Perennial, evergreen coniferous pine tree helps people in many areas of life: in industry, thanks to it, we get beautiful, durable furniture, in medicine, soothing the nervous system, and even at home - for the new year the forest beauty adorns itself with its beautiful fragrance home. But this is far from all areas where pine is needed and useful - cosmetologists have long noticed that essential pine oil has a great influence on the structure of hair and skin.
However, in nature there are about 120 species of pine, and not all of them can be used in cosmetology. Most often for the beauty of the skin and hair use the following types of pine trees, from which they receive oils:
- pine ordinary;
- Siberian pine.
Some pines contain aggressive substances that can cause allergies, and therefore it is better not to experiment with the selection of essential oils of different species, and to dwell on the "classical" ones.
Properties of pine essential oil
Of course, the benefit of pine oil in cosmetology is associated with its unique composition, which can vary depending on the place of growth. But often pine essential oil contains the following useful ingredients:
- terpene hydrocarbons;
- ethers;
- resin acids.
Together, these substances can help:
- improve blood circulation;
- relieve depression ;
- suppress the development of bacteria;
- heal wounds and cracks in the skin.
Thus, through the improvement of blood circulation, pine essential oil promotes the growth of hair, if it is added to masks, and if it is used for the skin, it will help to get rid of rashes and strengthen its turgor.
Application of pine essential oil
There is not much difference in what kind of oil to use - essential oil of Siberian or common pine, so here one can start with personal preferences.
Essential oil of pine for hair
Pine essential oil can help strengthen hair roots, stimulate their growth and strengthen the rods.
Because of its rich chemical composition, it is better not to add it to hair balms. A more acceptable option is combining in the mask several oils - the base (for example, burdock, olive or castor) and an additional - pine. At 5 tablespoons.
Essential oil of pine for face
Since the pine essential oil well "disperses the blood," this effect can be enhanced with a facial massage . Add a few drops of pine in the massage oil and then smooth the muscles of the face, pat and knead. Several times a week such a massage, and a beautiful complexion, oxygenated skin, as well as a reduction in rashes are ensured.