​Essential oils are extracted from different leaves, petals, fruit and barks and contain their own aroma. They are very strong and rich with antioxidants that are great for skin, especially the aging one. Plus, the consistency of these oils is so seamless that they go deep into the layers of skin and address the skin conditions better than any other skincare products you might find in the market. And the best part is that they are 100% natural too. What more can you ask for!

If you want some oil with anti-aging benefits, you have got to try one of the 7 in the list below. Keep reading and thank me later!

Geranium Essential Oil

This essential oil is a treat for both hair and skin and has got a really nice flowery fragrance. Its astringent properties help reduce the appearance of large pores while leaving the skin firm and tight. Plus, it also helps the regeneration process by improving the blood flow in the skin cells. It has the power to protect the skin from degeneration.

Directions to Use

​All you have to do is mix a few drops of this oil in your bath for complete skin protection. Plus, you can also mix it with aloe gel for turning it into a gentler treat for the skin while you sleep. Therefore, it also works well as a soothing night mask. 

Sandalwood Essential Oil

Sandalwood oil is great for reversing the damage that UV rays cause to your skin. It consists of astringent properties as well that help improve the texture and tone altogether of the skin. It has active ingredients that are great for reversing the aging process and bringing the youthful glow of the skin back.

Directions to Use

Take 5 drops of sandalwood oil along with 5 drops of geranium oil and add them in a cup quarterly filled with argan oil. Shake it well before using it every night as a part of your nighttime skincare routine.

Frankincense Essential Oil

This is one of the best essential oils for aging skin. Not only does it help tighten the skin but it also has the power to remove pigmentation, dark spots and scars. It helps in maintaining the pH level of the skin while protecting it from free radicals. It is a great oil for those with acne problems as well as it contains anti-inflammatory properties and therefore, it soothes the skin down effectively.

Directions to Use

​Take about 4 drop of this oil and rose hip oil and add these in a cup quarterly filled with jojoba oil. Store the mixture in a dropper bottle for ease of use. Apply it twice to three times a day as a moisturizer on your face for the best results. 

Lavender Essential Oil

Massaging the skin with lavender oil does not only help reverse the aging signs but it brings back the natural youthful glow and softness as well. It contains anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal and anti-aging properties that help the skin to recover from all sorts of skin conditions and grow in to a much healthier form.

Directions to Use
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Take around 20 drops of this oil and mix it with a bit of rosehip oil. Make sure you massage your skin with it before going to bed every night for better blood circulation and faster regeneration process. 

Author bio:

​Sania is a student of accounts and finance. She enjoys shopping, trying out skincare remedies and blogging about anything that is related to beauty and self-care. Her love for pets, tea and travelling is eternal. She recently published a post on choosing the correct moisturizer for skin.

If you're losing your hair or want to have strong and healthy hair, certain essential oils have proven to help grow hair back and make it stronger.

There are many factors which result in hair loss in men and women, some of these include stress, genetics, diet, ageing, hormonal changes, fungal infections and environmental exposures. 

The technical term for hair loss is alopecia, in males this is thinning or complete loss of hair.  For females this can be a gradual thinning of hair.  This can also be seen as broken hairs or hair easily falling out when brushing.   It is an autoimmune disease where the body will reject the hair follicles as being foreign objects. ​

​Recently, there has been a major breakthrough in essential oil technology, showing us how essential oils affects human genetic health.  This cutting edge technology is termed AGX expression (Gene Expression).  This science  promotes insights about how we can promote improved health to the human genome by scientifically analysing and combining different essential oils for different purposes.  There are six genetic zones and each oil falls into a specific zone and affects that body function, for example, the zone for hair and nails (zone 6) will include a specific combination of oils scientifically proven to promote healthy function in that area.

The results of a 1998 study, “Randomized Trial of Aromatherapy: Successful Treatment for Alopecia Areata,” by Isabelle C. Hay, MRCP; Margaret Jamieson, SRN and Anthony D. Ormerod, FRCP, show “aromatherapy to be a safe and effective treatment for alopecia areata.”  84 people who had been diagnosed with alopecia areata used essential oil applications to their scalp with remarkable results, they  experienced significant hair growth using a simple blend of Thyme,  Rosemary, Lavender and Cedarwood, massaged into the scalp every day with a carrier oil for seven months.

Compared to conventional hair loss treatments, essential oil therapy is a safe and healthy option.

Add 3 to 6 drops of each essential oil to 1 tablespoon of fractionated coconut oil.   Coconut oil reduces protein loss in damaged and un-damaged hair.   The Lauric acid in coconut oil has a high affinity for hair proteins and is able to penetrate inside the hair shaft.  

