To look attractive and young, it is not at all necessary to spend significant amounts of money on expensive creams and masks produced in factories. After all, a purchased cosmetic product cannot always live up to expectations and the amount spent on it.
Nowadays, women all over the world have begun to think about the naturalness of the cosmetics they use. And this is not surprising, because manufacturers use negligible natural ingredients in the production of cosmetics. Therefore, we must not forget that generous nature has given us everything to remain young and attractive for a long time. Natural mask oils made from natural oils will help with this.
Apricot oil
Apricot oil is a storehouse of vitamins and other substances beneficial to the skin. It contains vitamin A, which moisturizes the skin, and vitamin F, which helps the skin quickly regenerate cells. Apricot kernel oil is beneficial for dry skin as it nourishes it and prevents flaking. This oil does not cause allergies and is therefore suitable for sensitive skin. Another important feature of this oil is that it helps maintain skin elasticity and smooth out wrinkles. To create a vitamin mask from this type of natural oil, you need to prepare a paste from a tablespoon of crushed oatmeal, two teaspoons of apricot oil and two teaspoons of milk, add twenty grams of heated honey. Leave the paste on your face for ten minutes, then remove the remaining mask using a napkin soaked in water. To maintain youth and smooth out wrinkles, you must apply the following mask at least once a week. Thoroughly grind a tablespoon of dry baker's yeast, add four teaspoons of warm milk and two teaspoons of apricot kernel oil. Leave the mask on your face for about twenty minutes.
Application
Apricot oil is used for procedures for children and adults. However, it should be taken into account that a negative reaction of the body to this remedy is possible.
Before carrying out medical procedures, we recommend that your child first consult with a pediatrician or pediatric otolaryngologist.
The following therapeutic procedures are performed with the help of oil:
- burying,
- rinsing,
- massage of the nasal surface,
- hot steam inhalation,
- use of aroma lamp.
Preparing to begin any of the above procedures consists of two stages.
- Cleansing mucous membranes.
- Preparation of the appropriate composition.
Burying
The mucous membranes must be thoroughly cleaned. You can use sea or regular salt.
Dissolve 1 tsp. salt in 0.5 l. boiled water, cooled to a comfortable temperature. Clear the sinuses by repeated rinsing. Gargle.
Mono oils or their mixtures with essential oils are used. In the latter case, the efficiency is higher. The oils are heated in a water bath to a temperature slightly above body temperature, approximately 40 degrees. Instillation is carried out 4-6 times a day. The course of treatment is 5 days. Usually, after the third procedure, relief is felt. Gradually, by the end of the second day, sinus congestion disappears and redness disappears. On the fifth day, the patient in most cases has already recovered.
Nasal drop recipes
Composition No. 1:
1 tsp apricot, 4 drops of pine oils.
Composition No. 2:
1 tsp
apricot, 3 drops of lavender or. Both compositions have an anti-cold effect. Helps reduce pain, cleanse, and restore damaged tissue. Pine essential oils are effective for inflammation of the respiratory tract. Lavender and peach oils help restore a hoarse voice, as well as severe sinus congestion.
Rinsing
For the procedure, you need to prepare a medicinal oil solution in the following proportion: 2 tbsp. oil for 0.5 l. warm water. The oils are heated in a water bath to 40 degrees. Boiled water is also cooled to 40 degrees.
Rinsing is carried out 4 times a day. The course of treatment is 5-6 days. Improvement occurs after the second procedure. Inflammation of the nose and throat gradually disappears. By the end of the course, the patient feels almost healthy.
Rinse recipes
Composition No. 1:
2 tbsp. apricot oil, 8 drops rosemary essential oil.
Composition No. 2:
2 tbsp. apricot oil, 4 drops each of eucalyptus and lemon essential oil.
By the end of the first day, the procedures will help reduce discomfort in the mucous membranes. Reduces irritation and itching. After the course, damaged tissues are completely restored.
