluca and rubbed on nails to clean and strengthen
French Lavender Oil:
- known for being relaxing and has been used to help people sleep for years
- I’ve been using this oil when I just need to calm down quickly and to relax
- It helps regenerate skin cells so is great for older skin, sun spots, and scarring
- a great oil for all skin types
- massaging into scalp can help with hair loss and headaches
These oils are already in a carrier oil, but if you have essential oils ‘neat’, it is usually best to put a few drops in a carrier oil (such as de-fractionated coconut oil or other cold pressed oils), before rubbing onto skin. This instantly makes any ‘neat’ oils into a massage oil.
Have you ever used essential oils? If so, which is your favourite?
Rebecca x
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I used to use essential oils when I was young but moved away from it when the boys were born. I’ll have to look into it again though. Thanks for the reminder. I used to love Lavender! 🙂
Morgan Prince recently posted…‘Tis the Season for Pantos!
Lavender is so lovely! Hope you get back into them 🙂
Rebecca U recently posted…The Beauty Benefits of Essential Oils
I’ve never used them & I didn’t know frankincense was good for skin. I’m very fussy about scents I like, though I tend to like all the wintery, spicy scents.
Silly Mummy recently posted…‘Twas the (Real) Night Before Christmas
Oh yes me too! Christmas and cinnamony scents are so lovely 🙂
Rebecca U recently posted…The Beauty Benefits of Essential Oils
I’m an aromatherapist and just love essential oils! I blog about them all the time.
I’d love to read your blog – will pop over. Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Rebecca U recently posted…Our Trip to Cadbury World
I’ve never taken the time to research or use essential oils. I must, they sound amazing.
Jodie recently posted…Siblings December 2015 – Looking Back On The Year
I never knew The Body Shop did the oils range, I bet they’re lovely. I’m a big fan of the properties of oils and I used a homemade lavender spritzer during labour.
The London Mum recently posted…Marley Spoon Family Box
I work with essential oils so need no convincing of how great they are! Fab post 🙂 Kaz x
Ickle Pickle recently posted…My Weekly Photo 27 December 2015
They have so many amazing benefits yet I’ve never really used them! I really should investigate further x
I’ll definitely have to do some research about essential oils, they sound great and something that could really help!
The Speed Bump recently posted…Christmas With A Toddler
I don’t use essential oils enough but when I do I love the smells. Much nicer than your artifical smells.
Stephanie recently posted…Coast 2 Coast Whiteley
It’s interesting to read about the benefit of essential oils, I know nothing about them. I do love a good massage with them though! X
Alex Lamb & Bear recently posted…Shopping for baby number 2 with George at Asda
My mother in law uses a lot of essential oils, I have an oil infuser which is fabulous, I really need to look more into this!
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