Essential oil of rosemary is obtained from the leaves, flowers and young branches of this plant, by steam distillation. The oil is colorless or has a pale yellow hue, with a strong herbaceous-balsamic, spicy, bitterish aroma. Essential oil of rosemary possesses a wide spectrum of useful properties and finds application both in national medicine, and in cosmetology.
Properties and application of rosemary oil in medicine
Essential oil of rosemary helps improve blood circulation, increase blood pressure, reduce swelling in varicose veins . In the form of inhalations it is used to dilute sputum and improve expectoration in case of colds. Stimulates brain activity, helps fight fatigue and improves concentration.
Outer oil is used as a disinfectant and anti-inflammatory agent in skin rashes, eczema, and also used as compresses or during a massage to relieve pain during muscle overstrain, myalgia, arthritis and rheumatism.
Properties and application of rosemary oil in cosmetology
Essential oil of rosemary stimulates local blood circulation, normalization of metabolic processes in cells and their renewal. It contributes to the narrowing of pores, smoothing out the skin's irregularities, at the expense of antibacterial action helps to fight acne and acne. Due to these properties, rosemary oil is most often included in the products intended for oily, problematic and fading skin. In addition, it is used to improve the condition and strengthen the hair .
Rosemary oil for skin
Ingredients:
- base oil (black cumin or almonds) - 1 tablespoon;
- ethereal little rosemary - 3 drops.
Application
Oil applications are applied at night, up to 3 times a week. Applications based on black cumin oil contribute to the fight against acne, and on the basis of almond oil are considered a good tool for fighting stretch marks.
Mask with rosemary and clay
Ingredients:
- cosmetic clay (blue or green) - 1 tablespoon;
- essential oil of rosemary - 4 drops;
- boiled or mineral water without gas.
Preparation and application
Clay is diluted with water to a state of thick sour cream, after which essential oil is added. The mask is applied to cleansed skin for 15 minutes, then washed off with warm water. After its use, it is desirable to use a moisturizer. The mask has a toning, cleansing and anti-inflammatory effect.
Essential oil of rosemary for hair
The oil can be added to the finished hair products (shampoos, rinses) at a rate of 3-5 drops per use, and also used for addition to oil-mask home preparation. So, an effective remedy for dandruff is the mask of burdock oil (15 ml) and essential oil of rosemary (8 drops).
For dry hair in masks it is recommended to use olive oil, and for fatty to take almond or grape seed oil. In addition, to strengthen hair is recommended combing with rosemary oil, when several of its drops are applied to the comb. The comb should only be made of natural materials (wood, bristles), since plastic can begin to melt when contacted with essential oils.
Rosemary Body Oil
For the body, essential oil of rosemary is mainly used for anti-cellulite massages and for baths, mixed with sea salt.