1, efficacy and function of lavender essential oil
Lavender essential oil extracted from lavender can clear away heat and toxic materials, clean skin, control oil content, remove spots and whiten skin, remove wrinkles and dark circles, and promote the regeneration and recovery of damaged tissues. It can purify and soothe the soul, reduce the feeling of anger and fatigue, and make people face life calmly.
Lavender essential oil has a calming effect on the heart, can reduce high blood pressure, soothe palpitations, and is very helpful for insomnia. It is one of the best analgesic essential oils, which can effectively improve muscle spasm and relieve sprain, muscle overuse and rheumatic pain. The six ways to use lavender essential oil are as follows:
1. Relieve anxiety, relieve pain and lower blood pressure-incense with incense burner;
First, pour water into the container of incense burner, then drop 5-6 drops of essential oil and shake well. Put the lighted candle into the aromatherapy furnace or turn on the electric heating aromatherapy furnace until the essential oil in the water is slowly released by heating. Different kinds of essential oils can be mixed and dripped into the aromatherapy furnace, which can get different effects and help to create different atmospheres. Humidifier incense method: drip 5-8 drops of essential oil into the water tank of the humidifier, shake well before use, turn on the humidifier, and let the essential oil diffuse into the air with the water mist of the humidifier. Heater aromatherapy method: In winter, you can dip the diluted essential oil in a cotton ball or a small cloth towel and put it in the air outlet of the heater, so that the essential oil can be emitted into the air with the heater.
2, the treatment of colds-essential oil inhalation method:
Pour hot water into the washbasin, and choose the essential oil matched with lavender essential oil to drop into the hot water, but the total amount is not more than 8 drops. After fully mixing the essential oil with hot water, put your head on the washbasin, smoke your face with hot air, and breathe alternately with your nose and mouth for 5- 10 minutes; There is also a simpler inhalation method, which is to drop the essential oil 1-3 into a face towel or handkerchief for sniffing.
3, balance the skin oil secretion-cold (hot) compress method:
Drop 3-6 drops of lavender essential oil into cold (hot) water, shake it evenly, then soak the towel in water, wring it out and apply it to your face. Gently press the towel covering your face with your hands to make the nutrients of the essential oil gradually penetrate into your skin, and repeat the above steps for 5- 10 times. Tip: When applied to body parts, the ratio of water to essential oil is about 200ml of cold water or hot water to 5 drops of essential oil, and only 1 drop of essential oil can be used on face.
4. Deodorization-essential oil spraying method:
Lavender essential oil and distilled water are poured into the sprayer according to the ratio of 1 drop: 10ml, and then shaken evenly. Pressing the handle of the sprayer and spraying the diluted essential oil all over the room can improve the living environment.
5, eliminate fatigue, relax nerves-essential oil bath method:
Lavender essential oil can also be used for bathing or soaking feet, and can also eliminate negative energy (such as stress and depression) suffered during the day. First, drop about ten drops of essential oil into the pool water and stir it evenly. The bath water temperature should be 37-39 degrees, and don't overheat, otherwise the essential oil will evaporate quickly and the whole body will relax and soak for about 15-20 minutes. When taking a bath, the essential oil will float on the water, sometimes it will spread out and sometimes it will condense into a circle. At this time, you need to spread it horizontally with your palm to avoid splashing on your eyes, so that the essential oil can be evenly dispersed in the water on the water surface and gently massaged in your relevant parts.
6, help sleep-essential oil cotton ball method:
Put two drops of lavender essential oil on a cotton ball and put it in a pillow, or take four drops of lavender essential oil to promote sleep; Or put cotton balls in several corners of the wardrobe, which can help prevent insects and bring fresh and elegant fragrance to clothes.
2. Precautions for facial use
1. Although lavender essential oil is a natural essential oil, sensitive skin should be tested for skin allergy before use.
2. During lactation and pregnancy, the physique is more sensitive than that of ordinary people, so lavender essential oil should be used with caution and must be used in low doses under the guidance of a professional aromatherapist.
3. Everyone's skin condition is different, the scar depth is different, and the metabolism speed of skin cells is different, so the effect after use is different for everyone. The key is to use it every day.
4, often massage with lavender essential oil is not good for the skin, and it is more appropriate to do it every 2 weeks.