Not many people know what essential oils are for essential oils. But it is simply impossible to do without them. The fact is that the use of essential oils in their pure form is strictly prohibited. Undiluted they can not, for example, be applied to the skin, as this threatens allergies and burns. To avoid such reactions, base oils are used. For essential oils, they are a kind of solvent, due to which the final product becomes safe for humans.
Clarification of the term
Base oils for essential oils can be called differently. In addition to the basic ones, you can hear about them as a fixed and herbal product. Also, such a solvent is called pore and carrier oil. The latter option is used, as a rule, in aromatherapy. All other terms occur when base oils for essential oils are intended for the manufacture of various products intended for skin care.
However, it should be borne in mind that the product in question does not always have a plant origin. For example, in the manufacture of certain preparations, emu oil finds its application. This product is of animal origin. Get it from the fat deposits of emu ostriches. As fixed oils, fish oil is often used. Only such products are not involved in aromatherapy. The term "base oil" is used exclusively to a substance of plant origin. Get it from certain parts of plants rich in fats. As a rule, these are nuts, seeds or seeds.
Different carrier oils have different combinations of useful properties and characteristics, which ultimately depend on the choice of oil for healing purposes.
Application area
Base oils are used for medicinal purposes. They are not only natural solvents for essential products, but also allow you to get the necessary aromatic compositions, which then find their application in cosmetology and other industries.
Using a basic herbal product, natural creams and lotions, bath and body oils, lip balms, and other moisturizers and nourishing products for skin care are made. And from what ingredients are included in the formulation of cosmetics, their properties, aroma, color, as well as the shelf life will directly depend.
How important is the use of base oil? This becomes apparent from a simple example. So, it’s unlikely that it will be possible to apply only 1 or 2 drops of essential oils to the body. This can only be done if the same volume is dissolved in a larger quantity of another product.
The main, but far from the only purpose of using base oil is the manufacture of a base intended for the cultivation of organic esters. The latter are substances with a strong odor, and only their insignificant concentration becomes enough for the production of cosmetic and perfume compositions with unique and inimitable aromas.
But even on this, the scope of base oils is not limited. A herbal product with unique properties is sometimes used in cosmetology in its purest form. It is used as a tool designed to moisturize and soften the skin, as well as to nourish and restore hair.
Varieties of base oils
This plant product, based on its chemical composition, is divided into two categories. So, there are:
- betters;
- fatty oils.
The chemical composition of the first of them is characterized by the predominance of saturated fatty acids. These active substances make this base oil very thick and less fluid. Betters are usually cheaper, but not so useful. The main advantage of such a product is its long shelf life, as well as its resistance to microorganisms.
Among the main characteristics of fatty base oils, their high degree of fluidity can be noted. It manifests itself due to the predominance of polyunsaturated and unsaturated fatty acids in the product. These ingredients penetrate perfectly into the skin, nourishing their upper layers with useful substances. Their disadvantage is only a short shelf life. Indeed, the chemical composition allows bacteria to be populated very quickly in such oils. This is what leads to the rapid acidification of the product.
Main functions
Base oils are a kind of transport artery, delivering volatile substances to the right place. At the same time, a cosmetic product created with their use, when applied to the skin, saturates them with valuable substances, normalizing the state of the epidermis, slowing down the aging process of tissues, improving their appearance, etc.
In addition, when applying base oils, the processes of loosening the stratum corneum begin. This greatly increases the possibility of penetration into it of those useful substances that are contained in the healing product.
In addition, base oils contribute to the normalization of the lipid layer of the skin. And this, in turn, increases its protective characteristics. Regular use of cosmetics created using base oils significantly reduces the risk of septic pathologies. At the same time, the regenerative abilities of the epidermis increase.
Base Oil Properties
The one who believes that the product, which is the basis for the manufacture of products with essential components, is only a miserable shadow of expensive substances is mistaken. This is far from the case. Base oils themselves have a wide range of beneficial properties. Their value is explained by their rich composition, which contains phytosterols and tocopherols, waxes and polyunsaturated fatty acids, phosphatides and triglycerides, all vitamins, from A to D, as well as lipochromes.
