The most common cause of excess weight is slow metabolism and the presence of toxins in the body. To solve these two problems, it is necessary not only to adhere to a diet, but also to resort to the help of natural vegetable oils. Esters contain a large number of biologically valuable components that stimulate metabolism and provide a powerful detox. Including the internal and external use of essential oils in your weight loss program guarantees lasting weight loss results.
What essential oils are for weight loss
The main quality of oils that can be used in a set of weight loss measures is their ability to speed up metabolism. Aroma oils for weight loss, in addition to stimulating metabolism, also have other beneficial qualities:
- Anise. Tones and strengthens the body, increases performance.
- Orange. Used to combat insomnia, stress, and depression. Orange essential oil for weight loss is the basis of various compositions and has the ability to combine fruity notes.
- Bergamot oil. This product also has the properties of citrus aromas, as it is obtained from the fruit of a plant cultivated by crossing orange and citron. It has antispasmodic, antiseptic properties and helps relieve stress.
- Vanilla. Relaxes, increases skin plasticity, has analgesic properties.
- Geranium. Tones, increases activity (mental and physical), adjusts the emotional background, and is used to combat depression.
- Grapefruit. It is not for nothing that this bitter-sweet fruit is considered an effective means for losing weight. Grapefruit extract optimizes water-lipid metabolism and improves digestion. The product has immunostimulating properties and prevents the development of atherosclerosis.
- Jasmine. Helps eliminate muscle and joint pain, reduces the manifestations of hypertension.
- Ylang-ylang. It will help cope with stress, headaches, and relieve spasms.
- Ginger. Eliminates cellulite, tightens, has a positive effect on skin tone.
- Cardamom. It has pronounced antiseptic and stimulating properties.
- Cypress. Relieves insomnia and eliminates anxiety. It has antiseptic qualities, treats ulcers and inflammation.
- Cinnamon. Soothes, relieves pain, but is highly allergenic.
- Lavender. This aroma has regenerating, antiseptic properties and the ability to soothe the skin.
- Tangerine. Improves digestion, helps remove toxins, promotes the absorption of vitamins.
- Almond. Moisturizes the skin, relieves irritation.
- Myrrh. It has a disinfecting effect and helps normalize the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Juniper. Refreshing and tart, this ester can relieve inflammation and help remove toxins from the body. Stimulates metabolism, helps improve digestion.
- Nutmeg. Increases blood circulation, improves cardiac activity, helps get rid of nausea.
- Mint. Calms, protects against stress. Eliminates nausea, improves digestion.
- Rosemary. Helps eliminate the symptoms of vegetative-vascular dystonia, improves cerebral circulation. Good for the eyes, increases visual acuity, helps hypotensive patients with dizziness.
- Dill. Moisturizes the skin, treats rashes, acne. Relaxes, calms, relieves headaches.
- Fennel. Removes toxins from the body, eliminates constipation and increased gas formation.
- Tea tree. It has antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties. Tea tree oil for weight loss is used in many formulations because it combines well with other esters.
- Black pepper. A versatile ester that combines well with other scents and adds a spicy note to the mixture.
How to lose weight with Aromatherapy. Part 2. The ability of essential oils.
Published: 07/14/2017
Author: O.Shar
Category: Losing weight with scents
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What essential oils help you lose weight. Selection of oil for excess weight. Essential oil for obesity. Decreased appetite. Helps withstand hunger.
Many essential oils are widely known and successfully used to eliminate excess weight. I have prepared brief information, using which you can quickly decide on the choice of essential oil. And in our online store you can order a set of fatty and essential oils for yourself at any time.
Essential oils that help
- eliminate excess weight,
- cope with obesity
- improve digestion,
- eliminate malfunctions in the functioning of internal organs and metabolism,
- and most importantly, raise your emotional mood and morale.
♥ Air
It is best used in the off-season period.
Application:
Cannot be used internally. Baths, massage, inhalations are recommended.
On the body
: improves metabolism in the body, helps improve the digestive process, participates in the burning of lipid (fat) deposits.
On the nervous system:
Increases tone, reduces the impact of stressful situations, eliminates depression, apathy, and insomnia.
♥ Anise
remedy for nervous stomach.
- Application:
Bath, inhalation, massage, enema, bath, sauna (pore opening) - On the body:
Improves digestion, cleanses the liver, stimulates kidney function, intestinal motility, promotes defecation. Eliminates nausea, increases appetite, relieves hangover syndrome. - On the nervous system:
Tones, eliminates general fatigue. It relieves depression and relieves the effects of shock and stress. The oil has a euphoric effect. Eases the feeling of loneliness and gives a feeling of stability.
♥ Orange
It is better to use during the off-season or winter period as this oil is phototoxic.
- Application:
Wrap, massage, bath, inhalation, customized perfume, added to juice - On the body:
One of the most popular anti-cellulite products. Copes with the task of removing excess fluid from problem areas. - On the nervous system:
an antidepressant, a sunny aroma that lifts your spirits and instills joy.
♥ Basil –
restorative oil.
- Application
: massage treatments, bath, inhalation, aroma pendant, adding to food (in salad dressing) - On the body:
Normalizes the digestive system. Reduces dependence on bad smoking habits and alcohol dependence, which in some cases is of great importance for obesity. Prevents stretch marks and helps reduce existing scars. Basil is added to massage mixtures to improve the tone of the muscular system. - On the nervous system:
It is considered perhaps the best remedy for a depleted nervous system. Basil helps cope with prolonged depression. Raises self-esteem, helps to gain self-confidence.
♥ Bergamot
Suitable for both women and men, can be used at work and while driving.
- Application:
very effective in inhalations, aromatherapy, individual perfumes, massage, baths - On the body:
Reduces appetite. It is used in anti-cellulite programs in the form of massage and baths. - On the nervous system:
Antidepressant. Raises self-esteem, liberates, eliminates inferiority complexes. Eliminates worries and anxiety. Can replace tranquilizers.
♥Bey -
active tonic. Its properties are similar to black pepper oil.
- Application:
Baths and massage treatments, aromatic wraps, inhalations, masks and applications - On the body:
tones, warms, promotes the burning of lipid deposits. Very effective in anti-cellulite programs. - On the nervous system:
eliminates depression, anxiety. Helps cope with inferiority complexes and feelings of loneliness.
♥ Birch (tar)
– the oil gives excellent results, but the smell is quite pungent.
- Applicable:
bath, massage, wrap - On the body:
Tones, warms up. Wonderful oil for cellulite. Used as a component in massage mixtures.
♥ Galbanum
- Used
for wraps, massage, baths, individual perfume, aroma lamp - On the body:
tightens the skin after weight loss, especially the stomach and décolleté. Eliminates stretch marks, sagging skin, folds. - On the nervous system
: calms, eliminates seasonal depression, removes unwanted emotional states. Helps overweight people cope with fear of crowds, eliminates agorophobia.
♥ Vanilla –
This is not an essential oil - an absolute. Before use, it can be diluted in 96% alcohol in a ratio of 1:9.
