Essential Oil
Essential Oils, Essential oil ingredients
Essential oils are fat soluble, volatile, fragrant products of metabolism of plants. They serve as attractants for insects or as protection against fungi, insects or solar radiation. These oils are extracted using various methods, depending on the type of plant being used. Typical methods are for instance distillation, expression or solvent extraction. The main components of essential oils are terpenes, terpenoids and phenols. On the one hand, essential oils are effective via sense of smell on the limbic fibres in the human brain and as such, may affect relaxation and stimulation. On the other hand, essential oils may also be absorbed by the skin and unfold in the bloodstream of the body.
see Heike Käser 2010, "Naturkosmetische Rohstoffe", Linz, Verlag Freya, 3. Edition 2012
Products with Essential Oil
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- Regenerates & tones the skin
- Stimulates the immune system
- Effective against depression
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- Ideal as scar treatment
- Regenerates mature skin
- Strengthens blood vessels
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- Reduces stress & anxiety
- Wards off mosquitoes & head lice
- Effective against depression
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- Improves most scalp problems
- Nourishes extremely dry skin
- Controls mood swings
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- Ideal as a spiritual up-lifter
- Ease muscle fatigue and stiffness
- Purifier of congested, oily and acne prone skin
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- Suitable to use in an atomizer
- Bitter-sweet & warm
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- Stimulates the immune system
- Relieves joint problems
- Reduces symptoms of revision
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- Alleviates muscle & joint pains
- Positive effect on respiratory problems
- Ideal to use in the bath or sauna
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- Deep-cleansing and revitalizing
- With a refreshing effect
- Great for colds and muscle aches