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Orange oil: application in cosmetology. Video
Orange oil is cold pressed from the peel of this fruit. It looks like a yellow-orange liquid. The oil is non-toxic and has a sweet fruity aroma. It is used both in cosmetology and medicine.
The beneficial properties of orange oil
Essential orange oil has antioxidant, soothing, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. It is used to restore faded and dull skin. It is also effective in the fight against cellulite, stretch marks.
If you are irritated, stressed, or feeling tired, take an orange oil bath. Massage with this essential oil to relieve muscle spasms. Orange oil has a bactericidal effect. It is often used in the treatment of anorexia, as it can stimulate the appetite. For medicinal purposes, orange oil is used in the form of compresses for bleeding gums.
It can also be used to combat skin dermatitis.
In addition, citrus oil can improve visual acuity. That is why it is recommended for those people who spend a lot of time at the computer. This agent promotes the absorption of ascorbic acid, thereby protecting the body from infections. The oil is used for disruption of the gastrointestinal tract, for obesity and edema. It will also help a person to concentrate, reduce blood pressure.
When using essential oil, be sure to follow the dosage. For example, when making an aromatic bath, you need to add no more than 6 drops of oil to the water. If you want to use the product in a bath or sauna, 15 sq. m use up to 10 drops. In case of a disease of the pharynx, it is recommended to gargle with a solution containing citrus oil. To prepare it, add a drop of oil to a glass of water.
Not all people can use orange oil, for example, with gallstone disease, you should stop using it
Do not apply oil to your face if you plan to go outside within 15 minutes. Store the product at a temperature not exceeding + 8 ° C. Protect it from direct sunlight.
The use of orange oil in traditional medicine
You will need:
- orange oil
- massage brush or mitt
- scarf
- film
- vegetable oil
- honey
- ground coffee
- olive oil
- cottage cheese or kefir
- jojoba oil
- eucalyptus oil
- tea or juice
- fat sour cream
- geranium oil
- butter
This essential remedy is often used to combat cellulite. Apply a few drops of oil to the palm of your hand, then massage the problem areas on the body with your hands for 15 minutes. To enhance the effect of the procedure, use massage brushes, gloves and various massagers.
For aroma massage, you can combine essential and vegetable oils in equal proportions
If you want to wrap, prepare the following product. Mix 5-6 drops of orange oil with 2 tablespoons of honey. Apply the resulting mixture to the skin, massage it for 5 minutes, then wrap the treated skin with a film and a warm scarf and leave for 20 minutes.
Citrus oil is an excellent remedy for stretch marks. You can make a scrub. To do this, pour 100 grams of ground coffee with boiling water so that you get a thick mushy mixture. Cover the container with a lid and let sit for 15 minutes. Then add a tablespoon of olive oil and 6-8 drops of orange oil. Massage the scrub onto your skin. The procedure must be done several times a week.
To prepare a face mask, mix a tablespoon of cottage cheese or kefir with 2 drops of an essential oil. Apply the mixture to your face for 10 minutes. After using this mask, your skin will become velvety, soft and smooth.
Orange oil can also be used to restore hair. It will help you get rid of dandruff and stop hair loss. Mix equal proportions of jojoba, eucalyptus and orange oils. Apply the oil mixture to your hair, leave it on for one hour. The mask must be used once a week. The oil can also be used as a stand-alone product. It is enough to moisten a comb with it, and then comb your hair with it.
When preparing a hair mask, the oil can be mixed with patchouli, jasmine, rosemary oil
Use the following product to moisturize your hair. Melt a tablespoon of butter in a water bath, add 2 tablespoons of sour cream and 5 drops of citrus oil. Rub the resulting mass into the hair roots, then distribute over the entire length. After 40 minutes, rinse the curls thoroughly with shampoo.
If you want to apply the oil internally, add a drop of the product to a glass of tea or juice
Remember that these “medicinal drinks” should be used no more than twice a day. According to people’s reviews, such a remedy helps to get rid of intestinal problems.
This oil will help you get rid of dry hands. Mix the sour cream with 4 drops of orange and geranium oil. Mix the ingredients thoroughly, apply the mixture to the skin, and leave for 15 minutes.