Essential Oils Guide

on Tuesday, 30 August 2011
Essential oils also called volatile oils, aromatic oils, essential oils are concentrated oils extracted from aromatic plant material by steam distillation. In this process, are cooked in vegetable matter by steam, allowing it to break and release healing oils. Essential oils are used in a positive focus for odors, and should not be confused with synthetic fragrance oils. Throughout history, volatile oils have been used for medical purposes, including skin treatments and therapies for various diseases.

There are hundreds of essential oils that are used in fragrances and other consumer products. Essential oils are used to make Skin care products, perfumes, medicines, pain relievers and some of the most common products that contain these oils. Odors, and there are many types of volatile oils that will be used for certain moods and emotional well-being and person.
Used bergamot, jasmine, orange blossom, Orange, Patchouli, Roman Chamomile and anger management. Smells brought by these oils tend to create a light atmosphere in any room or area, which allows a person to feel calm and relaxed. Of concern, and most commonly used healing oils and sandalwood, Rose, Lavender, Geranium, Frankincense, Mandarin, and cedar wood. The smell of these oils makes a person feel calm and focus and thus relieve anxiety.
Grief and depression, and found the smell of Cypress, Helichrysum, Vetiver, Mandarin, Ylang Ylang, Clary Sage, Bergamot and to be effective for someone who is going well while dealing with this kind of psychological pressure. In dealing with the irritability, and smells perfect with the use of essential oils of Lavender and Mandarin, Roman chamomile, sandalwood, orange blossom and help you feel comfortable and improve your temper. Benzoin, musk, Rose, Sandalwood, Clary sage, Patchouli, and Jasmine is also an excellent aromatherapy to reduce stress and fatigue, and fatigue and exhaustion.

Because essential oils are highly concentrated, one must be aware of its proper use and storage to avoid any unwanted incidents. One of the most important reminders when using essential oils is not applied to the skin if it is not diluted. Although there are some exceptions, such as lavender and tea tree oil, one should never risk the application of oils undiluted on the skin as it may cause irritation and serious damage in the skin. If it is the first time to use essential oils to treat your skin, you can avoid severe irritation or other sensitivity tests for the first time on a small area of ​​skin. The best way to test the irritation is to apply a small amount of diluted essential oils inside your elbows. Cover it with a bandage and then wait 24 hours to see if there were any signs of rash or skin irritation. For pregnant women, is also prohibited on some volatile oils, as well as those who suffer from asthma, epilepsy, and other health conditions. You should always consult a doctor or a specialist skin and inform them of any of the products that you are using, such as essential oils.
Read more about  Natural Essential Oils and Aromatherapy.