What are essential oils and why are they so magical?

An essential oils is a liquid that is generally distilled (most frequently by steam or water) from the leaves, stems, flowers,  roots, or other elements of at plant.

Essential oil contains the true essence of the plant it was derived from. These beautiful oils are highly concentrated and a little goes a long way.
Essential oils are not the same as perfume or fragrance oils.(read here the difference why chemicals perfume are bed for you) Where essential oils are derived from the true plants, perfume oils are artificially created fragrances or contain artificial substances and  do not offer the therapeutic benefits that essential oils offer.

The chemical composition and aroma of these oils can provide valuable psychological and physical therapeutic benefits. These benefits are usually achieved through methods including inhalation and application of the diluted oil to the skin, or by using a diffuser.

Never use essential oil directly on your skin unless advised from a specialist.

Normally they will be mixed with carrier oils such as Almonds, apricot, etc. (Actually, Lavender essential oil is the only one you can use directly on the skin) especially for kids!

The magical qualities of the essential oils can be found in Pure products!

 

How are essential oils extracted?

It is important to know something about how essential oils are extracted because oils from the same plant extracted in different ways can result in very different products.

In Short:

Essential oils are compounds extracted from plants.

The oils capture the plant’s scent and flavor, or “essence.”

Unique aromatic compounds give each essential oil its characteristic essence.

Essential oils are obtained through distillation (via steam and/or water) or mechanical methods, such as cold pressing.

Once the aromatic chemicals have been extracted, they are combined with a carrier oil to create a product that’s ready for use.

The way the oils are made is important, as essential oils obtained through chemical processes are not considered true essential oils.

How to use them?

Essential oils can be inhaled  via diffuser or diluted and applied to the skin in skin products or oil blends.. They may stimulate your sense of smell or have medicinal effects when absorbed.

Essential oil benefits: on emotional level

Ease Stress and anxiety

Headaches and migraines

Sleep and insomnia

Essential oil benefits: on physical level

Each oil can have amazing benefits on your skin, depending on it’s use. for example sage and tea tree can heal acne, geranium, rose , jasmine are amazing for anti aging and more.

This is why i will use different oils in different products, to give your skin best results and as well, in the salon diffuser, different oils to support your emotional state.