Rose essential oil

People learned about the healing properties of roses even in ancient times. Rose essential oil has been widely used in medieval medicine for the treatment of many diseases. Now in the West it is no longer used so widely, but in eastern medicine it still plays an important role.

Rose oil is obtained from the petals of varioustypes of roses by steam distillation. Since one kilogram of oil requires about five tons of raw materials, and the flowers for the production of oil are collected manually, essential oil of rose is one of the most expensive essential oils. The best rose oil is produced in Bulgaria, a bit less quality is considered the oil of Italian, Turkish and Iranian production.

The rose essential oil is a mixture of two main components: solid (stearoptene) and liquid (eleoptene). it A thick transparent liquid that, when the temperature falls, freezes, acquiring a consistency of butter. On the properties of oil, this does not affect in any way, it is simply necessary to use a warming-up bottle with oil in the palms or under a stream of warm water.

The color of the oil can vary from pale yellow to greenish. It has persistent floral aroma - rich, sweet, deep, which is sometimes described as "the fragrance of luxury."

Natural rose oil can boast a wide range of useful properties, used in medicine. Like many other essential oils, it helps fight against insomnia, overexcitation, depression, neuroses, headache, increased anxiety.

During the session or deadline, the scent of rose oil will help cope with mental stress, because it tones up, improves memory and concentration.

Also, rose essential oilanti-inflammatory, antifungal, antiviral, antiseptic and wound-healing properties. It has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system and the hormonal background. And this oil have long been considered an aphrodisiac and used for erotic massage.

Rose oil is sometimes called "female", because it helps to cope with the symptoms of PMS, to facilitate the course of menstruation, is used in gynecology to treat thrush.

And this essential oil is actively used for skin and hair care. It rejuvenates the skin, making it more elastic andelastic, helps to cope with peeling and irritation, regulate the work of the sebaceous glands, eliminate visible vascular pattern and pigmentation spots.

Rose oil is suitable for skin care of any type, but especially useful for dry, sensitive or fading skin. Regular use of rose oil helps to smooth out shallow mimic and age wrinkles, tighten the contours of the face and eyelids, improve the complexion, eliminate dark circles under the eyes.

This essential oil is very concentrated, so it can not be used in its pure form. In cosmetology it is usually used forenrichment of cosmetics or as part of masks for skin and hair on the basis of base vegetable oils (2 drops of rose oil per 1 tbsp base). For massage, it is dissolved in transport oil (6-7 drops of oil per 20 g of base).

This essential oil is also used forinhalation (2-4 drops per liter of hot water), in aromatic lamps (1-2 drops of oil per square meter of the room area), for aromatization of sachets and bed linen, in aromatics, for compresses and aromatherapy. When taking aroma, 10 drops of oil are added to the emulsifier (milk, cream, honey, natural yogurt, etc.), and the emulsifier is dissolved in water. A bath with rose oil is taken no more than ten minutes.

However, there is this oil and their contraindications. It can not be used for individual intolerance, pregnancy and epilepsy.