5 Essential Oils for Natural Skincare Routine
Essential oils are essences of plants that create unique, wafting fragrances. They can be extracted from a plant’s flowers, bark, stem, leaves, roots, and sometimes its fruits. These oils are complex mixtures, and while some are good for skin, others not so much.The volatile fragrant portion of plants is what makes essential oil for face problematic—but these compounds can be beneficial, too. Let’s see how we can incorporate these as a part of our natural skincare routine–
What happens if you put peppermint oil on your skin?
Peppermint essential oil can be extracted from the leaves of the peppermint plant and is used for a variety of different purposes- concentrated forms can be used for aromatherapy or else diluted and applied to the skin.
For example, it can be used as:
- a treatment for a variety of conditions, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), nausea, and other digestive issues
- a topical application for relief from itching, muscle pain, and headache
- a flavoring agent in foods and in products such as mouthwashes
- a fresh, pleasing scent added to soaps and cosmetic products
Peppermint oil is generally safe, but it can be toxic when taken in very large doses and should always be diluted before use.
Which essential oil is best for skin?
Apart from peppermint oil, here is a list of other helpful essential oil for face-
- RoseHip Seed Oil- Made from the fruit of rose plants, this natural skincare product contains both vitamins C and vitamin A, which can protect against signs of aging. It’s wonderfully rich in essential fatty acids which can improve overall skin texture and hydration levels.The Arata Hydrating Face Serum-Cream contains rosehip oil and is suitable for all genders, ages, and skin types.
- Lemon essential oil- It’s extracted from the peel of fresh lemons using a cold-press process. It can be diluted and applied to your skin, as well as diffused into the air and inhaled. Some people affirm that making this oil a part of your skincare routine can help fight exhaustion, clears your skin, kills harmful viruses and bacteria, and reduces inflammation.
- Coconut oil- This natural oil for dry skin is famous for its ability to intensely moisturize the skin and retain that moisture. In addition to boosting moisture levels, coconut oil also acts as natural oil for dry skin, by helping to soothe skin.
We recommend using a mild face wash containing a blend of these essential oils on a regular basis.
Can you put essential oils on your skin?
Many essential oils have been shown to be beneficial to skin, but it’s important to dilute them in a carrier oil so that they’re safe for your sin. You can also opt for skincare products that are pre-blended with an essential oil for face to decrease the risk of irritation.
We suggest the Arata Anti-Ageing Face Kit from our natural skincare range, that contains a mild face wash and a face serum-cream, packed with the goodness of various essential oils.
Which essential oils are bad for skin?
These natural skincare products are rich in antioxidants and contain antibacterial ingredients but most of the components in oils can significantly irritate and damage skin. Common examples include fragrant ingredients like limonene, citronellol, and eugenol, which are present in fragrant plant oils.
Not all essential oils are beneficial for the face; such as pine or cinnamon can be avoided as they don’t contain specific skincare benefits.
How do you use essential oils on your skin?
There’s a lot of research to show that if essential oils are diluted to safe levels, they are pretty safe for usage. The general guideline in aromatherapy for the face is around a 1% dilution, but those who have sensitive skin may want to keep this blend for their body only and use even gentler oils on their face.
Some essential oils aren’t suitable as skin care products but we can enjoy their aroma-therapeutic benefits in other ways-from scented candles, sachets, or burning oils in a diffuser!