Properties and composition
This essential oil is extracted from the fermented leaves of the tropical patchouli shrub and appears as a reddish or greenish-brown viscous liquid with a characteristic woody camphor odor.
The chemical composition consists of a number of components, including benzaldehyde, patchoulol, nonpatchoulol and eugenol. The latter is often used in perfumery to compose compositions. Indications:
- unhealthy complexion;
- peeling;
- dryness, small wrinkles;
- lack of tone, the first signs of skin aging;
- excess greasiness;
- acne, minor violations of the integrity of the skin, cracks, scratches.
Contraindications:
- individual intolerance;
- pregnancy;
- gastritis and peptic ulcer (when taken orally).
Beneficial properties of patchouli essential oil
Patchouli oil has a specific smell
Like other essential oils, patchouli extract:
- Patchouli calms and helps reduce anxiety
- Relieves the development of depression and worsening stress
- Helps to tune in to positivity and sensuality
- Tones the soul and body
- Helps increase vitality
- Helps you focus and increase productivity
- Stimulates unloading of the subconscious and cleansing of the human soul and mind
- Helps stimulate imagination, creativity, artistry
- Improves mood and harmonizes our emotional state
Patchouli oil in cosmetology
The cosmetic use of essential oil is no less well known.
If you look closely at the labels on anti-aging skin products, you will notice that they contain tropical shrub extract.
He is capable of:
- Get rid of sagging skin
- Remove wrinkles, folds, peeling
- Clear acne marks
- Relieve oily shine, irritation, inflammation
- Stop dandruff formation
- Save from the consequences of allergic reactions
- Cure from fungus
Patchouli oil is widely used in cosmetology
This product is an excellent additive for enriching shampoos, lotions, creams, rinses and other cosmetics.
One of the most sought-after cosmetic properties of patchouli extract is the treatment of the so-called “orange peel”.
Etherol restores elasticity to even the most flabby and sagging skin.
This effect is due to the fact that the oil helps remove excess fluid from the body, reduce appetite and treat skin imperfections.
Benefit
Patchouli oil perfectly tidies the skin of the face. Thanks to its soft but effective effect, peeling disappears, smoothness and elasticity appear. The color becomes better and the tone is evened out. Wrinkles are less noticeable, the skin looks hydrated, more toned, and its tone returns. The product stimulates the process of cell regeneration, so your face remains fresh and youthful longer.
In addition, it also has healing properties. If your skin has minor damage (cracks, scratches, wounds), the drug will help get rid of them faster. It also works well when you want to clear up pimples or treat acne faster.
The product will bring a lot of benefits to oily skin due to its ability to influence the functioning of the sebaceous glands, normalizing it. If you use patchouli oil regularly, sebum production will decrease over time and associated problems will go away.
Approximate price
Patchouli oil can be purchased at a pharmacy or cosmetics store.
In order to save on price, you can order through the online store. But since the plant from which the oil is extracted does not grow in Russia, the price for the real product will be high. The most important thing is not to buy fakes, and therefore you should not purchase the product in the subway or in non-specialized stores.
Typically, the oil is sold in small 10 ml bottles. The average price for one bottle can vary from 100 to 300 rubles . There are also drugs that cost about 900 rubles, for example, Zeytun.
Harm
Patchouli oil, when used externally as part of home cosmetics, is practically incapable of causing harm. An exception is cases of individual intolerance. Some people may experience headaches, an unpleasant feeling of heaviness, dizziness, a burning sensation in the eyes, an allergic cough and a runny nose while using the product. This happens rarely, but if you show signs of an allergy to this product, it is better to stop using it. Fortunately, there are many other healthy oils on sale that can replace it.
Problems may also arise if you use it in extreme heat. When the outside temperature is above +30 degrees, it is better to refrain from using this remedy - against the background of the heat, it can cause dizziness, even if you usually do not complain about this.
It is also not recommended to get too carried away with essential oils and use several strong products at the same time. You can overload your skin and instead of the expected positive effect, you will get irritation, redness and rashes.
Contraindications
Patchouli essential oil is a universal remedy that can be used for any problem; there is no need for complex manipulations and the result is always pleasing. But, like any product used in cosmetology, it also has some contraindications that you need to know and keep in mind. The following categories of people should not use patchouli:
- pregnant and lactating women;
- asthmatics;
- suffering from diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
In addition, we should not forget about individual intolerance. Therefore, before applying the beneficial properties of patchouli, you should try the essential oil on a small area of skin, and not be fooled by laudatory reviews. If there is no reaction and the smell does not cause disgust, you can safely use the product for your beauty. You should use it with caution in sunny weather to avoid the appearance of age spots. In general, with a competent approach and a reasonable dosage, this remedy will not cause any harm to health.
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Methods of application
There are many ways to use patchouli oil to benefit your beauty. It is not used in its pure form, but is added as one of the components to various mixtures, which are then applied to the face in masks. In combination with other natural ingredients, it has an extremely beneficial effect on the skin of the face, especially on the delicate area around the eyes.
It also works well in cases where a few drops are added to a portion of shampoo or cream. The oil enriches your regular skin care products and makes them more nourishing. With it, your skin is always better hydrated and looks more well-groomed.
For face
Patchouli oil helps smooth out fine wrinkles and even out skin tone. It will make minor blemishes, such as acne marks or flaking, disappear from your face. There are many recipes for masks and other homemade skincare products using oil, but you can simply add it to your regular face cream and apply it at night.
Just a few drops are enough to improve the nutritional properties of your daily cosmetics. It has a beneficial effect on the skin, tightens pores, and scars and scars, if you have them, will become smaller after use. It will also make age spots invisible.
