In cosmetology, various types of oils are used. Each product exerts its properties on the skin of the face and body, as well as on the condition of the hair. Sandalwood oil has beneficial properties. The benefits and features of its use are described in the article.
What it is?
Sandalwood is a plant native to India. But it grows in the eastern part of Asia, in Egypt, China. It can reach a height of 9 meters, it has narrow and sparse leaves, on yellow flowers there are red stripes. Fruits are like beans. Red sandalwood is valuable; oil, furniture, and souvenirs are created from it.
The good was first discovered by the ancient Indians. They created oil from them and included it in the embalming fluid. Oil was used in the treatment of diseases of the kidneys, liver, gall bladder. Product from Sri Lanka is in demand in the West.
Trees up to 15 years old are not used to obtain essential sandalwood oil, otherwise it will not be valuable. Accessible to use is considered to be a product from Egypt, created from white sandalwood. Today there are very few trees, so products based on its fruits and wood are the most valuable and unique.
Structure
Sandalwood oil is obtained from white or red sandalwood by distillation. Trees are selected by color - with dark, more product is obtained than with light. The composition includes:
- santalol;
- pinene;
- Santalic acid;
- terasantalic acid.
The product is presented as a viscous, colorless liquid, but the shade may be light yellow. It has an exotic, persistent, heavy aroma. Sandalwood oil goes well with other esters: roses, juniper, mimosa, cypress, geranium, fennel, worlds, palmarosa.
The properties
The use of sandalwood oil in medicine, cosmetology, perfumery and aromatherapy is known. The product has special value because of its unique composition, antiseptic, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory effects. It is used in the treatment of cystitis, respiratory ailments, relief of signs of vegetative-vascular dystonia, prevention of varicose veins, to increase immunity.
Useful properties include:
- positive effects on women's health;
- infertility treatment;
- elimination of scabies;
- treatment of respiratory tract infections;
- hypertension treatment;
- the destruction of viruses and bacteria;
- improving aging skin.
The product is able to positively affect the psycho-emotional state, as it eliminates tearfulness, neurosis, increases self-esteem. The oil is used for inhalation, compresses are performed with it, added to the bath, cosmetics.
Cosmetology
Sandalwood oil in cosmetology is valued for its beneficial effect on the skin and protection against wrinkles. It can be used in the treatment of acne, acne, inflammation. The product is ideal for different skin types.
Regular use and properties of sandalwood oil can improve hair condition, normalize blood circulation, and enrich hair follicles with nutritious components. Beauticians recommend performing massage with the product - this is necessary to increase skin elasticity and figure modeling. Such procedures will be useful for the treatment of diseases of the back, blood vessels, joints.
Without other components, the use of sandalwood oil is prohibited, it must be added to base oils. The product is added to the finished cosmetics, but due to unnatural ingredients, its effectiveness is reduced.
For face
The use of sandalwood oil for the face is known, it will allow you to get rid of facial wrinkles, increase the elasticity of the skin and tighten it. The product perfectly restores the epidermis. It is effective for oily skin. But as a part of masks it can be used for dry and mixed type. Then the oil is mixed with the yolk, applied to the skin and left for 10 minutes.
The tool can be used against age-related changes - for rejuvenation. With it, a network of wrinkles around the eyes is smoothed out, skin sagging is eliminated. It is added to creams and lotions.
The properties of sandalwood essential oil allow you to whiten the skin. With the application in the form of a lotion, a double effect is provided: obtaining a natural shade and moisturizing. Products used for skin near the eyes. Mixing with jojoba extract will enhance the effect.
Face masks
Since sandalwood oil is effective for the face, it is used to make masks. And quite often. For example:
- When wilting, you will need cream (2 tbsp. L.), Sandalwood oil (3 drops), almonds (1 tsp.), Small oatmeal (1.5 tbsp.), Rose ether (1 drop). The components are mixed until smooth. The composition is distributed over the face, performing a light massage, and after 25 minutes it must be washed off. At the end, the face is wiped with a decoction of chamomile. The mask is suitable for neck and decollete.
- You can prepare a nutrient from banana, yogurt (3 tablespoons), sandalwood oil (3 drops), patchouli (1 drop), coconut (1 tablespoon). First you need to stretch the banana, and then add the remaining components. The mask is applied to previously cleansed face skin, and after half an hour it is washed off.
- To prepare the scrub, sugar (1 tbsp.), Almond oil (1 tbsp.), Sandalwood (2 drops), juniper (1 drop), cinnamon will be required. After mixing, the composition is applied to the face. You need to scrub 3 minutes, and after 2 minutes rinse. Such procedures relieve keratinized particles and even out the skin texture.
- To eliminate acne, a special mask is used from sandalwood ether (3 drops), almonds (1 tbsp.), Lemon juice (1 tbsp.), Cognac (1 tsp.), Sour cream (1 tbsp.) strawberries (2 pcs.). First you need to stretch the strawberries, and then mix with other components. You need to apply for half an hour, and then rinse with water and treat with ice.
- With dry skin, there is also a mask. It consists of yolk, olive oil (2 tbsp.), Sandalwood (3 drops), geranium and rose (1 drop each). Beat the yolk and mix with other ingredients. The mask is applied for 20 minutes.
