Common base oil types
Sweet almond oil
Ingredients: vitamins A, B 1, B2, B6, E, protein, fatty acids.
Features: pale yellow, soft-tasting, lubricating but very refreshing, neutral and non-greasy base oil.
Apricot kernel oil apricot kernel nectarine kernel oil
Ingredients: vitamins A, B 1, B2, B6, vitamin C, minerals, etc.
Characteristics: pale yellow, thicker and more viscous than sweet almond oil, with nutritional, soothing and therapeutic characteristics.
Wheat germ oil
Ingredients: protein, pantothenic acid, vitamins A, D, E, B 1, B2, B6 and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, zinc and magnesium. There are also unsaturated fatty acids such as flax oleic acid, flax fatty acid, oleic acid and lecithin.
Characteristics: pale yellow, thicker and more viscous than sweet almond oil, with nutritional, soothing and therapeutic characteristics.
jojoba oil
Ingredients: minerals, vitamins, protein, collagen, vegetable wax.
Characteristics: yellow, extracted from jojoba bean, very moist and tasteless, and the oil is as light and smooth as the oil secreted by fat glands. Jojoba is a desert plant, such as southern California, Arizona, Israel, Australia and other regions, with high stability, strong light resistance, high temperature resistance, unchanged structure and long-term preservation.
grape-kernel oil
Ingredients: Trace mineral elements, vitamin B 1, B3, B5, C, F, chlorophyll, fatty acids, fructose, glucose, minerals, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium and grape polyphenols.
Features: light yellow or light green, tasteless; Delicate, refreshing and not greasy, the largest producing area is in China.
Australian nut oil
Ingredients: minerals, protein, polyunsaturated fatty acids, palmitoleic acid.
Characteristics: dark yellow, mainly produced in Australia; It tastes as heavy as nuts, with thick texture and good moisture.
avocado oil
Ingredients: minerals, protein, vitamin A, B 1, B2, vitamin D, vitamin E and lecithin.
Characteristics: sweet and fruity, with a little greasy and fruity taste, heavy taste and green color, not suitable for single use, mainly produced in the equatorial region of America.
olive oil
Ingredients: Unsaturated fatty acid, protein, vitamin E.
Features: pale yellow, mild and non-irritating, but with a little bitterness, the varieties planted along the Mediterranean coast have the best quality.
How to choose base oil
1, select base oil according to skin type:
Oily skin: sweet almond oil, almond oil and jojoba oil.
Dry skin: avocado oil, wheat germ oil.
Sensitive skin: sweet almond oil
Aging skin: wheat germ oil
Wrinkled skin: avocado oil
Acne skin: jojoba oil
2, the choice of scope of use
Body: Sweet almond oil, almond oil.
Face: sweet almond oil, almond oil and jojoba oil.
Local: wheat germ oil, avocado oil.
Special purpose base oil
When it comes to base oil, most people will directly associate it with sweet almond oil, jojoba oil, wheat germ oil, grape seed oil and so on. But for some special base oils such as rose seed oil, evening primrose oil and calendula oil, there is no concept. But many professional aromatherapists will use these vegetable oils to help users solve some skin and scalp problems, and even whiten and prevent wrinkles.
& lt rose hip seed oil>
Ingredients: γ -linolenic acid, fatty acid, citric acid and vitamins A and C.
Description: Dark yellow or light brown, slightly bitter.
100% Chile pure natural rose seed oil is extracted and refined from Rosa davurica fruit. Suitable for general skin and aging skin, and helpful for softening skin, whitening, anti-wrinkle, stretch marks, scars, dull skin, acne, moisturizing, psoriasis and eczema. It also helps to prevent pigmentation and sunburn after sun exposure.
& lt evening primrose oil>
Characteristics: dark yellow, slightly herbal.
Ingredients: γ -linolenic acid, magnesium, zinc, vitamins C, E, B6 and nicotinic acid.
100% pure natural evening primrose oil, native to England, is extracted by squeezing its seeds. Helps prevent premature aging of skin, helps nail development, and solves scalp problems, smelly dermatitis, wound healing, psoriasis, eczema, menopause and cardiovascular diseases.
& lt marigold oil>
Ingredients: Flavonoids, soap and diluted alcohol.
Characteristics: yellow-green, bitter with a little woody and musk flavor.
