Essential oils are the beauty products I look forward to after a good ole’ shower.
FRESH from a 1-hour bubble bath, and 10 minute rinse-off, I slathered almond oil (slightly mixed with lavender oil) on my skin, the one bottled in a clear cylinder container by Now Foods ( Now Foods Almond Oil 16oz (2-pack) Total 32oz.
And then, I thought to myself, who would have known that one could create their own home-made skin and hair care product, by using an essential oil?
I marveled at how my skin immediately glistened at the slightest drop of almond oil. Plus, adding lavender not only smelled great, but relaxed my shot nerves (New York taxi cabs, client project deadline and random people yelling in the city had me on edge these days).
As someone who deals with dry skin and hair, it’s essential to use oils that retain moisture as much as possible.
I didn’t skip a beat, quickly moving to cabinet I scrambled around a bit for miniature bottles of essential oils.
Eucalyptus….Ro—zzz—-mary …I softly mumbled to myself.
I continued rummaging around the cabinet, collecting every oil and product I’d needed to hold the water captive to my strands. I had little time to ‘f’ around, so I decided to throw the shower cap onto my head and proceed to my oil sealing methods.
It can be difficult trying to figure out which natural oils to use for your scalp, hair and skin. The good news is that natural oils are relatively easy to find and – as oppose to store-bought hair products- lack chemicals. Once you’ve gathered all of the natural and essential oils listed, find out which one works for your hair and skin the best.
For your hair, for example, the trick is ensuring that you find the perfect balance between protein and moisture. For your scalp, finding the oils that destroy bacteria, stimulate blood flow, and provide you the right balance of moisture is key.
Here are natural oils to add to your hair and skin (beauty routine), in addition to their benefits:
INSTRUCTIONS
As a rule of thumb, you should add 6 drops of essential oil to every single fluid ounce of protein base (carrier) oils. Also, warm up your oils (testing with the back of your hand, before pouring oil to your scalp to prevent burn). Your hair should be wet with warm water, to soften the follicles and get it ready for absorption (pre-shampoo phase).
PRODUCTS
Moisture:
I recommend using what I call a “mister” (an aerosol spray bottle ) Groom Industries Solvent Free Sprayer, Flairosol
It’s essential to begin any beauty routine with moisture. Water, in the purest (filtered) form is the best form of moisture to add to your skin and hair, before using oils. Oils do not provide moisture, but lock in the moisture and provide nourishment to your hair. Below is a break down of oil types you should use to seal moisture. Create the proper oil mixture that works for you. Each time you create a concoction, observe your hair and concoction that’s right for your concoction should have an oil from each oil type ( carrier / protein base and essential oil) listed below :
CARRIER OILS for Essential Oils
Protein-Base Oil:
Much like your skin, protein helps reconstruct and strengthen your hair and skin. Many protein base oils are also carrier oils. A carrier oil is used to dilute an essential oil with the purpose of carrying the essential oil into the hair or skin.
Jojoba Oil ( A carrier oil for Essential Oils)
We recommend NOW Organic Jojoba Oil,8-Ounce
Castor Oil ( A carrier oil for Essential Oils)
We recommend NOW Castor Oil, 16-Ounce
Aloe Vera ( A carrier oil for Essential Oils)
We recommend 8 oz Premium Organic Aloe Vera Oil Pure Health Hair Skin Care Moisturizing
Olive Oil ( A carrier oil for Essential Oils)
We recommend Nature’s Absolutes Olive Oil – 6.8Oz/200 ml, 100 % Pure , Cold Pressed & Organic For Hair and Skin
Carrot Oil ( A carrier oil for Essential Oils)
We recommend Carrot Seed Oil Now Foods 1 fl oz Oil
Tip: As part of your pre-shampoo regimen, cut up 2 pieces of carrots, use a blender to create a smoothie like consistency, and add some olive oil. Heat up the concoction, place throughout your hair. Place a cap over your head for 30 minutes. Proceed with washing your hair.
Argon Oil (A carrier oil for Essential Oils)
We recommend NOW Organic Argan Oil, 4-Ounce
Avocado Oil (A carrier oil for Essential Oils)
We recommend NOW Avocado Oil, 16-Ounce
Massage this oil into your scalp to stimulate floor flow to promote nutrients throughout your hair, thus triggering new growth and healthier hair.
Coconut Oil (A carrier oil for Essential Oils)
We recommend NOW Liquid Coconut Oil, 16-Ounce
Sunflower Oil (A carrier oil for Essential Oils)
We recommend Sunflower Body Oil – 8oz -100% Pure & Natural – For Body & Hair!
Grapeseed Oil (A carrier oil for Essential Oils)
We recommend NOW Grape Seed Oil, 16-Ounce
Shea Oil / Butter (A carrier oil for Essential Oils)
We recommend NOW Shea Nut Oil, 16-Ounce
If you’re using steal oil or butter as a sealant, it’s important to use the product after you’ve wet (soaked) your hair and added essential nutrients/products to your hair. Because once you’ve slathered Shea oil and butter all over your strands, it will be difficult for anything to penetrate it for 4-7 business days.
Almond Oil (Use As An Essential Oil Carrier)
We recommend using Now Foods Almond Oil 16oz (2-pack) Total 32oz.
Black Seed Oil (A carrier oil for Essential Oils)
We recommend Zongle USDA Certified Organic Black Seed Oil, Unrefined Virgin, Cold Pressed, Nigella sativa, 4 oz
ESSENTIAL OILS
(always use with a carrier oil– pick one from above)
Rosemary Essential Oil
We recommend NOW – Rosemary Oil, 1-Ounce
Tea Tree Essential Oil
We recommend Now Foods: Tea Tree Oil, 4 oz
In the removal of dandruff and treatment of lice, it’s the go-to oil. Add drops to your shampoo, and mix with aloe vera gel, and other essential oils like lavender oil, to make a homemade tea.
Lavender Essential Oil
We recommend NOW Solutions Lavender Essential Oil, Floral , 4-Ounce
Peppermint Essential Oil
Eucalyptus Essential Oil
We recommend NOW Eucalyptus Essential Oil, 4-Ounce
Thyme Essential Oil
We recommend Now Foods White Thyme Oil – 1 oz. 2 Pack
Sage Essential Oil
We recommend NOW Sage Oil, 1-Ounce
Lemongrass Essential Oil
We recommend Now Foods Lemongrass Oil, 4 Ounce
Cedarwood Essential Oil
We recommend Now Foods Cedarwood Oil 1 ounce (Pack of 2)
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