Not everyone is aware of the benefits and uses of essential oils. Essential oils are used to overcome various types of health, skin, and hair related problems. Essential oils have been used since ancient times in medicine, cosmetics, perfumes, and foods. If these oils are used regularly they can reduce the chances of many health problems. So let's know more about the various advantages and disadvantages of essential oils.

What is essential oil?

We often hear and read about essential oils. The benefits of these oils are immense for our health. Essential oils or volatile oils are obtained from plants by different extraction methods. Different parts of plants are used for this, generally, flowers are used to obtain the most aromatic oils. Apart from flowers, other parts like leaves, bark, roots, fruit peels etc, are also used.
Essential oils are considered useful because they are 75% more effective and powerful than herbs. Essential oils are completely natural hence believed to be very effective. This does not mean that they do not have any side-effects. If not used properly, they can also be harmful and can cause some damage as they are quite potent.

How to use essential oil?

The question which often arises in the mind of people is how to use essential oils. Can we use an essential oil as a normal oil(carrier oil)? Can we use essential oils directly on our skin? The answer to all the question is NO. Never apply any essential oil directly on the skin as it can damage your skin. Always dilute it with any carrier oil like coconut oil or jojoba oil before applying it anywhere on the skin.

Various essential oils

The list of essential oils is very long. These oils are very useful for us but some essential oils are not available everywhere depending on production, environment, and utility. Let’s know what the other essential oils are.

Benefits of essential oils

If essential oils are used correctly, they give us many benefits. However, if precautions are not taken while using these oils then it can have some side-effects as well. Some essential oils help to overcome our serious health problems and solve our hair and skin problems. On the other hand, some essential oils help to improve our mood and increase the efficiency of the brain. Let’s get into detail about the advantages of these oils.

Benefits of rosemary essential oil.

Lowers stress, anxiety and enhances memory
Promotes hair growth
Used in aromatherapy
Rejuvenates skin
Acts as a mosquito repellant
Used as a natural air freshener

Benefits of lavender essential oil

Treats hair loss
Helps with sunburn and wrinkles
Improves overall quality of sleep
Used as a natural room freshener
Used in aromatherapy
Helps with headaches and migraines

Benefits of lemongrass essential oil

Helps with dandruff
Reduces anxiety
Helps in fungal infections like athlete’s foot
Used in aromatherapy
Cures upset stomach
Relieves in muscle aches

Benefits of tea tree essential oil

Helps with acne, pimples
Fights dandruff, head lice
Eliminates body odour
Reduces cold sores
Helps with psoriasis and eczema
Used in aromatherapy

Benefits of peppermint essential oil

Relieves pain
Used to make natural toothpaste
Used in aromatherapy
Helps in hair growth
Used as a mosquito repellant
Boosts energy

Benefits of frankincense essential oil

Reduces wrinkles
Used in aromatherapy
Soothes inflamed skin
Reduces stress and anxiety
Improves asthma
Maintains oral health

Benefits of neem essential oil

Boosts immunity
Reduces aging
Eliminates dandruff
Promotes hair growth
Exhibits anti-oxidant properties
Used in aromatherapy

Benefits of clove essential oil

Soothes irritation
Improves blood circulation
Used as an insect repellant
Reduces foul cooking odours
Increases libido
Reduces stomach ache

Benefits of ylang-ylang essential oil

Reduces stress
enhances mood
Nourishes hair and skin
Lowers blood pressure
Used in aromatherapy
Helps in sleep

Benefits of goodnight essential oils

• Goodnight essential oil is a blend of 5 essential oils such as lavender, ylang-ylang, wild orange, vetiver, and frankincense.
• This oil is specially formulated to relieve anxiety and aid in a sound sleep.

The bottom line.

Essential oils combined with a carrier oil, are considered safe when applied to the skin or inhaled. One can use essential oil as a complementary therapy for minor health problems. However, in case of any serious health condition, it is better to consult a doctor before the usage of any essential oil.