Useful properties of geranium oil and tips for its use

The word "geranium" in most people in the subconscious mind there is a houseplant with bright colors and a characteristic smell. But few people know that it is possible to obtain a very useful essential oil from geranium, which is recommended for cosmetic purposes. Geranium is an economical, but very multifunctional raw material for a cosmetic product, which can be prepared at home.

The presented cosmetic product is obtained by distillation of any elements of the culture. In the manufacture of oil, both inflorescences and stems are consumed. 1 ml of the product can be obtained using 1 kg of the plant. In general, more than two hundred varieties of culture have been studied at present, but not every variety is suitable for the manufacture of ether. Only two types can be used in the preparation of the product - lemon and pink.

People who are not versed in the perfume sphere, as well as those who first encountered geranium ether, can confuse it with rose oil. These two remedies are really similar in some ways, but differ in their therapeutic effect. Geranium oil is characterized by the following features:

• color is yellow or light green, which is determined by the variety of plant variety;

• the smell is specific, slightly astringent, you can feel the subtle inclusion of the aroma of citrus, rose, mint;

• the liquid is transparent, has a high fluidity, is characterized by good solubility in other agents;

• This oil is usually stored in a dark sealed bottle at room temperature for five years.

It contains more than 67 substances, which determine the beneficial properties. The following elements are considered most useful:

• nerol;

• terpineol;

• pectin;

• alcohols;

• phytoestrogens;

• aldehydes;

• formic and tiglinic acids.

Of the vitamins, vitamins A, responsible for the beauty of the hair, and E, capable of regenerating the skin destroyed during external factors, deserve more attention. As already noted, in the manufacture of oil, all parts of the plant are used, due to which the richness of the composition is further enhanced. The roots enrich the oil with phenols, the green parts with phenolic compounds, starch, hemicellulose, the leaves saturate the preparation with flavonoids, pigments, phenolcarboxylic acids.

The scope of this magic tool is huge. Consider the main possibilities of using oil.

In medicine, the restoration functions of this drug have long been known. However, it cannot be called a medicine, it is still an auxiliary product that can have the necessary effect only in combination with real medicines in the treatment of certain diseases.

In traditional medicine, the following useful properties of the drug are known:

• tonic;

• astringents;

• anthelmintic;

• antiseptic;

• antiviral;

• painkillers.

All these qualities allow the oil to provide effective assistance in the fight against the following ailments.

• Diseases of the mouth, throat, ears. Thanks to the tool, it is possible to block pain symptoms and inflammatory processes in these organs.

• The tool has a beneficial effect on cardiac activity, stabilizes blood circulation, pressure, heart rhythm.

• This is an effective product to restore women's health. Thanks to the oil, it is possible to reduce pain during critical days, it also helps to transfer menopause, normalizes hormonal levels.

• It is possible to use the remedy in case of fungus, rashes of herpes. It provides quick healing of burns.

• Thanks to the use of the drug, the blood sugar level decreases, the development of cancer cells in the body stops.

• Often, the drug is used for symptoms of neuralgia and neuritis, as it can anesthetize and relieve swelling.

It is believed that the tool is able to absorb carcinogens and other harmful substances. It is also an excellent insect control aid. It is allowed to use oil in cooking, for example, to give special piquant aroma to dishes and drinks.

The method of aromatherapy can be used to normalize the psycho-emotional sphere of a person. Geranium pairs, saturated with all kinds of useful elements, can improve mood, relieve feelings of fear and anxiety, improve physical and mental abilities. Aromatherapy soothes, relieves stress, positively affects performance, relieves insomnia.

In this case, the oil occupies a special niche. It has universal properties and in combination with other means. able to solve almost any skin problem:

• it is an effective drug for too dry or excessively oily dermis;

• oil allows you to eliminate skin rashes, relieves swelling;

• provides skin protection from early aging, gives the face freshness and healthy color;

• It has a beneficial effect in the treatment of small abrasions and cracks, it helps well with frostbite or burns;

• this is an excellent tool for teenage skin problems, it restores the epidermis and regulates fat balance;

Oil has a special effect on the health of hair. Depending on the method of application, the product can act on the following hair problems.

• Dandruff and itching. Geranium oil is a good help in the fight against these troubles.

• Pediculosis. It is not customary to talk about this problem out loud, so there is no one to consult about an effective drug against lice. The smell of geranium repels any insects, including hair parasites.

• Increased oily hair. The tool normalizes the production of subcutaneous fat, which eliminates this common problem.

• Hair loss. It is impossible to return the lost hair, but the oil will stop this process, as well as restore the hair lost as a result of mechanical stress. Ether nourishes the hair follicles and accelerates hair growth.

Despite the many useful properties that the presented tool has on the body, this drug can also cause harm. Before use, familiarize yourself with cases where the use of geranium ether is prohibited:

• Do not use oil for women bearing a child;

• if the child is less than 6 years old, then it should also be minimized from the use of ether;

• hypersensitivity of the skin is a contraindication for the use of funds;

• Do not use oil for people who are allergic to geraniums;

• individual intolerance to the components is also a limitation for its use.

Before buying oil, it is necessary to consult a specialist, and also to avoid the use of ether in its pure form - it can only be used diluted. A negative reaction of the body can be caused by a product, during the production of which not all the rules were followed, so many women prefer to cook geranium oil on their own.

