Mandarin essential oil: properties and tips for use
Mandarin is one of the most popular citrus fruits. It is loved by both adults and children, and for most people it evokes pleasant associations of winter holidays. However, it is pleasant not only to treat yourself to this citrus, but also to use its derivatives, for example, essential oil. It is used in medicine and cosmetology, as well as additives in cooking and perfumery.
Mandarin essential oil properties
Tangerine oil is obtained by cold pressing the peel of the fruit. It is easily recognizable by its characteristic bright orange hue and rich aroma, combining bitter notes with a velvety floral-fruity base. Due to its composition, the agent has a wide range of applications and is able to have a beneficial effect on many human organs. The oil is widely used as a room fragrance, in inhalation and aromatic baths, in rubbing, compresses and massage, is a component of various products for the face and hair, and is also eaten.
The essential product from the tangerine peel is an excellent antispasmodic and antiseptic. The use of this remedy will help get rid of spasms and cramps, relieve joint and muscle pain, signs of PMS in women, prevent the development of bacterial or viral infections on the surface of the mucous membrane or skin.
Mandarin oil is often used as an antidepressant.
It is able to lift the mood and stabilize the state of the nervous system, not only in adults, but also in children. The product helps to relieve stress and fatigue, tune in a calm mood, has a beneficial effect on sleep and eliminates insomnia. With a mild aphrodisiac effect, mandarin aroma oil enhances mutual understanding and awakens desire.
The use of essential oil strengthens the immune system and makes the body resistant to disease. With its help, the body becomes in good shape, all metabolic processes are accelerated, there is a rapid recovery from a previous illness. If you use it regularly during the winter months, you can make up for the lack of solar vitamin D in the body.
Tangerine aromatic remedy is an irreplaceable assistant for problems with the digestive system. Thanks to its use, harmful toxins and toxins are removed from the body, the work of the digestive tract is getting better, flatulence and problems with stools disappear, and the liver and stomach are healed.
A feature of this multifunctional product is that it is completely devoid of toxins and is not capable of causing allergic reactions, however, direct contact with the skin may cause irritation. Therefore, it is often used for aromatherapy sessions for children and expectant mothers.
The use of aromatic oil in cosmetology
In addition to being used for health purposes, an essential agent made from tangerine peel is actively used in the field of beauty and body transformation. If the oil was applied directly to the surface of the skin, then it is worth avoiding sunlight on this part of the body for half a day.
Thanks to its regenerative properties, the oil promotes the appearance of new cells and the speedy tissue regeneration. This feature is helpful in wound healing and the effects of acne. Regular use of the Mandarin Facial Oil refreshes and tightens the skin, removes pigmentation and provides proper care for oily skin.
Often, tangerine oil is used for body wraps. The course of such procedures promotes the elimination of toxins and toxins, renews the epidermis layer, makes the body's relief smoother and helps with cellulite.
For those who dream of a beautiful and even tan, cosmetologists advise using tangerine oil inside.
This cosmetic product is also suitable for hair. Thanks to its antibacterial properties, the oil cleanses the scalp well, protecting it from dandruff and itching. Thanks to the regular use of aroma oil, hair falls out less, becomes stronger, stronger and more hydrated. Such procedures have a positive effect on their internal structure. After using the product, hair not only looks healthier, but also acquires a light and pleasant citrus scent.
Tangerine oil combines well with other essential products, in the composition with which the effect of the use only intensifies. Aromatic oils of bergamot and cinnamon, ylang-ylang and lemon balm, cloves and mint, vetiver and marjoram and others are well suited for mixing.
Prescriptions for the use of drugs for medicinal purposes
A visit to the steam room using a mixture of 15 drops of tangerine peel aromatic oil, a tablespoon of honey, sea salt or cream, and a teaspoon of hot water will help with sleep problems. Stir well before use. You can splash the mixture on stones a few minutes before going out or inhale the fumes throughout the entire sauna session.
Massaging the temples with a mixture of aromatic oils will help relieve headache symptoms. To prepare the product, you need to take a couple of drops of tangerine and geranium oil, a drop of bergamot and orange oil, mix it all with 15 drops of almond oil.
In order to get better after an infectious disease, the remedy should be taken three times a day, 1 drop.For better assimilation, it should be mixed with a teaspoon of honey and washed down with a large amount of water.
Carrying out inhalations during respiratory diseases contributes to the early elimination of the disease. For cold inhalation, apply a couple of drops of tangerine oil to a handkerchief or pour into a special aromatherapy pendant and inhale its vapor for 10 minutes. For hot inhalation, a few drops of the product should be dropped into a cup of hot water, covered with a towel and inhaled essential vapors for no more than 7 minutes.
