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What is essential oil?
All kinds of aromatic plants can emit fragrance because they contain hundreds of different aromatic components, which form complex combinations and have unique functions.
When these aromatic substances are extracted, they will form a liquid like oil, which is essential oil.
Main extraction methods of essential oil
distillation method
Water vapor permeates plants, taking out essential oil components, and then condensing and separating in a condenser.
extrusion method
Suitable for fruits with high oil content, such as sweet orange, lemon, etc., and then extract juice to get essential oil.
extraction method
Using supercritical extraction technology, aromatic plants are "washed" with organic solvent to dissolve the essential oil components, and then separated from the solvent to obtain essential oil.
Function of essential oil
Lavender essential oil
Has antipruritic, antiinflammatory and microbial growth inhibiting effects, and is suitable for oily skin.
Tea tree essential oil, rosemary essential oil
It has a strong antibacterial effect.
Essential oils of clove and cinnamon
It has a strong killing effect on fungi.
Geranium, bourbon
Has antiviral effect.
chamomile essential oil
It contains bisapol, which has anti-allergic effect.
The function of essential oil is not only embodied in these "material functions", but also in spiritual functions. It brings people forests, grasslands, fields, gardens and so on. All kinds of wonderful smells help people relax. Let depression turn into joy and irritability into peace. In a relaxed state, people's skin condition will be better.
Matters needing attention in using essential oil
1. High-purity essential oil is highly irritating, so contact with mucosa, eyelids and other parts should be strictly avoided to avoid burns.
2. Try it first to see if it will be allergic and irritating.
3. Most essential oils should not be used in places where the wound is obvious, so as not to stimulate and aggravate inflammation.
4. Citrus essential oil without removing coumarin contains more photosensitive substances (coumarin), so you should pay great attention to sun protection after use.