A woman’s face should always look young and healthy, but in the current pace of life, a beautiful complexion is difficult to maintain. The presented tool will help get rid of various skin problems, and will also have a preventive effect. Try the following uses.

• A refreshing tonic. We combine geranium ether (4 drops), flower water (1 cup), alcohol (1 tbsp.), Medicinal chamomile (2 tsp.) And rose oil, shake and treat the skin with a cotton pad twice a day.

• Nourishing mask. We mix white clay (2 tbsp. L.) And whipped egg white, drip a mixture of a little geranium ether and a little cornflower blue water, mix. Leave on the face for 15 minutes and rinse with warm running water.

• Scrub. We combine in a common container grated moisturizing soap (50 g), oatmeal (½ cup), a little geranium oil, ground almonds (50 g), mix thoroughly. We spread the resulting product in a gauze bag, drop it in water for a couple of seconds and massage your face for about three minutes, after which we wash ourselves.

There are many different ways to care for your body with the oil provided.

• Aroma baths. To create a cleansing bath, add 3 drops of geranium, juniper and lemon oils and a drop of ginger oil to the water. To prepare a bath that has a beneficial effect on the skin of the body during the formation of the "orange peel", you need to drop in water the ethers of lemon, geranium and juniper in the amount of 5, 3, 2 drops. respectively.

• Breast Tightener. Mix 10 drops of geranium ether and ylang-ylang and 20 ml of almond or jojoba oil. With the resulting composition, we lubricate the decollete and chest area after preliminary cleansing. The product is not washed off, leave until absorbed.

• Hand mask. To prepare an effective mask against peeling and redness of the skin of the hands, we combine in one bowl warm sour cream (1 tbsp.), 5 drops of geranium oil, orange, and myrrh. Lubricate the skin of the hands to the elbows, leave for 30 minutes and rinse with warm water.

• Massage Oil. We mix immortelle oils (2 drops), cedar (2 drops), cayaput (3 drops), geranium (5 drops), sesame ether (2 tbsp.). We use the mixture as a massage oil. This recipe was created to disperse lymph, it relaxes muscles, relieves joint pain.

Geranium oil makes it possible to use it for hair as part of various cosmetics. You can add it to shampoo, balm, regenerating foam and other cosmetics, and You can try to prepare yourself a folk remedy for hair care.

• Firming conditioner. Mix 10 drops of geranium ether, 150 ml of water and 2 tbsp. l vinegar and with the help of a spray we process the hair. Leave for 5-10 minutes and rinse with shampoo. You can also add a little oil to the shampoo. This recipe helps regenerate natural pH, strengthen hair follicles and prevent hair loss.

• Mask. We combine the oils of rosemary and geranium in 5 drops, cedar ether 6 drops and 10 ml of oil carrier. Apply to hair and leave for 30 minutes, then rinse with shampoo.

• Aroma combing. Lubricate the comb with 2-3 drops of oil and comb the hair for 5-7 minutes. You need to do this daily. The procedure will ensure healthy blood circulation, restore dry and damaged hair.

It was already noted above that purchased oil, due to disruption of production processes, can provoke unpleasant consequences, for example, cause an allergic reaction or itching on the skin. Therefore, for complete confidence in the quality of the product, it is recommended to prepare the oil yourself. Moreover, this is not difficult at all.

We need the greenery of the plant, collected during the flowering period - 1 kg.

Cooking.

• Thoroughly wash the raw materials, dry them, chop the greens into small pieces.

• We put the workpiece in a glass container and fill it with water so that all the contents are hidden.

• We close the container with a lid and cut a hole in the lid through which we insert a thin tube. We seal the contact area of ​​the lid and duct.

• The end of the tube, which is facing out, is lowered into an empty bottle. The bottle itself is placed in a glass half filled with ice cubes.

• We put the jar, where the geranium is located, in a water bath. Drops of oil will appear in the bottle as the plant heats up.

This method is effective, but its main disadvantage is a small amount of the resulting product. In this case, you will need to spend a lot of plants. Usually, 10 ml of ether is obtained from 10 kg of the plant. More convenient is the method of insisting.

We will need:

• flowers and leaves of a plant - 200 g;

• alcohol - 250 ml;

• olive oil 50 ml.

Cooking.

• Pour the crushed plant with alcohol, ordinary vodka is also suitable.

• Hermetically close the container with a lid and place it for 14 days on a section of the window where direct rays of the sun fall.

• Add olive oil to the container and leave for another 14 days. Instead of olive, you can use almond or peach oil.

Most reviews of geranium oil are positive. Consumers are surprised that a product that is extracted from a plant with such a specific smell can be saturated with such an attractive and fragrant aroma. Women are pleased with the price of the drug and are strongly advised to use it when caring for skin and hair. More often than not, shoppers simply drip a little oil into conventional cosmetics. Many housewives recommend using oil when washing the floor, so that the house is filled with a pleasant aroma, as well as to flavor the linen closet.

There are practically no negative reviews about it, however, some consumers do not trust the purchased product, considering that natural essential oil extracted from real flowers cannot be so cheap, therefore it is recommended to make geranium oil on their own.

The properties of geranium oil and its application are described in the video.