Essential Oils Recommended for Various Skin Types

ACNE

Tea tree, Manuka, Helichrysum, lavender, spike lavender, thyme linalool, rose geranium, tea tree, Petitgrain, grapefruit, sandalwood, Vetiver, mints, basil, German chamomile, atlas Cedarwood, rosewood, Palma Rosa, thyme, Cajeput, Niaouli, Yarrow Hydrosol

ASTRINGENT

Grapefruit, yarrow, rosemary, lime distilled

BLACK HEADS

Coriander, thymus vulgaris, peppermint, lemongrass

CHAPPED/CRACKED SKIN

Myrrh, patchouli, sandalwood, Vetiver, Cajeput, roman & German chamo, lavender
Calendula infused oil

CHILBLAINS
Black Pepper, Cinnamon leaf, clove bud, ginger, lavender. (ie, circulatory stimulants to promote warming.)

CLEANSING
Sweet Basil, juniper, lemon, lemongrass, Niaouli, peppermint

COMBINATION SKIN
Geranium, Rosewood, Ylang-ylang, Rose Geranium Hydrosol, Neroli Hydrosol

COUPEROSE (thread veins, congested capillaries)
Lemon, Helichrysum, cypress, rose, lavender, parsley, roman & German chamomiles, geranium, calendula infused oil, Helichrysum or Neroli hydrosols

DEVITALIZED SKIN
Eucalyptus globulous, myrtle, neroli, basil juniper, lemon, lemongrass, Niaouli, peppermint, pine, orange, oregano, rosemary, spearmint, geranium, grapefruit

DRY ACNE
Petitgrain, Lavender, Spike lavender, Clary, Rose geranium

DRY SKIN
Carrot seed, Cedarwood, Clary, Jasmine, Geranium, Lavender, Orange, Palma Rosa, Rose, Roman chamo, Rosewood, Neroli, Petitgrain, Mandarine petitgrain, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Ylang-ylang, carrot seed, Lavender, Rose or Neroli hydrosol, Calendula infused oil

ECZEMA
German Chamomile, Helichrysum, Lavender, Bergamot, Carrot Seed, Atlas Cedarwood, Roman Chamomile, Juniper, Myrrh, Palma Rosa, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Teatree, Yarrow, Ylang-ylang
Calendula infused oil, Cranberry Seed Oil

HYDRATING

Palma Rosa, sweet orange, Mandarine, tangerine, rose, most hydrosols, esp. Neroli

INFECTIONS

German chamo, Manuka, eucalyptus, lavender, myrrh, roman chamo, rosemary, spikenard, tea tree, thyme linalool, calendula, Palma Rosa, Niaouli, laurel, myrtle, rosewood

INFLAMMATION

Helichrysum, st. johns Wort infusion, carrot seed, Cistus, galbanum German & Roman chamomiles, clary, myrrh, myrtle, rosewood, angelica, yarrow, Helichrysum, Witch hazel or Chamomile Hydrosols

ITCHING

Jasmine, heli, lavender, peppermint, roman chamo, Lavender or Witch Hazel hydrosol

LARGE PORES

Myrtle, lemongrass, rose, Cedarwood

MATURE, AGED SKIN, WRINKLES

Carrot seed, elemi, Cistus, frankincense, galbanum, fennel, geranium, myrrh, patchouli, rose, Clary, rosewood, sages, cypress, fennel, lavender, neroli, Sea Buckthorn Berry Extract, Rose Hip Extract

NORMAL SKIN
Atlas Cedarwood, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Neroli, Roman Chamo, Rose, Rosewood, Ylang-ylang, Angelica, All Hydrosols

OILY SKIN
Roman & German chamos, Cedarwood, (atlas, red, texas) Geranium, Clary, Lavender, Ylang-ylang, Lemon, Peppermint, Niaouli, Cajeput, Cypress, Calendula infusion, Frankincense, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Juniper, Melissa, Yarrow, Coriander, Petitgrain, Lime distilled, Grapefruit, Thyme linalool, Lavandin, Spike lavender, Rose

