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Importance of Eucalyptus Essential Oil

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Eucalyptus trees are native to Australia, but now they can be found all over the world. This tree has been incredibly well known over the centuries in medicine for its healing properties. The eucalyptus’ oval-shaped leaves have the ability disinfect wounds, freshen your breath and soothe cold sores. With sweet, woodsy scent , eucalyptus has become increasingly popular in cosmetics, including creams, ointments, hair care products and body washes.                      But now, eucalyptus is making an even bigger name for itself in the world of essential oils. To turn eucalyptus into an essential oil, its leaves are dried, crushed, and distilled to release its essence, meaning it is an entirely cruelty-free essential oil, and because eucalyptus oil comes directly from the plant itself, it is also classified as a sulfate free essential oil . But what is the importance of eucalyptus in i...

Importance Of Lemongrass Essential Oil

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If you’re wondering what lemongrass is and why it is an important essential oil for your body and mind, you’re not alone. Tea-drinkers already know a cup of lemongrass tea has incredible health and medicinal properties, but the list of benefits this versatile plant can offer you is surprisingly long. Lemongrass, also known as citronella grass, is a perennial grass that grows in tropical climates. It smells and tastes exactly as you would imagine, which is why it is so popular in Thai and Vietnamese cooking. In essential form, lemongrass is an antibacterial essential oil that balances your skin and reduces acne, but it can also reduce muscle pain , ease anxiety and boost your mood. Once you learn about all the great things lemongrass essential oil can do for you, you’ll wonder why you hadn’t been using it sooner.                             ...

Importance of Lavender Essential Oil

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There are a few things that immediately come to mind when you think of lavender: it’s striking colour, ranging from purple and pink to blue, it’s soft floral scent, and its beauty. When lavender spikes are distilled, it makes a calming essential oil perfect for helping achieve a new level of serenity and calm state of mind. While lavender is most commonly known as the essential oil to reduce stress, that’s not all it can do!                                    If you find it hard to get a good night’s sleep, lavender essential oil is a great place to start. Several studies show that a few drops of lavender oil can improve the quality of sleep to help you achieve a deeper, peaceful slumber throughout the night. It can even alleviate insomnia for those who really struggle sleeping. Mix a few drops with water in your...

How To Gently Cleanse Your Scalp

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Did you know that the products you use on your hair leaves a trace of residue on your scalp? Every. Single. One. Whether it’s your shampoo and conditioner, a heat protecting spray, that sweet smelling hair mask or your super handy dry shampoo, these products stay on your scalp and in your hair, even after you’ve washed it. To get rid of this build-up, you’re going to need something a little bit stronger than just regular shampoo… you need a cleansing shampoo . Now, a quick Google search of “how to cleanse your hair” will come back with a ton of at home DIY hair masks or treatments for you to try, but the risk in picking one is that you don’t know if it will work and it could possibly make your hair worse. Sticking with a shampoo specially designed to cleanse your hair, like tea tree oil shampoo, you can guarantee to gently cleanse your scalp right, from the very first try.                   ...

Hair Nourishing Secrets of Lavender Shampoo

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For centuries, lavender has been used in healthy and beauty routines. Recognised instantly by its sweet, floral scent, and lush purple colour, lavender seems to be everywhere today: In cosmetics, in aromatherapy essential oils, in medicine and even in the kitchen. This is because lavender can help improve and deepen your sleep, treat acne, reduce blood pressure and repel mosquitoes, but it is also a great remedy for anxiety, stress and fatigue. Could lavender get any better? Yes, lavender has incredible properties for your hair, that make it one of the best nourishing shampoo and fortifying shampoo around. Lavender Is Great for Your Scalp What does antimicrobial mean? You often hear this term associated with certain hair care products, and lavender is one of them! In the haircare industry, a shampoo that has special antimicrobial properties helps prevent bacteria and fungi from growing on your scalp and hair. This aids common hair and scalp issues, such as infections, itchy sc...