- Application:
excellent oil for individual perfume compositions, baths and massage treatments. - On the body:
Suppresses the feeling of hunger, promotes the secretion of gastric juice. Normalizes hormonal levels in women. Prevents diabetes mellitus. Vanilla is an antidote – it neutralizes alcohol in the blood. Stimulates muscle activity. - On the nervous system:
A unique antidepressant. Eliminates insomnia.
♥ Vetiver
– especially useful for women who have gained weight after childbirth.
- Application:
inhalation, massage (anti-cellulite), baths, aroma lamp, aroma pendant, individual soothing perfume. - On the body:
Has a hormonotropic effect. Renews cells, affects blood and lymph circulation, eliminates swelling. - On the nervous system:
the best antidepressant in aromatherapy. Creates inner peace, eliminates the feeling of danger, creates a sense of stability. An excellent replacement for drug tranquilizers.
♥ Carnation –
The oil from the buds is considered to have a stronger effect.
- Application
: baths, inhalation, massage (anti-cellulite and lymphatic drainage), individual healing perfume. - On the body:
Eliminates hormonal imbalance, improves the functioning of the entire endocrine system as a whole. Improves blood flow, tones, helps shape the body contour. Eliminates swelling and puffiness. - On the nervous system:
Relieves prolonged depression, a tonic for the nervous system. Awakens the desire to live.
♥ Grapefruit
can be recommended for people addicted to bad habits, for the elderly. The fragrance is known for making women look slimmer and younger in the eyes of men. Use with caution in summer - the oil is phototoxic.
- Application:
Inhalation, massage procedures (lymphatic drainage), baths, wraps, individual healing aroma. - On the body:
Eliminates excess fluid in the body. Used for obesity and cellulite. Relieving puffiness. Increases elasticity, tones, refreshes. - On the nervous system:
used for manic-depressive states. Eliminates obsession with one's appearance and painful thoughts.
♥ Oregano
-
anaphrodisiac
. Able to smooth out states of sexual dissatisfaction and, as a result, overeating at night.
- Application:
Baths, massages, perfumes, inhalations at night - On the body:
Used to treat cellulite
.
It has a diuretic effect and breaks down adipose tissue. Relieves swelling, eliminates lymphastasis. Improves blood circulation. - On the nervous system:
Calms, pacifies, helps with insomnia. Adapts to difficult situations.
♥ Jasmine –
a euphoric aroma that can have a restorative and restorative effect. Absolute – dilute with 96% alcohol before use 1:9.
- Application:
primarily perfumes, baths, massage. - On the body:
Affects hormonal levels. An excellent skin care product after pregnancy for stretch marks on the chest and abdomen, after losing excess weight, it restores the skin and eliminates scarring. - On the nervous system
: Eliminates depression, restores balance. Tones and relaxes at the same time. Helps to gain self-confidence and eliminates inferiority complexes.
♥ Ylang-ylang –
Many men really like the scent, but it is too feminine and floral.
- Application:
Baths, massage, inhalations and of course perfumes (can be used as mono-oil) - On the body:
Excellent effect on the skin - tightens, tones, restores elasticity. - On the nervous system:
eliminates irritability, lowers adrenaline in the blood, helps eliminate stress.
♥ Ginger
– a well-known remedy for weight loss (ginger tea). Recommended especially for women over 40 years of age.
- Application
: Baths, in a mixture for individual medicinal perfumes, massage (lymphatic drainage and anti-cellulite), wraps, internal use - On the body:
Reduces blood sugar. Eliminates swelling, removes excess fluid. Burns lipid deposits. Warms, improves skin turgor. Eliminates scarring. - On the nervous system:
Anti-stress agent. Indicated for menopausal changes. Tones, gives vigor, adapts.
♥ Cardamom –
a unique anti-obesity remedy. Helps you lose weight quietly and without much effort. Very suitable for men.
- Application:
Massage, inhalation, cleansing enema, bath, individual perfume (in combination with other oils) - On the body
: May increase appetite, but does not allow you to gain excess weight. Solves problems of the digestive tract. Eliminates swelling (diuretic), excess weight. Cleanses the intestines, burns lipid deposits. - On the nervous system:
Antidepressant, invigorates, returns lost energy. The aroma can cope with lingering melancholy. Under the influence of Cardamom, life is filled with movement.
♥ Cassia –
The aroma is reminiscent of cinnamon. Has the ability to reduce appetite. Suitable for use in winter.
- Application:
Baths, massage, cleansing enemas, aromatic wraps, individual perfume, inhalations. - On the body:
Stimulates digestion, improves metabolism in the body. Used to treat obesity. Eliminates flatulence, removes toxins, improves blood circulation. - On the nervous system:
has a tonic, stimulating effect. Causes a feeling of warmth, vigor, gives energy, sets you up for an active lifestyle: exercise, fitness, jogging in the morning.
♥ Atlas Cedar
- a masculine scent, but female representatives adore it.
- Application:
Individual aroma, as a component in a mixture, massage, baths, sauna, inhalation - On the body:
Has a general rejuvenating effect. - On the nervous system:
Calms, creates a comfortable state in a person’s soul, reconciles with himself and others. Makes you love yourself as you are. The aroma of cedar relieves tension, relaxes, and eliminates insomnia.
♥ Virginia Cedar
- with all the wonderful properties of juniper.
- Application:
Baths, wraps, lymphatic drainage and anti-cellulite massage, inhalation, sauna - On the body:
improves skin condition, increases elasticity, firmness, rejuvenates
.
Due to its diuretic properties, it is used in anti-cellulite programs and significantly reduces weight. - On the nervous system:
Sedative. Relieves tension, relaxes, eliminates insomnia. Relieves attacks of anger, aggression, hysteria. Used more effectively for chronic conditions than for exacerbations. For example, with prolonged depression.
♥ Cypress
– one of the most valuable essential oils in the field of figure correction. It is used with pleasure by male representatives. Useful for everyone.
- Application:
massage (lymphatic drainage and anti-cellulite), baths, inhalations, individual perfume compositions. - On the body:
Eliminates stomach cramps. It affects adipose tissue, eliminates lipid deposits, makes the skin elastic, strengthens the walls of blood vessels, and tightens. Eliminates lymphostasis. - On the nervous system:
This is a mild hypnotic. The oil relieves depression and eliminates apathetic, pessimistic moods. Helps cope with inferiority complexes.
♥ Cinnamon –
The aroma of cinnamon is used to regulate appetite. It helps to eat regularly, and not in fits and starts, either starving or overeating at night.
- Application:
inhalation, perfume, massage, bath at night (to dull the strong desire to eat at night), cleansing enema. - On the body:
Helps improve digestion. Effectively treats obesity. Optimizes carbohydrate metabolism and is a strong antioxidant. Effectively tightens the skin after losing excess weight. Revitalizes skin cells, tightens pores. Dissolves scar formations, forms the contour of the body, and thins the figure.
♥ Lavender –
one of the most common and significant remedies for excess weight. It is valuable because it increases the ability and effect of any aromatic mixture.
