Aromatherapy – The Useful Application of Essential Oils

Aromatherapy – The Useful Application of Essential Oils

Natural plants and herbs are used in curing diseases from ancient time. Natural plants and herbs are the gifted medicines from nature. They are less risky, economical with easy availability and more effective with prompt relief in pain than medicines made from chemicals. India has expertise in cultivation of different plants used as medicine in form of the leaves, roots, branches, flower etc. Essential oils are the extraction of these parts of plants. Our rishis were ancient scientists and found the use of these parts in curing human diseases. Ayurveda have also shown the importance of these essential oils and aromatherapy oils in medicine books. India had great knowledge about these natural oils used in medicines and remedy in various diseases. Aromatherapy is one of the sections of medicine science. Continue reading

How to Use Essential Oils, Aromatherapy Oils for Skin

Usage of Essential Oils for Skin Care

The essential oils are concentrated hydrophobic liquids containing volatile aroma compounds from plants. These plant oils since ages are being used to treat, heal and soothe physical and emotional conditions in people through an age-old healing science called aromatherapy. Usage of aromatherapy for various skin problems is well known. Even the modern science of the present day has accepted this science of olden times as one of the best remedies for various skin problems.

Benefits of Essential Aromatherapy Oils

The natural essential oils extracted from plants are proven to contain anti bacterial, anti fungal and anti septic properties and therefore are advised by many skin specialists for skin care. Essential oils are often mixed with other compounds to cure skin allergies and treat skin problems like skin rashes, itching and acne problem. Regular massage with essential aromatherapy oils will stimulate your blood circulation, revitalize your facial muscles and tighten your skin. Therefore the youthfulness of face can be maintained for a longer period of time with usage of aromatherapy oils. Continue reading

Pure Natural Essential Oils for Consumer Products

Prime Uses of Natural Essential Oils

Essential oils are volatile aromatic compounds obtained from plants. These are extracted from parts like flowers, herbs, spices, woods and fibers of the plant usually by distillation, expression and solvent extraction methods. Essential oils are distinct from the normal ones and usually have unique scent and essence. They are lipophilic in nature and therefore are not soluble with water. Instead, they are usually diluted in solvents like pure ethanol, polyethylene glycol, or oils for use.

The pure natural essential oils are widely used is in the form of perfume oils, fragrance oils and massage oils. Perfumes, cosmetics, shampoos, soaps, food and drink for flavoring and for adding scents to incense sticks and household cleaning products are some of the applications where essential oils play an important role. Continue reading

Fragrance Oil, Perfume Oil, Aromatherapy Oil

Uses of Fragrance Oil

Fragrance oil is also known as perfume oil or aromatherapy oil. The fragrance oil is made from natural essential oil diluted with synthetic aroma compounds. Nowadays, the fragrance oil is used in the products which we use daily like cleaning liquids, soaps, perfumes etc. As the essential oils are very expensive, it is impossible for all grades of people to buy products made of pure essential oils, so the products made of fragrance oils are preferred as they cost low and have the fragrance inspired from natural essential oils. The fragrance oil is usually used in perfumes, cosmetics, soaps, aroma therapy etc. The fragrance oils also have therapeutic benefits which essential oils have. So, many times it becomes beneficial to use fragrance oils instead of essential oils because of the cost. Continue reading

Essential Oils for Aromatherapy, Cosmetics, Perfumes, Soaps & Shampoos

Applications of Essential Oils

The essential oils is a liquid which is extracted from the different parts of a plant like flowers, leaves, stems, barks etc. The pure essential oil is derived through steam distillation of raw vegetative material loaded in the steam distiller. Steam is then forced into the distillatory and elements of the raw vegetative material mix with the steam. The steam and vegetative matter mix condenses into a liquid on top of which floats the essential oils. Since ages, people are more inclined towards natural products because they know that natural products can heal many diseases without any side effects which other products with chemicals can cause. Essential oils play an important role in naturopathy which is gaining importance in today’s life. There are various applications of essential oils, briefed below:- Continue reading