vendredi 13 mars 2015

An Insider's Guide To Using Lavender Oil And Essential Oils Properly

By Lena Stephenson


There are many different natural products on the market that are designed to improve or protect our health. One group of products are essential oils. These can include lavender oil, tea tree oil and other options derived from a range of different plants. If you are interested in using these products, here are some ways to choose the right options and where to find the best products for your needs.

The first thing to learn is how they are made. There are molecules known as volatile compounds. They are present in many different plants. By using steam or by cold pressing a plant, these compounds can be drawn out. In order to make them easier to absorb, they are then placed into an oil. Each product is named after the plant that the compounds were extracted from. Some products are more well known than others.

There are so many options available that it can be overwhelming to try and decide which specific product is right for you. Each particular product may also be good for more than one issue or problem. For example, tea tree oil can be used to both repel head lice if added to shampoo or can be used to help acne-prone skin if it is applied directly to blemishes.

Research is important for several reasons. The first is that you need to learn how to use these products properly. For example, some products can be ingested safely while others cannot. Some may irritate skin if they are not used in the right concentration. You should also pay attention to the oil that is used as a base. You want to make sure you are not ingesting anything unsafe.

Some options have very pleasant smells associated with them and many people use them for their aromatic qualities. If you are interested in breathing in some of these products you may want to consider using a diffuser. Traditionally, these use a wick that is immersed in liquid. It pulls the liquid up the length of the wick and the action of the surrounding air causes the scent to diffuse through the room. Many people find lavender scents to be very relaxing, for example, while other options can be more stimulating.

If you find that you are having dental issues or problems with illnesses, you may want to start your exploration with oil of cloves. Applying it directly to sore teeth and gums is a popular way to deal with tooth and gum pain. Taking it under the tongue is also thought to help keep colds and flu away from the user.

It is important to look for quality products before you buy them. Look for products that have good reviews from a variety of sources. Many natural health products are not tested as carefully as more "mainstream" medical products may be and so you need to evaluate these products using other methods.

It is no surprise that once people begin to use one oil product that they look for other ways to introduce more of these products into their daily lives. They begin to see the way these items begin to improve their health and their looks and expand the ways that the oils are being used. Just remember to take your time and investigate each particular product carefully before introducing it into your health or beauty regimen.




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