- Application:
Baths, inhalation, massage, especially lymphatic drainage, perfume, cleansing enema. - On the body:
Diuretic. Removes toxins, poisons and oxidation and decay products, waste from the body. Cleanses the kidneys, liver, pancreas. It is a choleretic agent. Lavender stimulates the growth of new cells, improves regeneration, and eliminates puffiness. - On the nervous system:
A strong sedative for manic-depressive states. It is used for various disorders of the nervous system, irritability, fatigue, tiredness, overexcitation, depression and insomnia. A herbal tranquilizer that is not addictive, does not accumulate in the body and does not produce side effects. Restores the psyche after excessive consumption of alcohol and nicotine, which is so often abused by obese people.
♥ Incense –
contains the same substance as hashish (tetrahydrocannabinol - a brain biocatalyst), but in very small quantities, so it causes joy and euphoria and is not addictive. A very useful oil for those who want to lose weight, as the aroma resists the desire to “seize” the problem. Suitable for both women and men. Priceless oil!
- Application:
Inhalation, aroma pendant, perfume composition, massage, bath, meditation - On the body:
Has a general strengthening and rejuvenating effect. Used to restore skin: tightens bust and abdomen. - On the nervous system:
Calms, instills joy. The aroma eliminates the consequences of severe injuries and losses.
♥ Lime –
very masculine, special exotic scent.
- Application:
Individual perfumes, baths, inhalation, massage, especially useful as a restorative procedure after weight loss, cleansing enemas, adding to juice, aromatic wrap. - On the body:
Regulates the functioning of the digestive tract, and despite the fact that lime improves appetite and even treats anorexia, the oil is successfully used in weight loss programs. It is considered one of the most powerful remedies for cellulite. It has the property of tightening the skin, improves blood circulation, and restores capillaries. Revitalizes and renews the skin. - On the nervous system
: Eliminates depression, feelings of fear and anxiety. It is used for insomnia and nervous exhaustion. At the same time, it relieves drowsiness during the day, invigorates, and gives vitality. It is used to resolve mood swings during menopause in women.
♥ Lemon –
favorite oil of massage therapists who work with cellulite.
- Application:
Massage, inhalations, wraps, baths, perfumes. - On the body:
Regulates the functioning of the digestive tract. Reduces weight due to its diuretic and diaphoretic properties. Normalizes metabolism. - On the nervous system:
has a tonic and stimulating effect. Gives a surge of energy and restores strength. Stimulates the production of serotonin. Makes dieting easier.
♥ Mandarin —
bright sunny aroma, but you shouldn’t use it in the summer as it is photo-toxic.
- Application:
Massage, winter perfume, bath, inhalation, aroma pendant, aromatic wrap - On the body:
Gets rid of belly fat and swelling around the sides. Reduces pores, evens out skin texture, tightens, improves elasticity and firmness. Forms the contour of the body. Prevents stretch marks during pregnancy and rapid weight gain. - on the nervous system
. Relieves increased irritability, tension, eliminates physical and emotional fatigue, helps during dietary restrictions. One of the best remedies against seasonal depression. Takes you out of a midlife crisis.
♥ Lemon balm –
This scent can be used while driving and at work.
- Application:
baths, massage (sports), inhalations, individual perfume, cleansing enemas. - On the body:
Solves problems of the digestive tract, treats obesity, removes toxins. Evens out skin texture. Eliminates saggy, flabby and double chin. Suitable for skin with wide, clogged pores. - On the nervous system
: Stimulant. Helps change life, make it more fulfilling, which is very useful when fighting excess weight. Relieves depression.
♥ Myrtle –
miracle aroma. Very suitable for men, children and the elderly.
- Application:
Baths at night, massage, inhalations, baths, sauna, perfume - On the body:
Renews skin cells. It has tightening properties and tightens pores. Makes the skin more elastic and firm. Used for recovery procedures after weight loss. - On the nervous system:
Adapts the human psyche to stressful situations. Restores harmony, balances the emotional background. Myrtle normalizes the autonomic nervous system. Helps you fall asleep quickly and have a restful sleep...without cooking nightmares.
♥ Juniper —
Essential oil
from berries is used.
Juniper pine needles are a more toxic oil. Considered the best oil for cellulite and obesity.
- Application:
Massage (for cellulite and stretch marks, lymphatic drainage), baths, sauna, inhalation, aromatic wrap - On the body:
Restores the body as a whole. Has antioxidant properties. Diuretic, removes fluid and toxins from the body. Cleanses the lymphatic bed, improves lymph flow and blood flow. Prevents the formation of scar tissue. Increases the firmness and elasticity of sagging aging skin. Promotes the formation of collagen and elastin. - On the nervous system:
Tones. Eliminates the effects of stress. Removes panic and normalizes sleep. Eliminates irritability when communicating.
♥ Carrots from seeds –
Recommended for hormonal imbalance and obesity after pregnancy.
- Application:
Massage, individual perfume, baths, body cream, inhalation, aroma pendant, internal use. - On the body:
Regulates digestion. Eliminates swelling, prevents the formation of kidney stones. Regulates the production of hormones. Increases skin elasticity. It has antioxidant properties, removes free radicals and toxins. Helps get rid of scars and prevents their formation. - On the nervous system:
Improves general condition, helps to cope with oneself in a stressful situation. Gives a feeling of warmth, comfort, stability.
♥ Marjoram
– anaphrodisiac. Helps cope with sexual dissatisfaction
.
- Application
: Massage (sports), baths, inhalations, individual perfume. - On the body:
Regulates the functioning of the digestive tract. Helps normalize appetite. Removes toxins and waste from the body, eliminates nausea, vomiting, and relieves seasickness syndrome. - on the nervous system
. The aroma reduces anxiety and relieves stress. Helps cope with sexual anxiety and all the troubles that accompany it: poor sleep, overeating at night, chronic depression.
♥ Mint –
very good to use in summer. Has cooling properties.
- Application:
Cleansing enemas, bath, massage, inhalation, perfume, adding to juices, bath. - On the body:
Removes heavy metal salts from the body. Positively affects lipid metabolism: reduces cholesterol levels. Promotes proper metabolism. Allows you to burn extra calories. Tones the skin, rejuvenates, tightens pores. Mint is used to contour the body. - On the nervous system:
acts as a psycho-stimulant and aromatic adaptogen. Activates brain activity. Restores physical and emotional strength. Adapts to any life situation. Eliminates the effects of shock, relieves tension.
♥ Neroli -
a magical aroma that is used for peace of mind and beauty of the body
- Application:
Relaxation perfume, bath, body cream, massage - On the body:
promotes the regeneration of skin cells, smoothes wrinkles, slows down the aging process of the skin, increases elasticity. Improves fluid microcirculation. Helps avoid stretch marks and get rid of stretch marks. - On the nervous system:
Antidepressant. Eliminates asthenic and depressive states, the consequences of the resulting shock, evokes bright emotions of joy, delight, admiration. Relieves feelings of loneliness and fear. Gives a feeling of reliability, stability, confidence in the future. Gives a state of peace.
♥ Palmarosa —
Reminds me of the scent of a rose. More suitable for women and the elderly.
