Patchouli Essential Oil Helps Skin And Hair

This oil is naturally sweet and rich in aroma, and it isn't hard to discern based on scent alone. It has been known to have a very positive effect on the mind and body. Its amazing effects on both the skin and the hair are particularly remarkable.

Due to its skin-friendly properties, it works on many different types of skin. Whether you have sensitive skin, oily skin, dry or combination, patchouli oil can definitely protect and improve the state of your skin. Its intrinsic components that allow it to be so great for skin: it is antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic and sedative.

One of the main ingredients for healthy skin and an overall good sense of health comes from our ability to manage stress well. Stress can literally kill, but more common than that, it can wreak havoc on the skin and face. How many times have you looked at a person and - based on their skin or eyes - thought they looked overwhelmed and stressed out?

That's because stress manifests itself through how we look on the outside. Patchouli oil has the ability to work from the inside out as it can calm your mind; its sedative properties promote relaxation. Adding a couple of drops to an oil burner or a diffuser will help you to alleviate the stress you are struggling with.

The oil can also be incredibly effective topically, especially if you suffer from dry, cracked or peeling skin. Due to the moisturizing elements within the oil, it makes for a great way to treat skin that needs some extra hydration and care. It is naturally antimicrobial and anti-fungal which means that it's great for skin infections.

If you notice you have a boil or acne or even athletes foot, mix a bit of high-grade patchouli essential oil with a carrier oil of some sort; coconut, jojoba and sweet almond oil are all good choices. Rub it on your skin thoroughly. Don't be concerned about using it on your face if you happen to suffer from oily skin. This type of oil will actually help calm it. Most skin that is oily produces too much oil because it's actually dry and not properly moisturized.

If you are starting to notice a general thinning of your hair, or specific balding spots, you may want to try this oil out. It has been shown to help reverse the signs of hair loss and helps to trigger hair growth. Want long, luscious and healthy hair? This is the oil you need to start incorporating into your hair care regimen.

If you are a person who suffers from dandruff or an oily scalp, you can treat your scalp directly with this oil to clear up those issues. A couple of drops in your shampoo will do the trick. So will parting your hair and oiling your scalp directly. The antiseptic and antimicrobial elements within the oil are no match for those pesky flakes or hair that falls limp from too much unhealthy oil production.

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Founder Ray Spotts has a passion for all things natural and has made a life study of nature as it relates to health and well-being. Ray became a forerunner bringing products to market that are extraordinarily effective and free from potentially harmful chemicals and additives. For this reason Ray formed Trusted Health Products, a company you can trust for clean, effective, and healthy products. Ray is an organic gardener, likes fishing, hiking, and teaching and mentoring people to start new businesses. You can get his book for free, “How To Succeed In Business Based On God’s Word,” at www.rayspotts.com.