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Coconut oil has many potential benefits for the skin, including:
Hydration: Coconut oil can help prevent water loss and keep skin hydrated. It’s especially effective for dry and cracked skin.
Anti-inflammatory: Coconut oil can help reduce inflammation and soothe irritated skin.
Antimicrobial: The fatty acids in coconut oil, like lauric and capric acid, have antimicrobial properties that can help kill harmful microorganisms.
Collagen production: Coconut oil can help increase collagen production, which can help skin maintain firmness and elasticity.
Skin tone: Coconut oil may help even out skin tone and reduce the appearance of dark spots.
Massage oil: You can add a few drops of essential oil to coconut oil to make a massage oil. This can help heal sore muscles and stimulate relaxation.
Lip balm: Coconut oil can be used as a natural lip balm to keep lips moisturized.
PLEASE NOTE – Coconut oil can clog pores and cause blackheads and whiteheads, so it’s recommended to cleanse well using a suitable cleanser and sponge/cloth to remove excess, after using as a massage medium for people with oily or blemish-prone skin.
Essential Massage oils should always be stored in a cool place under 30° celsius, preferably in a darkened place out of direct light. This is as UV light degrades an essential oil’s potency and the associated heat can shorten the essential oil’s shelf life.
The Essential Massage Oils
Sweet orange essential oil has many benefits for the skin, including: Vitamin C and antioxidant properties can help reduce dark spots, blemishes, and premature aging. Antibacterial properties which can help fight acne. The oil can boost blood flow to the skin, which can help deliver nutrients and give the skin a healthy glow. Anti-inflammatory properties can help reduce redness and swelling. A high antioxidant content can help support collagen production and promote healthy wound healing. The oil can help improve skin clarity, even out skin tone and help improve the appearance, health, and texture of skin. The oil’s limonene content can help protect the skin from damage caused by pollution, smoke, and sun rays. It also has astringent effect that can help tighten pores and regulate sebum levels.
Lemon essential oil is a powerful antibacterial and astringent oil, meaning it’s capable of killing bacteria and retaining moisture in the skin. It has antiseptic properties that can help cleanse and purify the skin, as well as reduce inflammation and redness. It can also clarify your skin, gently exfoliating dead skin cells that so often become trapped in hair follicles and pores.
Lime essential oil can have many benefits for the skin, including: Contains antioxidants and vitamin C, which can help protect the skin from environmental stressors like UV rays and pollution. Lime oil can help reduce inflammation. Help prevent signs of aging like wrinkles, dark spots, and dryness. Lime oil can help with acne and problem-prone skin and has a tightening effect that can help rejuvenate the skin.
Lemongrass essential oil has many benefits for the skin, including: Lemongrass contains citral, an anti-inflammatory compound. This can reduce redness, inflammation, and itching. Lemongrass oil can help fight acne-causing bacteria. It can help control excess oil and shine, and improve skin elasticity. Help cleanse the skin and remove pollutants. The oil contains limonene, which may help lighten and brighten skin. Contains antioxidants that help neutralize damaging free radicals. Some studies suggest that lemongrass oil may help regenerate skin cells.
Lavender essential oil has many potential benefits for the skin, including: prevention and treatment of acne, and kill bacteria that can cause eczema. The oil can soothe inflammation, itching, swelling, and redness caused by infections, insect bites, and skin disorders like eczema and psoriasis. It contains antioxidants that can help protect skin from environmental stressors like pollution and UV rays. Lavender oil can help promote collagen synthesis and stimulate fibroblasts, which can help wounds heal faster and reduce acne scars. The Vitamin E in lavender oil can help moisturize the skin without blocking pores. Reduces appearance of scars. Lavender oil’s antibiotic, antioxidant, and antiseptic properties may promote tissue regeneration and reduce the appearance of scars. Lavender oil’s antimicrobial properties can help control sebum production, minimizing blemishes and promoting clearer skin. Can fight blemishes, reduce redness and scarring to promote a clear, even-toned complexion.
Essential oil blends combine two or more oils together, giving you well-rounded benefits and a more complex fragrance experience. For example, if you want a relaxing experience, you can use a blend of lavender and frankincense.
Dreamy – Lavender oil, Geranium oil, Ylang Ylang oil.
Australian Summer – Lemon Peel oil, Eucalyptus Leaf/Stem oil, Tea Tree leaf oil, Natural Vanillin.
Christmas Pudding – Sweet orange peel oil, Lemon peel oil, Clove Flower oil, Peru Balsam oil, Cinnamon Leaf oil, Natural Vanillin, Ginger root oil, Davana Flower oil, Nutmeg Kernal oil, Cardamom Seed oil, Cassia Bark oil.