You could begin by using one or two oils and eventually combine with more oils, depending on which oil you prefer, or use an AGX blend where the oils to promote hair growth are already combined for you.

Massage into scalp. Wait 30 minutes, rinse.
Apply daily.

Add a few drops to shampoo daily and massage into scalp to stimulate hair growth.

​Due to the cycle of hair growth, results can take three to seven months to appear. Be patient and consistent and the rewards will follow.

Your hair will also smell amazing!

Lavender - Lavandula angustifolia

With it's soothing, tranquil scent Lavender plays a major part in stress reduction.    It is also anti-bacterial and helps to unclog hair follicles.  It regulates blood circulation and is anti-inflammatory.  

Thyme - Thymus vulgaris
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Thyme has a  warm and spicy aroma.  Used by ancient Egyptians and Greeks, one of the earliest medicinal plants employed throughout the Mediterranean region. 
Thyme has a direct action on the nervous system.   Blood circulation to the scalp is stimulated by Thyme.   
It is also an antiseptic and can help prevent dandruff. 

Tea Tree - Melaleuca alternifolia

Tea Tree controls excess oil which can clog follicles.  It is anti-fungal and anti-bacterial.  Used as a remedy for head lice and psoriasis.  Tea Tree oil stimulates blood flow and reduces inflammation, from its component- terpinen-4-ol., extracted from the leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia tree.  It removes dead skin and bacteria from scalp. It also prevents residues from chemicals building up in hair.

Ylang Ylang - Cananga odorata

Ylang ylang stimulates hair growth.  It prevents scalp dryness and brittle hair.  It stimulates the skin that controls sebum secretion,  sebum contributes to the overall health of your hair and scalp.
​It's fragrant exotic scent is calming to the senses and  decreases stress.

Frankincense - Boswellia frereana

Frankincense strengthens hair follicles, balances hormones and is anti-inflammatory. It is known to make hair roots stronger.  The boswellic acids in frankincense inhibits the inflammatory process and improves blood circulation.

Cypress - Cupressus sempervirens

Cypress increases circulation and capillary strength.  It brightens dull and dry hair.  Used often in skin therapy treatments.  

Helichrysum - Helichrysum italicum

Found in many new formulations of natural hair treatments, Helichrysum regenerates soft tissue of the body.
It can be used to combat skin conditions, aids in circulatory function, is antibacterial and an antioxidant.
Helichrysum italicum contains high levels of neryl acetate, the compound responsible, along with its synergistic constituents, for tissue rebuilding and healing. 

When purchasing essential oils, it is very important that you choose high quality essential oils.  If the oil is of a low quality, the benefits may not be seen and you may be introducing toxic chemicals into your body.   When using oils on skin and hair it is best to use Clinical Grade essential oils, as the Bioavailability of these have been scientifically researched and they are the safest oils to use.

Before using any essential oils for hair growth, it is important to test them for reactions on a small area of skin. 


Author Bio: 

Ingrid Long is the owner of Organic Beauty Trends and essential oil educator. 

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9828867

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This article has been contributed by Abhinav Kumar Singh.

Croton oil is an amazing oil, but it should be used with proper care. It is used in various applications such as medicines, facial and skin problem treatment. Croton Oil is used to process various beauty-care products for skin and medicinal products for emptying as well as cleansing the intestines and stomach. Croton Oil is extracted from the seeds of Croton tiglium with the help of cold pressing method. The native place of Croton tree is India and the Malay Archipelago. This oil is a very powerful purgative and irritant due to which its overdose may lead to the cause of severe skin lesions and diarrhea. So, this oil should be used with proper care to attain its utmost benefits. It is also an active ingredient to certain skin peeling procedures. It is a viscous and transparent liquid could be yellow to light brown in color. Croton Oil has unpleasant taste, a slight acrid odor. Indian and Chinese were the first to use the Croton Oil as a medicine. 

Extraction process of Croton Oil:

Croton oil is extracted from the seeds of Croton tiglium which is a shrub belonging to the family of Euphorbiaceae. Croton Oil is carried out by cold pressing method, but nowadays the process is quite different, i.e. solvent extraction and also some other methods as well the extract the better oil as output. During the extraction process, it is mandatory to keep the safety in the process, because it is somewhat toxic in nature.