PIMPLES, BLEMISHES
Tea tree, Manuka, Lemon Myrtle, German Chamomile, Helichrysum italicuum, thyme linalool, Cajeput, oregano (spot only) Niaouli, rosemary

PSORIASIS (extremely difficult to treat)

Bergamot, Helichrysum, Cajeput, carrot seed, German or Roman Chamomile, Lavender, Juniper, Sandalwood, Tea tree. Calendula infused oil, Cranberry Seed Oil

PUFFINESS

Oregano, Spanish marjoram, Cypress, Peppermint, Rosemary, Fennel, Celery, Clary sage, Roman chamomile

REGENERATION

Frankincense, lavender, neroli, patchouli, rose, rosemary, sandalwood, teatree, Helichrysum, elemi, Vetiver, spikenard, caraway, Palma Rosa, Spanish sage, Clary, lavender, galbanum, myrrh, myrtle, calendula, carrot seed, Cistus, CO2 combo

REVITALIZING BASAL LAYER

Carrot seed, Rosewood, Niaouli, tea tree, orange, calendula

ROSACEA

German chamomile, Helichrysum italicuum, rosewood, Helichrysum hydrosol

SENSITIVE SKIN
Roman & German chamomile, Rose, Palma Rosa, Helichrysum, Neroli, Rosewood, carrot, Angelica, Jasmine, Neroli, Chamomile or Yarrow Hydrosols

SCARS
Helichrysum (in a base of Rose Hip Seed Oil), carrot seed, lavender, petitgrain, galbanum

SKINCARE (General)
Lavender, rose, rosemary camphor, cypress, geranium, chamomiles, rosewood, geranium essential oils and hydrosols

SKIN TONER
Calendula infused, lemongrass, chamomiles, lavender, neroli, orange, rose, frankincense, Petitgrain, lemon, hydrosols

Source from:
http://www.naturesgift.com/essentialoil-skincare.htm

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African Black Soap

At the first sight I thought it is some kind of dog food, with weird ingredients, you know... X_X"

Until I found out it's a SOAP! Hmm... very LUSH-like... I wonder how it feels like when you use it to cleanse...

Anyways, it's called "African Black Soap" ^^

Is your Hair in good condition?

Did you know the following will affect the condition of your body and hair?

• What you put on it (synthetic shampoos, conditioners, gel, etc)
• What you eat and drink (good for body=good for hair)
• What you do (swimming in chlorinate pools, using hair dryer, etc.) 
• Quality of your shower water (use a shower filter for best results to remove fluoride, chlorine, iron oxides ("rust water"), reduce harmful VOCs and other contaminants)
• Genetics (what are parents passed down to you)
• How much sleep we have nightly
• Your stress level and...
• Other health conditions (thyroid conditions, hormones, poor circulation, etc.)

Did you also know that, the following synthetic materials will create many of your hair, scalp and skin problems?

• Propylene Glycol - inhibits skin cell growth, causes rashes, dry skin and skin irritation
• Sodium Lauryl Sulfate or Laureth Sulfate - surfactant that corrodes hair follicles, impairs ability to grow hair and causes inflammation of skin
• Oleyl betaine - causes dry hair, dandruff and dry scalp
• Mineral oils - petroleum products clog pores! Yes, the molecule is too big to be absorbed by the skin.

Here is the natural therapy if you want to treat your hair...

Oils for Normal Hair

Normal hair is neither greasy nor dry, has not been permed or colored, holds its style and is usually shiny.

These oils are best for normal hair:

• Lavender Essential Oil
• Rosemary Essential Oil
• Lemon Essential Oil
• Geranium Essential Oil
• Cedarwood Essential Oil
• Thyme Essential Oil
• Clary Sage Essential Oil 

The best base or carrier oils to use are jojoba, almond or borage.