Using a natural product will get rid of many facial skin defects. Procedures must be performed regularly.
For hair
Sandalwood hair oil is used. With it, it will be possible to eliminate dandruff, strengthen the roots of curls and restore their growth. The product is included in the composition of conditioners, shampoos, balms. Ether is applied to the comb, and so it will also be applied to the hair. After such procedures, the curls become healthy and shiny.
The tool is especially useful in winter, because in the summer, hair becomes heavier with it. Procedures improve the circulation of the scalp, so they should be included in the permanent care.
Hair masks
There are several remedies with their own properties:
- For shine, you need sandalwood oil (4 drops), castor oil, burdock and coconut (1 tsp each). The components must be mixed and heated in a water bath for 2 minutes. The mask is distributed over the curls, without affecting the roots by 1 cm. It is necessary to put on a shower cap, and after an hour wash your hair with shampoo. After this, the ringlets are rinsed with acetic solution.
- If the hair is dry and weakened, then you need to prepare a mask of milk (2 tbsp. L.), Liquid honey (1 tbsp. L.), Castor oil (2 tbsp. L.), Sandalwood (4 drops), yolk. First, beat the yolk and you can add the remaining components. You need to step back from the roots of 1 cm and apply a mask. After standing under a hat for 1 hour, rinse with water using shampoo and balm.
- To get a firming mask, you need jojoba oil (1 tablespoon), pink (3 drops), sandalwood (3 drops), milk (1 tablespoon), egg white. The protein needs to be whipped and mixed with other components. The product is distributed through the hair and left for 1 hour.
Regular execution of the procedures strengthens the hair, gives them volume. The use of additional components improves the properties of any masks.
For body
Effectively sandalwood oil for body skin. It increases its elasticity, allows you to get rid of cellulite. There are several proven tools to solve specific problems:
- Cellulite contains a special scrub made from sandalwood oil (4 drops), patchouli (2 drops), cedar (1 drop), almond (2 tbsp.), Cane sugar (2 tbsp.), Salt (0.5 h) . l.). The components must be mixed to obtain a thicker product. The composition is distributed in problem areas of the body. Scrubbing takes 5-7 minutes, and after 2 minutes it can be washed off using a hard washcloth. The procedures restore blood circulation, eliminate the orange peel in a short time.
- You can prepare a rejuvenating mask of white clay, sour cream (2 tbsp. L.), Sandalwood oil (4 drops), lavender and juniper (1 drop each). Clay is first diluted, and then other components are added. The mask should be thinly applied, performing a light massage. After 10 minutes it can be washed off.
For nails
Providing anti-inflammatory effect, the product protects from the unpleasant consequences of a trimmed manicure. The tool strengthens the nail plate. To do this, add a few drops of sandalwood ether to vegetable oil, and then rub it into your nails. Residues can be removed with a napkin.
You can make a tool to whiten the plate, eliminate brittleness and saturation with nutrient components. For this, esters of eucalyptus, tea tree (2-3 drops each), sandalwood (1 drop) and lavender (3 drops) are needed. The mixture can be used for rubbing 2 times a week.
Bath
Adding products to the bathroom positively affects the body and general condition of a person. Procedures relax, calm, tone up. To prepare the product, an emulsifier carrier is used, which is soluble in water, since the drug itself cannot be dissolved.
In ether (5-7 drops) add milk, honey, sea salt. After shaking, the product is added to water, the temperature of which is 37-38 degrees. Take a bath for 15 minutes.
Contraindications
The product has a list of contraindications for oral administration. It can not be used during pregnancy and lactation, children under 12 years old and kidney diseases. Before using inside, consult a specialist.
For external use, there may be an allergy, so it is important to check for tolerance. To do this, apply the product to a separate area of the skin. If after some time there are no negative reactions, then the tool is suitable for medical procedures.
During pregnancy
The product must not be taken orally at this time. But as an aromatherapy it will be useful, as it reduces fear, soothes the body. It can also be used to obtain masks and scrubs that protect against the appearance of stretch marks and cellulite.
The choice
Since stocks of raw materials are quickly depleted and restored for a long time, natural oil is expensive. For 5 ml you have to pay from 150 rubles. The price may vary depending on the company, city. To purchase a natural product, you need to focus on the supplier. The most popular include:
- Bergland-Pharma.
- Styx Naturcosmetics.
- Aromaterapie Karel Hadek.
- Vivasan.
When buying, you need to pay attention to:
- Tara. The container should be dark and glass with a tightly twisted stopper and dispenser.
- Color - homogeneous, without delamination and splashes.
- The aroma is not sharp.
- Paper sample - a droplet evaporates from the paper almost without a trace, and the smell disappears quickly.
Store the product in warm conditions. The temperature should be from +15 to +40 degrees. If the extract was created from quality raw materials, then it can be stored for years. It is advisable to leave it in the dark, even if it is a dark bottle. There must be traffic jams. Products in containers and with plastic lids should not be selected.
You can purchase the product in a pharmacy and online store. The use of natural oil is especially appreciated in cosmetology. Regular treatments improve skin and hair.