For the skin around the eyes
In the area around the eyes, our skin is especially delicate and it is not worth overloading it with oils and heavy fatty creams. It swells easily, so if you apply the wrong product at night, you may find unpleasant consequences on your face in the morning.
Patchouli oil, however, can be used to care for the area around the eyes. It works especially well on tired, dry skin that needs hydration and tone restoration. Below I will give the recipe.
How to use?
You can simply take a drop of oil daily, diluted in ½ glass of water. With regular use of this product, the extra pounds will begin to dissolve on their own. Weight loss occurs due to the fact that a person loses the sense of appetite. Patchouli has a diuretic effect, thanks to which extra pounds are lost.
But in order not to harm your health, you do not need to increase the dosage of the drug. In order to lose weight, you should not rely on patchouli alone, since it is not as effective as diets or other methods for losing weight. It can only be used as an additional method. But do not forget about proper nutrition, physical activity and other methods of combating excess weight.
Step-by-step instruction
The easiest way to use the product is to add it to an aroma lamp, which anyone can do. You just need to place 2-3 drops on the lamp, and after 2 hours take a short break, after which you can again fill the room with the scents of patchouli.
If there is no aroma lamp, then this is not a reason to worry.
You can do the following: apply a cotton wool soaked in patchouli oil to your wrist. In order not to lose it, the fleece can be secured with something, for example, a watch, an elastic band or a bracelet. You need to take at least 300 inhalations per day.
If this method does not suit you, you can make a medallion filled with oil.
Recipes
- To care for the skin around the eyes, you can make the following mix of oils: one drop of patchouli, three of lavender, seven of jojoba. Mix everything well, apply to the skin under the eyes and leave there for twenty minutes. Then carefully wipe off any remaining residue that has not been absorbed with a soft cloth or paper handkerchief.
- If you want to achieve a lifting effect at home, make an oil mask from patchouli and sweet grapes. It is recommended to smear a mixture of sesame oil and patchouli on severely flaky and damaged skin. The result will not appear immediately, several sessions will be required. This mask can be safely applied a couple of times a day; according to reviews, the results are good.
- To make your skin look fresher and tighter, make a mask based on almond oil (10 ml), adding a few drops of chamomile and patchouli. Use this mix two to three times a week, the rejuvenation effect is guaranteed. It is recommended to apply this, like any other oil mask, in the evening, when you are not in a hurry and are preparing for a night's rest.
For acne
If you have acne and want to get rid of them as quickly as possible, patchouli will help you with this. In addition to the main ingredient, you will need five grams of white and blue clay, as well as calendula extract (15 drops).
Take a convenient container, wipe it dry and mix two types of clay there first, then add calendula extract and patchouli essential oil to them, mix everything well. If you do not have ulcers on your face, you can steam your skin with a hot towel before applying the mask. Otherwise, just wash your face using a mild toner.
Apply the mask with massage movements and leave for about twenty minutes, and then rinse with cool water. You need to repeat this procedure once every two days for two weeks, and the acne will certainly recede.
For rejuvenation
Another home remedy for skin rejuvenation is a milk-based mask. Here, in addition to patchouli oil, you will also need a little turmeric, a tablespoon of milk and five grams of henna. The milk should be hot. Henna is poured with it and left for thirty minutes to infuse. Then patchouli and turmeric (a couple of pinches) are added to the mixture. Before application, the skin must be thoroughly cleansed using any method suitable for you.
The mask is applied in a thick layer and left for forty minutes. You can wash it off with cool water or, even better, rosehip decoction. Afterwards, the skin needs to be thoroughly moisturized. For example, natural cocoa butter is suitable for this.
The procedure will have an excellent healing effect. The skin will become toned, fine wrinkles will be less noticeable, and the oval of the face will become clearer.
For dryness
Magic patchouli oil will also help dry skin. To do this, mix a banana mask. Mash the fruit into a puree, add 15 grams of fresh homemade sour cream and a few drops of patchouli essential oil. Gently wipe your face with micellar water, then apply a thick layer of your aromatic mask and leave for 15 minutes. The main thing is don’t try to lick it off!
The remaining composition will need to be wiped off with a soft paper towel; there is no need to wash your face after this. This mask is very useful and will also give your skin a wonderful, delicious smell.
For oily skin
Masks based on patchouli oil are suitable for people with oily skin. It can successfully reduce the activity of the sebaceous glands if you smear this mask on your face regularly, twice or thrice a month, and do not forget about daily basic care.
The recipe is as follows: mix lemon and patchouli oils with egg whites beaten until thick foam and liquid honey (10 grams). Apply this mixture to previously cleansed and steamed skin and leave for thirty minutes. Then you will need to wash your face with chilled calendula infusion.
Efficiency and result
Patchouli oil really works. This is evidenced by numerous reviews. Products based on patchouli oil provide an excellent lifting effect. After using them, the skin becomes more toned and fresh. If there were problems with excess sebum secretion, they will go away over time. The tone is evened out and minor defects disappear.
The only thing you need to remember is that patchouli oil is an active component, and it should not be added to cosmetics in too large quantities so as not to provoke allergies or irritation.
Another advantage of this product is that its price is low. You can buy a small 10 ml bottle of patchouli oil for 100 rubles or more (depending on the manufacturer and container volume).
Is it possible to lose weight using this method?
This is one of the effective essential products for weight loss. But in order to achieve good results, you need to eat right and also lead an active lifestyle.
It's no secret that sometimes the cause of excess weight can be attributed to a person's emotional state. And since the drug has a calming effect, it can affect excess weight loss. After all, as a rule, many people try to “seize” their problems, but when using this remedy, this will definitely not happen.
