Copaiba Essential Oil

Copaiba Essential Oil

INCI: Copaifera officinalis resin oil

Origin: Brazil

Extraction: Resin distillation. After ingesting the oil from the trunk of the tree, the hole is closed and the tree must not be exploited again for at least 3 years.

Description: Copaiba essential oil is known for its therapeutic properties and is extracted from Copaiba trees native to Brazil. It has a woody, balsamic, aromatic and dry aroma. It is valued for its many properties, including being anti-arthritic, antifungal, antioxidant, antiseptic, analgesic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-infective, antiemetic, antimutagenic, antirheumatic, antitumor, antiviral, bactericidal, free radical scavenger, carminative, calming, cardiotonic , healing, decongestant, disinfectant, deodorant, diuretic, stimulant, hypotensive, immunostimulant, insecticide, laxative, mucolytic and vasodilator.

Benefits and indications: Copaiba essential oil offers a wide range of health benefits. It can be used to help treat acne and pimples, improve skin elasticity, reduce expression lines, treat arthritis, thrush, arthrosis, relieve pain, treat scalp, dandruff, hair loss, cough, bronchitis, sinusitis, asthma, vomiting from sore throat, kidneys, urinary incontinence, psoriasis, herpes and chapped lips.

Forms of use:

• usage: topic

  • Babies: 1 drop to 1 tablespoon (15ml) of vegetable oil.

  • Children: 1 drop to 1 teaspoon (5ml) of vegetable oil.

  • Adults: 3 to 6 drops to 1 teaspoon (5ml) of vegetable oil.

• Electric Flavoring 100ml: Add 5 drops for a pleasant and long-lasting combination. Adjust the voice according to the desired intensity.

• Baths:

  • Soaking: Dilute 0.5 ml of essential oil in a tablespoon (15 ml) of vegetable oil, honey or apple cider vinegar. Add a spoonful of the mixture to a full bathtub.

• Cosmetics: Dilute 1 to 3 drops of essential oil in a teaspoon (5ml) of vegetable oil and massage into the skin for a few minutes. It can be added to various cosmetic products.

  • Hair: Shampoo, conditioner, capillary mask, combing cream, ends repairer, capillary tonic, etc.

  • Skin: Liquid soap, after-shower oil, moisturizing cream, facial soap, facial moisturizer, foot creams, etc. Do not apply the oil near the eyes or mix it with sunscreen.

• Compress: Dilute approximately 8 drops (0.3 ml) of essential oil in 500 ml of water and use in the form of a compress.

• Inhalation: Drip 1 drop on your hands, rub them together and, in a shell shape, inhale the aroma.

• Massage: Dilute approximately 20 drops (0.5ml) of essential oil in a tablespoon (15ml) of vegetable oil or neutral massage cream.

Safety: Essential oils are fat soluble, which means they are absorbed by the skin and easily enter the bloodstream. Therefore, it is important to check the indication for applying pure oil to the skin. Avoid large dosages and do not use it continuously for more than 28 days without breaks. It can cause dermatitis in some people.

Storage: To preserve the quality of Copaiba essential oil, it is recommended to keep it in dark glass bottles and avoid transferring it to other containers. Keep it in cool and dry environments.