For dry or sore throat
Lubricating the back wall of the larynx with apricot oil helps a lot. To do this, after cleansing the mucous membranes, you need to drip 5 drops of oil into each nostril 2-3 times a day. Immediately lie on your back with your head thrown back. The oil composition will reach the larynx through the cavity of the nostrils and lubricate it. You need to lie down for just a little bit, about five minutes.
Massage
Due to its property of being quickly and completely absorbed into tissues, the oil is ideally suited as a base for aromatherapy massages for inflammatory processes.
. By enriching it with various components, you can significantly enhance the therapeutic effect. The oil mixture is preheated in a water bath to 40 degrees. The nose and larynx are cleansed. The massage is carried out for 6-7 minutes, twice a day, morning and evening. The course of treatment is 7 days.
Recipes for compositions for 4 massage sessions
Composition No. 1:
2 tsp apricot, 6 drops of olive oil.
Composition No. 2:
2 tsp apricot, 6 drops each of grape seed or lavender oils.
The compositions have a relaxing and healing effect. They are rubbed in with gentle, gentle movements of the index fingers. Quickly absorbed through heated skin. Nasal massage helps improve metabolism, increase blood flow and tone the nasal walls. Colds go away much faster. It is advisable to massage after taking a shower.
Composition No. 1 is more indicated for severe swelling of the mucous membrane. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and helps relieve swelling. Composition No. 2 helps to liquefy and remove mucus, especially when massaging the chest and the area between the shoulder blades.
Hot steam inhalation
Initially, acute respiratory diseases are accompanied by a dry cough and a slight increase in temperature. We recommend immediately starting hot inhalations during this period. Procedures with medicinal mixtures can stop the further development of acute respiratory infections.
Preparation begins with boiling water in a kettle, preferably at least a liter. Next, you should pour in the medicinal composition. Cover yourself with a large towel and bend over the kettle. Inhale hot steam for 8-10 minutes.
Inhalation of hot steam requires compliance with safety measures.
Recipes for medicinal compositions for 1 liter. boiling water
Composition No. 1:
1 tsp apricot and 4 drops of eucalyptus oils.
Composition No. 2:
1 tsp apricot and 2 drops each of oils.
Hot steam thins and facilitates the removal of mucus. Your health improves significantly. Do it twice a day, morning and evening. After two procedures the cough goes away. Course – 5 days. By the end of the procedures, inflammation, redness and swelling of the mucous membranes will subside.
Cold inhalation with aroma lamp
When a cold has developed, it is more advisable to use cold inhalation with an aroma lamp. To do this, prepare the following oil mixtures.
Recipes for cold inhalation
Composition No. 1:
1 tsp apricot and 6 drops of eucalyptus oils.
Composition No. 2:
1 tsp apricot and 2 drops each of thyme and grape seed oils.
Pour warm water into the aroma lamp cup and add the prepared composition. The maximum dosage of the essential component is 10 drops per small room of 15 sq.m. The duration of the procedure is at least an hour.
Peach oil
Peach seed oil is a light, nourishing oil. It has anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, brightening, toning and strengthening properties. It is used to care for aging and tired skin, as it restores its elasticity, gives it freshness and rejuvenates it. Peach oil is also used to treat problem areas of the skin. Therefore, it is not surprising that this type of oil is widely used in cosmetology, including for the manufacture of face masks. To rejuvenate your facial skin, you need to prepare the following mask: add one drop each of rose and sandalwood essential oils to one and a half tablespoons of peach seed oil. Apply to face, leave for 10 - 15 minutes. Remove excess with a napkin. Repeat the procedure daily until the skin improves. To treat problematic facial skin, prepare a mixture of a tablespoon of peach seed oil and add two drops each of grapefruit, chamomile and lemon oils. Soak a cotton napkin with this mixture and apply it to your face for 20 minutes. You can use this application mask several times a week.