All of the above micro- and macrocells are quite easily absorbed by the human body and are quickly included in the metabolic processes taking place in it. Due to the rich vitamin and mineral composition, these oils, after deep penetration into the tissues, have a beneficial effect on every skin cell, stimulating its metabolism, regeneration and increasing the ability to retain moisture. In addition, the base product has a biostimulating and antioxidant effect. It is able to dissolve dead skin cells of the epidermis and rejuvenate the skin by removing dust and dirt from its surface, as well as restoring lymph and blood circulation.
The main types of main product
Any essential oil before its use in cosmetology or aromatherapy must be diluted with the base. This process can be compared to adding seasonings to the dish: just a small pinch of spices (essential oils) that give an unforgettable aroma and taste to a whole pan of food (vegetable based).
Consider the most basic base oils, which in most cases are used as the main product.
- Apricot This oil is odorless, has a rich composition of vitamins, is perfectly absorbed into the skin, moisturizing, softening and nourishing it. An apricot kernel product is obtained. Use for aging, aging, sore, sore, sensitive and dry skin. The oil is hypoallergenic and has a regenerating effect.
- Avocado This base oil is enriched with indelible fats. It is characterized by a greenish yellow color. Oil made from avocado seeds nourishes, restores and moisturizes dry skin. It can penetrate deep into tissues and have a bright positive effect on them.
- From grape seed. This base oil is an ideal base for skin care products. It contains a large number of vitamins B, C, A, E and PP. Thanks to the action of this product, the pores are narrowed, the secretion of the sebaceous glands is normalized, keratinized areas are perfectly exfoliated, the foci of inflammation and redness are eliminated. At the same time, the oil obtained from grape seeds successfully fights cellulite, strengthens hair and restores the structure of curls in the shortest possible time.
- Pomegranate This oil contains a significant amount of vitamin E. Thanks to this, the product is able to work as a powerful antioxidant. The oil obtained from pomegranate seeds tightens the tissues, reduces wrinkles, nourishes and restores the skin, eliminating its lethargy and promoting rejuvenation.
- From walnut. This oil is obtained from dried fruits. It is quite light and is not able to foam very much. It has wonderful moisturizing and softening properties.
- Jojoba This oil is a liquid wax that can quickly absorb into the skin. The color of the product can range from golden to light yellow. After penetrating the skin, it moisturizes, soothes it, restores tissue elasticity, has an anti-inflammatory effect, without causing allergies.
- From wheat germ. It is a thick and viscous oil with a neutral smell. It contains a lot of vitamin F, D, F, E, D, B. Oil from wheat germ is often used as an antioxidant and natural preservative. Get it from protein-rich raw materials. This base oil is perfect for products designed to improve the condition of mature, dry, oily and damaged skin. It is simply indispensable for the elimination of cellulite, birth stretch marks. The product is also used to enhance hair growth.
- From the germ of rice. This oil has a pale yellow color and a slight odor. It contains a lot of vitamin E, as well as representatives of group B. The value of the base product is also contained in a large number of natural antioxidants that make up its composition. With the help of oil from the seeds of rice grains, you can perfectly moisturize, protect the skin, and also keep moisture in it. The product is easily absorbed and hypoallergenic. Most often it is used in creams and soaps, sunscreens, as well as in decorative cosmetics.
- From ylang-ylang. This base oil is a tonic that gently disinfects the skin, nourishes every cell and stimulates blood circulation. It is excellent for restoring irritated, thin and damaged dermis. At the same time, the delicate aroma of the product helps a person get out of a depressed state.
- Cocoa This butter has a chocolate flavor. It is extracted from cocoa beans and used to soften the skin and eliminate the processes of aging and wilting. Cocoa butter also strengthens the hair, making it shiny and lush. The product is an excellent nutrient for eyelashes and eyebrows.
- Castor . This oil is also called ricin. The product, which is in the form of a greasy transparent suspension, is obtained from castor oil. Its main properties are due to a large number of saturated acids. Thanks to them, oil perfectly moisturizes the skin and retains fluid in it. It is used to improve the elasticity of the dermis and exert a bactericidal effect on it.
