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Benefits of essential oils for hair, body

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Ditch synthetic chemicals-induced skincare products and opt for safe, clean and natural products like essential oils which are full of antioxidan­ts and vitamins vital for skin and hair. Invest in lavender oil for moisturisi­ng and ylang ylang to treat a dry scalp, suggest experts.

Here are few benefits of different essential oils: 4LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL:

Known for its cooling and calming effect, it is suitable for all skin types and its anti-inflammato­ry properties fight acne causing bacteria and inflammati­ons. It moisturise­s, relieves itching, irritation, lightens scars, marks and soothes insect bites. It also relaxes muscles and boosts blood circulatio­n. Lavender essential oil also strengthen­s hair roots by improving blood circulatio­n and helps get rid of dry scalp and split ends. 4YLANG YLANG ESSENTIAL OIL:

Suitable for all skin types and is great for treating oily or acne-prone skin while stimulatin­g cell growth in order to fight the effects of ageing. It majorly helps in regenerati­on of skin cells, smoothenin­g of fine lines and also improving skin elasticity.

It works well in rejuvenati­ng dry scalp, controllin­g hair fall, strengthen­ing hair roots, balancing sebum secretion and boosting hair

growth for a healthier scalp and hair.

4TEA TREE ESSENTIAL OIL: This oil has antifungal and antibacter­ial properties which are the foremost benefits of using it. It helps ward off acne-causing bacteria and lightens blemishes, pimples and makes the skin soft, supple and glowing.

Tea tree as an ingredient also helps in cleansing clogged hair follicles and in giving deep nourishmen­t to both the scalp and strands. 4ROSEMARY ESSENTIAL OIL:

Astringent properties of rosemary essential oil cleanse, hydrate and rejuvenate your skin by

making it firm and gorgeous. It helps with reducing wrinkles and undereye bags; conditions damaged skin, lightens scars. It also stimulates hair follicles and makes them strong, healthy and long. 4PEPPERMIN­T ESSEN

TIAL OIL: The refreshing smell of peppermint has the quintessen­tial smell of freshness to it. It is used as a massage oil for aching muscles. The oil works to exfoliate, brighten dull skin, controls excess oil secretion, and cleanses pores. It also helps with its astringent properties. 4LEMONGRAS­S

ESSENTIAL OIL: It works great for toning the skin and in removing body odour by fighting the odour creating bacteria. It is rich in antioxidan­t properties and helps clear all toxins from the body.

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