- Application:
Massage, baths, body cream, inhalation, individual perfume, aroma pendant - On the body:
regulates the digestion process. Stimulates appetite, eliminates putrefactive fermentation, treats colitis. Eliminates enzymatic deficiency. Relieves intestinal and stomach spasms. Promotes joint flexibility. Used as a tonic to restore sagging skin after weight loss (chin, bust). - On the nervous system:
Calms, relieves stress, does not cause drowsiness. Eliminates inferiority complexes. Relieves the state of depression, oppression, loneliness. Revives you to life, helps you make plans for life.
♥ Patchouli –
An excellent oil to start weight loss procedures. A fragrance for men.
- Application:
Massage, bath, individual perfume, inhalation - On the body:
Gives an excellent lifting effect, tightens the skin, makes it firm and elastic. Especially when using oil to care for the skin of the bust and abdomen. - On the nervous system:
Adaptogen, antidepressant. Calms, balances, does not have a sedative effect, but on the contrary, tones and inspires. Brings the psyche into balance, eliminates obsessive fears and anxieties. Directs attention to the positive aspects of life. Frees you from painful memories and gives you joyful emotions.
♥ Petitgrain –
renewing aroma. Famous oil for old age.
- Application
: massage, baths (especially at night), individual perfume, aroma pendant, nebulizer or aroma lamp. - On the body:
Makes the skin elastic and youthful. Cleanses cells from decay products. Restores collagen, prevents stretch marks (striae) in pregnant women in the chest and hips, as well as in those who have suddenly gained weight. - On the nervous system:
Antidepressant. Relieves insomnia and relaxes. Relieves anxiety, eases the state of loss. Creates spiritual comfort.
♥ Parsley
– an irreplaceable oil in weight loss programs. Especially for women with estrogen deficiency and during menopause.
- Application:
Massage, aromatic wrap, inhalation - On the body:
Diuretic, stimulates kidney function, cleanses the blood, tones blood circulation. Resolves hematomas (after painful or vacuum massage). Whitens age spots. - On the nervous system:
Relieves nervous tension, eliminates unwanted emotions, especially during menopause.
♥ Fir -
not expensive and with results!
- Application:
Baths, steam bath, sauna, massage (warming), inhalation - On the body:
affects the functioning of the endocrine system. Balances metabolism. Used to restore the body after chemotherapy and radiation. Tones muscles, rejuvenates, tightens. - On the nervous system:
Tones, relieves chronic fatigue. Increases performance and endurance. The aroma puts you in a positive mood, relieves depression, and sobers you up. Promotes mental and physical activity.
♥ Rose
- Almighty oil! Useful for women, especially with hormonal disorders. It makes men more reproductive, and therefore self-confident.
- Application:
Massage, bath, individual perfume, aroma pendant, aroma lamp. - On the body:
Stimulates blood circulation. It has regenerating and rejuvenating properties. Calms nausea, dizziness, helps with strict diets and during detoxification. Normalizes the functioning of the digestive tract, cleanses internal organs, eliminates dysbiosis, tones the functioning of the liver, spleen, and gall bladder. Regulates metabolism, participates in the synthesis of acids and phospholipids. Dissolves stones in the gall bladder. Drives away intestinal parasites. Removes toxins from the body, neutralizes poisons, relieves hangover. Increases skin elasticity and firmness, resolves scars. Promotes collagen formation. - On the nervous system:
Antidepressant, tones, relieves fatigue. Helps cope with inferiority complexes.
♥ Rosemary –
carefully! May dramatically increase blood pressure in those suffering from hypertension. Procedures with rosemary should not be carried out at night.
- Application
: Massage, baths, aromatic wrap, personalized perfume, aroma pendant - On the body:
Tonic. Eliminates puffiness, tightens pores, eliminates age spots. Natural antioxidant. Preserves youth, regenerates, relieves skin fatigue. Dissolves scar tissue. Removes toxins, which is why it is used in anti-cellulite mixtures. Tightens the skin of the breast. Gives it shape, but first you need a consultation with a mammologist. - On the nervous system:
Stimulant, adaptogen. Eliminates apathy, improves mood. Drives away sad thoughts, invigorates, relieves fatigue. Eliminates self-doubt, suspiciousness and shyness. Returns lost interest in life.
♥ Rosewood –
a unique remedy for everyone. It has virtually no contraindications.
- Application:
Bath, massage, aroma lamp, inhalation, individual perfume (can be a mono-aroma). It is better to do all procedures with this oil at night, meditation - On the body:
Normalizes metabolic processes. Discolors pigment spots. Used in massage mixtures for the whole body. Rejuvenates the skin, increases turgor (especially after a sharp loss of body weight). Increases elasticity, moisturizes. Promotes the resorption of scar tissue. - On the nervous system:
Used to eliminate irritability and the effects of stress. Restores strength and relaxes. Used for relaxation exercises in health groups. Gives strength, patience, helps to cope with life circumstances, base vices and bad habits.
♥ Chamomile –
This oil can be used even on very young children.
- Application:
massage and bath at night, individual perfume, inhalation, aroma pendant, aroma lamp, cleansing enemas, sauna, bathhouse. - On the body:
Affects all body systems. Improves the functioning of the digestive tract. The oil enhances the effect of any aromatic mixture. Suitable for inflamed, allergy-prone skin. - On the nervous system:
Relaxant. Disables psycho-somatic conditions. Calms, eliminates depression. Restores sleep. Very good for children. The aroma calms and brings harmony to all areas of life.
♥ Sandalwood
– suitable for both men and women. A unique oil that can affect all body systems.
- Application
: Baths, massage, aroma lamp, inhalation, body cream, medicinal perfume, meditation - On the body:
Optimizes blood circulation. Helps cleanse the body of toxins, antioxidant, eliminates the effects of chemotherapy. Improves the functioning of the digestive system. Relieves swelling. Facilitates physiological changes in women - On the nervous system:
Promotes relaxation, relaxation, eliminates tension, relieves stress, relieves prolonged depression, helps relieve asthenic syndrome (for example, tension, inability to swallow or speak). Helps with insomnia. Relieves obsessive states. Instills confidence and gives energy for new achievements.
♥ Pine
- very hot energetic oil. Suitable for winter and off-season periods. Do not use for people with acute kidney disease (we are talking about internal use).
- Application:
Baths, sauna, warming massage, aroma lamp, inhalation, aroma pendant - On the body:
Improves the functioning of the digestive system, stimulates the intestines, increases peristalsis. Helps cleanse the kidneys. Good prevention against urolithiasis. Thanks to its warming and relaxing properties, pine essential oil activates blood circulation. - On the nervous system:
Adaptogen. Gives strength, relieves fatigue, eliminates tension. Helps cope with anger and attacks of aggression. Stimulates, tones, allows you to see life from a positive point of view.
♥ Thyme
and Thyme
- helps improve the general condition of the body. Improves all processes. Eliminates pathogenic energies.