To improve digestion, rubbing the abdomen clockwise with a mixture of a drop of tangerine peel oil and a tablespoon of almond oil will help.
To remove toxins and toxins from the body, as well as to combat body fat, it is advised to arrange a fasting day using this substance. To do this, add the product to a glass of water oxidized with lemon or citric acid, mix a teaspoon of honey into the liquid and drink it instead of the first two meals. For breakfast, add three drops of oil to a glass, for lunch - four. For dinner, you should choose a light dish - vegetable salad, kefir or other fermented milk products, various fruits.
To reduce pain in muscles or joints, rubbing or compresses can be applied to problem areas. To prepare a rubbing drug, you should take any kind of fatty oil in an amount of 15 ml and add 5 drops of tangerine aroma oil there. The procedure should be carried out before going to bed; after rubbing in, wrap yourself well in a blanket or blanket. A mixture for compresses is prepared from a liter of pure water with the addition of 15-20 drops of the product, after which a cloth or gauze should be moistened in the liquid, applied to the sore spot, covering it with a piece of parchment and a warm belt. The procedure can take about 2 hours.
To combat cellulite and prevent stretch marks, take 1 drop of neroli, lavender and tangerine oils and mix with a tablespoon of almond and a teaspoon of wheat germ aromatic oil. The greatest effect can be achieved by massaging the problematic part of the body after water procedures twice a day. The tool effectively fights postpartum marks on the skin, and can also be used from 5 months of pregnancy.
Another recipe for the prevention of stretch marks and scars involves mixing the following oils - 10 drops of mandarin, 6 drops of incense and tea tree each, 3 drops of bergamot, 30 ml of rose hips and twice as much jojoba. Pour the mixture into a convenient container with a dispenser and shake well. As in the previous recipe, you should use the prepared mixture 2 times a day during massage of the problem area of the body.
Cosmetic masks at home
Some women prefer to take care of themselves at home instead of expensive salon procedures. A few recipes will help you learn how to do this.
For problem skin, it is recommended to use your usual cream, adding a few drops of an essential tangerine peel to it.
To improve the processes of skin regeneration, you can make a special scrub, which is recommended to be used once a week.
To make it, take 2 cups of brown sugar, a quarter cup of coconut and ten drops each of tangerine and mint oil. The storage conditions for such a cosmetic product are the tightness of the glass container.
To remove impurities and narrow pores with oily skin, you can use the following mask: mix a teaspoon of citrus juice, a tablespoon of sour cream and white or blue clay, aroma oil of rosemary and tangerine, 2 and 4 drops, respectively. The prepared mixture is applied to clean skin of the face, massaging it a little. After the clay has dried, the mask should be removed using cotton pads soaked in water, then wipe the skin with a tonic.
A nourishing mask can be used to prevent the appearance of the first wrinkles and give the skin of the face and décolleté a radiance. To prepare it, you will need oatmeal passed through a blender in the amount of one and a half tablespoons, a tablespoon of pomegranate juice, a teaspoon of cream, essential oils of lime, rose and tangerines in the amount of 2, 1 and 5 drops, respectively. The mask should be kept for half an hour, then washed off.
To cleanse the skin of unwanted rashes and point inflammations, a mask should be prepared from such components - 3 strawberries, 2 tablespoons of cottage cheese, a tablespoon of natural yogurt without additives, 4 drops of mandarin, rose and lime oil, 2 drops each. Bring the mixture to a homogeneous consistency, apply the mask to the décolleté and face for half an hour, then rinse with water.
For a nourishing hair mask that moisturizes dry hair, take a couple tablespoons of jojoba or almond oil and add 5 drops of tangerine. The resulting mixture should be thoroughly rubbed into the scalp, then wrap it up with plastic and a towel, and after 2 hours, wash your hair with shampoo.
Tangerine oil can be simply added to hair care products - shampoo or conditioner balm. For a single use, 3-5 drops will be enough.
Among the huge number of recipes and recommendations for the use of mandarin peel essential oil, everyone will find the most suitable one for themselves. However, do not forget about the precautions.
Avoid contact with eyes, nose and ear canals.
Before the first use, check the absence of allergic reactions on a small area of the skin.
You should not risk your health and use products of dubious quality.
Excessive enthusiasm for procedures using this tool can lead to an increase in skin sensitivity to the components of aroma oil.
For information on how to make tangerine oil yourself, see the next video.