How to use lemon essential oil
1, slimming: partial weight loss massage can remove excess water and slim down with good results. 2 drops lemon essential oil +3 drops cinnamon essential oil +3 drops rosemary essential oil +6 ml sunflower oil;
2, skin wipe: gently wipe in a circle, remove dead skin, brighten skin tone, clean pores, clean skin. 50 ml aloe vera gel +3 drops of lemon +2 drops of orange blossom +3 drops of lavender;
3, soothing emotions: incense, bringing fresh feelings. 3 drops of lemon +3 drops of bergamot +2 drops of green orange;
4, joint massage: reduce gout, rheumatism and arthritis. Sweet almond oil ml+ lemon 5 drops+juniper 3 drops+chamomile 2 drops;
5, gastrointestinal massage: eliminate constipation and improve diabetes. 20ml of sweet almond oil +7 drops of lemon +2 drops of coriander +3 drops of cardamom;
6, respiratory tract/incense: antibacterial, treatment of respiratory tract infections, such as influenza. 2 drops lemon +2 drops eucalyptus +0 drops frankincense 65438;
7, varicose veins: make the blood smooth, reduce the pressure of varicose veins. 20ml of sweet almond oil +6 drops of lemon +2 drops of ylang ylang +2 drops of lavender;
Mouthwash: Eliminate the peculiar smell in the mouth and prevent oral mucosal infection. Add 2 drops of lemon essential oil to 200 ml of clean water to rinse your mouth;
9, hair care and softening: soaking hair, reducing dandruff, and the effect of hair care and softening. Drop 2 drops of lemon essential oil into the washbasin, wash your hair and soak for about 5-10 minutes;
10, mask application: suitable for oily skin with large pores. 1 drop lemon essential oil+1 drop tea tree essential oil+mix and apply in a water-washed mask 15 minutes;
Skin care method of lemon essential oil
Lemon essential oil mask method
Drop a drop of lemon essential oil into the liquid of the existing mask, then stir it evenly, take out the mask and apply it to your face. 15 minutes later, take off the mask and wash your face with warm water. Regular use of this mask can converge the skin, make the coarse pores thinner, improve oily skin and reduce oil secretion. However, it should be noted that one drop of lemon essential oil is enough, otherwise excessive dosage may cause harm to the skin.
Lemon essential oil daubing method
If you want to apply lemon essential oil to the skin, first dilute it with base oil, take 10ml base oil, then drop 4-6 drops of lemon essential oil, mix it evenly, apply it to the skin, and then gently circle it for absorption. Or you can take 50ml aloe vera gel, then drop two drops of lemon essential oil, neroli essential oil and lavender essential oil, and apply them to the skin after stirring. It can not only replenish water and moisturize, but also clean skin and remove dead skin.
Efficacy of lemon essential oil
(1) skin care
It can remove dead cells, brighten skin color, tighten capillaries, promote collagen production, dilute melanin, purify greasy hair and soften scar tissue; Improve oily skin, and have the functions of cleaning skin, astringing, balancing oil secretion and whitening skin; It is very effective in removing corns, verruca plana and verruca vulgaris, softening scar tissue and preventing chapped nails. Keep skin mild and white, prevent wrinkles, increase skin luster, fade freckles, help oily skin reduce sebum secretion, and remove corns and warts.
(2) Physiological effects
Excellent tonic for circulatory system, which can make blood flow smoothly and relieve the pressure of varicose veins; Can restore the vitality of red blood cells, reduce anemia, stimulate white blood cells and help the body resist infectious diseases; Promote the function of digestive system. Stimulate white blood cells, suitable for all kinds of knife wounds or wounds, stop bleeding, help wounds heal, adjust the whole digestive system, and have certain curative effects on stomach diseases and gastric ulcers. Regulating circulatory system, especially suitable for treating varicose veins and hypertension, preventing colds, reducing fever, slowing down skin aging, helping digestion, and preventing mosquito bites, gingivitis and oral ulcers.
(3) Psychological efficacy
When you feel hot and irritable, it can bring a fresh feeling and help clear your mind.
Matters needing attention in the use of lemon essential oil
1, lemon essential oil has photosensitivity, so it is best not to use it on skin exposed to sunlight during the day. If exposed to the sun after use during the day, it will cause melanin precipitation;
2. Need a low dose to avoid causing allergies. It is recommended to use it at night.
3. Lemon is a very strong essential oil, the concentration should be lower than 1% when massaging, and it can be diluted to 3% when mixed with other essential oils, and can be taken after a small amount of large proportion of dilution.
4. Essential oil is the "hormone" of plants. It is the essence of heaven and earth, with extremely fine molecules and strong activity. It can easily penetrate into ordinary substances, so it cannot be drunk in ordinary containers, especially metal and plastic products; Special glass, porcelain, etc. You can choose; It is best to choose a crystal instrument.
Aromatherapy is a complicated science. If there is no relevant knowledge base, please don't use DIY to treat complex physiological diseases, so as to avoid unexpected serious consequences.
Allergy test
Avoid sunlight within 4 hours, and use it at a low dose to avoid causing allergies. It is recommended to use it at night.
Allergy test:
Methods 1: Apply a little skin care product to test the root behind the ear.
Essential oil has fine molecules and strong permeability. When dropping essential oil into 10ml base oil, please do not exceed 6 drops. You are worried that people who are sensitive to essential oil should first increase the number of drops from 1 drop.