Natural lemon essential oil: properties, effect, application

Mask for strengthening nails

Nails and their grooming are extremely important for every self-loving girl. It is the well-groomed nature of a lady’s nails that can greatly influence the first impression she creates. A lemon mask will help both in restoring damaged, weak and peeling nails, and in preventing problems with them. To do this, you need to cut one lemon into two parts. Having immersed the fingers of both hands up to the roots of the nails in the lemon pulp, we leave this matter to infuse for 10 minutes. After completing the procedure, you do not need to wash your hands; you need to wait until all the remaining juice is absorbed into your fingers and nails.

Therapeutic effects and folk recipes for using lemon essential oil

For various diseases, different compositions and combinations of lemon oil with other essential oils are used. A little lemon is used in the form of:

• Inhalations.
• Rubbing.
• Baths and baths.
• As a means for spraying indoors.
• For internal use.
• As aroma lamps.

Let's look at some of the most effective methods of using lemon essential oil for the treatment and prevention of viral and other diseases.

Aroma lamp, baths and massage - ways to effectively use lemon oil

Aroma lamps are effective for hypertension and insomnia, fatigue and colds. With their help you can easily and quickly deal with tobacco smoke. To do this, just light the aroma lamp with 3-5 drops of lemon essential oil.

Scented lamps help cope with problems such as insomnia and rheumatism, elimination of toxins and excess weight. To take a bath, it is enough to add 5-7 drops of lemon oil into the bath before taking it.

If you have muscle pain that occurs due to excessive physical activity, rheumatism or varicose veins, then a massage using 5-6 drops of lemon essential oil will help.

Rinsing, rubbing, inhaling with lemon oil

Gargling with lemon oil is also effective. To do this, you need to dissolve 1-2 drops of lemon oil in one glass of warm water. This will help relieve sore throat due to sore throats and other viral infections.

Rinsing can be combined with inhalations, which are simply irreplaceable for colds. For inhalation, 200 ml is required. water 2-3 drops of lemon essential oil. Duration of inhalations is up to 5 minutes.

Add a couple of drops of lemon oil when brushing your teeth and this way you can take care of the condition of your gums, prevent caries and whiten your tooth enamel. It also takes great care of your hair.

Hair strength and lemon oil

Compresses with lemon oil help with varicose veins, herpes and nosebleeds. To do this, place 7-8 drops of lemon essential oil on damp gauze and apply a compress to the affected area of ​​the skin.

Internally, lemon oil is also used for some specific diseases, namely: gallstone disease, hypertension, headaches, atherosclerosis, food poisoning and in the complex treatment of weight loss. To do this, add 1 drop twice a day to tea or juice per teaspoon of honey and sugar.

Lemon against bad odor

Lemon is a strong disinfectant that can help get rid of unpleasant odors both in the apartment and from the body. Just mix a teaspoon of lemon juice with soap and salt and you can eliminate a large number of unpleasant odors in the shortest possible time.

As you can understand, having lemon in the house is necessary not only for creating culinary masterpieces, but also for maintaining your own beauty and health. The benefits of lemon in many areas have been proven and are designed to simplify your life in some way.

Using Lemon Oil on the Face

It turns out that lemon oil can slow down the action of enzymes that break down the elastic fibers of the skin, and the loss of these fibers causes the loss of skin elasticity and the formation of wrinkles. That is why the use of lemon essential oil in cosmetic formulations can slow down the aging process of the skin and prevent the appearance of wrinkles. It promotes the appearance of new skin cells, helps smooth out facial wrinkles, and increases the tone of the deep facial muscles.

If you have oily or combination skin, then lemon essential oil normalizes sebum secretion, tightens and cleanses pores. For other skin types, the use of lemon essential oil should be limited. Using lemon essential oil on the face can soften rough skin, get rid of blackheads, and also improve muscle tone and improve complexion. With its help you can achieve a whitening effect on the face and body, get rid of freckles and age spots.

Before jumping directly into recipes using lemon essential oil, let's talk about some cautions. It is not recommended to apply masks with lemon essential oil in sunny weather and before going outside or sunbathing. Its active ingredients can increase the tone of muscle fibers and provoke skin sensitivity to sunlight, which can in turn cause an unexpected reaction.

For this reason, masks with lemon oil are recommended in non-sunny weather. In addition, it must be remembered that lemon oil in its pure form is not used for the preparation of cosmetics; it is usually used in combination with other essential oils.