100% pure natural calendula oil imported from Britain is refined by advanced CO2 extraction technology. It is helpful for acne, skin frostbite, diaper rash, skin scar, varicose veins and abrasions. What is unilateral essential oil? Plant essential oil extracted from a certain plant or a certain part of a plant is a unilateral essential oil, usually named after the name of the plant or the name of the plant part, which generally has a strong plant smell and has specific functions and personality characteristics.
& lt types of unilateral essential oils >
According to the classification of plants, we can divide essential oils into several categories:
Citrus: bergamot, grapefruit, lemon, orange, etc.
Floral fragrance: geranium, Roman chamomile, rose, lavender, ylang ylang and neroli.
Herbs: lavender, mint, rosemary, marjoram and sage.
Camphor: eucalyptus, Melaleuca, rosemary, mint and tea tree.
Spices: black pepper, ginger and cardamom.
Resin: frankincense, myrrh, elemene and white rosin.
Wood: Cedar, Sandalwood, Pine, Juniper and Cypress.
Soil type: Pogostemon cablin, Vetiveria zizanioides, what is compound essential oil? Compound essential oil is made up of many kinds of plant essential oils according to their different characteristics and properties. It is mainly used to improve the potential pathological changes of human body. According to the specific symptoms of human body, proper control of single essential oil and base oil and their dosage, and certain compound collocation can achieve the expected effect.
Compound essential oil refers to the blended essential oil that can be used immediately. After combination and preparation, the finished product is more convenient to use, just like the finished drug with a prescription.
& lt Synergism of essential oils & gt；;
When the effect after fusion is greater than the sum of the parts, we call it synergistic effect. By using synergistically mixed essential oils, we can obtain a mixture with double efficacy without increasing the dosage. For example, adding appropriate amount of lavender essential oil to chamomile essential oil can greatly improve the anti-inflammatory effect of chamomile. The interaction between several special essential oils will bring vitality to the whole blended essential oil, which can not be achieved by using only one essential oil.
The key point of blending essential oil is the correct dosage. Use taboo
1, bergamot:
Citrus essential oils (bergamot and lemon) are usually photosensitive and should not be exposed to the sun after use. Although it is often used as one of the essential oils to treat skin problems, its photosensitivity can not be ignored. Even artificial light sources should be avoided as much as possible, and the best way is to use them at night. In particular, bergamot will last for several days, so don't directly add water to take a bath. If there are some problems of melanin precipitation, such as melanoma, senile plaque, dark spots, skin cancer and so on. It should be used at a low dose.
2. grapefruit:
Once the bottle is opened, its service life will be shortened; In addition, after wiping grapefruit, it is not appropriate to directly expose it to the sun to avoid photosensitive reaction.
3. Lemon:
Citrus essential oil is difficult to preserve. If exposed to sunlight after use during the day, it will cause melanin precipitation. Need a low dose to avoid causing allergies.
4, orange blossom:
Because Neroli essential oil can relieve people's nervousness, it should not be used for work or study that requires concentration.
5. ylang ylang:
Should be used in low dose, too high dose is easy to cause dizziness and nausea; It will cause irritation to extremely sensitive skin, and it is best not to use inflamed skin and eczema.
6. geranium:
May irritate the skin, and avoid using pure preparations on the skin. Adjustable hormone, not suitable for use during pregnancy.
7. lavender:
People with low blood pressure will be depressed after using lavender essential oil. It is also a menstrual drug, so avoid using it in the early pregnancy.
8. Ross:
It is also a menstrual drug, so avoid using it in the early pregnancy.
9. Basil:
Do not use during pregnancy; Don't take a bath to irritate your skin too much.
10, sage:
It is poisonous and dangerous. If the dosage is not properly controlled, it will easily lead to drunkenness, poisoning and severe headache. It has a strong calming effect and even makes it difficult to concentrate. You'd better not use it before driving. Do not use it after drinking. Only 1% can be used at a time. Pregnant women, patients with hypotension and cancer patients should avoid using it.
1 1, fennel:
It is a powerful essential oil: excessive use will produce toxicity and cause skin sensitivity. Pregnant women, children and epilepsy patients should avoid using it.
12, Marjoram: In China, children need a doctor's prescription to use Marjoram essential oil. Using it for too long may lead to mental retardation, so avoid using it during pregnancy. Asthma should be used with caution, hypotension should not be used, and depression is uncomfortable.
Mint 13:
It must be diluted, and it is not advisable to take a bath alone or apply it all over the body, which will make people feel cold all over. Don't use it at night, it's easy to change your sleep habits. It can clear menstruation and withdraw milk, and it is contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation.
