7 Essential Oils to Thicken Hair

Hair, which is regarded as a woman's biggest asset needs a lot of care and tending to. Healthy hair is a reflection of a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Today our hair needs more care and attention since it is exposed to harsh chemicals. Our hair is much like our skin in its acidity level; frequent washing with an alkaline shampoo disturbs the acid balance and can damage healthy hair. It's best to use a mild pH balance shampoo. There are many factors that contributes to hair destruction like:

Environmental factors like sun exposure, wind, toxins and pollutants. Over sun exposure can cause the hair to become brittle, dry and discolored.
Hair colors, streaking, highlights, hair sprays, hair waving and straightening, chemicals in our water.
Heated rollers, curling irons, dryers, hot combs, and hair blowers have damaging effects.
Poor scalp circulation, harsh hair sprays, improper rinsing of shampoos or conditioners, not enough brushing of scalp, harsh chemicals, allergies to hair care products, a deficiency in fat soluble vitamins causes dandruff.

In order to overcome all these factors our hair needs some special care which can be achieved with the help of essential oils. There are 7 essential oils to thicken hair.

Essential oils like chamomile, lavender and ylang ylang can be used individually or as a combination for dry and brittle hair. Massaging the hair with approximately 20 drops of olive oil, jojoba, peachnut and sunflower is also helpful.
Using 3 - 5 drops of lavender, rosemary or geranium in un-perfumed shampoo per washing and massaging the scalp with 20 drops of rosemary, chamomile, geranium, cedarwood or lavender is recommended either individually or in a combination with virgin olive oil for the removal of dandruff.
Adding the essential oil of Bergamont, cedarwood, frankincense, lavender or rosemary in combination or individually to your shampoo will help to reduce the over secretion of sebum thus reducing the oily-ness of hair. Also spray hair daily with rosemary hydrosol.
For chemically or environmentally damaged hair add 2 - 3 drops of rosemary or patchouli to your conditioner after shampooing and leave in hair for 3 - 5 minutes. Add up to 20 drops per 50 ml bottle of olive oil of lavender, rosemary, sandalwood or patchouli to improve luster, finish and strength of hair fibers. These recommended oils could be used in a combination or individually.
For fine hair weekly hair treatment with recommended oils of lavender, rosemary, ylang ylang, patchouli should be taken individually or in combination. 20 drops of essential oil in 50 ml of castor oil or sweet almond oil will also do. After applying these oils wrap the hair in a towel and leave in for approximately one hour.
A blend of six drops each of lavender and bay essential oils in a base of four ounces of either almond, soybean or sesame oil massaged into the scalp and allowed to sit for 20 minutes has been used to stimulate the scalp. Once the mixture is in the scalp for 20 minutes, wash your hair and scalp with your normal shampoo mixed with three drops of bay essential oil. Massaging the scalp in general for a couple of minutes a day can stimulate blood flow to the hair follicles and in mild cases stimulate some hair growth.
Rosemary hydrosol, which is one of the 7 essential oils to thicken hair, helps to condition the hair. It's recommended for all hair types and is a easy, naturally healthy way to improve the shimmer of your hair. Hydrosols are easy to apply. Simply mist the hair daily with the hydrosol and let it do the rest.
Jojoba oil is great for hypoallergenic skin and helps to promote hair growth and the control of dandruff by being a great moisturizer and mimicking the scalps own sebum. It absorbs readily into the scalp and helps remove deposits of sebum from the hair follicles, neutralizes acidity, and nourishes the scalp with all the B vitamins, vitamin E, silicon, copper, zinc, chromium, and iodine.
These were recommended 7 essential oils to thicken hair, which are without any side effects. Regular use of these oils definitely results in thick and smooth hair.

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Cooking with Essential Oils

Use Herbals essential Oils for Cooking;
A renaissance in the arena of food preparation is about to emerge: the exciting and innovative art of combining essential oils with food.

The art of distilling essential oils from plants began 6,000 years ago with the ancient Egyptians. If you're not familiar with essential oils and their benefits, read on!

More potent than herbs

Essential oils are the chemical constituents found in aromatic plants (plants are chemical factories) that exist to protect the plant from invading organisms and microbes, to help it heal from wounds, to carry nutrients to the plant cells (as the blood of humans does) and to attract certain insects and repel others. When plants are distilled (or coldpressed, such as citrus oils), the resulting essential oils are far more potent than when they are dried as herbs.

Many physicians, especially in France, are treating patients with essential oils and getting excellent results without the side effects of orthodox medicine. One such doctor and author is Daniel Penoel, M.D. Dr. Penoel also recommends using therapeutic-grade essential oils in food preparations as they purify the body, enhance the immune system and generate endorphins (mood-elevators). In the United States, Dr. Phillip Minton claims that eating pure essential oils can improve circulation and oxygenation and protect against heart disease, dementia and cancer. And they taste fantastic!

