Essential oils are a storehouse of nutrients. With their help, you can restore the condition of the skin, hair, tidy your nerves, and also get rid of stress and worries. Verbena oil is on the agenda. This ether is especially valuable and unique, as it has atypical properties and is considered one of the most effective. Verbena essential oil is used in traditional medicine, and is also used in the preparation of home cosmetics. We offer a closer look at this elixir and learn almost everything about it.
Small introduction
Verbena itself is a herbaceous plant that has an incredibly beautiful color. Its flowers are small and painted in a bright purple hue. Initially, this miracle of nature grew in Indonesia, China, France and in some regions of America. Now it is possible to grow it even in the suburbs in its suburban area. However, you yourself will not be able, alas, to create the very coveted verbena oil, which has a lot of useful qualities. Since ancient times, the elixir, prepared according to secret recipes from this amazing inflorescence, has been used to treat various skin ailments. Also, the properties of verbena oil made it possible to use it for the treatment of mental disorders. The aroma relieves stress and soothes. It is important to mention that hair was also treated with this elixir. Well, the aroma ... About this - below.
Divine smell ...
For most people (mostly the older generation), the verbena aroma is associated with the very Scarlett O'Hara from the famous novel “Gone with the Wind”. Why? The fact is that in the work itself it is mentioned that Scarlett herself and her mother adored the aroma of verbena. Moreover, in those days this sweet-lemon smell was in trend. On its basis, dozens of spirits were created that only the upper layers of society could afford. What can be said about the fragrance itself? He is incredibly bright, bold, exciting mind and feelings. The smell is definitely female, mature and intense. But since it has fresh citrus notes, a girl may very well use it.
Slightly departing from the topic and learning how divine the verbena aroma is, we return to the description of the characteristics of the oil made on the basis of this plant.
Briefly about emotions
We decided to start describing the properties of verbena essential oil from the spiritual side. It has already been mentioned above that this strong and strong-willed aroma can have a beneficial effect on the psyche. Firstly, it calms, relaxes, allows you to get rid of stress and unnecessary feelings. Secondly, verbena oil makes it possible to develop creativity. Aromatherapy, as it were, reveals hidden talents in our subconscious and encourages active action. But it is also worth remembering that verbena is a lunar flavor. He is mainly responsible for prophetic dreams, intuition, and spiritual development. So to use it in meditation and yoga will be extremely useful. Many more believe that this smell brings good luck and allows you to establish long-term relationship.
Dedicated to women
Based on the description of the aroma of verbena, we already realized that this oil can be associated exclusively with female beauty and charm. But now it’s worth saying that it also fights perfectly with purely female diseases. If you use this elixir regularly, you can get rid of many troubles associated with hormones. What gives us verbena oil:
- improves hormonal levels;
- “Adjusts” the menstrual cycle if it goes astray;
- relieves menstrual pain;
- is a typically female aphrodisiac;
- facilitates the birth process;
- improves lactation.
Elixir can be used both as a flavoring agent and as part of treating compresses and infusions.
Vascular treatment
Mandatory use of verbena essential oil in those cases if you suffer from vegetovascular dystonia. This product allows you to reduce headaches, which are most often associated with pressure drops. It also stimulates the movement of blood, due to which the pressure returns to normal. An aromatherapy technique can be used to treat the symptoms of VVD. This will allow you to relax and forget about pain. Massages using this ether will also be relevant. It should be added to the base oil in an amount of 3-4 drops.
The main thing in the treatment of VVD with verbena is regularity. Soon, the body will get used to the positive effects of this drug, and the disease will begin to recede.
Cosmetology
Well, we got to the most interesting - the cosmetic properties of verbena oil and its use in the beauty industry. Besides the fact that the aroma of this elixir can play the role of independent perfumes, the product itself is also incredibly useful and effective. It is suitable for both young and mature skin, regardless of its type. This oil will have no less positive effect on curls. The main thing is that with its help you can look after your whole body, smell this unearthly aroma and feel how you are blooming. Well, now let's take a closer look at how verbena essential oil can be used for personal care.
For problem skin
The presence of small pimples, and even more so a problem like acne, is a real horror for those who are affected. Many cosmetics do not give the promised effect, and sometimes worsen the situation. Verbena will help cure all purulent formations and say goodbye to redness and scars forever. This elixir is designed to heal affected tissues, remove all harmful substances from the body, restore cells and fill them with useful elements. Verbena oil can be applied pointwise to the affected skin no more than twice a day. For additional prevention, you can drop a few drops of ether in makeup cosmetics. After a week of using the oil, most lesions will become less noticeable. After a month, acne will disappear, and after another month, the scars will be smoothed out.