- Application:
Bath, massage, inhalation, medicinal perfume - On the body:
Regulates digestion, eliminates infections of the gastrointestinal tract, helminths. It has a strong wound-healing effect, prevents the formation of scars. - On the nervous system:
Increases tone, gives energy. Leads to overall harmonization. Eliminates depression. Calms nervous tremors. Helps cope with losses, heals old emotional wounds, takes it to a new level.
♥ Thuja
- very popular as a means to eliminate skin tumors, warts, papillomas, and therefore can serve as a means to improve the condition of the skin before massage procedures.
- Application:
Application, bath, inhalation, aroma pendant, massage - On the body:
Eliminates swelling. It is used in anti-cellulite mixtures and prevents the formation of stretch marks due to rapid changes in body weight. - On the nervous system:
Restores strength after physical and mental stress, for example, after fitness. Increases resistance to stressful situations, helps to adapt in difficult situations. Eliminates emotional distress. Helps with insomnia, eliminates disturbing dreams.
♥ Dill
- used for people with high blood sugar and hormonal imbalance.
- Application:
Massage (anti-cellulite), baths, inhalation, aroma lamp - On the body:
Increases appetite. Eliminates lymph stagnation and neutralizes poisons in the body. Eliminates fermentation in the intestines, removes excess fluid. Recommended for figure correction. Dill allows you to gain missing weight and lose extra pounds - On the nervous system:
Removes depression, relieves nervousness, calms, has a sedative effect, calms. Eliminates aggression, allows you to look at the world from a positive point of view. An excellent remedy for insomnia.
♥ Fennel —
works wonders. It is believed that the aroma of fennel can replace a plastic surgeon.
- Application:
Massage, baths, inhalation, aroma lamp, internal use, individual perfume, aromatic wrap - On the body:
diuretic, normalizes appetite, removes toxins, neutralizes poisons. It is able to tighten the bust in a short time and make it more elastic, smooth out the contour of the hips and abdomen. - On the nervous system
: Relaxing aroma. Stabilizes the emotional background, calms, relieves stress, eliminates nervousness. Eliminates feelings of loneliness. Gives you the opportunity to see things “as they are”, without illusions
♥ Citronella
— can be used while driving and at work.
- Application:
Massage and bath before and after physical and sports activities, aromatic wrap, inhalation of individual perfumes. - On the body:
Regulates digestion. Helps to lose excess weight, removes toxins. Eliminates saggy, flabby and double chin. Cares for the neck and décolleté area. Suitable for skin with wide, clogged pores. Has cleansing and pore-reducing properties. - On the nervous system:
Stimulant. Instills joy, vigor, awakens energy. Increases performance.
♥ Black Pepper
– used in small dosages.
- Application:
warming massage, perfume, inhalation, aromatic wrap. - On the body:
Promotes fat burning. Improves metabolism, tightens skin, rejuvenates. Provides blood movement. Has regenerating properties. Quickly restores skin tone. - On the nervous system:
Antidepressant. Eliminates hysteria, attacks of despondency and manic-depressive states. Sets you in a positive mood. Awakens initiative, gives strength and energy. Gives you self-confidence.
♥ Sage –
helps with hormonal imbalance (
nutmeg
). Helps those who have gained weight during pregnancy. Very suitable for men with bad habits.
- Application:
Baths, massage, inhalation, individual medicinal perfume (not for work) - On the body:
Normalizes hormonal disorders.
Solves problems related to digestion. Tones the liver and kidneys, stimulates appetite. Is a mild laxative. Positively affects the urinary system. Removes excess fluid from the body during edema ,
forms the contour of the body. - On the nervous system:
Introduces a state of euphoria, causes the illusion of harmony, which helps to abstract from the inferiority complex. Relieves fatigue, relieves depression. Relieves post-alcoholic depression. Harmonizes, balances the emotional background, aligns the psyche. Significantly improves mood. Not addictive.
♥ Eucalyptus –
great for summer. Cools.
- Application:
Bath, bath, massage, inhalation, individual perfume, aroma pendant, aroma lamp - On the body:
Cleanses the body through the pores of decay products, used in anti-cellulite programs. The best product for saunas and baths - opens pores and promotes sweating. - On the nervous system:
Aromatic adaptogen. Restores the body after stress, eliminates asthenic conditions, chronic fatigue syndrome. Eliminates drowsiness, relieves fatigue, hypodynamism.
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How to use it for weight loss
Aroma oils must be used according to the rules, then the result will exceed all expectations. Essential compositions are used as follows:
- As a dietary supplement. Aromatic extracts suppress hunger, activate metabolism, and help remove toxins from the body. It is worth remembering that some products have a high concentration of active substances, so they need to be taken in small portions.
- Local exposure through cosmetic procedures. Aroma oils are used to prepare lotions, masks, and medicinal wraps. They are used for massage and added to baths.
- Using the aromatic properties of oils. For this purpose, they use aroma lamps, miniature containers to be worn around the neck, and add a couple of drops of ether to the hot stones in a bathhouse or sauna. Such procedures help to cope with the stress that is inevitable in the process of losing weight, reduce appetite, and remove anxiety.
The benefits of oils for weight loss
To lose weight, choose oils with a calming effect. They will help relieve stress and nervous tension. Oils are well absorbed by the body and improve intestinal function. Their use normalizes metabolism. Benefits of oils for weight loss when used internally:
- acceleration of metabolism;
- decreased appetite;
- cleansing the body;
- normalization of blood sugar levels;
- restoration of fluid outflow;
- normalization of digestion;
- eliminating hunger;
- maintaining water-salt balance;
- removal of toxins.
Benefits for external use:
- elimination of cellulite;
- maintaining skin elasticity;
- preventing the formation of stretch marks and wrinkles.
Baths
Losing weight with a relaxing bath is not difficult. To prepare the aromatic composition you will need a base and aroma oil. Natural substances are used as a base, with the help of which liquids that are difficult to mix can be combined. Milk, honey, kefir, any oil (olive, sunflower, corn, grape seed, coconut) or shampoo will do. The following combinations of components are effective for a bath, which must be taken in equal proportions:
- tangerine and anise;
- cypress, rosemary and dill;
- grapefruit, orange and lavender extract;
- bergamot, rosemary, lavender;
- mint, ginger, juniper;
- nutmeg, rosemary, mint;
- tea tree, ginger and cypress.
You can search for your own combinations from the list of suggested extracts. Citrus fruits combine well, and tea tree, mint and lavender oils are suitable for almost any component of the essential mixture. Nutmeg and juniper will add piquancy to the procedure, and cypress will bring a sea of freshness, allowing you to breathe deeply. To prepare a bath, you should follow the following rules:
- Do not use more than 10 drops of aroma oil for one procedure.
- You need to add drops to the water after filling the bath, since volatile substances quickly evaporate, losing their healing properties.
- The temperature of the bathing water should not be too high so that the aroma does not disappear prematurely. A cold bath will prevent the beneficial substances from reaching their full potential. The optimal water temperature is 38 degrees.
- The duration of the procedure is 10-15 minutes.
Features of anti-cellulite aromatherapy
The effectiveness of anti-cellulite aromatherapy is confirmed by numerous positive responses from those women who have used essential oils in courses during various body care procedures.