Essential oils can come from many different parts of the plant: flowers, blossoms, fruit (skins), seeds, stems, leaves, roots and bark. Their tastes encompass tangy (lemon, orange, tangerine, grapefruit, mandarin, lime), spicy (cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, ginger, black pepper, cardamom, cumin), floral (geranium, rose, lavender), herbaceous (oregano, basil, dill, rosemary, sage, tarragon, savory), and mint (peppermint, spearmint), to name just a few. Because they are so concentrated, only tiny amounts (a drop or two) are required.

Unlike fatty oils, such as olive, flax, sesame, avocado and soybean oils, essential oils contain no glycerol molecules that give a characteristic slippery texture and leave a greasy residue. Distilled essential oils contain no fat, whereas fatty oils are 100 percent fat. Essential oils are composed of hundreds of different molecules that are antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic and immune stimulating.

Safe to consume

Since this is such a new field, many readers may be wondering whether ingesting essential oils is safe. Some oils have toxic components; for example, nutmeg oil contains myristicin and elemicin, which are psychotropic. However, when taken in moderate amounts (a few drops per person), there is no toxic effect. In fact, the LD5O (lethal dose for half the population) for an average adult would be 1 100mL. of nutmeg oil. In addition, nutmeg oil is safer than whole nutmeg because the most toxic components in nutmeg are non-volatile. In the process of distillation, most of these components evaporate.

Although there have been cases of narcosis and collapse with just one whole nutmeg, people universally use nutmeg as a food seasoning. Other oils contain toxic compounds (e.g., parsley, cinnamon, clove, basil, anise, fennel and tarragon oils) but are safe when used in moderation. Even commonly used cooking ingredients such as table salt hold potential for harm when administered in high dosages. However, it would be an overreaction to say that salt should not be used in food.

Can these toxic compounds accumulate in the body? The majority of oil molecules are terpines and terpenoids that are multiples of five carbon fragments. Since the body can only use food that can be broken down into two-carbon fragments, oils must be excreted by the body. Since essential oils are not water-soluble, they are made water-soluble by various enzymes found in the liver. From there, they are excreted by the kidney via urine. However, if an essential oil component is introduced to the body at a faster rate than the liver can convert it into a water-soluble form, liver toxicity can result. This could happen even if the mode of entry was not ingestion. (There have been reported cases of serious liver damage resulting from excessive skin application of eucalyptus oil.) Again, moderation is the key.

Usage tips

Some oils can be irritating if used directly on mucous membranes (cinnamon, lemongrass) but will pose no problem when mixed evenly with food.

Using cheap, adulterated oils is not recommended. I cannot overstress the importance of procuring only the highest-grade essential oil with no toxic, synthetic chemicals, SD-40 alcohol, and propylene glycol (carcinogenic). How can you be sure? Contact the company and ask for a GCMS (gas chromatography mass spectrometry) analysis. Avoid oils extracted with carbon dioxide, solvents or fabricated in a lab ("nature identical" oils). If possible, oils should be organic (especially citrus oils because of pesticide spraying) and distilled at low temperatures with low pressure so that the oil is not fractured or burned. This ensures that all the chemical constituents are extracted, giving a full-bodied, authentic taste.

by Menkit Prince

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50 Uses for Essential Oils ,Tips and Tricks

. To make your towels, sheets and clothes smell great, place a few drops of your favorite essential oil onto a small piece of cloth and place into your tumble dryer. When washing clothes add a few of drops essential oil to your fabric softener or water.

2. Revive potpourri by adding a few drops of essential oil to it.

3. Add a few drops of oil to water in a spray bottle and use as an air freshener, or clothes freshener before ironing.


4. Add a few drops of essential oil to a pan of water, and simmer on the stove.

5. To scent a candle, place a few drops of essential oil into the hot melted wax as the candle burns.

6. To get rid of cooking odors, add a few drops of Clove oil to a simmering pan.

7. For tired aching muscles or arthritis, mix 1 part Cinnamon, Sage and Basil oil to 4 parts Sweet Almond or other vegetable oil and use as a massage oil.

8. Ease headache pain by rubbing a drop of Rosemary (diluted) or Lavender oil onto the back of your neck.

9. To blend your own massage oil, add 3-5 drops of your favorite essential oil to 1 oz. Sweet Almond or other skin- nourishing vegetable oil.

10. Add 10 drops of essential oil to a box of cornstarch or baking soda, mix very well, let set for a day or two and then sprinkle over the carpets on your home. Let set for an hour or more, then vacuum.

11. To make a natural flea collar, soak a short piece of cord or soft rope with Penny royal or Tea Tree oil, roll up in a handkerchief and tie loosely around the animal's neck.

12. Shoes can be freshened by either dropping a few drops of Geranium essential oil directly into the shoes or by placing a cotton ball dabbed with a few drops of Lemon oil into the shoes. Tea Tree is great for athletes foot!

13. Put a few drops of your favorite essential oil on a cotton ball and place it in your vacuum cleaner bag. Lemon and Pine are nice. Rose Geranium helps with pet odors.

14. To fragrance your kitchen cabinets and drawers, place a good scent dabbed on a cotton ball into an inconspicuous comer.