Essential oils
One of the important feelings of a person is the sense of smell. Indeed, very often people make this or that choice not by heart, but by nose. We use this feeling in full to help us with aromatherapy, the main component of which is essential oils. These are fragrant substances that people began to secrete from plants as early as 5 thousand years BC. According to ancient written sources, already in those days there was a detailed technique, using which this product was received and used. Fragrances used Egyptian priestesses in their beauty secrets. The Greeks invented recipes for ointment, which is a mixture of olive oil and ether, etc.
Why did this product get such a name? It was called ethereal for volatility, and oil for fat content. In addition, in its consistency, it is similar to real fatty oils. All this led to such a similar name for the two products.
Properties of essential oils
Most of these substances are not soluble in water. However, they are characterized by light mixing with ether, alcohol, wax and gasoline. And, of course, with fatty oils.
Application area
How to use essential oils to maintain and enhance health? This issue is being addressed by one of the areas of alternative medicine - aromatherapy. After all, the action of this natural product can improve not only the physical, but also the mental state of patients.
Why are essential oils healthier than other herbal medicines? And the thing is that they get them by distillation. This allows you to save in it special phytomolecules.
Various mixtures of essential oils are used in aromatherapy in a wide range, ranging from spas to hospitals and educational institutions. They allow you to save the patient from the following:
- psychoemotional disorders;
- diseases of the digestive tract;
- various lesions on the skin.
Still how to use essential oils? Alternative medicine effectively uses them for the treatment and prevention of fungal, bacterial and viral infections. For these purposes, which essential oils are best suited? For example, a product obtained from tea tree is very effective for suppressing streptococci and staphylococci, gonococci, pneumococci and E. coli. But the essential oil from eucalyptus is used against pathogens of dysentery and typhoid bacillus.
Varieties
Today, people know several thousand names of essential oils. But this does not mean at all that when conducting aromatherapy sessions, you will need to have a complete arsenal of these substances at hand.
To effectively get rid of a particular problem, it is enough to possess only some oils, which are used most often in such cases. For example, aromatherapists often use:
- Wormwood essential oil. Its action allows you to calm the nerves, alleviate the symptoms of fatigue, improve mood. The procedure should be carried out every day for 30 minutes. To do this, 5 drops of essential oil are added to warm water (2 tablespoons). The resulting mixture is poured into the aroma lamp bowl. Wormwood essential oil can be mixed with other oils. They may be products derived from lavender, tea tree or jasmine.
- Juniper essential oil. In concentrated form, it has a sharp coniferous smell. However, when mixed with water, the aroma of this product becomes very pleasant and fresh. What is the essential oil of this shrub plant made of? A medicinal substance is produced from its berries. How to use juniper essential oil? It is added to aroma lamps, to a solution for inhalation and to water for bathing. Such procedures set up in a positive way, eliminate stress, irritability, unreasonable fears, and also relieve stress and apathy. Aromatherapy using juniper essential oil improves focus and performance, and also improves attention. To obtain the greatest effect, the product can be mixed with essential oils of orange and bergamot, pine and cedar, lemon and grapefruit.
- Fir essential oil. It is used to have a positive effect on the immune system and prevent the development of infections. In addition, fir essential oil has a stimulating effect on the body, increasing blood flow to the upper layers of the skin. This allows you to relieve pain and accelerate wound healing. If this essential oil is used during colds and respiratory diseases, then recovery will come much faster. Inhalations with such a substance will accelerate the process of discharge of sputum from the bronchi, as well as relieve sore throats.
- Jasmine essential oil. This therapeutic substance eliminates the inflammatory diseases of the female genital area. In addition, jasmine essential oil, which has the properties of a natural antidepressant, is used to combat insomnia, the effects of stress, as well as to relieve physical and mental stress. With regular aromatherapy sessions, the patient inhales jasmine volatile, which stimulate his brain activity and reveal hidden talents, improve the susceptibility to mastering information on a general and intuitive level. In addition, the product acts on the human endocrine system, which helps to stabilize its hormonal background.
Product selection
A modern buyer is faced with a large number of fakes.Essential oil is no exception. How to protect yourself from acquiring a low-quality product? The first thing you need to pay attention to in this case is the brand. The most famous manufacturers of essential oils are:
- Swiss company Vivasan;
- Karel Hadek - Czech manufacturer;
- Austrian company Styx Naturcosmetics;
- Russian companies “Iris” and “Aromarti”.
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