Oil

An effective mood booster that helps cope with anxiety and stress naturally, Frankincense essential oil has a number of other interesting uses. It enhances immunity, treats wounds, colds, and respiratory problems; promotes good sleep and healthy digestion. Frankincense oil is also great for skin and oral health.

Black pepper essential oil could help you quit smoking. It mimics the sensory cues that come with smoking, such as taste, smell, and mouthfeel, and reduces the craving for a cigarette. When used along with angelica essential oil, black pepper essential oil lowers the need for a smoke.

Every day, millions of people suffer from headaches due to various causes like allergies, stress, hormonal imbalances, insomnia, poor posture, fatigue, substance abuse, and nutritional deficiencies. While the easiest option is to pop a pill, it comes with its own set of disadvantages like kidney and liver damage, while providing temporary pain[.....]

Using natural products for your skin and hair care can have numerous benefits. They are skin-friendly, have multiple primary and secondary benefits, and are eco-friendly. When it comes to skincare, natural oils can do wonders for your skin and every natural oil has its own unique set of properties. Rice[.....]

Extracted from the seeds of wine grapes, grapeseed oil is a viable, all-natural alternative to chemical-based cosmetics in skin care. It is known to treat acne, sunburn, tanning, even delay skin aging, thanks to its antioxidant properties. In addition, the emollient properties of the oil makes it an effective moisturizer and a safe carrier oil for dilution of essential oil(s).

Evening primrose oil is a popular component of many a remedies and cosmetic products. Its moisturizing, astringent, anti-inflammatory properties combined with essential fatty acid content, make it a good skin and hair care component to battle wrinkles, aging, sun damage, and even atopic dermatitis. However, solid evidence might be lacking for some claims.

Cleanse your face with gentle products such as an infusion of marigold flowers, pulp of a ripe tomato, plain yogurt, or a mix of beaten egg whites and lemon juice, to remove dirt and oil that can clog your pores. Avoid greasy makeup and do remember to always remove makeup before going to bed. Be sure to exfoliate your skin regularly (about once a week!).

You don't have to chop off your hair to remove split ends. Here are a few natural home remedies to deal with it. Coconut oil, avocado, olive oil, and shea butter can moisturize split ends. The proteins in milk, yogurt, and beer; the antioxidants in bananas and vitamin E oil; and honey work at locking in the moisture.

Take 1t of turmeric powder with warm milk, every morning and before bedtime on a regular basis. Up your intake of citrus fruits, garlic, horseradish (if you hate the strong flavor, mix it with honey!) in your daily meal plan. Dip a cotton bud in tea tree oil and apply it along the nasal passage at least twice a day.

With potent anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, the humble jojoba oil not only serves as a base for essential oils, but has immense uses for skin, hair too. If you've dry and frizzy hair, skin that is chapped/dry, or unsightly skin conditions like acne, eczema, using jojoba oil might make all the difference. It can even help relieve arthritis and other joint pain.

Often caused by seasonal allergies, sinus congestion can make it difficult for you to breathe or sleep. To make your own sinus relief essential oil blend - add 70 drops eucalyptus oil, 10 drops each of rosemary verbenon, peppermint, and tea tree oil to a 5ml euro dropper bottle and mix well. For best results, use the blend (1-3 drops) as a respiratory steam.

An unpleasant smell from the hair is intrusive and daunting. Various reasons like an oily scalp, dandruff, applying conditioner to the scalp, excessive sweating, pollution, bacterial infection, and fungal infection contribute to the odor. While some are the results of poor hygiene, some are due to hormonal imbalances or environmental factors.[.....]

Chest congestion is a very uncomfortable condition that is caused by the build up of mucus in the respiratory tract. The mucus build up can be a result of common cold, flu, asthma, pneumonia, and other respiratory tract infections. The symptoms of chest congestion include chest pain, wheezing cough, throat[.....]

Treating psoriasis takes a multipronged approach - healing the skin with antibacterial and antiseptic agents, cutting down triggers like stress and anxiety, and doing away with other situations that put you at risk of a flare up. Essential oils of lavender, chamomile, rose, bergamot, and tea tree oil can help ease symptoms and leave you feeling more relaxed.

Olive oil is not just beneficial for your heart, it also helps your hair. The antioxidants fight free radical damage to the hair follicles and prevents premature graying and hair loss, while the fatty acids in the oil keep hair soft and moist. Olive oil can also protect your hair against sun damage. You may also use it to kill lice.