Lemon oil for hands

We offer several recipes with lemon oil.

Mask for oily skin with enlarged pores

Take equal proportions of lemon oil and grape seed oil per 50 milliliters of base (olive oil) and rub the mixture into your facial skin with light massage movements. The mask is washed off after 15 minutes with warm water.

Freckle whitening product

The following composition will help make age spots, freckles and vascular patterns less noticeable on the skin: 3 drops. Lemon essential oil, 4 drops. chamomile, 7 drops. wheat germ essential oil and 1/3 teaspoon salt. On areas of pigmentation or with vascular networks, use an applicator to apply a small amount of the composition. If you add this composition to your face cream, your complexion will significantly improve and whiten.

Daily care product for wrinkled skin of the face and body

Add a few drops of lemon oil to the body lotion you constantly use and wipe your face with it 2 times a week. The result will not take long to arrive.

Lemon for nails - beneficial properties and methods of use

First, let's understand a little about the reasons that lead to poor nail condition.

Causes of poor nail condition

Deterioration in the condition of nails indicates improper care or problems in the body.

Brittle nails can be caused by:

• regular hand contact with household chemicals;
• excessive use of varnish;
• smoking;
• lack of necessary microelements and vitamins in the body;
• unbalanced diet;
• problems with the cardiovascular, nervous or endocrine systems.

To strengthen weakened soft nail plates, you must first identify the exact cause that caused this condition.

And as an additional means to restore them to a healthy appearance, it is recommended to use lemon, or rather its juice - this simple and affordable remedy gives excellent results.

The benefits of lemon juice for restoring and strengthening nails

The substances contained in the juice of this citrus help:

• whiten and strengthen the nail plate;
• give it shine and elasticity;
• soften, moisturize and fill the nails and adjacent skin with nutrients;
• prevent delamination of the plate.

Changes in condition can be noticed immediately after the first procedure.

So, let's look at the main ways to treat nails with lemon and lemon oil.

Strengthening the nail plate

Is there at least one person who has never complained that their nails have become thinner, become brittle and brittle, peel, cling to clothes (not to mention tights!), and scratch the skin instead of giving pleasure? And there are only two reasons for this: either you do not take care of them and do not protect them from adverse weather conditions, you smoke, work in the garden and wash dishes without gloves, or you are overworked or are on an overly strict diet, as a result of which you lack vitamin A.

Lemon essential oil for nails will help cope with this problem. Just mix 2 components in a bottle: 10 drops of lemon essence and 5 ml of wheat germ or aspen oil. Massage this mixture into the skin of your hands and nails 2-3 times a week. Strengthening of the nail plate will begin in 2-3 weeks.

Unique properties and potential benefits

Do not use lemon essential oil externally in cosmetology (external use is possible only in special cases and on a small area of ​​the skin), as it has a very aggressive effect on the skin. Never apply it to your skin before going out in the sun - it is very photosensitive and can leave stains for life!

But if it is used on limited areas of the skin away from direct sunlight, it can help get rid of unwanted freckles. The potential benefits of lemon essential oil for skin include whitening and depigmentation effects.

Pharmacological unique properties of lemon essential oil:

• Removes unnecessary substances and toxins from the liver and digestive system.
• An excellent antiseptic: disinfects and refreshes indoor air.
• Strengthens blood vessels and is therefore useful for venous insufficiency (edema, cellulite, etc.).
• Accelerates the breakdown of fats.
• Lemon essential oil in aromatherapy improves drainage and digestion.
• An effective remedy for regulating the functioning of the nervous system.



• Diuretic.
• Eliminates nausea during pregnancy.
• Fights atherosclerosis.
• Improves blood circulation (thin the blood).
• Helps with rosacea.
• Improves complexion.
• Helps fight hydrolipid balance disorders (gets rid of cellulite).

Bath Recipes

There are a large number of recipes for salt baths for weight loss. Not only solutions are used that include various types of salts, but also additional ingredients in the form of oils, baking soda, decoctions of medicinal plants, etc.

With essential oils

Oils are a common component of solutions for procedures aimed at losing weight and correcting body contours in problem areas.

The use of biologically active compounds allows you to tone the skin and make it smooth and velvety. Additionally, this component has an anti-inflammatory effect, improves immunity, and relieves stress.