Oils for Dry Hair

Dry hair looks dull, tangles easily and can become easily split at the ends. Therefore, we want essential oils for hair that stimulate the sebaceous glands in the scalp to produce more oil!

Use these oils: 

• Lavender Essential Oil
• Rosemary  Essential Oil
• Sandalwood  Essential Oil
• Geranium  Essential Oil

The top base or carrier oils to use are almond, sesame, jojoba, borage, cocoa butter or avocado.

Oils for Oily Hair

Oily hair looks greasy and is caused by over production of sebum by the sebaceous glands. Therefore, we want essential oils for hair that restore the glands back to normal.

Use these oils: 

• Lavender Essential Oil
• Rosemary  Essential Oil
• Lemon  Essential Oil
• Peppermint Essential Oil 
• Cypress Essential Oil 

The top base or carrier oils are sesame, jojoba and borage.

If you have specific problem, such as Dandruff, here is for you:
The best essential oil for treating dandruff is Melaleuca Alternifolia Essential Oil or Tea Tree oil.

Here are some others:

• Rosemary Essential Oil
• Lemon  Essential Oil 
• Lavender  Essential Oil 
• Cedarwood  Essential Oil 
• Thyme  Essential Oil 
• Basil  Essential Oil 
• Cypress  Essential Oil 
• Sage  Essential Oil 
• Melrose Blend  Essential Oil 

The top base or carrier oils to use are jojoba and borage.

If you have Hair Loss problem and is looking for hair growth/re-growth, here is for you:

Essential Oils Hair Loss:

• Lavender Essential Oil
• Rosemary Essential Oil
• Lemon Essential Oil
• Roman Chamomile Essential Oil
• Thyme Essential Oil
• Cypress Essential Oil
• Clary Sage Essential Oil
• Sage Essential Oil 

Oils that Promote Growth are:

• Rosemary Essential Oil
• Lavender Essential Oil
• Geranium Essential Oil
• Cedarwood Essential Oil
• Thyme Essential Oil
• Cypress Essential Oil
• Western Red Cedar Essential Oil
• Sage Essential 
• Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
• Grapefruit Essential Oil

Base or carrier oils/products: avocado, jojoba, borage or aloe vera.

If you have Alopecia, you want oils that reduce scalp inflammation while stimulating hair growth. By the way, this is the 2nd leading cause of baldness in the USA.

Essential Oils for Hair Loss (Alopecia):

• Rosemary Essential Oil 
• Lavender  Essential Oil
• Cedarwood  Essential Oil
• Thyme  Essential Oil

Base or carrier oils: grape seed, jojoba or borage.

Source from: 
http://www.experience-essential-oils.com/essential-oils-for-hair.html

Carrier Oils and Their Benefits To Hair

Jojoba Oil – The debate is whether jojoba is the king of the carrier oils. Many scalp related problems are caused by a hardened build-up of sebum that clogs the hair follicles and may cause some types of scaling. If this hardened build-up is not removed, it can eventually obstruct the hair follicle’s ability to function properly, jojoba rapidly penetrates down to the scalp and hair shaft, and readily loosens and dissolves this hardened build-up. The scalp and hair follicles are left clean and free to continue their normal function. Jojoba is great for all hair types and has an ability to inhibit excess activity of the sebaceous glands making it the perfect choice for people with oily scalps that still need conditioning. Likewise it can be used for dry hair as it helps to moisturize your hair properly.

Olive Oil – Only olive oil that is labelled “extra virgin” guarantees that the oil has been cold pressed from freshly harvested olives and does not contain chemicals. Extra virgin olive oil that is green in color is of higher quality than golden-yellow oil. Olive oil helps in preventing as well as curing hair loss as it prevents the production of the hormone DTH which causes the hair follicle shaft to decrease. Regular application of olive oil to hair prevents the production of DTH hormones on the scalp, thus getting rid of the problem of hair loss. For relaxed/permed hair ladies excessive chemical use can cause hair damage, olive oil contains antioxidants that promotes a healthy hair and scalp. Olive oil strengthens and smooths hair cuticles.

