Juniper Essential Oil

JUNIPER COMMUNIS - ESSENTIAL OIL

INCI: Juniperus communis fruit oil

Origin: Bulgaria

Extraction: steam distillation

Properties: Antiseptic, astringent, antirheumatic, antiparasitic, aphrodisiac, analgesic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, anti-stress, healing, carminative, calming, cardiotonic, detoxifying, diuretic, emmenagogue, stimulant, digestive stimulant, depurative, nervine, purifying, revitalizing, rubefacient and stomach.

Benefits: Helps with lack of focus, fatigue, dizziness, muscle and joint pain, rheumatism, arthritis, improves circulation, swelling, bronchitis, sinusitis and rhinitis, varicose veins, stretch marks, wrinkles, cellulite, water retention, elimination of uric acid, hangover alcohol and disorientation caused by high-energy environments and stressful situations.

Aroma: Spicy, peppery, woody, terpene-like.

Safety: The quality of essential oils is crucial as they are fat soluble, meaning they are absorbed through the skin and easily enter the bloodstream. Note: May cause dermatitis; check the instructions for applying pure oil to the skin; avoid high doses and do not use for more than 28 days without breaks.

Where and how to use?

Topical use:

• Infants: 1 drop per 1 tablespoon (15ml) of carrier oil.

• Children: 1 drop per 1 teaspoon (5ml) of carrier oil.

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

Electric Diffuser (100ml): Add 5 drops for a pleasant, long-lasting fragrance. It is advisable to test with more or less drops to reach the desired intensity.

Baths:

• Soaking: Dilute 0.5ml of oil in 1 tablespoon (15ml) of carrier oil (honey or apple cider vinegar). Add a tablespoon of this mixture to a full bathtub.

Cosmetics: Dilute 1 to 3 drops of essential oil in 1 teaspoon (5ml) of carrier oil and massage into skin for a few minutes or add to desired products.

• Hair: Shampoo, conditioner, hair mask, leave-in conditioner, hair serum, hair tonic, etc.

• Skin: Liquid soap, after shower oil, moisturizing cream, facial cleanser, facial moisturizer, foot cream, etc. Note: Do not add essential oils to sunscreen. Do not apply to the eye area.

Compress: Add approximately 8 drops (0.3ml) of essential oil to 500ml of water and use as a compress.

Inhalation: After dripping 1 drop on your hands, rub them together and inhale deeply in the form of a cup.

Massage: Dilute approximately 20 drops (0.5ml) of essential oil in 1 tablespoon (15ml) of carrier oil or neutral massage cream.

Reminder: Always patch test a small area of ​​the body to see if the skin tolerates the product.

How to store?

Always store in dark glass containers, preferably without transferring the oil to another container. Keep it in a cool and dry place.