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Essential oils characteristics

Essential oils have been used for centuries as natural way to improve and support both physical and emotional well-being. They are concentrated plant extracts obtained from flowers, leaves, nuts, bark, roots or resins, preserving characteristic aroma and valuable properties of the plant. Each essential oil has its own unique effect – some are calming and help to relax, others are invigorating, improve well-being or help to purify the air.

Next let’s take a look at essential oils in EKOhouse Cosmetics assortment and their main characteristics.

 

Eucalyptus – one of the best-known oils with strong, fresh and refreshing aroma.

  • Has a beneficial effect on respiratory system (helps to relieve nasal congestion, cleanse bronchi in cases of colds and make breathing easier);
  • Purifies the air, has antimicrobial properties;
  • An effective remedy for physical and moral fatigue;
  • Activates immune system and body’s defenses.

 

Peppermint – very refreshing oil, with strong menthol effect.

  • Tones and gives energy;
  • Has positive effect on the cardiovascular system;
  • Helps overcome fatigue after intense physical work;
  • Has antibacterial and antiviral properties.

 

Spearmint – milder oil than peppermint, with sweeter, fresher aroma.

  • Soothing and relaxing;
  • Reduces anxiety and daily stress;
  • Reduces mental fatigue.

 

Melissa – oil with very gentle citrus aroma and pronounced calming effect.

  • Reduces stress and anxiety;
  • Improves sleep;
  • Emotionally balancing.

 

Tea tree – one of the most powerful antibacterial oils.

  • Powerful antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and antiviral remedy;
  • Stimulates immune system;
  • Helps relieve nasal congestion and make breathing easier;
  • Purifies the air, has antimicrobial properties.

 

Cinnamon – oil with warm and very strong aroma.

  • Warms emotionally and physically by affecting the human energetic body;
  • Stimulates sexual activity;
  • Prevents symptoms of nervous exhaustion and fatigue;
  • Gives sharpness and clarity to thoughts.

 

Musk – warm, deep and sensual aroma.

  • Raises warmth and security;
  • Reduces inner anxiety;
  • Helps create a warm and nice atmosphere.

 

Orange – sweet, sunny and very positive oil.

  • Creates an atmosphere of warmth and tranquility, even on cold, overcast days;
  • Reduces stress, depression, sadness, anxiety;
  • Improves mood;
  • Promotes relaxation.

 

Coniferous – oils with fresh, natural and forest-inspired aroma.

  • Reduces physical and mental fatigue;
  • Has beneficial effect on respiratory system;
  • Strengthens psychological and emotional resilience;
  • Encourages philosophical perception of life, wise and conscious vision of the world around us and our own actions.

 

Lavender – one of the most soothing and gentle oils.

  • Reduces nervous tension and emotional stress, helps to eliminate feelings of fear and depression;
  • Promotes relaxation;
  • Improves sleep;
  • Helps with skin irritations (antiseptic and antifungal properties).

 

Bergamot – citrusy oil with elegant aroma.

  • Improves mood;
  • Relieves tension;
  • Emotionally balancing;
  • Improves sleep.

 

Ylang-ylang – oil with rich, sweet and exotic aroma.

  • Emotionally balancing and improves mood;
  • Improves sleep;
  • Promotes romantic and peaceful atmosphere.