Essential oils are all natural extracts of their source plants, they are the concentrated oils and have the benefits multiplied 10 times. If you go online, or follow any lifestyle brand it is hard to miss Essential oil’s presence. They have become widely popular since the last decade, and there is one available for every need. In this blog, we’ll discuss some of the common Essential oils and their uses. They are pure extract of plants and should be used with caution.
How to use Essential oils?
Essential oils should always be diluted with
carrier oils before use, as they are highly concentrated and can cause
irritation or rash on skin when used alone. Carrier oils are plant-based oils
or vegetable oils of higher grade, safe to use on skin. Mild in nature, these
oils are the best to mix with Essential oils to tone them down and still keep
their benefits intact. A tablespoon of
Carrier oil should be used dilute 2 to 3 drops of any Essential oils.
Always perform a patch test before using
Essential oils regulars, put a small amount of diluted mix on your elbow and
wait for 24 hours. If no reactions occur, it is safe to use. Pregnant and
Breastfeeding women should always get their doctor’s approval before using
Essential Oils.
Essential oil for Bee Stings
Bee stings or bites can be irritating,
especially because of the immense pain and constant urge to itch. There are
many anti-microbial and antibacterial oils available that can ease up the pain
and speed up the healing process. Basil essential oil benefits skin by
reducing inflammation on the bite, and its gentle nature also relieves redness
and itching around the sting.
Essential oil for Mosquito bites
Mosquito bites are not just little bumps on
skin, they can cause infection, itching and flaking of skin. And it can take
from a week to a month to heal properly and sometime cause additional
irritation and scrapes around it. Chamomile Essential oil is popular for
its soothing properties, it is already added to ointments and creams available
in the market for soothing bug bites. Used by itself, it can reduce lesions or
scrapes on skin by healing tissues and fastening the healing process. It will
reduce itching by reducing inflammation around the bite.
Essential oil for Spider bites
Spiders are common household insect, that can
be found everywhere. Their bites can be highly infectious and cause boils and
blisters on skin. It can take weeks to heal and still leave marks behind. Using
a healing oil like Lavender Essential oil can sooth down the bite, and
also reduce appearance of marks and scars caused by the bite. It rejuvenates
skin cells, heals the bite, prevent infections from happening and also reduce
scars after healing.
Apart from these, Essential oils like Rosemary, Camphor, Mint, Tea tree, Peppermint, Eucalyptus and others to use for all and any kind of bug bites.
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