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Thu Apr 21, 2005 6:37 am  |
Hey y'all -
You know I'm fond of making my own skin and haircare products, and while researching various essential oils to add to my homemade Apple Cider Vinegar Toner and/or Dr. Holland's Cleansing Cream, I found a great website the provides specific info on essential oils and their use in skin and/or haircare. Here's the link: http://www.standinghorse.com/soothingessentials/berga.html (see "Essential Oils Page One" and "Essential Oils Page Two"),but I'm going to post some of the highlights, so here goes:
• BERGAMOT: Antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, aids in the healing of wounds and scars. Astringent, good for oily skin. Used for acne, eczema, spots, cold sores, boils, wounds.
• CLARY SAGE: Antiseptic, aids in the regeneration of skin cells, wrinkles, anti-inflammatory, also helpful for acne, boils, inflammation, psoriasis, eczema. Helps cuts, wounds and burns to heal. Useful for hair care controls the production of sebum, oily hair, dandruff; discourages hair growth.
• CYPRESS: Regulates oil production, best for oily and over-hydrated skin. Used to treat excessive perspiration, wounds, frostbite, acne and cellulitis.
• EUCALYPTUS: Analgesic, antiseptic, helps wounds to heal, aids in the forming of scar tissue, used for burns, cuts, blisters, ulcers, wounds.
• FENNEL: Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, stimulates circulation, used for dull and oily skin, bruises, cellulitis, wrinkles.
• FRANKINCENSE: Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, astringent, helps wounds and scars to heal; very good for dry and mature skin, used for wrinkles (was used for embalming).
• GERANIUM: Especially good for oily and dull skin , but it can be used for all skin types. Antiseptic, fungicidal, cleansing, mildly pain-relieving, reduces inflammation, stops bleeding, promotes the forming of scar tissue, helps wounds to heal. Used for acne, bruises, burns, cuts, broken capillaries, dermatitis, cellulitis, eczema, ulcers, wounds.
• GINGER: Used to treat varicose veins and cellulitis.
• LAVENDER: Antiseptic, controls the production of sebum, stimulates circulation in the skin. Assists in the healing of wounds (aids in the formation of scar tissue) and helps to rejuvenate the skin. Used to treat acne, cuts, burns, sunburn, inflammation, psoriasis, wrinkles.
• LEMON: Assists in the formation of scar tissue. Antiseptic, astringent, controls the production of sebum, used for oily skin ,and acne. Revitalizes the skin by improving circulation and encouraging the elimination of wastes (used for cellulitis); gently exfoliates the complexion. With long application reduces broken capillaries and varicose veins, softens scar tissue on scars and corns. It is also said to strengthen brittle nails.
• MARJORAM: Pain-relieving, antiseptic, helps wounds to heal, used for chillblains, cuts, bruises.
• MYRRH: Antiseptic, astringent, reduces inflammation, improves circulation, stimulates the regeneration of of skin cells, assists in the healing of wounds. Used to treat eczema, wounds, wrinkles. Very good for mature complexions or chapped and cracked skin.
• PEPPERMINT: Anti-inflammatory , pain-relieving, antiseptic, astringent, relieves itching, used for acne, dermatitis. (For itching it should be used in very small concentration - less than 1 %) Stimulates circulation and can enliven dull, congested skin. Used in the treatment of broken capillaries.
• ROMAN CHAMOMILE: Reduces inflammation, promotes the forming of scar tissue, aids in the healing of wounds. Used for acne, boils, cuts, chillblains, dermatitis, eczema, rashes, burns and sunburn. Very good for dry skin, especially when it is inflamed and sensitive. Can reduce the redness of broken capillaries.
• ROSEMARY: Antiseptic, gently pain-relieving, assists in the healing of wounds and scars. Regulates oil secretions, stimulates circulation, encourages the elimination of cellular wastes, assists in the drainage of lymphatic fluid; improves dull-looking skin, used to treat acne, dermatitis, varicose veins, cellulitis. Stimulates the scalp, promotes hair growth, used for dandruff and seborrhea.
• TEA TREE: Antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, assists in the healing of wounds and scars. Used to treat acne, blisters, burns, sunburn, cold sores , rashes, warts, fungal infections and wounds. One of the few oils that can be used directly on the skin. Useful in oral hygiene, relieves gingivitis, mouth ulcers, periodontal disease and toothaches(gargle). Caution: Can be irritate skin .Do a patch test.
