Bergamot oil: properties and tips for use

Bergamot essential oil has long been known for its unique properties. Most often, the product is used as a cosmetic product. It is part of the products of the most famous brands in the field of cosmetology and perfumery. What is the uniqueness of this oil and how to use it correctly? Let's try to figure this out.

The product is made from the peel of fruits, flowers and leaves. The taste of the resulting liquid is bitter, but has a fresh smell of fruits, for which it is appreciated in the circles of perfumers. The fragrance of citrus calms the nervous system, relaxes, reduces anxiety and improves mood.

But the main value of the yellow-green consistency is not in its aroma, but in its rich chemical composition.

Consider the components of a miraculous product.

• Limonene. This substance fights against carcinogens, and also has a positive effect on liver cells. The plant contains approximately 49% limonene.
• Linal acetate. It is this element that is the source of the amazing aroma of fruit. Its share in essential oil is 17%.
• Linalool. This substance gives the oil the fragrance of lily of the valley. It has a calming effect on the nervous and circulatory system. The composition of the product contains about 10%.

The use of aromatic oils is universal, and in each case it effectively fights the problem thanks to such healing properties:

• antibacterial;
• anti-inflammatory;
• antispasmodic;
• sedative;
• painkillers.

The rich composition of the oil and its beneficial qualities allow it to be used in many cases.

During depression, the patient feels a sense of hopelessness, chronic fatigue, indifference to life, loss of appetite. Often this condition is treated with medications that have many contraindications and lead to negative consequences for physical health.

Bergamot oil is a more gentle and safer treatment for depression. Just drop it on the palm of the bottle, rub a few drops into the temples and neck, and the symptoms of depression are blocked, the person calms down, an interest in life appears.

In case of signs of stress, a person experiences constant excitement, anxiety. Currently, hundreds of remedies are available in the public domain that can help cope with stress, however, many of them are addictive. Therefore, the oil of this citrus is an alternative that has no side effects and well eliminates the symptoms of this condition.

The product stimulates the hormones serotonin and dopamine, which are responsible for mood, thereby reducing anxiety.

Pain in the head and muscles, cramps - these amazing remedies can again cope with these troubles. To do this, dilute 5 drops of the product in the base and massage the painful area. Such actions will also help reduce symptoms caused by arthritis or rheumatism. You can just breathe the smell of oil.

Bergamot oil provides the active production of digestive juices, so that the organs can easily cope with the breakdown of food and its output. The tool has a beneficial effect on the smooth operation of the intestines, and also helps to restore the digestive tract after poisoning. For digestive disorders, 4-5 drops of oil should be absorbed into the skin of the abdomen, repeated once a day.

The antiseptic qualities of the oil allow you to effectively disinfect wounds and abrasions. This action can not be taken lightly, because getting into the wound of bacteria can trigger the appearance of infection or tetanus. After lubricating the cotton pad with oil, you should treat the damaged area of ​​the skin. Microbes will die, and the affected tissue will recover.

Diseases caused by damage to the body by bacteria often cause a fever. If you put the aroma lamp on the bed and inhale the fragrance of bergamot every other day, it will alleviate the symptoms of stress, lower the temperature, and kill microbes both external and internal.

If you mix 3-4 drops of oil with a glass of water, you get a good tool for rinsing the oral cavity. The solution can be used not only as a method of prevention, but also to reduce toothache and eliminate inflammatory processes on the gums.

Bergamot oil is often used as an aid in colds. It helps to cope with microbes, frees the body from toxins, reduces the accumulation of mucus in the respiratory tract.

It is recommended to inhale the incense of bergamot throughout the day, this will help to overcome the viruses. If during the illness it becomes difficult to breathe, it is allowed to simply inhale the oil from the bottle. And if you dilute the medicine in hot water, you get a good tool for inhalation.

Despite the invaluable benefits of bergamot oil to the body, this drug also has some contraindications that must be observed.

• Like any aromatic oil, the product makes the skin more sensitive to the sun, which can cause burns and blisters. To avoid such consequences, it is better not to go out in the sun while using the oil in open areas of the skin.
• In rare cases, individual intolerance to the components of the drug may occur, so it is recommended to test the drug for sensitivity before use.
• When applying, you always need to dilute the bergamot oil in the base.
• Pregnant women should consult a doctor before use. The same applies to lactation.
• Caution should be used in people with diabetes, since bergamot is able to lower blood sugar.

Bergamot oil is most widely used in cosmetology. It is widely used by cosmetic companies producing skin, nail, and hair care products. We will examine in more detail the benefits of the drug for each specific case.

Due to its properties the product is able to provide invaluable service to the health of the hair, namely:

• eliminates dandruff and seborrhea;
• controls the work of the sebaceous glands;
• nourishes and regenerates damaged hair cells;
• prevents section and strengthens growth;
• gives a healthy shine.

There are several ways to apply the oil to hair health.