The effectiveness of aromatherapy procedures also depends on whether additional methods are used to combat orange coca, that is, a balanced diet, physical activity, and a healthy lifestyle.
To eliminate unsightly skin texture and for weight loss, cosmetologists advise using lipolytic essential oils, that is, their main effect should be fat burning.
Due to the high content of concentrated substances in them, these aromatic oils are not recommended for use during pregnancy.
Treatments with essential oils for the skin are temporarily postponed if there are skin lesions, rashes, or dermatitis at the intended site of exposure.
Before the first session, you must evaluate how the skin reacts to the oil mixture.
To do this, simply apply the prepared composition to a small area of skin and observe the reaction for two to three hours.
Aroma oils can cause slight redness, a slight burning sensation, the appearance of a rash, swelling and severe hyperemia, as well as itching, indicating an allergic reaction, which is a contraindication to the application of the selected essential oil.
Treatment of cellulite with essential oils should, if possible, be carried out under the supervision of a competent aromatherapist.
The doctor’s specialization will allow you to choose the most optimal option for an anti-cellulite program with essential oils, taking into account all contraindications and concomitant diseases.
Internal use
Particular care should be taken when using aromatic foods as dietary supplements. The main condition is not to take the extract in its pure form, but only together with the base. Honey, kefir, and sugar are used as a base. Mix the base with ether in a ratio of 1:10. Add 3 drops of essential composition to a teaspoon of honey or a cube of refined sugar. Take the aromatic medicine daily for a month. It is important to listen to your own feelings and not use a product whose smell causes disgust. The following types of esters are suitable for oral administration:
- citrus fruits (lemon, grapefruit, orange, bergamot, orange, tangerine);
- lavender;
- juniper;
- dill;
- ginger;
- rosemary.
You should not mix several different scents before use - it is better to use one-component formulations. This precaution will allow you to avoid allergies, dyspeptic symptoms in the intestines, and heaviness in the stomach. At the slightest discomfort, you must stop using the selected ester, and after a while (1-2 weeks) try another one. If the body reacts normally, you can use 2 aromas, but the dose should not be increased - before use, you need to mix the components and measure out 2-3 drops.
Rules for using essential oils
- Before using aromatic oil, it is necessary to test for individual intolerance. A drop of ether is mixed with half a teaspoon of regular vegetable oil and applied to the back of the wrist or elbow. If itching, redness or burning does not appear within 12 hours, the oil can be used.
- The second test is olfactory. Apply a drop of oil to a paper napkin and inhale its scent throughout the day. The oil is suitable as long as its aroma does not cause coughing, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing.
- Do not use oils with an invigorating effect before going to bed, and do not use oils with a relaxing effect before driving a car.
- When composing an aromatic composition, do not use more than 5 oils, as their combined action can lead to unpredictable results.
- You should not use products whose smell you do not like or causes negative associations.
- The same product should not be used for more than one month, as addiction begins and the positive effect decreases.
Wraps with added aromatic oils
There are cosmetic procedures that use essential oils for cellulite and for weight loss. Wraps are a simple and effective way to combat excess weight, which will improve the condition of the skin. For the procedure you will need:
- 0.5 tbsp. vegetable base fat (jojoba, olive), which must be mixed with 5-7 drops of ether, heated in a water bath to a temperature of 38 degrees;
- Apply the mixture to areas of the body that you want to tighten - stomach, buttocks, thighs, arms;
- wrap in film and remain in this “suit” for 1 hour;
- wash off the product using a contrast shower; the procedure can be repeated every 2-3 days.
With regular use, wraps with aromatic oils will help improve metabolic processes in the body, remove excess water, increase blood circulation and reduce volume. The following compositions can be used for wraps:
- cypress, orange, grapefruit – to increase skin elasticity and eliminate cellulite;
- rosemary and orange – renews cells, stimulates blood circulation;
- juniper, lavender, jasmine and tangerine - to combat stretch marks;
- ylang-ylang, anise, bergamot, lemon – promotes fat burning, stimulates appetite reduction.
Aromatic baths for weight loss
An aroma bath is the most enjoyable way to lose weight. The bright aromas of natural esters turn the procedure into a luxurious ritual and affect not only the body, but also the emotional sphere. In addition, regular use of such baths will tighten the skin of the body and achieve its elasticity and firmness.
Cream or milk can be used as a mild and effective emulsifier for essential oils used in aromatherapy baths.
Contraindications to taking baths with essential oils:
- inflammatory diseases accompanied by elevated body temperature;
- skin diseases (eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis);
- cardiovascular diseases;
- diagnosed malignant tumors;
- chronic kidney and urinary tract diseases;
- exacerbation of liver diseases;
- recent hepatitis;
- diagnosed thrombophlebitis;
- phlebeurysm;
- diabetes mellitus of any type.
All aromatic medicinal baths should be taken only one and a half to two hours after meals. Otherwise, the therapeutic effect of losing weight will not be achieved, and digestive problems may occur.
The bath course consists of twenty procedures, which are performed twice a week. The water should have a temperature no higher than 38–40°. If desired, you can increase the number of weekly sessions up to three times.
Important! Be sure to shower with soap or shower gel before taking an aromatic bath. Sweat, dirt and sebaceous secretions secreted by the skin will not allow biologically active substances to be absorbed through the pores. For better cleansing, you can use scrubs, hard loofah sponges and exfoliating brushes with natural bristles.
Before taking a bath, use such a brush with natural bristles to thoroughly walk over problem areas, activating local blood circulation.
Milk bath to stabilize metabolic processes in the subcutaneous fat layer
For this bath, the aromatic mixture is made as follows:
- Pour fresh full fat milk (1 liter) into a bowl.
- Add oat bran (100 g).
- Heat the mixture over low heat to a temperature of 35–36.
- Then add five drops of natural essential oils of nutmeg, rosemary and ginger.
- Thoroughly mix the esters with milk and pour the mixture into the prepared bath of water.
Oat bran improves the condition of the skin, especially sensitive and prone to inflammation and flaking
This bath takes no more than half an hour and no less than twenty minutes. A slight burning sensation on the skin of the armpits, under the knees and on the wrists is a natural reaction to the substances contained in essential oils. After the specified time has expired, the skin should be blotted with a towel and should not be applied to the body cream or lotion.
Kefir bath to stimulate blood circulation and proper lymphatic drainage
Sea salt goes well with juniper oil, burning subcutaneous fat, and cypress and cinnamon esters reduce appetite.
Kefir is not only an excellent emulsifier for esters, but is also indispensable in the winter season, when the skin is especially dry and needs softening.
A bath that effectively reduces weight is done like this:
- Fresh high-fat kefir (1 l) should be mixed with sea salt (5 tbsp).
- Stir and add essential oils of cypress, juniper and cinnamon (five drops each) to the mixture.
- Pour the kefir-oil mixture into the bath water and stir until the sea salt grains are completely dissolved.
The procedure for taking an aromatic bath lasts 20–25 minutes, after which you need to rinse with cool water without using soap.