• THYME: antiseptic, astringent, assists in the healing of wounds and scars. Used to treat acne, bruises, burns, cuts, dermatitis, cellulitis, eczema, insect bites.
• YLANG YLANG: Antiseptic, soothing, helps to control the production of sebum, smooths the skin and stimulates new cell growth. Used to treat oily and irritated skin, acne, dandruff. eczema, wrinkles. Stimulates hair growth.
And, just to make things easier, here are the essential oils grouped by skintype or condition:
• DRY SKIN: Chamomile, Frankincense, Lavender, Palmarosa, Rosewood.
• OILY SKIN: Bergamot, Carrot seed, Cedarwood, Clary sage, Cypress, Fennel (sweet), Geranium, Grapefruit, Juniper, Lemon, Mandarin, Tea tree, Ylang-ylang.
• DULL AND/OR CONGESTED SKIN: Fennel, Geranium, Grapefruit, Mandarin, Peppermint, Rosemary, Rosewood.
• WRINKLES: Carrot seed, Clary sage, Fennel, Frankincense, Lavender, Mandarin, Myrrh, Palmarosa, Rosewood, Ylang-ylang.
• ACNE: Bergamot, Chamomile, Clary sage, Clove bud, Geranium, Grapefruit, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Lime,Mandarin, Palmarosa, Peppermint, Rosemary, Rosewood, Tea tree, Ylang-ylang.
• REDUCING INFLAMMATION: Chamomile, Clary sage, Fennel, Frankincense, Geranium, Myrrh, Peppermint, Orange, Tea tree .
• BROKEN CAPILLARIES: Chamomile, Cypress , Geranium, Lemon, Palmarosa, Peppermint Rosemary.
• CELLULITE: Cellulitis is composed of fat, cellular wastes and water, the oils used for this condition improve circulation, encourage the elimination of wastes and fluid. Basil, Clary sage, Fennel, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Juniper, Lemon, Rosemary.
GENERAL TIPS FOR CREATING ESSENTIAL OIL BLENDS:
Many blends for therapeutic effect contain only 3 to 4 essential oils. If you find that you want to use more oils make another blend. You may have two or three things going on within your body. Make a blend for those 2 or 3 things not one blend to cover all.
You know, I had previously thought that my beloved Ylang Ylang oil was the only one good for controlling sebum production, but there's a whole slew of essential oils that can help with the problem! So guess what I'll be experimenting with next? Trying to make a homemade super-duper version of the Decleor Aromessence Ylang Ylang, but with a few drops of all of the other oil controlling oils mixed in! *Rubs hands together in gleeful anticipation* And did you see the part about Clary Sage helping to discourage hair growth, while Rosemary helps promote it?? Mayhap I'll be trying to make my own 'shave minimizing' lotion or oil for my legs....And what about Ginger and it's ability to treat cellulite and vericose veins and Peppermint and Chamomile helps with broken capillaries??? Or how about all the stuff to help those with itchy, flaky scalps? Just add a few drops of the applicable essential oil into your bottle of shampoo and your scratching could well be a thing of the past....And for those poor souls with ezcema -- look at all the essential oils that can help!
Oooh, oooh, oooh -- I can hardly wait to put on my lab coat and get to work. So many possibilities, so little time! (Can you tell I'm excited???)
Anyway, I hope this helps my fellow DIYers...
Good luck and have fun!
Carrie
Important Note: Before you go - in your kitchen or "laboratory," please be sure to go read the info from the above links, as there are some cautions regarding the use of these essential oils and/or tips on how to mix them!!! |
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Thu Apr 21, 2005 6:44 am |
Wow, what a fascinating thread!! I'm not a DIY'er, but found it a really informative read. I'm always googling ingredients 
TY TY... |
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Thu Apr 21, 2005 7:03 am |
I love the ACV tonic I've started making many mixes using the Forulator ingredients. The
one thing I haven't conquered is broken capillaries. I din't know that camomile was good for that. I have been using a green tea/camomile tea toner for a long time (never used ACV until I saw your suggestion here).