Coconut Oil – Coconut oil consists of more than ninety percent of saturated fats Vitamin-E and Vitamin K and minerals such as Iron. Coconut oil is considered one of the best natural nutrition for hair and is in contention with olive and jojoba oils as the king of the carrier oils. It is an excellent conditioner and helps in the re-growth of damaged hair. It also provides the essential proteins required for nourishing damaged hair and it softens the hair and conditions the scalp.

Castor Oil – is a vegetable oil obtained from the castor bean. Castor oil is a colorless to very pale yellow liquid with mild or no odor or taste. It is rich in ricinoleic acid and can be used to treat skin conditions such as fungal infections. It nourishes hair and prevents the scalp from drying by retaining moisture. Castor oil added to hair care products helps to seal moisture, softens, and visibly thickens hair. Castor oil can also be used by itself on the hair to seal in moisture.

Vitamin E Oil – Proper circulation leads to thriving hair follicles which leads to hair growth. Vitamin E contains valuable antioxidants that help to keep the immune system up and improves circulation to all parts of the body, including the scalp. When added to homemade products, Vitamin E extends their shelf life. This oil rejuvenates and offers protection for the scalp and skin.

Avocado Oil – is extracted from the king of the ‘hair’ fruits avocado. It is full of vitamins that your hair needs like vitamins A, E, D and potassium. If you want a super deep conditioner treatment without having to buy a commercial preparation, you can add avocado oil to the other carrier oils and you will definitely feel and see the difference.

Source from:
http://blackhair101.com/hair-care/oils-explained-essential-oils-and-carrier-oils-for-hair

Essential Oils and Their Benefits To Hair

Lavender Oil: is good for all hair types, it is a good treatment for dry scalp, dandruff and itching, helpful in controlling hair breakage and improving hair growth. Most widely known to treat alopecia areata, a condition where you lose excessive hair, especially in patches. Daily massage with lavender oil has proven to help significant re-growth and gives you the results in a few months. Lavender oil blends well with many other essential oils including jojoba, rosemary and tea tree oils.

Chamomile Oil: chamomile is known to soothe the nerves and it does the same for your hair and scalp, in fact it is the most soothing of the essential oils for the hair and scalp. Chamomile helps to retract skin cells that have been inflamed from chemical procedures, and harsh weather conditions and helps with itching scaly scalp and dandruff.

Peppermint Oil: peppermint is known for itchy scalp and to stimulate hair growth. It helps to stimulate blood flow to the root of the hair. This is very important for hair as it helps the hair to receive proper nourishment. This in turn will lead to hair growth. That tingly feeling when peppermint oil is felt on the scalp is actually the stimulation of blood flow to hair.

Rosemary Oil: is another oil which doubles as a fragrant oil and an essential oil. The oil is derived from the rosemary plant and is very useful for hair growth, dandruff problems and flaky itchy scalp. Rosemary oil stimulates the hair follicles; as a result hair, can grow longer and stronger.

Tea Tree Oil: is a great moisturizer for the hair, it helps to keep the scalp free of bacteria and fungal problems. Tea tree oil unblocks the sebaceous glands and encourage the flow of the scalp’s own moisturizing oils while clearing away dead skin cells. Tea tree oil mixed with other essential oils is especially good as a scalp treatment for relieving dandruff.

Lemon Oil: is especially beneficial for oily hair, it is recommended that persons with dry hair not use lemon oil, it is a good treatment for dry scalp, dandruff, lice, and under-active sebaceous glands

Myrrh Oil: On the other hand myrrh is very good for dry hair. It helps with the treatment for dry scalp, dandruff problems and under-active sebaceous glands. Use instead of lemon oil if your hair is not oily.

Source from:
http://blackhair101.com/hair-care/oils-explained-essential-oils-and-carrier-oils-for-hair