Bay essential oil is an oil extracted from bay leaves. These leaves are originally from the bay rum tree of the Caribbean islands but the tree is also cultivated in other areas such as Morocco. Extraction of the oil is usually done through steam distillation. The end product is a yellow fluid with a nice …
Juniper essential oil is obtained via the steam distillation of the juniper plant (Juniperus communis). Juniper is an evergreen shrub that is quite common in Europe. The steam distillation extraction can be done from several parts of the juniper plant such as the wood, needles, or powdered fruits. The main components of juniper essential oil …
Cajeput essential oil is obtained from the steam distillation of the leaves and twigs of the cajeput tree (Melaleuca Cajuputi). The major constituents of cajeput oil include; beta pinene, limonene, alpha-pinene, myrcene, alpha-terpinene, alpha-terpineol, caryophyllene, gamma terpinene, cymene, Linalool, terpinolene, terpineol, and cineole. Due to these constituents, cajeput oil has numerous medicinal and therapeutic properties …
Natural oils, as well as essential oils, offer a huge range of moisturizing, antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-aging, astringent, anti-inflammatory, and rejuvenating properties which make them beneficial for your skin. Below are various oils with their health benefits to your skin;
Orange essential oil is derived from the steam distillation of peels of the sweet orange fruit (Citrus sinensis). Sweet orange is a citrus fruit that is native to China. However, this fruit is also cultivated in various part of the world. This sweet orange oil should not be mistaken for those of bitter oranges such …
Anise oil is obtained from the steam distillation of anise (Pimpinella Anisum). This distillation yields a volatile thin oil in which anethole is the main constituent. Anethole is responsible for the anise oil’s characteristic aroma. Other constituents of anise essential oil include; beta pinene, alpha-pinene, camphene, safrol, Linalool, anisaldehyde, acetoanisol, as well as cis and …