• Aroma combing. Lubricate the comb with 3-5 drops of oil and comb it. If the problem is running, then you can apply the method daily for a month. For prevention, a couple of times a week is enough. This method of application nourishes the hair with medicinal substances, ensures their active growth. It is better to abandon metal and plastic combs, since these materials, when reacting with the product, can cause negative consequences. It is preferable to choose a wooden appliance or brush. After each procedure, the comb should be washed. In case of headaches or irritation on the scalp, aroma combing must be stopped.
• Massage. In this case, you need to warm the base oil and mix it with 6 drops of bergamot oil. The solution should massage the scalp for 10 minutes. After another 10 minutes after the end of the massage, hair should be thoroughly washed with shampoo. This method of application strengthens the hair, promotes its rapid growth, nourishes and moisturizes.
• Shampoo supplement. To do this, add a bergamot oil to a portion of shampoo and rinse your hair in the usual way. Gradually, the hair becomes softer and silky, they grow quickly due to a rush of blood to the scalp.

• Masks The advantage of this method is its versatility. A mask made of bergamot oil is suitable for women with any type of hair and will help to overcome any problem.

Consider the most popular mask options.

1. To enhance growth. Crush 8 tablets of brewer's yeast, mix with 2 egg yolks and 2 teaspoons of green tea, drip 6 drops of bergamot oil and shake well. Apply to hair roots for 2 hours. Repeat the procedure daily for 2 weeks. The mask is designed to strengthen and prevent hair loss.
2. For damaged hair. Pour 2 tablespoons of warmed whey 25 g of brown bread, soften. Drop 10 drops of oil. Lubricate the hair mixture for 1 hour. Perform the session twice a week for 2 months. The tool is able to eliminate the destruction of hair caused by chemistry or mechanical stress.

The product is known for its antibacterial and healing properties, thanks to which he can fight the following facial skin problems:

• acne and post-acne;
• comedones;
• enlarged pores;
• uneven color of the dermis;
• impaired hydrolipidic balance;
• black dots.

It is possible to apply the oil by adding it to conventional face care products - washing gel, cleansing lotion, moisturizer. It is better to add ether gradually, and not to all means at once, otherwise it is likely to get a burn or dehydration of the skin. Approximate proportions are 20 drops of the product per 200 ml of cleansing gel, 10 drops per 200 ml of tonic, 10 drops per 45 ml of cream. It is better to choose one composition to add ether.

In addition, it would be nice to make simple and high-quality face masks.

You can use one of the recipes below.

• For deep cleansing. Stir five drops of bergamot ether with 1 tablespoon of grape seed oil and apply the substance to the face. Soak the mask for 10 minutes. Rinsing, massage the skin well. You can apply the mask every 7 days. Regular use cleans contaminants deep in the pores.
• Against hyperpigmentation. Make a mixture of 1 tablespoon of white clay, 1 tablespoon of honey and the same amount of milk, add 5 drops of ether. Apply consistency for half an hour. For 3 months, repeat the session weekly. The purpose of this mask is to reduce the intensity of pigmentation.

Substances that make up bergamot oil, allow you to use it in connection with the following problems:

• the tendency of nails to fungus;
• slow growth;
• weak nail plate.

There are several ways to use the oil for nail health.

• Massage. Put 2 drops of oil on the back of the hand and rub the product well under the nails until completely absorbed. With regular use, the nail plate is strengthened, the nails are bleached and get a natural shine. It is recommended to do this massage every day, the duration of the course is 2 weeks. It is allowed to use this method on an ongoing basis during manicure.
• Adding to the cream. Each application of hand cream can be accompanied by adding 1-2 drops of oil to the moisturizer. Gradually, the nails will harden, cease to delaminate, cracks are eliminated.
• Bath. You can prepare a hand bath according to the following recipe: make a solution of sea salt and hot clean water in the proportions of 1 teaspoon to 400 ml, drip 5 drops of almond oil and 3 drops of bergamot, ylang-ylang and grapefruit ether. In the resulting consistency, hold hands for a while, and then lightly wipe with a towel so that the oil is absorbed. This recipe is recommended to be used once a week for 3 months. Such a bath moisturizes the skin of the hands, nourishes the nails with vitamins, and restores the destroyed nail plate.

So that the product benefits the skin of the body, It is recommended that you take baths based on the following recipes.

• Moisturizing. Dissolve 10 drops of ether in 300 ml of warm milk. Lie down in the bath for 15 minutes. It is advisable to do this every week for 1 month. Such a bath is able to overcome insomnia, relieve chronic fatigue, moisturize the skin of the body.
• Against inflammation. Add two drops of oil to 300 ml of apple cider vinegar. Lie in the bath for 10 minutes. Repeat the procedure every week for 3 months. The recipe is designed to rid the skin of acne on the back and shoulders, eliminate irritation.

In general, the opinions of consumers of bergamot essential oil are positive. Citrus aroma attracts people, which improves mood and encourages you to work. Some people use the aroma lamp in the morning to vigorously start the working day. Women use oil in the evening after work, when the body is already tired, but the house is still full of housework.

There are buyers who make insect repellents from oil.Consumers share recipes for household safe means to protect an apartment from flies, ants, mosquitoes. Many people use oil simply as an air freshener, noting that it well removes the smell of tobacco or burnt food.

To learn how to use bergamot oil for your face, hair and body, see the next video.