Rosemary essential oil is a product with medicinal properties. It is made from rosemary - an evergreen perennial shrub that grows in Europe and the Mediterranean. For the production of essential oil primary raw materials are taken and processed using special equipment. The finished product is used in the pharmaceutical industry and cosmetology.
Indications for use
The remedy helps with a number of pathologies.
- Alopecia. Rosemary extract is often added to hair lotions and medicated shampoos. The oil improves blood flow in the scalp, stimulates hair follicles and prevents baldness;
- Inflammation of the oral cavity. It has an antiseptic effect, destroying pathogenic microorganisms. Relieves pain and eliminates bad breath. Used for gargling;
- Inflammation of the nose. Can be used for inhalation and rinsing. Disinfects the nasal cavity and facilitates breathing.
Due to its volatility, rosemary is able to evaporate into the air and destroy up to 80% of the microorganisms in it. For this reason, it is often used to treat colds.
Properties
The oil composition includes: camphene, limonene, borneolinalool, pinenes, camphor, bornyl acetate, verbenone, dipentene, linalyl acetate.
Rosemary essential oil properties:
- removes excess fluid from the body;
- destroys microorganisms, preventing decay in wounds;
- soothes inflammation;
- inhibits oxidative processes;
- has a restorative effect.
Rosemary aroma oil is colorless or light yellow. The aroma is herbaceous-minty, with woody and balsamic notes.
If you understand that you have purchased a fake after the purchase, do not use the oil for medicinal purposes. It can only be used as a flavoring agent.
Contraindications
The remedy is contraindicated in case of individual intolerance, increased skin sensitivity, pregnancy, a tendency to convulsions, epilepsy, hypertension. Before use, be sure to conduct an allergy test.
How to use correctly
Rosemary essential oil application:
- make an aroma lamp. To do this, take a liter of water, add 3-5 drops of essential oil to it, pour it into an open container and place it in the room;
- add to a hot bath. 6-10 drops are enough;
- aromatize massage oil or liquid soap. Add 3 ml of the composition to 5 ml of the base;
- conduct inhalation. Pour 3 drops of the product into a saucepan with hot water (2-3 liters);
- make a mask for overdried and brittle hair. To do this, you need to mix two types of oils: olive (15 drops) and rosemary (6 drops). Apply to wet hair, gently distribute and hold for half an hour;
- prepare a composition for the treatment of acne. To prepare it, mix 3 drops of oil, 12 g of rice flour and 3 g of cinnamon. Apply to the skin of the face and leave for 20 minutes;
- make a mask from couperose. To do this, you need to take 6 drops of rosemary oil, 18 drops of almond oil, 1 ascorutin tablet and 6 g of pink clay. Mix and apply to the face for 15 minutes.
Use rosemary essential oil no more than 2 times a week.
