The spicy smell of cinnamon tree, especially its bark, has long been used successfully in cooking, aromatherapy and perfumery. From the leaves of this plant, by extraction, a milder, but no less useful, cinnamon oil is produced-the properties and use of such an ester are suitable for cosmetological skin care of the face, body and head.
Properties of cinnamon essential oil
The described product is in the list of leaders in the content of vitamins, macro and microelements, antioxidant substances. Due to its unique and rich composition cinnamon ether has the following valuable properties for the skin:
- improvement of the turgor ;
- control of the sebaceous glands;
- wrinkle smoothing;
- increased local circulation;
- fighting inflammation;
- strengthening of capillary walls;
- alignment of the relief;
- elimination of fungal infections;
- antiseptic effect.
Application of cinnamon oil for face and body
This esterol is recommended for women with the following skin problems:
- withering;
- unhealthy color;
- small wrinkles;
- rashes;
- increased fat content.
Cinnamon concentrate should be added to any cosmetic care products (1 drop of 5 grams) or applied in a mixture with a base, for example grape seed oil (3 drops per 7 ml). It is also useful to wipe the face with ice or cool water with the product in question, it is sufficient to dissolve 2-3 drops of ether in 100 ml of liquid.
Improve the skin condition of the body by baths with cinnamon ether. For the procedure, it takes only 5-9 drops of essence.
As an ingredient for wraps, cinnamon oil helps against cellulite, especially in combination with an almond or olive plant base. Regular care will ensure a decrease in the expression of the "orange peel", increasing the density and elasticity of the skin.
Application of cinnamon oil for hair
The presented concentrate has warming and irritating properties, which allows to stop hair loss and improve nutrition of the roots.
The most effective way to use cinnamon essence is to massage the scalp with rubbing a mixture of burdock or olive oil (5 tablespoons) and cinnamon ether (5 drops). In addition, 2-3 drops of the described product can be added to each shampoo, balm or finished mask.
Regular application of cinnamon oil will also help to get rid of dandruff and fungal diseases of the scalp.