Jasmine Oil

Jasmine is an evergreen shrub with large, white flowers. It is from them that they receive a valuable aromatic substance. Despite the fact that in many articles the name "essential oil of jasmine" is found, in fact it is an absolute, also called "absolute oil", and it is produced not by steam distillation, but by extraction with special solvents. Jasmine is one of the most popular floral fragrances, and is widely used in perfumery, cosmetology and aromatherapy.

Jasmine Oil - Properties

There are several types of jasmine oil, depending on what kind of plant it is from. The most common oil is jasmine Arabic (Jasminum sambac) and jasmine large-colored (Jasminum grandiflorum).

The oil is a thick red-brown liquid with a rich floral flavor. Jasmine oil has the properties of antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, tones. In addition, it has a rejuvenating and soothing effect on the skin, helps fight skin irritations, improves skin structure and promotes resorption of scars.

Jasmine Oil - Application

In aromatherapy, jasmine oil is used as a remedy for insomnia, to combat depressive states, a sense of fear, and also to enhance sensuality.

In cosmetology, jasmine oil is most often used in facial care. It is especially effective for dry, prone to irritations, rashes and allergic reactions of the skin. Because of its antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and reducing properties, for hair, jasmine oil is used when it is necessary to eliminate irritation of the scalp, itching, get rid of dandruff. On sale you can find the oil of amla (Indian gooseberry) with jasmine - a popular means for strengthening and growing hair in Ayurvedic medicine.

Jasmine oil is not intended for oral administration and is not used in its pure form (it is a concentrated substance that requires a minimum of five fold dilution before use). Therefore, when using it in home cosmetology and aromatherapy, it is best to observe the following proportions.

  1. For the enrichment of creams: 3-4 drops per 20 grams of cream for the appropriate skin type.
  2. For massage: up to 4 drops per 10 milliliters of base oil.
  3. For baths: 2-3 drops of oil, for 2 tablespoons of salt for baths or honey (mix thoroughly and add to water).
  4. For compresses with dry or inflamed skin: up to 5 drops of oil on a glass of warm water, which then moistened with a gauze tampon and make lotions.
  5. To enrich masks, lotions, and tonics: no more than 3 drops per 5 milliliters of the base.
  6. For the aroma lamp: 2 drops of oil per 5 m2 of area.

It is not recommended to use cosmetics with this oil during pregnancy, as it can stimulate the reduction of smooth muscles, but a few drops in the aroma lamp are able to improve mood and relax the nervous system. By the way, in India oil of jasmine has long been used for obstetric care.

It is also worthwhile to be cautious people with low blood pressure, since this oil has an antihypertensive effect.

In conclusion, I would like to note that to get one kilogram of oil you need to process about 8 million flowers, so jasmine oil is one of the most expensive. On sale you can find inexpensive essential oil of jasmine, which in fact is a synthetic analog, and not a natural product, and has no useful properties besides a pleasant aroma.