Creamy honey bath with ginger, cypress and bergamot esters to normalize fat metabolism
This bath is incredibly fragrant and makes a great home spa treatment. A mixture of essential oils combined with cream and honey literally transforms the skin, while starting the process of burning fat in problem areas.
Honey is a unique product that can enhance the properties of other ingredients, and cream perfectly emulsifies natural esters, releasing their aroma
The mixture for a creamy bath is made as follows:
- You need to pour fresh cream (1 liter) into a bowl or small saucepan and put it on low heat.
- When the cream is slightly warmed up, add natural flower honey (3 tbsp) and mix the whole mass well.
- The heated cream with honey must be removed from the heat and five drops of bergamot, cypress and ginger esters added to it.
- The finished aromatic mixture is poured into a bath of warm water.
A creamy bath with essential oils is taken for half an hour, after which you need to pat the skin with a towel and let it dry naturally.
Aromatherapy
You can lose weight by inhaling aromas if you use this method in combination with other procedures (massages, wraps). Aromatherapy is a method of losing weight that has almost no contraindications. All the oils on the list are suitable for this type of effect. The exception is fragrances that cause allergies or rejection. You can inhale ether using:
- Aroma lamps (heating) or diffuser (atomization and air ionization). You need to drop a few drops of the selected extract or mixture into the bowl and, relax, enjoy the aroma for 15-20 minutes.
- Inhalations. An effective but complex method of aromatherapy. The hot method involves inhaling the aroma over a container of water heated to 80 degrees, into which 4-5 drops of ether have previously been dropped. For the cold method, you will need a nebulizer, into which you need to pour water with the addition of an aromatic composition. Alternate inhaling through one nostril, then the other.
- Spraying with spray. A simple and effective method of aromatherapy is to diffuse ether in a room. For 0.5 liters of water you will need 5 drops of the product, then pour the mixture into a spray bottle. Spray indoors from time to time, inhaling the aroma.
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Use Cases
Essential oils are used for aromatherapy and cosmetic procedures; plant oils are preferably used in the form of salad dressings. It is better to avoid frying, because vitamins and antioxidants are destroyed when heated, and fatty acids turn into carcinogens. It’s good to consume vegetable oils on an empty stomach in combination with lemon or tomato juice, but they are contraindicated for the following diseases:
- pancreatitis;
- pathologies of the heart and blood vessels;
- cholelithiasis;
- individual intolerance.
Diets with vegetable oils
It is best to consume olive, flaxseed, castor oils in the morning on an empty stomach. Due to their enveloping effect, they reduce appetite, and their laxative effect helps cleanse the intestines. They should be taken in courses of 7 to 10 days. You can resume taking it after a week. On diets it is useful to consume the following vegetable oils:
- Sunflower. Unrefined vegetable oil for weight loss is consumed one teaspoon on an empty stomach.
- Linen. Drink a tablespoon of oil three times a day, 15 minutes before meals, excluding smoked meats, canned food, and fatty foods from the diet.
- Olive. Twice a day before meals, drink a tablespoon of cold-pressed oil.
Slimming scrub
This method of using oils will help cleanse the skin and activate lymph flow by exfoliating the upper layer of the epidermis. Coffee, sea salt, and sugar are used as a base. A few drops of cinnamon, ylang-ylang or juniper ether are added to the base.
Massage for weight loss
The procedure stimulates metabolic processes, relieves swelling, and promotes the breakdown of fat deposits. Any vegetable oil is used as a base oil, and active additives include citrus, spicy, and pine aromas. Before a weight loss massage, the skin is steamed and cleansed of dead particles with a scrub. For the first two minutes, the skin is warmed up with stroking movements. Then apply the oil mixture and begin intensive exposure:
- The palm is drawn from bottom to top and back.
- Make pats with your fingertips.
- Grab a small area of skin and squeeze it slightly.
- Lightly press the skin with a fist at one point with a delay of 2-3 minutes, move the fist to the adjacent area, and so on throughout the entire area.
- Finally, the skin is soothed with light stroking. The worked areas are insulated. Repeat the procedure every other day. Course – 10 sessions.
Oil wraps
Regular procedures with aromatic oils help speed up metabolic processes and remove excess fluid. This is achieved due to the “greenhouse effect” - the pores are steamed, making it easier for toxins to pass through along with sweat. The wrapping is carried out in this order:
- mix honey, clay or olive, sesame and essential oils;
- cleanse and steam the skin in the shower;
- apply the mixture by active rubbing;
- wrapped in cling film;
- insulate the treated area;
- after 40-60 minutes, wash off the composition with cool water;
- apply anti-cellulite cream.
Oil wraps are done every other day in the evening. The course consists of 10 sessions. Wraps are contraindicated for pathologies of the heart, blood vessels, pregnancy, and lactation. Depending on the goal pursued, add to 30 ml of base:
- three drops each of grapefruit, lemon, fennel esters - against cellulite;
- 2 drops each of vetiver, patchouli, cedar oils - for irritation;
- 3 drops each of rosemary and lavender esters – for stretch marks.
Aromatic bath
The base is milk, kefir, any vegetable oil. Add a few drops of orange, lemon, or dill essential oil to the base. The mixture is used to flavor the water. Take a bath for half an hour. After the procedure, the skin becomes velvety - the effect is achieved by saturating the skin with nutrients through the opened pores.
Aromatherapy
This method of losing weight has no contraindications other than allergies. When inhaling aromas, oil molecules enter the blood, interact with hormones and enzymes, penetrate cells, supplying them with oxygen, help strengthen the immune system, and remove toxins and harmful substances. Depending on the type of aroma, oils have a sedative or stimulating effect. Aroma oils for weight loss are inhaled through:
- inhalations - drop 3-4 drops of essential oil into a container with hot water and inhale for 5 minutes.
- aroma lamps - drop a few drops of oil into a bowl and breathe for 20 minutes.
- spray - take 5 drops of aroma oil per 500 ml of water, spray the mixture in the room from time to time.
Slimming scrub
Scrubs will help you become slimmer, tighten your skin, and remove cellulite. The procedure helps make the skin radiant and smooth by exfoliating particles of the epidermis that have already died. If you add a few drops of ether to the composition, the effect will be more noticeable. Scrub using aromatic oils:
- coffee grounds without sugar - 2 tbsp;
- cinnamon, ylang-ylang, juniper esters - 2 drops each.
Apply to problem areas, rub into the skin with massage circular movements, rinse with hot water. Coffee grounds can be replaced with oatmeal, crushed to a powder, mixed with a fatty base (olive or jojoba oil). Sea salt, sugar, and ground grape seeds are suitable as a base. This scrub can be used 2 times a week for a month or two, then the intensity of the procedures should be reduced to 1 time every 7 days.
Choosing the right oil
Excess weight is a problem of metabolic disorders, so we need to stimulate metabolism. This simple logical chain will help you lose extra pounds and tighten your skin. At the nearest pharmacy we buy the following oils:
- Cypress is a fat burner and cellulite destroyer, ideal for baths and scrubs;
- Juniper - if you take the first best jar of anti-cellulite cream, you will see this ingredient there for a reason: for its diuretic properties it ranks first among weight loss extracts;
- Tea tree - you can’t do without it if, in addition to excess weight, you suffer from cellulite and regular rashes;
- Flaxseed oil - ideal for oral administration, especially if you are on a grueling diet;
- Citrus fruits - work by removing toxins and waste that clog the body, preventing the loss of extra pounds.
