The use of orange oil

Orange wood is a source of three types of essential oils - from flowers, leaves and zest of the fetus itself. Orange oil is obtained using cold pressing technique. It is it that is most often used in home cosmetology, perfumes, folk medicine, aromatherapy and cooking. Orange essential oil is obtained from the peel of both sweet and bitter orange. Sweet orange oil is found in the form of oil liquid yellow or orange, with a characteristic smell. Gorky orange oil is a consistency of a more saturated color (from bright orange to dark brown). It contains a fresh and slightly bitter aroma, with a slight shade of the fetus.

Beneficial properties of orange oil for the whole organism

The scope of orange essential oil is quite wide. It is characterized by antiseptic, bactericidal, deodorizing, tonic effect, and is also considered a wonderful antidepressant. Thanks to the property of this oil, awaken appetite, it is an indispensable tool in the treatment of signs of anorexia. Perfumers have long used orange wood oil in the manufacture of perfumes, creams, lotions, colognes and deodorants.

Applying orange oil, however, like any other, special attention should be paid to the rules of dosage, i.e. Be sure to observe the recommended dose of oil for a particular procedure.

Proper dosage of orange oil:

1. For aromatic baths, no more than 5 drops of pure oil should be taken.
2. For therapeutic smoking mixtures - from 2 to 4 drops for a certain area of \u200b\u200bthe room.
3. For massage, it will take no more than 8 drops of oil per 30 g of the cosmetic product to which it is added.
4. For a sauna or bath you need 9-10 drops of orange oil.
5. For rubbing with joint pain, you will need about 9 drops per 20 g of the base.
6. As an additional element in shampoo for dry hair and for the treatment of dandruff, you need to take 5-6 drops for 20 g of finished shampoo.
7. For nutritious cosmetics - 5 drops of orange oil per 20 g of lotion or body cream.

With bleeding gums, orange oil in the form of compresses can be used separately. To do this, you need to make a lotion on the gum using vegetable and orange oil in a ratio of 1: 1. It is also added to drugs created to combat skin dermatitis.

In addition, orange wood oil improves vision and is useful for those who work at the computer, since with constant load on their eyes removes tension from the accommodation muscle. And if you drink a glass of orange juice with 1 drop of oil, then get rid of hypovitaminosis in the spring, and in the summer - quickly and evenly sunbathe.

With pacifying properties, oil saves from insomnia, the cause of which is nervous overvoltage, it also helps to fight stress and emotional exhaustion.  Scientists recently found another amazing property of orange essential oil: it helps to reduce the level of “bad” blood cholesterol.

Orange oil improves the function of assimilation of vitamin C, and, therefore, protects the body from different infections. It is often used for bronchitis and cold with high temperature. Essential oil contributes to the normal functioning of the intestines, so with its help you can get rid of constipation and diarrhea, especially after the body has suffered severe stress. It is recommended to use in violations of the circulatory system and the cardiovascular system, for obesity and edema. Having favored the process of creating collagen fibers necessary for the growth of muscle tissue, orange oil is prescribed as a universal remedy for muscle pain and rickets.

For many girls, it was the discovery that orange oil is an excellent tool with a pronounced anti -cellulite effect. It increases the elasticity of the skin, forced the process of leaving toxins from the body with increased swelling. Such oil is also useful for those who have dry skin with obvious signs of peeling, because it prevents the appearance of new wrinkles on the surface of the skin. Contributing to cell recovery, orange oil not only cleanses well, but also removes pigment spots.

Since orange oil is considered universal in the technique of aromatherapy, it can be safely combined with other essential oils, for example, clove oil, jasmine, lavender, chamomile, juniper, cypress, coriander, etc.

The positive effect of orange oil was also found during massage on human bioenergy. Oil is used to restore emotional balance after stresses and severe diseases.

Orange oil for hair

Orange oil helps to treat dandruff and eliminate dry skin, as well as strengthening hair. There are a huge number of methods of use. One of the very first - apply a couple of drops of oil to a comb made of natural material, and then carefully, slowly, comb the hair. Hair orange essential oil is suitable for frequent use - up to three times a week, but you need to know if you are allergic to it.

Orange oil mask:

• 7-8 drops of orange oil;
• 2-3 tbsp. coconut oil (sesame oil, olive oil, almond oil, etc.).