Curative Elements Present in the Croton Oil:

There are 17 fatty acid components present in the Croton Oil. Some of them are oleic acid, eicosanoic acid methyl-esterified sample with a quantity of 77.33% and linoleic acid. If it is diluted with ethylether, it will produce five aromatic compounds such as fenchyl alcohol and isoborneol etc. Croton oil is less dense than water and insoluble in water that is why it floats on the water. It reacts with acids to liberate the heat. Its chemical composition comprises a list of 11 compounds which are categorized like A1 to A4 and B1 to B7. All 11 compounds isolated are diesters to one and with the same parent alcohol phorbol C20H28O6, in which each diester will carry one long chain and one short chain fatty acid. Major constituents of croton oil are crotonic resin, crotonoleic acid, crotonic acid, glycerylcrotonate and several carcinogenic phorbol derivatives.

Uses and Benefits of Croton Oil:

Traditional Uses: It was used in traditional Chinese medicines as well as in Sri Lanka. And it was only China that has discovered it for the usage in drugs. But, the origination of Croton Oil is in India.

Medical Uses: The seed oil from the croton is an excellent remedy for the cancerous sores, tumors, colds, dysentery, fever, scabies, paralysis, sore throat and toothache. It can be used as a counter-irritant for different skin infections. But, it should be used in moderate amounts else it would act as a harmful ingredient rather than its helpful benefits. 

Other Niche Uses: Due to its slight toxic nature, this oil is used as a natural insecticide for field purposes while growing cereals and pulses or during the storage. This oil is also used to process candles and soaps.


Side Effects/Potential Involvement of Risks​

• Although, Croton oil is extensively demanded as a major ingredient of various cosmetic peelings and skin creams without any risks involved but one should always seek advice of a doctor or physician before using this oil due to its toxicity.
• Always use in dilution. Stop using this oil if it causes even slight irritation over your skin.
• Croton oil might be highly dangerous and even lethal if taken internally undiluted without the supervision of a medical practitioner.
• Even this oil is safe for use by pregnant and nursing women but still it should be avoided during the pregnancy or breast-feeding periods.

We hope most of your misconceptions about of croton oil have been eradicated through this article. All you need to do while using this oil is just use of this miraculous oil in medicinal quantity. Proper use of this oil has shown positive results in persons seeking traditional cure for skin, stomach and other ailments. So, what are you looking for? Go and grab a bottle of pristine quality croton oil for an excellent health of yours and your loved ones. 


Author Bio: 
About Abhinav Kumar Singh
“Abhinav Kumar Singh is a renowned aromatherapist and essential oil educator with 8 years of professional expertise. He has been advocating about the benefits of natural essential oils through writing and speeches to reach out millions through his blogs, articles, and speeches. If you wish to get more information about essential oils and their therapeutic benefits, click here @ Croton Oil.
Resources :
http://crotonoil.blogspot.in/
https://allinexporters.wordpress.com/croton-oil/
http://www.allinexporters.com/croton-oil.html
http://www.naturalindianoils.com/croton-oil.html

SKLEER is a natural skin restoration gel made with natural essential oils.   

Australian owned. Developed by an international medical research organisation in South Africa, SKLEER was created with safe ingredients so every member of the household can use it, from toddlers to grandparents. 

Using a unique patent pending gel formulation which carries the herbal ingredients rapidly into the skin, it helps  skin to regenerate and improve appearance.

The essential oils in the gel which help to reduce itching and heal skin irritations are eucalyptus oil, tea tree oil, caraway oil and cinnamon oil, all of which are renowned for their amazing soothing and healing properties.

This gel arrived at the right time for me, as the day before I had several huge mosquito bites which were very itchy. As soon as I opened the gel I applied the gel to the bites for some instant relief. 

The gel also clears pimples and black heads and reduces the appearance of age spots.  

The scent is earthy and pleasing and smells very clean, you are much better off using this natural gel on your skin than all of those chemical creams and sprays which claim to heal your skin, but makes skin very dry.  

SKLEER gel leaves skin soft, non sticky and has a fresh feel to it.

For anyone who suffers from acne, skin irritions such as eczema and allergy rashes, blisters, cuts , burns or even just to relieve the itch and sting of insect bites, this should be your go to gel to treat yourself naturally.    
It's very economical, a little dab on problem areas seems to do the trick quite quickly.

Paraben free and dermatologically approved.   

Available at SKLEER.

I received the product mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

The New Year is rolling in and a long list of resolutions are ready with a strong determination of losing all the extra inches that you have been battling with. This blog will definitely get back your curvaceous figure in the most natural way. Now, you don’t have to battle to button up your favorite high school jeans as we have a magical wand which works effectively in suppressing your unwanted craving and hunger during your dietary plan.

