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Bergamot
Bergamot is remarkably skin-friendly. It softens the skin, smoothes and evens out skin tone, and stimulates the release of melanin in the skin cells. Melanin is a brown pigment that the skin produces as a result of exposure to the sun. Thus, melanin-and bergamot without the alcohol is actually a protective agent.
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Clary Sage
Clary Sage balances hormones and emotions splendidly. Sage has long been used for mental clarity and hair growth. Sage oil is especially good for muscle tone and strength, against cellulite, and to improve circulation problems. Sage is an excellent bruise and wound healer.
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Cypress
Its muscle-firming quality is very effective in a face and neck combination and also for cellulite and other body-toning treatments. Cypress is good for all complexion types.
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Eucalyptus
The realm of eucalyptus is respiration. It opens the lungs and encourages breathing by increasing oxygen in the cells, and it promotes the function of red blood cells.
It has a strong antibacterial and antiseptic properties. Ideal for any infectious condition.
Eucalyptus is an excellent remedy for aching joints and rheumatism. It also reduces pain in sore muscles, sprains, and sports injuries.
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Geranium
Geranium is an extremely effective circulation booster or rubefacient(skin reddener) that brings warmth to the peripheral areas. Geranium is a wonderful oil to use during cold weather, especially on the feet and hands.
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Grapefruit
Grapefruit is great for a full range of skin types. It works wonders against cellulite and fluid retention. Grapefruit is a tremendous circulation booster. As well, it is a warming oil that immediately reddens the skin and makes skin supple. Grapefruit is lovely in men’s facial blends, for combination skins, and to counteract extremely dry skin.
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Juniper Berry
Juniper Berry is a wonderful combination fruity/woodsy oil. It is best used for the legs and tummy. It is also good as a diuretic oil and, like its cousin cypress, is excellent for cellulite and muscle-toning needs.
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Lavender
Lavender is certainly one of the best-known oils in all of aromatherapy. Its cool, minty aroma is just wonderful for most complexion needs and is also very good for hair care and hair regrowth. Because it is a refrigerant(cooling) oil, it is also comfortable in hot weather. In any season, lavender water is a wonderfully refreshing tone for many skin types. Lavender has a deserved reputation as a sleep oil. Massage lavender oil into your temples and the back of your neck with circular movements of the fingertips to relieve a tension headache.
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Lemon
Lemon is a well-known and popular remedy for colds, bronchitis, and laryngitis. It contains vitamin C. Lemon is very useful for all vein problems, varicose or broken capillaries. It also help the symptoms of premenstrual tension and insomnia.
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Peppermint
Peppermint promotes overall physical and emotional wellbeing, although its healing properties are primarily associated with the digestive system. It is a good insect repellant.
Cooling and cleansing; soothes itchy skin, relieves inflammation and congestion.
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Rosemary
Rosemary has a very long association with hair growth and memory, but this oil is also superlative in dislodging cysts under the skin and in combating fluid retention. Rosemary is also a wonderuful antidote to saggy skin and fatty deposits.
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Rosewood
Rosewood creates a feeling of peace and gentleness, and increases skin elasticity and also has anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-infectious, and anti-parasitic properties. Rosewood has the following therapeutic properties: anti-depressant, mildly analgesic, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, bacteriacide, deodorant, insecticide, stimulant and tonic.
As an aphrodisiac it may have an effect on sexual problems such as impotence and frigidity.
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Tea Tree
Its anti-infectious ability is beneficial in case of bacterial, viral, protozoal, and fungal infection. Tea tree is the best mosquito repellent. Tea tree can be used on abrasions, cuts, and wounds, even if the wound is unclean. Tea tree oil is an all-purpose remedy for respiratory infections, not only acting as an anti-infective agent but also increasing the body’s ability to fight infection by strongly stimulating immune function.
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Ylang Ylang
Ylang ylang can be used for all complexion types to help maintain youth and beauty of the cells. What’s more, it is a wonderful way to soothe hyperstressed types as well as those with average levels of modern-day stress.
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