15. Problems with mice? Place several drops of Peppermint oil on a cotton ball and place at problem locations.

16. Add a nice scent to your bathroom by placing oil-scented cotton balls in inconspicuous places, or sprinkle oils directly onto silk or dried flower arrangements or wreaths.

17. Apply true Lavender oil or Tea Tree oil directly to cuts, scrapes or scratches. 1 or 2 drops will promote healing.

18. Homemade soaps are pleasant and offer therapeutic effects when scented with essential oils. Use soaps which contain pure essential oils.

19. Homemade sachets are more fragrant when essential oils are blended with the flowers and herbs.

20. An essential oil dropped onto a radiator or light bulb scent ring will not only fill the room with a wonderful fragrance, but will also set a mood such as calming or uplifting. (Don't put essential oil in the socket.)

21. A few drops of your favorite oil or blend in the rinse water of your hand washables makes for pleasant results.

22. Anise oil has been used by fishermen for years. Use a drop or two on the fingertips before baiting up. Anise covers up the human scent that scares the fish away.

23. Essential oils or blends make wonderful perfumes. Create your own personal essence! Add 25 drops to 1 oz of perfume alcohol and allow to age for two weeks before using.

24. To dispel mosquitoes and other pests, drop a few drops of Citronella oil on the melted wax of a candle or place a few drops on the Bar-B-Q hot coals.

25. 1 drop of Lemon essential oil applied directly to a wart is an effective means of elimination. Apply the essential oil daily until the wart is gone.

26. Rosemary promotes alertness and stimulates memory. Inhale occasionally during long car trips and while reading or studying.

27. Selling your home? Fragrance sells! Fill the kitchen area with the aroma of spices such as Clove, Cinnamon and Vanilla. Simmer a few drops of the essential oil of Cinnamon, Nutmeg and other spices. Geranium oil sprinkled throughout the home creates a warm, cheerful and inviting mood. Add Cinnamon oil to furniture polish and wipe down the wood.

28. Add essential oils to paper mache. The result is the creation of a lovely aromatic piece of art.

29. Infuse bookmarks and stationery with essential oils. Place drops of oil on paper and put them in a plastic bag. Seal it and leave overnight to infuse the aroma. Send only good news in perfumed letters.

30. Pillows and decorative padded hangers make more memorable gifts simply by putting a couple of drops of essential oil on them before giving.

31. Overindulge last night? Essential oils of Juniper, Cedar-wood, Grapefruit, Lavender, Carrot, Fennel, Rosemary and Lemon help soften the effects of a hangover. Make your own blend of these oils and use a total of 6-8 drops in a bath.

32. Essential oils of Vetivert, Cypress, Cedar-wood, Frankincense and Myrrh all make wonderful firewood oil. Drop approximately 2-3 drops of oil or blend of your choice on a dried log and allow time for the oil to soak in before putting the log on the fire.

33. Flies and moths dislike Lavender oil. Sprinkle it on the outside of your window frames.

34. Place 1 or 2 drops of sleep enhancing oils such as Chamomile, Lavender or Neroli on your pillow before retiring for restful sleep.

35. When moving into a new home, first use a water spray containing your favorite essential oils and change the odorous environment to your own. Do this for several days until it begins to feel like your space.

36. One drop of Lemon essential oil on a soft cloth will polish copper with a gentle buffing.

37. Ideal scents for the bedroom are Roman Chamomile, Geranium, Lavender or Lemon.

38. When washing out the fridge, freezer or oven, add 1 drop of Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit, Bergamot, Tangerine or Orange essential oil to the final rinse water.

39. For bums or scalds, drop Tea Tree oil directly on the effected area.

40. Place 1 drop of Peppermint oil in 1/2 glass of water, sip slowly to aid digestion and relieve upset stomach.

41. Use 1 drop of Chamomile oil on a washcloth wrapped ice cube to relieve teething pain in children.

42. Six to eight drops of Eucalyptus oil in the bath cools the body in summer and protects in winter.

43. Add 1 drop Geranium oil to your facial moisturizer to bring out a radiant glow in your skin.

44. Place 1 or 2 drops of Rosemary on your hair brush before brushing to promote growth and thickness.

45. When the flu is going around add a few drops of Thyme to your diffuser or simmer in a pan on the stove.

46. To bring fever down, sponge the body with cool water to which 1 drop each of Eucalyptus, Peppermint and Lavender oils have been added.

47. The blend of Lavender and Grapefruit oil is good for the office. Lavender creates a calm tranquil atmosphere while Grapefruit stimulates the senses and clears up stale air.

48. A blend of Geranium, Lavender and Bergamot alleviates anxiety and depression. Use in a room diffuser or 6-8 drops of this blend in the bath.

49. A wonderful massage blend for babies is 1 drop Roman Chamomile, 1 drop Lavender, 1 drop Geranium diluted in 2 tablespoons of Sweet Almond oil.

50. 1 drop Peppermint oil diluted in 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil rubbed on the back of the neck helps to relieve headaches.

50 Uses for Essential Oils
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