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Essential oils are used for both medicinal and prophylactic purposes. They were also used in cosmetology. One of these is lime essential oil. The product has those benefits that can improve your overall well-being and help you look great.
How is lime oil obtained
The ester is obtained from the peels of the fruit of the lime tree by steam distillation or cold pressing of the peel. It is sometimes confused with lemon oil, but the foods are completely different.
Lime essential oil is milky, light yellowish or light green. Has a slightly tart citrus flavor.
Lime oil composition
Lime is considered an aromatic and healthy citrus fruit. It is used in cosmetology, medicine and even perfumery purposes.
The broadcast includes:
- limonene;
- pinen;
- camphine;
- sabinen;
- citral;
- cineole;
- borneol;
- linalool.
In addition, the product contains a large amount of potassium and ascorbic acid.
The benefits of lime essential oil
Lime oil can have anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, analgesic, antipyretic, choleretic and laxative effects on the human body. Its use leads to a decrease in blood pressure, a decrease in blood cholesterol levels.
Ether often has a psycho-emotional effect. Its use allows you to quickly calm down. It is enough to inhale the fumes to cheer yourself up.
The product is used for cosmetic purposes:
- to provide a rejuvenating and powerful tonic effect;
- in order to refresh the skin, smooth out wrinkles;
- to form a homogeneous skin color;
- to lighten age spots;
- when eliminating rashes with oily skin type;
- to eliminate excess oily hair;
- to increase skin turgor in the decollete, abdomen, thighs and buttocks;
- to combat cellulite.
Lime essential oil has a pronounced healing effect.
It is used:
- to eliminate edema and reduce pressure;
- to provide anti-cold and antipyretic action;
- to get rid of abdominal pain;
- to normalize the digestive tract;
- to provide restorative and antioxidant effects.
The oily liquid removes toxins, poisons and toxins from the body. Its use has a protective effect against radiation.
In addition, lime quickly and permanently disinfects indoor air.
What oils are combined with
Lime oil can be combined with many types of oils based on bergamot, vetiver, geranium, ylang ylang, cedar, lavender, lemon, rosemary, rosewood, pine, sage, mandarin, and lemon.
Medicinal uses of lime essential oil
The oily liquid is often used to treat various diseases. It can be added to the bath, taken internally, or applied externally.
For joint pain
Lime quickly and effectively helps relieve pain in the development of inflammatory processes in the joint tissues. Ester is recognized as an ideal treatment for early arthritis.
For joint pain, massage is recommended. With circular and light movements, 5-7 drops of essential oil are applied to the affected area. The procedure is repeated 2-3 times a day until the unpleasant symptoms disappear.
For colds
Lime oil will help fight viruses. It has a pronounced anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effect.
To cope with a cough or runny nose, you need to do inhalation. Add 2-3 drops of oily liquid to hot water. The vapors are inhaled for 5-7 minutes. The treatment lasts 5 days.
For sore throat, gargle is necessary. Add 2 drops of citrus ether to a glass of warm water. In the first days of illness, the procedure is carried out every 2 hours. After the itching and perspiration disappear, the number of rinses is reduced to 2-3 times a day.
To destroy pathogenic flora in the air and disinfect the room, it is advised to carry out aromatization. To do this, add 2 drops of ether to the aromatic lamp.
The use of lime essential oil in cosmetology
Lime ether is often used in cosmetology. It can be used to care for aging or oily skin. The oily liquid is able to smooth wrinkles and make the skin elastic.
Lime oils for face
Lime is an excellent care product for any type of skin.
There are several recipes:
- To tone up, give the skin a beautiful color and smooth out wrinkles, you must use a mixture of day cream and 5 drops of ether. The composition is applied to the face with massage movements in the morning.
- To give your skin a youthful look, you can apply a mask. To prepare it, you will need 2 tbsp. l. sour cream or natural yogurt without additives, 6 drops of oily liquid and 4 drops of geranium ether. All components are thoroughly mixed together. Apply a homogeneous mass to cleansed skin of the face, neck and décolleté for 15-20 minutes.
- There is also a mask for problem skin. It will help normalize the sebaceous glands and reduce the secretion of fat. For cooking, you will need 2 tbsp. l. blue clay, 10 drops of jojoba oil, 8 drops of lime ether and a little warm water. All components are mixed until a homogeneous mass is formed. Apply on clean face skin, leave for 10-15 minutes. This method can be used no more than 2 times a week.
In its pure form, an oily liquid is used to eliminate warts and boils. The tool effectively fights herpes. But you need to rub in the liquid carefully, avoiding contact with healthy areas of the body.
To do this, you need to conduct a reaction test. A few drops of oily liquid are applied to the inside of the elbow. If irritation symptoms do not appear within a day, then the product can be used.
Lime essential oil for hair
Ester of lime helps to cope with many problems that arise with hair care.
The following recipes are recommended for hair health:
- If the hair becomes dull or there is a strong oily hair, you need to add 7-10 drops of ether to the shampoo.
- A medical mask will help with seborrhea. For cooking, you need 2 tbsp. l. linseed oil and 10 drops of ether. The mixture is applied to damp hair, the head is covered with plastic and a towel. The procedure takes 20 minutes.
- To quickly grow hair, you need a glass of kefir, 7 drops of lime essential oil. The composition is distributed on clean and wet strands. To improve the effect, the head is wrapped in plastic and a towel. After an hour, the mask is washed off, the hair is rinsed.
Nail care
To make the nail plates less exfoliated, grow back better and look healthy, it is recommended to use lime oil in the care.
A balm will help to strengthen nails, which is made from 2 drops of mint, rose and lime ether and 1 tbsp. l. olive oil. The finished product is stored in the refrigerator. Apply to a pre-cleaned nail plate.
If nails are flaking, a remedy of 2 drops of rosewood oil, 3 drops of lime ether and 10 drops of base oil will help. The tool is used until the nail plate is completely restored.
Contraindications for use
Before using the product, you need to remember that any type of citrus can lead to the development of allergic reactions. Therefore, to begin with, it is worth conducting a test by applying a few drops of ether to the inside of the elbow. If redness or irritation appears, then it is worth refusing to use the oily liquid.
Lime ether should not be used by women during gestation and breastfeeding.
Aromatic oil helps to reduce blood pressure, so hypotensive patients should not be used.
Avoid getting oily liquid in the eyes. This can lead to a burning sensation. If such a situation still occurs, then you need to urgently rinse your eyes with running water.
Lime ether should not be applied to the skin in its pure form. This leads to burns. To prevent this, it is necessary to mix the product with the base oil. The resulting mixture can also cause tingling and burning. This reaction is considered normal. Symptoms disappear on their own after a few minutes.
Conclusion
Lime essential oil is a great inexpensive remedy for many problems. It can be used to treat diseases and prevent colds. The oily liquid can be prepared at home. This ingredient is used to make hair, nail and face care products. But lime ether may not suit everyone. If you are allergic to citrus fruits, then it is better to refuse to use the product.