Heat oil in a water bath and mix with orange oil. Then you need to apply the mask to slightly wet hair, cover with a plastic bag and a warm cotton towel or a scarf made of natural wool on top. Keep the mask for an hour. If you do not like the presence of polyethylene on the hair, then it can be applied to the head a few hours before the main washing.

Hair balm that does not require washing out:

• chopped flax seeds - 1 tbsp;
• coconut oil - 1 tsp;
• orange oil - 4 drops.

Flax powder should be poured with 100 ml of hot water and insist until the water is completely cooling. Strain into the treasure container, add a mixture of coconut oil and orange, mix thoroughly. Apply balm on washed and wet hair.  To do this, grind the small part of the composition between the palms and sequentially the strand by the strand is distributed through all the hair. You should not take a large amount of balm, otherwise your hair will seem fat. Inexpressible balm is very easy to cook at home. The cosmetic product is intended for split and weakened hair. After the course of use, they become silky and shiny, and also easily undergo any styling.

Facial orange oil

Orange oil is perfect for those who are too dry skin. Including this also applies to delicate skin skin. Orange oil stimulates blood flow to the skin, which means - improves the process of restoration of skin cells.

Cream for dry skin:

• 2 tsp oil for the base;
• 2-3 drops of orange oils.

Apply cooked oil-linen oil to the palm and add orange oil. Distribute between it and apply to pre -cleansed skin, neck and neckline.  With light tapping movements of the fingers, drive the cream under the eyes.

Cream for any type of skin:

• basic oil - 1 tsp;
• orange oil - 4 drops.

Apply the mixture to the face, withstand for about half an hour, and then rinse off the remains with slightly warm water.

For problem skin:

• blue clay powder - 1 tbsp.;
• orange or grapefruit juice - 2 tbsp;
• chicken egg protein - 1 pc;
• orange oil - 2 drops.

Dilute the clay with freshly squeezed citrus juice, then beat the protein with a whisk and add all the other ingredients. Apply the mixture to the face for about 15 minutes.  After the mask is washed off, you need to apply a nourishing cream to the face.

Old skin mask:

• half of the ripe banana;
• 4 drops of orange wood oils.

Grind banana to a gruel -shaped state and add orange oil. Apply to the face for about 30 minutes. Such a mask well smoothes facial and deep wrinkles around the eyes and nasolabial folds, pulls and makes the skin softer.

Orange oil from cellulite

All citrus fruits of aromatic oils are considered quite effective assistants in the fight against the manifestation of cellulite in problem areas. There are many useful recipes for different masks and enhancing creams. The simplest anti -cellulite agent can be prepared at home. You need to mix in a small container of 2 tbsp. l. olive oil with 10 drops of orange.

Before applying this anti -cellulite mixture, you need to cleanse the skin, and apply scrub to problem areas. The oil mixture should only be massaged only these zones.

Anti -cellulite baths with orange oil

One of the most affordable and simple methods of influence on the orange peel is the addition of a few drops of sweet orange essential oil to a warm relaxing bath. To obtain a complex effect, orange oil can be combined with other citrus oils - grapefruit, mandarin or lemon.

For one procedure lasting 15-20 minutes, 10 drops of one or more essential oils will be enough. At the same time, you will not need to make any additional efforts, but just lie in the bath and enjoy a wonderful aroma.

Wrap against cellulite

Recipes of anti -cellulite wraps can be found hereTherefore, they are familiar to almost everyone. Wrap is a pleasant and quite effective procedure, since any wrap creates a “greenhouse effect” that helps destroy fat cells. The result is obvious, as a rule, after 10 times spent every other day.

To use the wrap, it is recommended to use combinations of honey with orange oil at the rate of - 5 drops of oil for 2 tablespoons of liquid honey. Such a mixture helps to remove all the accumulated toxins and toxins from the body, as well as activate the work of metabolic processes.

Contraindications before using orange wood oil

Before using orange wood oil, you should definitely study the dosage and make sure that you will not have signs of allergies. It is also necessary to take into account the fact that your family members may have individual intolerance to citrus smell. With caution, this oil should be used to pregnant women and those who suffer from gallstone disease and epilepsy. Orange essential oil is phototoxic, so it is not recommended to take sun baths immediately after applying it to the skin. About an hour should be wait for it to become completely safe for you.

Useful means for our health are most often at our hand. Their cost is small, but the effect remains unsurpassed. Do not forget that you can strengthen your natural beauty even at home.