The most popular are the following recipes for effective salt baths with the addition of essential oils:

1. Add 300 g of baking soda and 500 g of Dead Sea salt to a hot bath. In 200 g of honey or milk, or if both components are present, a mixture of them, add 10 drops of orange, grapefruit, bergamot and lime oil. The mixture is mixed well and added to the brine solution.
2. Prepare 2 liters of chamomile and calendula decoction in advance. The infusion is cooled and filtered. Add 1 kg of sea salt and 20 drops of bergamot oil to the bath and pour in the prepared decoction. The duration of the procedure should be no more than 10 minutes.
3. Dried flowers, leaves, buds, seeds and linden bark are mixed. 300 g of the resulting mixture is poured into 5 liters of water and brought to a boil over low heat. Boil the broth covered for 15 minutes. The finished mixture is filtered and poured into a bath filled with water with 500 g of sea salt and 100 g of baking soda previously added. The duration of the procedure should be no more than 15 minutes.

Taking a bath with the addition of essential oil helps not only to lose weight, but also to improve the health of the body; it additionally cleanses the skin of toxins and waste accumulated on the surface. Before using such procedures, you should first consult with your doctor to prevent the occurrence of side and unwanted effects.

With soda

There are several recipes developed for taking baths to reduce body weight and shape the figure in problem areas.

The most popular are:

• classic soda;
• with soda and salt;
• with soda and essential oils;
• anti-cellulite;
• soda-oil bombs.

The classic method involves dissolving 200 g of soda in water and taking a bath for 20 minutes. During the event, you will need to add hot water to maintain the required temperature. The water temperature should be in the range of +36…+42°C. After the procedure, the body should dry naturally without using a towel for drying.

The course lasts 20 days, baths are carried out every other day, it is advisable to do this before bedtime, in order to, covered with a blanket, intensify the sweating process.

When preparing a bath with salt and soda, you will need 4 tbsp. l. Dissolve table salt in hot water. Fill the container halfway with water at a temperature of +37...+38°C, add 200 g of baking soda and saline solution to it.

It is recommended to rub problem areas with a stiff brush or massager. Such manipulations will improve blood circulation and help reduce the appearance of cellulite. At the end of the procedure, you should not dry yourself with a towel; the body should dry naturally.

After such a bath, most doctors recommend treating the skin with a scrub made from soda and honey in a 1:1 ratio. Massage using the product should be continued for 10 minutes.

To obtain a stronger effect from using salt, you can add essential oils to the solution. These compounds are able to penetrate deep into the body and accelerate blood circulation, which helps fight the appearance of cellulite. For this purpose, you can use oils from:

1. Orange.
2. Grapefruit.
3. Rosemary.
4. Lavender.

The oil should not be added directly to the water, as the concentration of active compounds is so high that it can cause burns on the skin, so a few drops are added to the salt through which the water is passed. You can use milk or olive oil for dilution.

The use of oils allows you not only to speed up weight loss, but also to have a beneficial effect on the entire body. Such substances calm the nervous system and help control appetite.

The anti-cellulite bath includes the following components:

• 200 ml milk;
• 5 drops of citrus oil;
• 200 g soda;
• 200 g sea salt.

You need to boil the milk, dissolve the salt in it and add essential oil to the solution. The resulting mixture is poured into a container for receiving the procedure. The last thing to add to the solution is soda. The duration of the bath is 20 minutes. After it, you can’t dry yourself with a towel or take a shower; the skin should dry naturally.

Soda-oil bombs include:

• 8 tbsp. l. soda;
• 4 tbsp. l. lemon juice;
• 2 tbsp. l. starch;
• 1 tbsp. l. almond or olive oil;
• 5 drops of any aromatic oil.

Soda and lemon juice are mixed until smooth, oil is added. The entire mass is mixed again and compacted into ice molds, placed in the freezer and frozen. The frozen cubes are stored in paper packaging in the refrigerator.

You need to use 1-2 cubes to prepare a bath.

With sea salt

The use of sea salt for preparing solutions aimed at reducing weight is popular, due to the relative cheapness of the component and its effectiveness.

The use of this complex of compounds must be carried out in accordance with the recipe for the preparation of such solutions, otherwise you may experience dizziness and an imbalance in the acid-base balance in the body.

When preparing baths, additional components may be used. Such ingredients may be:

• Apple vinegar;
• baking soda;
• different oils.

