Lavender (Essential Oil Profile Series)

Posted on February 26, 2016March 3, 2016 by Kate

26 Feb

Lavender is the most renowned and commonly used essential oil. Many also know it as the “mother” of all essential oils.

These are only some of the benefits of Lavender:

Analgesic
Anti-convulsive
Antidepressant
Antiseptic
Antispasmodic
Restorative
Sedative

These qualities make Lavender amazing to relieve stress, insomnia, hypertension, muscle spasms and joint pain. It has a harmonizing effect on the nervous system and can inhibit sympathetic (fight or flight response) nervous system functions which is triggered by emotional or physical stress. Lavender releases the pent-up stress by exerting a sedative action on the sympathetic nervous system and exerting a stimulating action on the parasympathetic (rest and digest) nervous system.

Lavender is also often used in skincare products due to their anti-septic, restorative and cooling properties.

Geranium (Essential Oil Profile Series)

Posted on February 24, 2016March 3, 2016 by Kate

24 Feb

Geranium is an excellent balancing and uplifting oil for all-round use and is especially popular with women. Geranium may be a stimulant of the adrenal cortex whose hormones are essentially balancing and regulating. It is therefore recommended for conditions where fluctuating hormones are a problem and nay be used to relieve premenstrual tension and menopause.

Due to its action on the adrenal cortex, it also acts as a diuretic, making it very beneficial for treating cellulite, fluid retention, and edema of the ankles.

Geranium is a widely used oil in skincare products due to it properties of balancing the production of sebum in the skin, making it very valuable for skin that is dry, oily or a combination skin. It also has an anti inflammatory effect on the skin, and it may be used for eczema, psoriasis and acne.

It has a regulating effect on the nervous system and has a sedative and uplifting action on the nervous system.

It helps you reconnect with life and savor every moment of it.

Rosemary (Essential Oil Profile Series)

Posted on February 24, 2016March 3, 2016 by Kate

24 Feb

Rosemary oil is one of the most popular essential oils for its health benefits. It has become increasingly important and popular over the years as more of its various health benefits have become understood, including its ability to stimulate hair growth, boost mental activity and its benefits to the circulatory system.

Rosemary has a stimulating effect on the mind and is a useful aid to the memory, so much so that it became the symbol remembrance. Historically, it was used in the treatment of diseases of the head and brain, such as giddiness, drowsiness or dullness, dumb palsy, loss of speech and lethargy.

Traditionally Rosemary is used in skin and hair-care and is therefore extensively used in high quality hair-care products as it is is very beneficial in renewing hair growth and preventing premature baldness. It is also used in the prevention of dandruff.

Rosemary is considered a tonic of the heart. It benefits cardiac fatigue, palpitations, low blood pressure and circulatory problems of the extremities.