Citrus esters are the most sold and in demand all over the world. Not an exception and essential oil of lemon - the properties and application of this product are known in medicine, cooking, perfumery, cosmetology, aromatherapy and other fields. The product contains many valuable chemical compounds and is not at all expensive, unlike other ethers, which serves as another criterion for its popularity.
Useful properties of lemon essential oil
In medicine and aromatherapy, the drug is valued for the following effects:
- choleretic;
- antiseptic;
- antacid;
- diuretic;
- antiviral;
- bactericidal;
- anti-inflammatory;
- decongestant;
- immunomodulating;
- cardiotonic;
- detoxification;
- hypotensive;
- antioxidant;
- painkiller;
- antipyretic.
As for cosmetology, lemon essential oil is used due to such actions:
- anti-cellulite;
- rejuvenating;
- anti-acne;
- healing;
- tonic;
- bleaching.
Application of essential oil of lemon
Diseases that show the use of aroma lamps, compresses, inhalations and aromatherapy with the described product:
- vegetovascular dystonia;
- metabolic disorders ;
- atherosclerosis and varicose veins;
- hypertonic disease;
- cholecystitis;
- headache;
- arthritis and arthrosis;
- rheumatism;
- ARVI and ARI;
- anemia;
- deterioration of blood composition;
- heat;
- nervous overexcitation, anxiety.
In cosmetology, lemon ether is recommended for oily, fading skin, pigmentation spots, freckles and post-acne. Also this product is popular in the composition of mixtures for the treatment of cellulite, stretch marks, strengthening of nails and hair, removal of outgrowths, calluses and warts.
Cosmetic application of essential oil of lemon for the face
A clean product should not be used, as this can cause a chemical burn of the skin. Lemon ether is better to enrich ready-made cosmetics - on 15-20 g of cream, lotion, milk, shampoo or other products take 5-8 drops of oil.
The described agent produces a more pronounced effect in mixtures. Proportions are standard, 2 drops of ether per 1 tbsp. spoon of plant stem.
For oily skin with dirt, pores and rashes, it is recommended to use grape seed oil as a base.
In the presence of wrinkles suitable for such essential oils:
- peachy;
- castor;
- dog rose;
- coconut;
- olive;
- avocado.
To whiten the skin or remove pigmentation from the face, lighten the freckles, you should use a mixture of lemon ethereal and sea buckthorn oil.