The beneficial properties of essential oils have been known for a long time. Essential oils are used both in traditional medicine, as aromatherapy for the treatment of various diseases, as well as cosmetology, nutrition, and even in cooking.
Among others, orange oil can be noted, the use of which is recommended by many experts. An orange tree serves as a source of three essential oils at once: neroli, petitgrain and orange oil itself. Neroli are made from the inflorescences of this citrus tree, petitgrain is made from its leaves, while orange oil is produced from the zest of the fruit of the tree by cold pressing.
Aromatherapy
Orange oil, like many other essential oils, is often used by aromatherapists. Using it you can:
- get rid of insomnia;
- relieve or reduce headache, muscle and menstrual pain;
- relieve stress and fatigue, fill with vital energy;
- aroma of oil increases working capacity;
- get rid of anxiety conditions;
- sanitize and freshen indoor air.
To do this, it is enough to drip one drop of oil on the aroma lamp.
Outdoor application
In addition, orange essential oil has been used in the treatment of a number of various diseases. So, for example, oil is an excellent antiseptic. Its external use helps to improve the condition of the skin with eczema, burns, dermatitis and herpes.
In addition, orange oil has been used in the treatment of diseases of the upper respiratory tract, as well as respiratory and viral diseases. For this, inhalations are made with a solution of water and oil. For 100 ml of boiling water, 1-2 drops of this essential oil are enough. You need to breathe over the steam for no more than 7 minutes.
Using lotions and rinses with orange oil, they treat inflammatory diseases of the gums, such as stomatitis, periodontal disease and others. For this, a drop of oil is added to a glass of warm water, after which this composition is rinsed with an oral cavity. For lotions, orange oil is mixed with any vegetable in a ratio of 1: 1, after which it is applied to diseased gums.
Orange Oil: Inside Use
This tool is taken for various diseases and disorders in the gastrointestinal tract, such as constipation, poisoning, intestinal infections and so on.
In addition, essential orange oil has found use in bile congestion, as well as a diuretic and to combat puffiness.
Using this essential agent, you can gently lower high blood pressure. The oil helps with cardiovascular diseases, and also inhibits the growth of cholesterol in the blood, and as a result, minimizes the risk of cholesterol plaque formation.
As a preventative measure, you can add 1 drop of oil daily to tea or any other drink. In no case should the dose of essential oil exceed 2 drops per day. At the same time, we must not forget that even to combat minor problems in the body, consultation with a specialist is necessary.
Orange face oil
The use of essential oils is also actively used in cosmetology. The thing is that they stimulate blood flow to the skin, and as a result, skin regeneration is accelerated .
The orange oil has also paid off, the use of which helps to get rid of acne. To do this, add 3-4 drops of oil to a regular tonic, after which they wipe the face with this composition.
In addition, this mixture helps to reduce superficial wrinkles on the face, make the skin more elastic and fresh, and enlarged pores less noticeable.
It is possible to use this essential oil for the lips. If the lips are constantly dry and peeling, it is recommended to lubricate them with a mixture of lip cream with the addition of a drop of oil. The cream can be replaced with regular petroleum jelly.
Orange hair oil
Essential oil has also proven itself in hair care. Using orange hair oil, the application of which does not take much time, you can deal with hair loss, as well as dry skin and dandruff. While washing your hair, just add a couple of drops of the product to a regular shampoo, after which the hair should be washed thoroughly.
You can prepare rinses with orange oil. For this, 3-4 drops of the product are added to a liter of warm water, after which the hair is washed, trying to rub the liquid into the scalp.
The easiest way to care for your hair with an orange product is to apply 2 drops to the comb, after which the curls should be combed well.
You can use this drug 2-3 times a week, after checking on a small area of the skin for allergies. In no case should you rub plenty of oil into the scalp in its pure form.
Cellulite Orange Oil
In the fight against the so-called orange peel, a product with a similar name will help in the best way possible. One of the best remedies is orange cellulite oil. The use of this substance (regular) helps to get rid of ugly skin irregularities that appear due to the formation of cellulite. You can prepare massage oil. To do this, you need to mix ordinary vegetable unrefined oil with aromatic in proportions of 10: 1.
Or mix 3 tablespoons of baby oil with a spoon of lemon oil and the same amount of orange oil.
In addition, you can simply combine a few drops of such an essential oil with an anti-cellulite cream, mix well and apply the resulting product in massage areas to the areas affected by cellulite.
For self-massage, you can use a more complex and multi-component tool. To do this, you will need:
- 1 tsp liquid honey;
- 1 drop of orange oil;
- 1 drop of lavender;
- 2 drops of lemon;
- 2 drops of juniper.
All components are thoroughly mixed, after which they are applied to the skin with soft patting movements. Ultimately, the mixture should turn into a kind of white foam. Such a massage can be done every other day.
It is worth considering that during a massage with the addition of this product, the patient may feel a slight pinching of the skin. This is a normal reaction of the body and should not be scared. In addition, immediately after the procedure, it is not recommended to go out into the open sun, otherwise, due to the rays entering the places where the massage was performed, light spots may appear on the skin. Even while in the shade, the skin should be treated with a cream with an ultraviolet filter.
Massage with essential oil is performed no more than once a week.
Many essential oils are used to get rid of extra pounds and centimeters, orange oil is no exception, which can be used to lose weight in several ways.
Most often, to get rid of extra centimeters, massage is used, with the addition of orange oil. About how to prepare a massage mixture, we have already written above. But besides this, for weight loss, you can use wraps, as well as water procedures, such as a bath, bath, sauna.
Wraps
For wrapping, vegetable oil is most often used, preferably olive, with the addition of a few drops of essential. Vegetable oil can be replaced with anti-cellulite cream or oil. The mixture is abundantly applied to the skin in those places where I would like to remove a few centimeters, and then wrapped with cling film for 30-40 minutes. If this procedure is combined with sports, the effect will be much better and will be noticeable after the first session.
Wraps can be done with the addition of white clay. To do this, take 4 tablespoons of clay and add 4-5 drops of orange oil to it. The mixture is applied to the skin, and then again wrapped with cling film. The duration of the wrap is 20-30 minutes, after which the product must be washed off the skin.
Orange oil helps:
- normalize fat metabolism;
- reduce appetite;
- normalize metabolism;
- promotes the removal of toxins and other no less harmful substances;
- improves the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract as a whole.
All this contributes to weight loss.
Bathtubs
In addition, for weight loss it is useful to take baths with orange oil. To do this, it is enough to drop 3-4 drops of the product into warm water. Bath time should not exceed 15 minutes, frequency of use no more than one procedure 2 times a week. At the same time, when taking a bath with orange oil, unpleasant sensations may occur - tingling and tingling. It only says that the oil is working.
Also, the bath has a calming effect, which, by the way, also contributes to weight loss. An organism in a state of stress is more difficult to lose weight. Thanks to this tool, the skin becomes more elastic and smooth, leaving not only centimeters, but also extra pounds.
Precautions
Despite all the visible benefits of orange oil, you need to approach its use “wisely”, only in this way it will act for the good and will not harm the body.
Before using the product, it is necessary to make sure that there are no allergic reactions, as well as consult with your doctor.