Getting back to that Monroe hour glass shape is a daunting task because of the hectic and stressed working lifestyles where you have to sit in the similar posture and work for hours. In order to restrain the problem of corpulence, one must experience these benefits of nature.

Don’t despair, as there are numerous naturally derived essential oils that effectively help in curbing the excess craving for food which results in effective loss of pounds. If you are too tired of taking innumerable weight loss supplements to get into that sumptuous celebrity figure then adding an essence of nature in the form of essential oil to your plan can effectively bring back the new you. Below mentioned are a few therapeutic grade essential oils which will effectively help you in your weight loss agenda are as follows:

Peppermint essential oil

The peppermint essential oil is extracted through the process of steam distillation. It is blessed with enormous therapeutic properties that effectively help in curbing the appetite and unnecessary cravings of food.  According to the latest reports, people who take a puff of this oil over a two week span consumes 3000 less calories in a week as compared to the people who don’t inhale this oil. By sniffing this essential oil before your regular meal, one can automatically feel complete and thereby it also boosts the stamina.

Grapefruit Essential Oil

This amazing essential oil help prevent water preservation and bloating which can also dissolve fat in the body. The presence of limonene in grapefruit oil helps to discharge the fatty acids in to the blood by further breaking them down and utilizes them for energy. Also, it is a great appetite suppressant and you can inhale the vapor of a few drops to fend off hunger pains by adding few drops of grapefruit essential oil in 8 ounces of water and drink it before meals.   

Bergamot Essential Oil

This tremendous oil possesses extremely strong and sedative properties which makes it an excellent essential oil for relieving the problem of stress that ultimately triggers appetite. If you mix this oil with lavender oil, it’s even more effective.  Add a few drops on a piece of cloth and inhale the vapors to feel relaxed from the stress of hunger.

Lemon Essential Oil  

Therapeutic grade lemon oil is obtained from the peels of the fruit and has a property which can effectively boost the metabolism in the body and also dissolve the fats and harmful toxins present in the body. If this oil is directly applied to the skin, it is quite capable of burning excess flab on the body. Moreover, this essential oil also helps in boosting the metabolism system of the body.               

Any of these pure and natural essential oils may help you in your tough weight-loss regime. Also, it will offer you little extra to maintain the pink of health.          

Author BIO: Sanjeev Kumar is the chief editor of http://www.allinexporters.com/he has done a lot of research off line and online for natural essential oils and Traditional attar/ natural perfume oil.

                                                             

Solyvia is an organic roll-on line, made with high quality essential oils and herbs to soothe and heal physical and emotional ailments such as headaches, skin blemishes and stress relief.

This handy little pack of 3 is a remedy kit you can take with you anywhere.
Certified organic by Ecocert, completely natural and not tested on animals.   

You can purchase this kit via The French Organic Company.   
 
The City Box  contains Head 'Ake,  Skin tune and Take It Easy, I've managed to make good use of all 3.  Very economical at only $28.00 for the pack or $10.95 separately.   

Head 'Ake  contains a combination of Macadamia nut oil and Borage with Lavender, Chamomile, Wintergreen, Peppermint and Clove essential oils.    I do get the occasional headache and it's usually in my temples, I applied this oil, trying not to expect too much, as some of my headaches are hard to budge,  but it really did help.   The formula they use in this is very soothing, I placed the bottle in the fridge, so when I applied it with the roll on, it was such a nice cooling feeling.  If you do get heachaches, espcecially tension, before popping a pain killer,  you should give this a go.   
Can also be used to help with motion sickness (sea, car or plane travel).  

Skin Tune - I applied this morning and night when I had a pimple, mine are usually hormonal, not only did it help to clear the pimple, but it made the skin heal alot more quickly.
It reduces redness, which is really important, especially when you're getting ready in the mornings and you're trying to cover up imperfections in a hurry!  A combination of Muscat Rose with Tea Tree, Juniper, Lavender and Rosemary essential oils.  
This can also be used for rosacea and other skin irritations.   

Take It Easy -  I applied this before bed to relax my mind.  The scent is earthy and relaxing,  l like it, it's not the usual flowery type of smell, it contains St.Johns Wort and Black Cumin Oil with Marjoram, Chamomile , Mandarin and Ylang Ylang essential oils.
For a restful sleep I applied this under the arches of my feet and on my wrists.   The big difference between this and other aromatherapy treatments are the herbs, specifically the St. Johns Wort which can calm down a busy and stressed mind.