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Thu Apr 21, 2005 8:24 am |
I know this sounds strange but when it comes to essential oils, I always go for what I am drawn to, for instance I can never get enough of Bergamot and Rose. That was a great post Carekate I'll save that site in favorites  |
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Fri Oct 14, 2005 1:52 am |
Carekate,
I'm very interested in making my own essential oil blend... I have combination skin with mild acne problem..
there are so many essential oils targetted at those problems... too many to decide which to choose...
what are your fav. essential oils? what do you find most effective?
im interested in:
ylang ylang, geranium, peppermint, bergamot grapefruit and rosemary |
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Fri Oct 14, 2005 5:53 am |
| I'd also chuck in cedarwood and sandalwood for balancing the skin. |
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Fri Oct 14, 2005 8:41 am |
Since this topic hasn’t been in ‘active circulation’ in quite a while, there are probably a lot of new members out there who are reading about essential oils for the first time so I feel duty-bound to reiterate this warning from time to time just to make sure nobody harms themselves by jumping in feet-first without taking the time to learn more about their proper usage:
*** NEVER NEVER NEVER APPLY ANY ESSENTIAL OIL DIRECTLY TO YOUR SKIN WITHOUT DILUTING IT IN SOME TYPE OF CARRIER OIL OR OTHER LIQUID *** The only possible exception would be Tea Tree oil (can be used “neat” as a spot treatment for pimple), and – in certain cases – Lavender oil.
Also, you should use extreme care in using any essential oils if you share your home with cats. It is frighteningly easy to accidentally poison poor Fluffy or Mr. Whiskers when using essential oils around your pet, therefore I highly recommend you checkout this website to learn more before incorporating essential oils into your routine if you share your home with any feline friends: http://www.thelavendercat.com/
Okay, now that I’ve frightened the life out of you, let’s get donw to business:
My all-time fave EO would have to be Ylang Ylang, but I think this is just because I have a soft-spot in my heart for the product (Decleor Aromessence Y-Y oil) that helped me finally begin to win the war against my oily skin....(BTW, there’s a recipe for a homemade version of Decleor oil in “DIY Skincare Recipes” thread for those who are interested.)
I also really like lemon EO because it smells fantastic and it’s great for oily skin. It also has gentle exfoliating properties so it’s like...this is going to sound crazy, but incorporating lemon essential oil into many of my homemade products reminds me of using “Lemon Pledge” furniture polish! Their slogan is “reveals the natural beauty of your wood furniture,” and that’s the way that I think of lemon EO: it reveals the natural beauty of your skin!!
But honestly, I don’t think that I could choose just one EO as my favorite because they all have their own specific job to perform. When I first started making homemade products, I only had YY and Lemon oil but now I think I own over 30 different EOs and I’m constantly adding new ones to my wish list!
April, all of the oils that you listed for your normal skin with mild acne are wonderful in their own ways so it’s going to be hard for me to narrow down the list I’d recommend unless you tell me about your plans about incorporating them into your routine. Do you want to make yourself some of the infamous ACV Super Toner? Are you looking for a spot treatment for pimples?
But if you held a gun to my head and demanded that I tell you which oils you should get for your "starter kit," they would:
• Geranium
• Peppermint
• Rosemary
Bergamot is nice (I have a bottle myself), but the other three are more "mult-functional" if that makes any sense....
BTW, I don't know where you are planning to buy your oils, but I can personally recommend both thewww.thepersonalformulator.com andwww.aroma-pure.com. Both companies ship internationally, however I would reserve placing an order with the Personal Formulator only if you have a long 'laundry list' of items to purchase because they do charge an (absurd) minimum-shipping fee even if you are only being one item.
Aroma-Pure is really great because you can buy tiny bottles of all their EOs, which is helpful if you're interested in cultivating an entire collection of oils including those that are more 'obscure' or ones that you probably won't use very often (i.e.: Bergamot). Aroma-Pure's prices are great and -- the best part for those living overseas -- they will actually tell you *before* you place your order whether or not it would be cost effective to ship the item to your location (i.e.: if the cost to ship the stuff to you would end up being substanially more than the value of the items you're ordering).
| Eve wrote: |
| I'd also chuck in cedarwood and sandalwood for balancing the skin. |
My all-time favorite perfume is called “Skin” by Bonnie Bell. It’s a blend of musk and sandalwood that I first discovered back in junior high school and I still love the scent of it to this day...anyway, my point is that I never would have thought to try and use sandalwood as an EO for one of my mad brews or potions! *CareKate skips off to update her latest shopping list for the Personal Formulator* Thanks for the advice! |
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Fri Oct 14, 2005 1:09 pm |
| Where is the recipe for a basic ACV rinse for the hair, again? I missed it. Thanks. |
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Fri Oct 14, 2005 1:29 pm |
| 1/4 cup ACV to 1 quart warm or hot water UNLESS your hair is color-treated, in which case lukewarm or cool water is best (because using water that is too hot in your shower will dilate the hair cuticle and the color will leach right out – especially if you dye your hair red!). |
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Sat Oct 15, 2005 1:14 pm |
carekate,
thanks for all the advices... they were very helpful!