For mature skin
If at a young age a woman is disturbed by acne, then in the mature age this function is performed by wrinkles. Make lifting and beauty injections is a very dangerous undertaking, especially since there is a reasonable and affordable alternative. The use of verbena oil in cosmetology is determined by its tightening and strengthening functions. This product is able to restore skin elasticity, smooth out facial wrinkles, and make the complexion lighter, rosy and vibrant. Applying ether to the skin in its pure form is not recommended. It is advisable to mix a couple of drops of oil with a portion of the cream or fluid that you apply to the face. With regular use, verbena will restore elasticity, firmness and radiance to the skin.
Natural Deodorant
Excessive sweating is a very unpleasant and delicate problem. Sometimes ordinary deodorants simply can’t cope with the main function, and if you strain a little, a characteristic unpleasant odor immediately appears. You can overcome this phenomenon with the help of verbena oil, if you use it regularly. The simplest thing is to do massages and rubbing with the addition of this ether. The skin will become more elastic, it will normalize the metabolism and sweating will gradually begin to decline. The second option is to add verbena to the water when taking a bath. If the feet suffer from excessive sweating, then the oil is added to the foot baths in tandem with chamomile extract and sea salt.
We treat cellulitis
We have already said that verbena can be an excellent alternative to lifting. Since ether has tonic and firming properties, it will be extremely relevant in the treatment of cellulite. For the strongest effect, it is recommended to mix verbena essential oil with mandarin, lemon or orange oil. The resulting mixture can be added to body scrub, cream or lotion and used daily. Regular procedures in tandem with massage will quickly tighten problem areas and make the skin smoother, more delicate and radiant.
Perfect tan
As it turned out, verbena in the form of essential oil is literally a magnet for sunlight. Cosmetics manufacturers add this elixir to their products with “tanning” marks, and as a result, the skin is covered with a uniform brown tint. If you do not want to overpay, but still want to get a smooth and very attractive shade of bronze on your skin, then just add 2-3 drops of verbena to the cream or body lotion each time. The effect will be noticeable after the first sun exposure. You will not burn and get a uniform bronze effect, which will also persist for a long time.
Treatment and prevention of problems with hair
Women began to use verbena oil for hair in ancient times. It was a real salvation for curls, given the fact that neither masks nor balms existed then. But the effect that this oil gave can still compete with the leading flagships of the beauty industry today. To get started, let's get acquainted with the problems that verbena in the form of ether helps us solve:
- prolapse and seborrhea;
- the presence of dandruff;
- increased fat content;
- lack of gloss, dullness;
- split ends;
- fragility and lifelessness;
- slow hair growth.
For each problem there is an individual solution. And we are smoothly moving on to the study of recipes for masks based on verbena oil, which treat hair.
Hair root treatment
This mask is great in cases where your hair grows slowly or the roots constantly become oily. Also, the recipe allows you to successfully fight dandruff and cleanses the scalp. The cooking process is simple and takes no more than 3 minutes:
- 3 tablespoons of jojoba oil must be mixed with 1 teaspoon of cognac and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice;
- add 5 drops of verbena oil and mix thoroughly;
- the mask should be carefully rubbed into the scalp without stretching along the length of the strands;
- then it should be kept for 40-50 minutes and washed off.
It is worth considering the fact that this mask is not suitable for owners of dry hair, and it is also contraindicated in cases where the hair is damaged.
Shine and shine
This is a kind of analogue to lamination, after which the hair, even curly, becomes more docile, smooth and shiny. Most importantly, all components are natural, moreover, they have a cumulative effect. Therefore, each time the hair will become more beautiful and healthier:
- mix 1 tablespoon of burdock oil with one teaspoon of aloe juice;
- add 6–7 drops of verbena elixir and mix thoroughly;
- with a flat brush, spread the mixture over the hair sheet and hold for an hour;
- rinse and enjoy the sparkle and radiance.
By the way, if you add olive and castor oil to this recipe, you will also be able to cope with split ends.
Consumer Opinions
Finding reviews of verbena oil is simple and uncomplicated. This natural component is so popular among women that every second on this or that forum managed to leave her enthusiastic compliment to the elixir. It really works both in the case of treatment and skin rejuvenation, and in hair restoration. Oil, which is sold at an affordable price, has proven to be a worthy competitor to many expensive beauty products.