Contraindications and precautions
Contraindications:
- Individual intolerance.
- Allergy.
- Increased bleeding of the nasal sinuses.
Precautionary measures:
- Use by pregnant and lactating women, as well as use for children - only after consultation with your doctor.
- Conduct testing to identify a possible negative reaction of the body. Apply a few drops to a paper strip or natural fabric napkin. Smell the resulting sample until the issue of tolerance is clarified.
- It is recommended to start using the oil with 1-2 drops.
- Strictly follow the prescribed dosage.
- When using a complex of oils, conduct separate testing for each component. And only then - for the whole complex.
Grapeseed oil
Grape seed oil, unique in its beneficial properties, will help maintain a beautiful complexion, elasticity and youthful skin for a long time. The oil contains vitamins A, B, C, PP. But the main vitamin that gives this oil its unique properties is vitamin E. It is this vitamin that prevents skin aging. Another essential component of grape seed oil is linoleic acid, which makes the skin smooth. In addition to the anti-aging effect, this oil helps in the fight against acne and pimples. For normal skin, a nourishing mask consisting of almond oil and grape seed oil is suitable. You need to mix a teaspoon of these oils and apply the mask to your face using a cotton swab. Cover with a napkin on top. Leave the mask on for 20 minutes. This mask does not need to be washed off with water. Clean your face from it with a cotton napkin, without using water. To avoid erasing the resulting protective film. The following thermal mask is suitable for preventing and smoothing out wrinkles. Prepare a mixture in a 1:1 ratio of grape seed oil and jojoba oil. Add two drops each of rose and lemon oil. Apply the mask onto your face using massaging movements and leave for 20 minutes. The use of natural oils in home cosmetology will significantly improve the overall condition of the skin and save your home budget. An important thing when using masks made from natural oils is their safety: they are environmentally friendly, prepared without the use of artificial ingredients, and fresh. By preparing a mask from natural ingredients, you can count on the fact that after using it there will be no side effects in the form of rashes or skin irritation. Therefore, you can safely and happily use the gifts of nature and look young and attractive for a long time.
Properties
Apricot oil, having the following beneficial properties, is used to treat the mucous membrane of the sinuses, as well as the larynx. It:
The unique combination of its components contributes to such a wide effect of the oil. Omega fatty acids, triglycerides, as well as a complex of vitamins intensively nourish the mucous membrane, contributing to the speedy restoration of metabolism.
Proper metabolism, in turn, helps strengthen protective functions, providing an anti-inflammatory effect. This restores the normal tone of damaged tissues.
The minerals iron, cobalt, and copper affect hematopoietic processes. Delivery of nutrient-enriched blood to damaged tissues is ensured. After all, blood vessels are located almost on the surface of the mucous membranes.
The presence of natural wax, stearin, pectin, and enzymes increases the formation of collagen. This accelerates tissue regeneration processes. Redness and rashes disappear faster, and itching goes away. Existing cracks are healed.
The triggered mechanism of the therapeutic effect of the oil returns impaired functions to the mucous membranes. Tissue swelling disappears. Dilated vessels narrow. They further provide normal softening and hydration of the mucous membranes, and also prevent their dryness.
Apricot oil goes well with antibiotics, as well as other pharmaceuticals.
Online reviews
There are not many reviews online on the use of apricot oil for the nose and throat. Most reviews are given regarding use on the face, body and hair. Apparently, the use of oil in this regard is only gaining popularity. And while the possibility of such use is not familiar to everyone.
However, respondents who used the oil left only positive reviews. The therapeutic effect is especially noted for colds in pregnant women and nursing mothers.
To fill the lack of information on the network, we conducted an oral survey of a number of practicing otolaryngologists. It turned out that most of them almost always recommend the use of oils to their patients.
They also noticed that patients, mostly older people, as well as pregnant women, while waiting in queues for appointments, constantly share folk recipes using oils. A pronounced effect is noted by patients when using apricot oil.
