Juniper oil is obtained from the berries of an evergreen shrub. It is often either transparent or light yellow in color, with a tart, woody aroma. Juniper oil has found application in many fields of cosmetology and medicine. In addition, it is used in aromatherapy both singly and in compositions with other essential oils.
Juniper oil - application:
1. Cosmetology:
- care for problem skin;
- toning and cleansing of the skin;
- elimination of stretch marks and cellulite;
- hair care.
2. Medicine:
- treatment of diseases of the respiratory system;
- normalization of blood pressure;
- strengthening of blood vessels and cardiac muscles;
- normalization of digestion;
- restoration of metabolism;
- treatment of injuries and bruises;
- elimination of skin diseases;
- normalization of hormonal balance and sexual activity;
- therapy of diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
3. Aromatherapy:
- elimination of stress;
- increase of working capacity;
- increased attention;
- elimination of apathy.
Juniper Oil - Properties:
- eliminates bacteria;
- relieves inflammation;
- prevents the formation of scars;
- heals wounds;
- promotes rapid cell regeneration;
- eliminates puffiness;
- fights against dermatitis of various nature;
- prevents hair loss;
- strengthens the roots of hair, cares for the scalp;
- reduces sweating;
- promotes expectoration;
- purifies the body with intoxication;
- struggles with a sense of heaviness and flatulence after eating;
- anesthetizes;
- restores mobility of joints with arthrosis, arthritis, osteochondrosis;
- normalizes the menstrual cycle;
- treats diseases of the genitourinary sphere, etc.
Juniper oil for hair
This oil is great for hair care, prone to fat and dandruff. Its antiseptic properties allow to disinfect the scalp, prevent the occurrence of fungal diseases and their further development. In addition, juniper oil regulates the work of the sebaceous glands, so that the hair is less soiled and does not stick together at the roots.
Methods of using juniper oil:
- Enrichment of shampoo, mask, balm rinse aid - 2-3 drops of oil per 50 ml of the product.
- Aroma-spreading - moisten the teeth of the crest in the juniper ether and carefully comb the strands.
- Massage - use your fingertips to rub the oil in a circular motion into the scalp.
Juniper oil for weight loss
The use of juniper oil for getting rid of excess weight is carried out in a complex way: intake and external procedures.
Take juniper oil is necessary to improve metabolic processes, normalization of hematopoiesis and detoxification of the body. It also helps restore digestion. It is recommended to eat juniper oil with food, for example, with a piece of bread or biscuit. The daily dose should not exceed 10 drops, that is, no more than 3-4 drops for each meal.
Cosmetic application is as follows:
- massage;
- wrapping;
- are aromatized.
Moreover, juniper oil will relieve stretch marks and cellulite with regular performance of all the above procedures, will give the skin elasticity and elasticity.
Juniper oil for face
With problematic and oily skin, juniper oil helps to clean and narrow pores, refresh your face, eliminate excess secretion of sebaceous glands. In addition, oil perfectly cures inflammation and prevents the formation of acne. It can be applied in its pure form, pointwise, or enrich with daily oil lotion (3 drops per 100 ml).
Dry facial skin needs toning and moisturizing. Cosmetics with juniper oil remarkably copes with these tasks without having a comedogenic and irritating effect. Nourishing tonic is easy to prepare yourself: add 1 drop of juniper oil to 1 tablespoon of black cumin oil. This mixture is useful to wipe the skin 2 times a day.
For the fading skin of the face, juniper oil is irreplaceable. It smooths small wrinkles, increases the elasticity of the skin, produces a lifting effect. The best way to use ether in this case is to enrich ready-to-use or home skin care products: 2 drops of oil per 1 serving of cosmetics.