What are essential oils? What is it about these oils that make them so popular these days? In general, essential oils are natural products that are extracted from plant species so each oil is the concentrated extract of a single beneficial plant. As for how they’re made, makers could use different types of method to concentrate these extractions into oils; the extractions could be obtained from parts of certain plants such as leaves, herbs, barks and rinds, truth is, not all plants produce essential oils. Needless to say, essential oils have become very popular these days because these oils are able to treat a wide of conditions such as insomnia, anxiety and even pain. On top of that, each essential oil possesses its distinct yet unique smells which most people find them soothing and relaxing. However, everyone sure has their personal preferences when it comes to essential oils since they are have different smells, tastes and functions. Here are some of the popular essential oils and their benefits.
The most popular essential oil is none other than Lavender oil! Even I myself have to agree with this. In terms of smell, Lavender oil has won the hearts of many as its smell and aroma seems to be the most appealing among all essential oils out there. Moreover, it is famous to be used in aromatherapy because this oil has a comforting aroma which promotes feelings of calm and fights occasional nervous tension, this sounds perfect for anyone who has been working daily and feeling the constant tension, the oil could help to calm their anxiety level and manage stress in general. Besides that, Lavender oil could possibly give you the natural glow like no other! The oil has the ability to reduce acne as it has antibacterial properties hence it helps to kill bacteria; it may prevent and heal acne. Also, it lightens our skin and reduces wrinkles which it could be a great anti-aging product.
Another popular essential oil to be discussed is peppermint oil. Peppermint oil has this pleasant minty herbal scent which is loved by many. There are evidences shown that it can relieve irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms, as well as help to treat headaches and indigestion, this perfectly explained why peppermint oil is a staple in some peoples’ medicine cabinets. Additionally, this oil is often promoted for topical use because it gives out a cooling effect which can be a treatment those who suffer from muscle pain, sunburn and itchy skin conditions. In aromatherapy, this oil could aid in treating coughs, colds and improving one’s mental health as it helps to release tension.
How could I possibly leave out my favourite lemon oil? Undoubtedly, lemon oil is usually included in the top 5 essential oil list for most people because it gives out a clean, fresh, citrus aroma which is such a bright and happy scent that everybody loves. Hence, some people use lemon oil regularly as its scent is able to improve one’s mood and lower their anxiety level, basically the oil acts as a natural stress reliever. Furthermore, you can use lemon oil to nourish your skin as it helps to reduce the appearance of ageing and reduce inflammation since the oil is packed with antioxidants but it can only be used during night time as it is photosensitive! Always remember to never expose your skin to sunlight when using lemon oil.