i am planning on making my own blend of ACV toner (i've tried a blend before with green tea and tea tree oil but the scent of the ACv was so strong that my bf wouldn't let me use it any more haha) are there any EO that can over power the scent of ACV?
and im also planning on making my own blend of "oil"
April |
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Sun Oct 16, 2005 12:44 pm |
I may sound stupid but i really wanna know this :
If a certain oil is good for hair growth what reaction would it have on facial hair, would it encourage facial hair as well ? Like rosemary oil is good for hair growth but at the same time it is also recommended for acne.Will it make facial hair longer too when used on face ?
I hope i made sense.  |
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Mon Oct 17, 2005 4:59 am |
| A.T wrote: |
| Will it make facial hair longer too when used on face ? |
No, that's a good question, and the answer is: I don't think so. I'm using some peppermint EO in my ACV toner these days and I haven't noticed that my "mustache" or those evil little chin hairs are growing in any longer or darker.... |
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Mon Oct 17, 2005 12:14 pm |
| Thanx Carekate |
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Wed Oct 19, 2005 12:55 pm |
| carekate wrote: |
| 1/4 cup ACV to 1 quart warm or hot water UNLESS your hair is color-treated, in which case lukewarm or cool water is best (because using water that is too hot in your shower will dilate the hair cuticle and the color will leach right out – especially if you dye your hair red!). |
Thanks! |
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Tue Oct 25, 2005 2:10 pm |
| This is such a dumb question but do you rinse the ACV rinse out? Or do you just pour some on and style as usual? Thanks. |
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Thu Oct 27, 2005 4:01 am |
| TooInvolved wrote: |
| This is such a dumb question but do you rinse the ACV rinse out? Or do you just pour some on and style as usual? Thanks. |
No, you don't rinse it out. Pour it on, towel dry your hair (or wrap it in the "towel turban"!) then style as usual. |
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Thu Oct 27, 2005 7:00 am |
Carekate,
How do you get rid of the ACV smell on your hair?
Thanks. |
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Thu Oct 27, 2005 7:13 am |
| It's just like using the ACV toner: the smell goes away after your hair (or face, in the case of the toner) dries. |
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Thu Feb 23, 2006 6:59 am |
I just posted this in another thread and the DIY thread, but thought it needed to be included here as well so the EOs and carrier oils could be grouped together....
| Lara1 wrote: |
| You have mentioned other type of cleansing oil. What would that be? |
| CareKate wrote: |
You can use any type of oil that you want for OCM -- even that Extra Virgin Olive Oil that you've probably already got in your kitchen cupboard right now! Or a mixture or blend of two or more oils, depending upon the needs of your skin. Some oils, like castor, are more "astrigent."
Here is a basic primer on the different types of oils that I have cut and pasted from the Personal Formulator's downloadable PDF catalog:
• Avocado oil - nourishes and restores dry, dehydrated skin. It is rich in It is rich in vitamin A, B1, B2, D, E and panothenic acid.
• Borage oil - It contains gamma linolenic acid, a fatty acid used in cosmetics as an emollient, antioxidant, and cell regulator. It is used to promote healthy skin growth and is an anti-inflammatory agent.
• Castor oil - it is an excellent emollient (leaves the skin soft and smooth), good hair conditioner (repairs and nourishes the hair, stimulates the scalp), moisturizer and lubricant (gives shine to lipsticks and lip balms). It can be added to formulas as is to the oil phase. Castor oil is used in creams, lotions, hair care products, bath oil, sun and baby care products, lip care products. It is extremely useful for brittle nails and dry chapped skin.
• Grapeseed oil - It is an emollient oil that also has good antioxidant properties.
• Jojoba oil - This oil is an excellent moisturizer; emollient (prevents transdermal water loss), anti-wrinkle agent (provides smoothness and softness), good lubricant (without oil film, penetrates the skin), protects partly from UV radiation (SPF about 4). It penetrates skin rapidly and nourishes, softens and moisturizes.
• Kukui oil - It is high in essential fatty acids and is helpful for softening and restructuring skin. It
is an excellent choice for sensitive skin and skin that is mature, damages and wrinkled.