Another effect that oils have is a decrease in appetite. In simple terms, we sniffed it a little, and the desire to snack on something harmful disappeared by itself. It’s easy to deceive the brain and stomach: open a jar of ether, bring your nose to it and actively inhale.
To enhance the effect, you can use special burners that will spread the smell throughout the house. Although we cannot guarantee that your family will like the strong incense dispersed throughout the house. In addition, they give you a headache, and getting rid of the smell on clothes and in rooms is quite difficult.
Choose cinnamon, apple, mint and vanilla oils - everything that will help you replace your favorite forbidden desserts. I inhaled cinnamon - and no more apple pie is needed! 0 calories and maximum pleasure.
Another factor detrimental to your figure is stress and depression. Problems at work and in personal life are usually solved in a traditionally feminine way - by gorging on tasty but unhealthy dishes. This is where anti-stress oils come to the rescue. The following broadcasts can calm your nerves and protect you from attacks on the refrigerator:
- Sandalwood;
- Roses;
- Grapefruit;
- Ylang-ylang;
- Geraniums;
- Lavender.
Inhaling them regularly will give you a feeling of joy and satisfaction, and food will fade into the background. By the way, there is a great way: choose perfume with these smells and you will be less likely to experience attacks of hunger and irritability!
Massage
You can lose weight faster and keep your skin elastic with massage. In order for the procedure to be as effective as possible, you can use a fat base with the addition of ether. It is important to choose the right base oil, with which the massage therapist’s hands will easily glide over the body. While olive oil is not for everyone as it is relatively oily and heavy, peach seed oil extract is ideal for sensitive skin. Light and versatile base - grape seed oil.
For 10 ml of base you need to take 5 drops of ether and mix. Warm the prepared mixture slightly, then apply it to your palms and begin massaging. It is recommended to make stroking, rubbing movements, you can lightly pat the skin. A massage session should not be shorter than 10 minutes. You can prepare a mixture based on the following aromatic products:
- myrrh, nutmeg, juniper - a warming mixture;
- black pepper, cypress, fennel, ginger, rosemary - to give strength and energy;
- bergamot, rosemary, tea tree - for relaxation.
Body care with castor oil
Castor oil is always useful in the house. Especially if you need to grow something out: unsuccessfully plucked eyebrows, eyelashes, recently cut hair. Oil is “extracted” from castor beans. It sounds scary, but in fact it is very useful. Castor oil helps smooth out stretch marks and reduce scars. The most important advantage of this oil is cleansing the skin. It delicately removes any dirt and makeup residues. If you add one or more other light base oils to it, for example, jojoba, argan, black cumin or grape seed, then washing will be even more useful, pleasant and effective. Castor oil will not dry out the skin during the cleansing process like other cosmetics (foam, micellar water, gel, etc.). The oil does not need to remove the skin's natural oil barrier along with the dirt. The oil will simply remove impurities without disturbing the skin balance.
Castor oil contains a specific acid, thanks to which it so nourishes and softens the skin, relieves dryness and flaking. Important: it is this that can cause severe allergies. Before use, be sure to test a drop on the crook of your elbow to make sure there is no allergy or harm to the body. Even in the absence of any reaction, it is worth using castor oil spot-on, and not zonally.
Contraindications
Weight loss treatments using essential oils are not suitable for everyone. People who are allergic to flowering plants should be wary of such experiments. In addition, aromatherapy is contraindicated in the following conditions:
- pregnancy and lactation;
- hormonal disorders;
- varicose veins (hot baths, wraps, massages are contraindicated);
- some gynecological diseases (ovarian cysts, andexitis, etc.);
- hypotension (you should avoid the use of ylang-ylang, tea tree oil);
- kidney disease (the use of juniper and thyme is not recommended).
Ways to use essential oils to combat cellulite
Essential oils are used in different ways for weight loss and the fight against cellulite.
Cosmetologists recommend using:
- AROMATHERAPY. This term refers to the use of essential oils in aroma medallions, aroma lamps, in the form of inhalations, as well as when visiting saunas and baths. Aromas need to be selected so that they relax, stabilize the mental state, and improve mood.
- INTERNAL APPLICATION. If aromatic oils get inside, then under their influence they improve metabolic processes, accumulated liquid is removed, and appetite decreases. The selected oil should be mixed one drop at a time with a spoonful of natural honey and taken half an hour before meals with a glass of clean water. Frequency of use: three times a day.
- COSMETIC PROCEDURES. Essential oils are widely used in massage. They are added to body wraps and anti-cellulite masks, creams and lotions. Depending on the type, aromatic oils help cope with stretch marks, sagging skin, enhance the production of collagen fibers, and restore elasticity.
Volatile esters have one important property - their aroma makes all body care procedures pleasant, which enhances the desire to become more attractive and younger.
How to choose anti-cellulite massage oil
First, you need to understand what the main effect of anti-cellulite massage oil is. There is a misconception that it destroys the “orange peel”. This is wrong. Anti-cellulite massage oil only increases skin turgor, but this effect is temporary. That is why the companies that produce such oils recommend constantly using them to obtain the desired result, otherwise the effect of smooth and beautiful skin will not be preserved. The fact is that under moisturized and, accordingly, smooth and elastic skin, the fat layer with all its tubercles and depressions becomes less noticeable. If you stop taking care of your skin, everything will return to its original form.
Thus, we figured out that anti-cellulite massage oil is not a radical solution to the problem, but only an auxiliary tool. It is used to increase the effectiveness of the massage, but in itself does not solve the problem. In addition, not all anti-cellulite massage oils are equally effective and harmless.
When choosing anti-cellulite massage oil, it is better to give preference to well-known, reputable manufacturers. Most often, they indicate the full composition of their products, without hiding under the words “active complex” or “proprietary formula”. In addition, it is better to purchase anti-cellulite massage oils labeled “organic cosmetics” or “natural cosmetics”; they can be used even during pregnancy.
The main purpose of anti-cellulite massage oil is to provide a targeted effect during a special massage. Anti-cellulite massage can be performed as a procedure in a beauty salon, or you can do it yourself at home using a special massage brush or massager.
Depending on the composition, the direction of action of anti-cellulite oils may be different.
There are 3 main types of oils:
1) Massage oils that retain fluid. They contain oils of lemon, tangerine, grapefruit, orange, thyme, juniper, and cypress.
2) Oils that stimulate blood and lymph circulation: basil, rosemary, patchouli, ginger, black pepper, sweet dill, Atlas cedar, cypress.
3) Oils that help maintain the desired balance of hormones in the body: lavender, rose, geranium, Roman chamomile, clary sage.
By carefully studying the ingredients that make up anti-cellulite massage oil, you can choose the most suitable product for anti-cellulite massage.