14, rosemary:
Strong irritation, not suitable for patients with hypertension and epilepsy. Avoid using it during pregnancy.
Thyme 15:
Hypertension and pregnant women are prohibited. It is a strong essential oil, so don't use it for a long time to avoid poisoning.
16, frankincense:
Whether it is available during pregnancy is controversial.
17, myrrh:
Pregnant women should avoid using it, and ordinary people should not use it in high doses.
18, cinnamon:
Large doses can easily cause convulsions. Cinnamon bark essential oil should not be used on the skin. It is better to inhale cinnamon bark essential oil than to bathe in it. When diluting, the dosage should be very low (1%), which is forbidden for pregnant women.
19 clove: This is a very powerful essential oil, so be careful when using it. It is not suitable for massage because it may irritate the skin. 1% low dose, contraindicated for pregnant women, not for bathing. Clove essential oil has medicinal value only in 100% pure essential oils.
20. Ginger:
It is not suitable for direct application or rubbing on the skin, and it is not suitable for direct soaking in hot water, because it will cause adverse reactions to the skin, and in severe cases, it will cause rashes and blisters. At high dose, it may cause skin allergy and slight phototoxic reaction.
2 1, cypress:
Menstrual period can be adjusted to avoid use in the second trimester. It is quite effective for varicose veins and should be rubbed gently around.
22. Eucalyptus:
Powerful essential oil, use with caution, contraindicated for patients with pregnancy-induced hypertension and epilepsy, restricted or used with caution by the elderly and children; Avoid oral toxicity.
23. Tea tree:
In sensitive parts of the skin, it may cause irritation.
24, sandalwood:
The fragrance of sandalwood is very persistent and often remains after washing clothes. Its aphrodisiac effect is well known, so please use it with caution. Avoid using it when you are depressed, because it may make your mood even lower.
25, jasmine:
Too high a dose will make people feel heavy, and the dose must be very low. Like 2. 5% is enough, otherwise it will interfere with attention. Excessive use will interfere with body fluids. Avoid using highly sensitive skin.
26. Chamomile:
Pass menstruation, so don't use it for 4 months before pregnancy. Do not use in high concentration. The wound is red and swollen, so use cold compress. Not to be confused with tsao essential oil (of the same color). Dosage used
1 dosage unit commonly used in aromatherapy
20 drops (d)= 1cc = 1 ml.
1 oz = 29.57ml.
1/4 teaspoon (teaspoon) = 15 drops (d)
1 teaspoon) =5cc
1 drop (d)= 45 mg
1 kg) =1000g) =2.2 lbs.
1 lb) = 454g = 16 oz.
1 oz) = 28.37g (g)
1 kg = 600g (g) = 16 Liang.
1 two = 37.5g (g)
2 concentration ratio
Dose concentration (%) number of drops of essential oil (d) capacity of base oil (ml)
0.5 1 10
1 2 10
2 4 10
3 6 10
Dose concentration (%) = number of drops of essential oil (d)/[20* base oil capacity (ml)]
★ According to the smell of essential oil itself and the problems to be improved, the concentration can be adjusted appropriately.
The allowable dose for adults is 0.5-3%.
★ For face, allergic skin and1children under 2 years old, the dosage is 0.5- 1%.
Note: According to the introduction, generally 6~8 drops of 5% essential oil are equivalent to 1 drop of pure essential oils.
Safe dosage of essential oil for infants of all ages.
Infant: adult dose112 (if the adult dose is 3 drops-the infant dose should be 1/4 drops. Do not use essential oil for babies under 3 months).
5-8 years old: adult dose 1/6- 1/3.
8- 12 years old: adult dose 1/3- 1/2.
12- 15 years old: adult dose 1/2-2/3.
* According to the recommended dose in Shirley Price's book Aromatherapy for Infants and Children:
6-12kg/1 kg ethylene oxide
12-25 kg/day EO
25-38kg /3 days ethylene oxide
38-50kg /4d ethylene oxide
Usually, 8 drops of essential oil are added to 50CC base oil, which is within the safe dosage range (except for babies in the range of 6- 12KG).
note:
1.eo: abbreviation of essential oil; 6- 12Kg/ 1 d EO is 1 drop of essential oil 10ml of base oil, and so on.
2. the same amount of essential oil: if you mix diluted cream or gel (aloe vera gel, rose gel, etc.). ) is a, and the mixing concentration of base oil with the same volume is b, so A=2B, so the amount of essential oil added to cream or gel should be half of that of base oil.