For the procedure, you will need to prepare a bath of hot water with a temperature of +38…+40°C. Mix half a glass of salt with the same amount of baking soda. The mixture is poured into a fabric bag and placed under running water. Bathing should last no more than 20 minutes.

The use of such a solution allows you not only to correct your figure in problem areas, but also helps to relax the body. Under the influence of the components, toxins are removed from the body, which also promotes weight loss.

For an apple cider vinegar bath, you will need to prepare a mixture consisting of a cup of salt and ¼ cup of baking soda. Substances must be completely dissolved in water in a separate container. The resulting solution is poured into the bath and a third of a glass of apple cider vinegar is added there. If desired, you can drop a few drops of your favorite aromatic oil into the resulting solution.

Bathing in this composition should last no more than 30 minutes. Apple cider vinegar relieves skin irritation and normalizes magnesium levels in the body.

To prepare a bath with sea salt and cedar oil for weight loss, you will need to prepare:

• 0.5 kg sea salt;
• 0.5 kg baking soda;
• 3-5 drops of cedar oil.

All components are mixed and placed in a fabric bag under a stream of water filling the container. The water temperature should not exceed 40°C. The duration of the bath is 30 minutes. At the end of the procedure, the body should be blotted with a soft towel. It is recommended to take this procedure before bed.

With Epsom salt

The use of Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate) for preparing weight loss solutions, compared to the use of table salt, has a number of advantages.

Baths with magnesium sulfate help:

• reduction of soreness;
• accelerating the recovery of the body after exerting intense stress on it;
• degreasing the skin;
• accelerating the healing processes of wounds on the surface of the body;
• strengthening metabolic processes in the skin and subcutaneous layers;
• normalization of blood circulation.

Before bathing, you need to cleanse your body of dirt and dead cells. For this purpose, it is recommended to use a special cleansing scrub. The water temperature in the container should be +38…+40°C. 100 g of magnesia, 500 g of table and sea salt are added to the water.

You can use the recipe to prepare a solution based on orange peels and magnesia. For bathing, you need to pour 500 g of orange peels into 1 liter of boiling water and leave for a day, then the mixture is heated and mixed with 700 g of magnesia. The resulting composition is poured into a bathing container.

You need to remember that 1 bath in a magnesium solution should not exceed 20 minutes.

With bischofite salt

Bishofite is a rare natural mineral that was formed in places where ancient seas overflowed. It contains about 98% magnesium chloride and 2% other elements.

This mineral is widely used for weight loss and body correction in problem areas. In 1 procedure you can get rid of 500 g of excess weight. The use of the substance can reduce the appearance of cellulite and stretch marks.

Using this salt not only allows you to lose excess weight, but also has a positive effect on your health.

A bath with bischofite salt allows you to:

1. Get rid of cellulite.
2. Improve skin cell regeneration.
3. Accelerate the process of burning fat, improve lymph flow and get rid of excess fluid in the intercellular space of tissues.
4. Increase skin elasticity.
5. Normalize the functioning of the cardiovascular system.
6. Strengthen the condition of the nervous system.

When carrying out the first trial procedures, it will be enough to dissolve 200 g of the natural complex in half a bath. After several baths, the salt concentration can be increased to 0.5 kg per half container.

The duration of the first bath should not exceed 7 minutes. You can gradually increase the time the body is in the solution; the maximum duration should not exceed 20 minutes.

Bathing should be done every other day. During the procedure, it is allowed to immerse in the salt solution up to neck level.

After carrying out 15 procedures over the course of a month, it is necessary to take a break of at least six months.

Bathing is best done in a saline solution before bed.

Contraindications

Taking salt baths for weight loss is prohibited while intoxicated and at elevated body temperature. The procedure should not be performed if you have cardiovascular diseases.

You should refuse the event after eating; at least 1-2 hours should pass between the last meal and the procedure.

You should not use salt baths during pregnancy or if you have any gynecological diseases.

One of the contraindications is the presence of varicose veins in a person, as well as:

• high blood pressure;
• increased dryness and hypersensitivity of the skin;
• skin damage;
• poor body tolerance to elevated temperatures;
• diabetes mellitus;
• vascular dystonia.

It is not recommended to take salt baths if there are problems with the kidneys or the presence of stones in them is detected.

Even if a person does not have these contraindications, before undertaking a course of measures aimed at reducing body weight, you should consult a doctor. This is due to the fact that each organism is individual and different reactions of the body may occur to the use of certain substances during the procedure.