Among the aromatic additives vanilla is the most famous. It helps to give baking and sweets a pleasant aroma of warmth and holiday. In addition to culinary benefits, vanilla still has value as a cosmetic means. It positively affects the condition of the skin and hair, helping to fight dermatological problems. Vanilla essential oil, properties and application of it will be described in this article.
Vanilla essential oil - properties
Vanilla oil, the properties of which have been thoroughly studied, refers to potent drugs. It has a wide spectrum of action and shows its effectiveness with minimal doses. To feel the miraculous properties of the oil, you should be careful when buying it: since the product is expensive, most of the oil sold is falsified or heavily diluted with natural oil.
Natural quality vanilla essential oil has such useful properties:
- antiseptic;
- soothing and relaxing;
- anti-inflammatory;
- Cleansing;
- tonic;
- restorative;
- astringent.
Vanilla oil - application
Essential vanilla oil is used in the following areas:
- In cosmetology to eliminate a number of dermatological problems with hair and skin and to improve their condition. Vanilla oil is added to expensive cosmetics: creams, body lotions, shampoos.
- Vanilla oil, the use and influence of this drug on human health is being studied in medicine. It helps to improve the general condition of the body, normalize the work of the gastrointestinal tract, eliminate the effects of alcoholic intoxication, calm the nervous system.
- In massage creams.
- In perfumery oil is used to give the flavors of soft, sweetish notes.
- In aromatherapy, oil is used as an aphrodisiac to awaken fantasy, enhance partner sensuality and sexuality.
Vanilla oil for hair
The essential oil of vanilla for hair is used to improve the structure of hair, strengthen, give them softness, smoothness, rid of dandruff. To achieve these goals, you can use vanilla oil for hair in such ways:
- Enriched with oil shampoos, conditioners and balms. For this, 10-15 drops of oil are added to the container with the hair care product.
- To add in masks for hair. One mask will require 2-3 drops of oil, depending on the volume of the mask itself.
- Use oil for combing hair. To do this, drip the oil on the comb and carefully comb the hair. This method is not recommended for oily hair .
Vanilla oil for the face
Cosmetologists recommend using vanilla oil for the face to anyone who wants to get rid of pigmentation, acne, make the skin more elastic, reduce the severity of wrinkles, strengthen the vessels of the face, improve microcirculation. To do this, you can use these methods:
- add a few drops to the face mask or massage base;
- to enrich with oil the face cream .
Besides this, you can make homemade natural masks with vanilla oil.
Mask against acne
Ingredients:
- vanilla oil - 2 drops;
- bodjaga - 10 g;
- corn starch - 10 g;
- Grape oil - 20 drops.
Preparation and use
- To prepare the mask, mix the oils, and then attach the remaining components. If the mask is too thick, you can dilute it with mineral water.
- The mask is applied to the steamed skin in a circular motion and left for 7 minutes.
- Wash off with warm water. Pimples are sprinkled with bactericidal powder.
Mask for skin firming
Ingredients:
- vanilla oil - 2 drops;
- jojoba oil - 5 drops;
- honey - 10 g;
- potatoes - 1 piece.
Preparation and use
- First, mix the oils and attach them to a mixture of grated potatoes and honey.
- The mask is applied to a cleansed face and allowed to stand for 20 minutes.
- Wash off with warm water.
Vanilla oil for body
The essential oil of vanilla for the skin is used in cosmetology salons and at home to improve the condition of the skin, fight stretch marks and cellulite. The effective recipes for vanilla oil for the body are the following.
Body Scrub
Ingredients:
- essential oil of vanilla - 2 drops;
- sugar - 2 tbsp. l .;
- cinnamon - pinch;
- almond oil - 2 tbsp. l .;
- ground coffee - 1 tsp.
Preparation and use
- To make a scrub, mix all the ingredients.
- The mask is applied to the cleansed face and gently scrub 7-10 minutes with a brush or sponge.
- Wash off with warm water and apply a soothing cream.
Mask for the body
Ingredients:
- essential oil of vanilla - 3 drops;
- essential rose oil - 1 drop;
- soft curd - 4 tbsp. l .;
- Strawberry - 3 pieces;
- banana - 1 pc.
Preparation and use
- To prepare the mask, all components are blended with a blender.
- On the cleansed skin, apply a mask and leave for 20 minutes.
- Wash off with warm water and apply moisturizing cream.
Vanilla oil for massage
Tighten the skin, get rid of fine wrinkles, give the skin a healthy appearance with a massage with vanilla oil. To do this, use a special massage vanilla oil or enrich with vanilla oil any cream for massage. One procedure may require up to 5 drops of high-quality essential oil. Before using vanilla oil should be done on the skin sample for the purpose of the presence of allergic reactions. Feel the pleasant effects of vanilla massage after three procedures.
Vanilla oil instead of perfume
Vanilla oil instead of perfume can be used separately, but can be combined with other essential oils. Answering the question, what is combined with vanilla oil, perfumers call these oils:
- bergamot;
- geranium;
- vetiver;
- cloves;
- jasmine;
- ylang-ylang;
- cardamom;
- ginger;
- cinnamon;
- lavender;
- peppermint;
- sandalwood;
- rose flower.
Essential oil is applied pointwise in the region of the neck, behind the ears, on the wrist. In addition, you can put a couple of drops on the comb and comb her hair over the entire length. When using, it should be borne in mind that oil can leave greasy stains on clothes.
Vanilla oil from mosquitoes
The smell of vanilla essential oil is pleasant for a person, but it acts as a repeller on insects. For this reason, you can use vanilla oil to fight mosquitoes. To do this, you can use these methods:
- In the aromaticamp, drop 6 drops of oil, add a few drops of warm water and heat the liquid in a room in which there are mosquitoes.
- Spray a mixture of 100 ml of water, the same amount of alcohol and 10 drops of oil in a room with a spray gun.
- Before leaving for nature, place the above described remedy in the places where insects gather.
- Before going for a walk, lubricate the exposed skin with a cosmetic cream, in which vanilla oil is added.
- Moistened in a solution of essential oil with water, a napkin can be placed before going to bed near the bed.