• Lanolin oil - This oil is used as an emollient, conditioner and moisturizer. It has limited water-in-oil emulsifier properties. The typical use is 2-10% in skin care applications such as creams and lotions.
• Macademia Nut oil - It is similar to the sebum produced by human skin. It is high in palmitoleic acid and an excellent for skin conditioning after exposure to the sun. Its absorption rate is high and blends well in emulsions.
• Safflower oil - It is used for its moisturizing properties and will not irritate skin or aggravate acne. It is used in skin care formulations such as creams and lotions and in lip balms.
• Sesame oil - This oil has aromatic, soothing and anti-inflammatory properties. Sesame Oil
has sunscreening properties SPF 4 on its own. It is used in skin care formulations such as creams and lotions and in massage oils.
• Soy Bean oil - It has natural moisturizing factors and antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It is used in skin care formulations such as creams and lotions and in massage oils. <Note: you've probably already got soy bean oil in your cupboard too -- have a look at the label on your bottle of Crisco vegetable oil!!>
• Sunflower oil - it contains vitamins A, C, D, E and is high in linoleic acid. This oil will not irritate skin or aggravate acne. It is used in skin care formulations such as creams and lotions and in massage oils.
• Sweet Almond oil - It is an excellent emollient (leaves the skin soft, smooth and conditioned), good nourishing and revitalizing effect (penetrates well the skin), moisturizer; lubricant, heals injured and chapped skin. This oil is used in creams, lotions, protecting and healing creams, ointments, bath oils, makeup and sun care products, personal and baby care products.
• Wheat germ oil - It is a rich source of vitamin A, E, D and in protein. This oil has nourishing and antioxidant effects. It can be used in hair and skin care applications, particularly anti-wrinkle creams.
• Apricot Kernal oil - It is an excellent softener for the delicate skin around the eyes, mouth and neck.
The above list is not all-inclusive, there are many other oils out there, it is merely provided to give you an idea about all the different types of oils that can be used in OCM. Pick out 2-3 that suit your skin type and/or needs and begin experimenting. There's no law that says you absolutely must include castor oil in your OCM blend in order to use the oil cleansing method successfully.
HTH,
Carrie |
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Thu Feb 23, 2006 11:14 am |
Laurel, thanks for your additions. Between your post and the discussion on lash serums I just decided on Nature's Gate Jojoba shampoo that also contains Inositol. I tried it yesterday and my hair looks and feel great, but I'll have to see long-term how it does on balancing my hair.
If I remember right, the girls at my spa showed me an anti-cellulite gel from Eminence and I believe its active ingredients were paprika or cayenne (wish I could remember) and ginger. It's supposed to feel really hot on the skin.
Also, I noticed in my Aveda Scalp Benefits Shampoo which I use for itchy scalp and oilies, it's ingredients include burdock root and sage leaf extract (clary sage?). It's wonderful for balancing my oily scalp. All of this information on one thread is FANTASTIC!! |
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Wed May 16, 2007 5:27 pm |
Just to share what I have read:
studies have shown that coconut oil actually penetrates the hair to help make it stronger. And as it turns out, olive oil also has penetrating properties. Scientists at the Textile Research (J. Cosmet.Sci 52, 169-184, 2001) tested Olive oil, Avocado oil, Meadowfoam seed oil, Sunflower oil, and Jojoba oil. Their results showed that straight chain glycerides like olive oil easily penetrate into the hair. Polyunsaturated oils , like Jojoba oil, are more “open” in their structure so they don’t pass through the layers of cuticles very well.
What does that mean in plain English? Olive and Avocado oils penetrate all the way into the hair shaft. Meadowfoam seed oil partially penetrates, and jojoba and sunflower oils don’t penetrate at all. They’re very superficial and don’t really provide any practical benefit. Kind of like Ryan Seacrest. |
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Wed May 16, 2007 10:04 pm |
| I'm always interested in making my own essential oils, but always failed as a result. I think its not safe for skin by DIY essential oils, coz its hard to measure the exact amount... |
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Wed May 30, 2007 3:21 pm |
| Huh, I had no idea Ylang Ylang was good for oily skin, and I consider myself an amateur herbalist! I'm not sure if I just assumed it was for dry, or read it wrongly categorized somewhere and never re-examined that conclusion - either way, I'm very happy, as it's one of my favorite fragrances and I have combo skin but I hate the smell of things like tea tree. Yay for pretty-smelling oil control! |
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Sun Jun 10, 2007 4:04 am |
| does the ACV toner lower the PH of the skin? |
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