Rosewood essential oil - properties and uses

Rosewood oil is the most famous and sought after among all ethers derived from wood. It has found its application and is appreciated in dignity in cosmetology and perfume production. Especially large areas grow in the wild in Brazil, where they carry out mass extraction of valuable product. The name it has - "jacaranda".

High quality raw materials for aromatic composition are grown in Guinea, and it is famous for its best quality and is better known as “Cayenne”. A prerequisite, if you want to buy oil, is to make sure that the country of origin is as specified above, because only there they produce 100% natural oil.

Method of obtaining

Rosewood (Anibarosaeodora), is a source of expensive woods, and once upon a time it was its main function. From it were made luxury items, furniture. Having mastered and applied in practice the method of distillation with water vapor, it became possible to produce a concentrate of valuable properties.

A core is used to make the oil. The wood is soaked, crushed and get distilled soaked chips. To get 100 g of valuable substance recycle 10 kg of wood.

Areas of use

The remedy is so unique that it has been used in traditional medicine and traditional healing. Nature has created an amazing substance that can balance all the processes in the human body. For its special aroma, rosewood oil is actively used for the manufacture of luxury perfumes, and a positive effect on the skin did not leave it without the attention of cosmetologists.

Chemical analysis

Before you go to the healing properties, it is interesting to know what they are caused by. This prompted scientists to explore the components. The structure of the ether consists of:

• Geraniol - terpenoid alcohol, which makes its notes in the fragrance.
• Camfen.
• Eucalyptol is a monocyclic terpene used in pharmacology.
• Benzaldehyde.
• Nerol - alcohol class terpenoids.
• Myrzen.
• Dipenten (limonene) - used as a perfume.
• Alpha pinen.
• Terpineol - fragrant substance. One of the first to be used in industry.
• Vitamins.
• Trace elements
• Organic acids.

1,8-Zineol - menthan oxide. It is known for its ability to cope with pathogens and is the source of youth and skin health.

Linalool is an alcohol related to terpenoids. In the tree itself, its amount reaches 80-97%. About 80% of cosmetics and household products have it in their composition.

Healing effects on the human body

1. Tones and soothes the body. Helps to cope with apathy and depression. Able to improve mood.
2. Cleans the lymphatic and circulatory system. It improves blood circulation.
3. Helps to cope with a smoker's cough, and even with an asthmatic cough.
4. It improves metabolism. Stimulates the digestive processes in the body.
5. Spurs production of bile, enzymes, acids and hormones.
6. Heals in case of simple diseases, improves well-being in case of heat.
7. Relieves spasms, convulsions and myositis.
8. Heals cuts, wounds, burns.
9. Improves the body's immune function.
10. Restores cells and tissues. It has regenerating properties.
11. On an emotional level, heals from sexual indifference and laziness of a sexual nature. It is considered a noteworthy aphrodisiac.
12. Relieves painful symptoms of migraine. Improves blood circulation in the brain.

Cosmetic effect on the skin

The composition and properties of rosewood essential oil are invaluable for the care and health of the skin of the face. Does not cause irritation, heals problem skin. It has a wide effect on the dermis:

1. It nourishes and moisturizes the skin.
2. Eliminates rashes, eczema, acne, allergic dermatitis.
3. Relieves from peeling, cracks and irritations, stains caused by stressful situation.
4. Does not allow the formation of rosacea, regenerates cells.
5. Improves skin turgor, elasticity and protective barriers from the destructive effects of the external environment.
6. Rejuvenates Smoothes wrinkles. An effective remedy to combat skin fading.
7. Resolves not large scars and stretch marks.
8. It gives a uniform skin tone.
9. Negatively affects the livelihoods of microorganisms. It is considered a natural, natural deodorant.
10. Fights bacteria, germs and is a good antiseptic.

Rosewood essential oil is used as a self-contained, but can be in harmony with bergamot, eucalyptus, jasmine, cedar, cinnamon, thyme, incense, musk and geranium.

Contraindications

1. The use of people with gastric ulcers and acidity disorders inside is not allowed. They are shown only external use.
2. Do not use in children under 6 years old and with individual intolerance.

Recipes for home healing

1. Disinfectant (for the treatment of wounds). Warm water (250 ml.) And the ester of rosewood (4-5 drops) are interconnected. Impregnated with gauze tampons, impose on the injured areas.
2. From purulent wounds. Pharmacy clay (diluted with a prescription) is mixed with essential oil (4 drops). Impose on the affected areas in the form of applications. Fix for 2 hours. Use until complete healing.
3. Remedy for gingvitis, damage to the oral cavity (teeth and gums). Water (200 g) is combined with an oil solution (5 drops) and the mouth is rinsed. For a good and quick effect to the toothpaste (single dose), make a concentrate of rosewood (1 drop). Brush your teeth in the morning and in the evening.
4. To strengthen the immune system, with sinusitis. Cut cotton cloth soaked with oil (8 drops). Inhale every 2 hours. At bedtime, put (2 drops) on the pillow. Lubricate the nasal wings and place around the eyes (2 drops).
5. Cough drops. In the vegetable oil (30 ml - any) make cayenne oil (3 drops). The composition is impregnated with gauze cut. Fixed on the right side in the form of a compress (under the film and warm wool fabric) - 2 times a day. This mixture is recommended to grind and chest.
6. With rheumatic pains. In equal parts combine olive oil and rosewood. When pain in the joints lubricate the places of concern (twice a day).
7. With shingles. Any vegetable oil (10 parts) is mixed with ester of rosewood (1 part), heated and smeared the lesions with a cotton swab.

Effective masks and skin care products

1. To combat obvious wrinkles (mask).Grape seed oil (1 tbsp.) Is combined with alpha lipoic acid (0.5 tsp.), Pharmacy glycerin (1 tsp.), Cayenne oil (4 drops) are added. The acid is diluted in glycerol. Rosewood oil is mixed with grape seed concentrate. All parts connect. A homogeneous mass is distributed over the skin of the face. Action time on the dermis - 30 minutes. Surplus is removed with a napkin. It is possible to use up to 3 times a week.
2. Face cream (nourishing). Connect 1 tbsp. a spoonful of avocado extract, a mixture of rosewood and orange oils (5 drops each), vanilla and jasmine ethers (2 drops each), add 20% of the resulting mixture with wax. The finished product well nourishes and moisturizes the skin, and is also valuable in its 100% naturalness without allergens, parabens and chemistry in its composition.

What you need to know?

1. Before the start of the cosmetic course, it is necessary to test for allergies in the area of ​​the elbow bend.
2. Hypoallergenic cayenne oil. When it comes into contact with the dermis, it warms up and gives it a slight tingling. If, while using the product, other reactions are felt, use should be discontinued due to individual intolerance.
3. It is important to adhere to the dosage specified in the formulation. The same rule applies to the frequency of use and time of storage.
4. Adding a few drops of valuable concentrate to the usual cosmetic means, you can significantly improve their effectiveness.
5. It is not recommended to use pure skin care.
6. After the expiry date is prohibited.
7. Use oil to power any type of skin. A valuable product can be used to lubricate the pediatric dermis (mixed with olive oil), when it is exposed to the crust on the head of a child.