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Essential All Natural Oils For Massage And Healthy Hair

 

Natural oils, which are also known as the essential oils, are extracted from different herbs, plants, and fruits. These oils are extracted from different parts of each plant. Some are extracted from the roots, some from the stem and leaves, others from the seeds, and some of these oils are extracted from the whole plant.

There are several ways of extracting these essential oils. The most popular method is steam distillation, but there are other types of extraction like seed crushing, squeezing, and cold pressing. The different methods of extraction affect the quality of the essential oil. The best method to be used to ensure high quality is steam distillation.

In the ancient civilizations like China and India, essential oils constituted the base of their medical treatment. These civilizations have left us a huge legacy of all natural oils to use for different common ailments. Not only do we use these oils for the treatment of ailments and diseases but we also use it to change our moods, as in case of aromatherapy.

One of the popular treatments that is still widely used is the natural oils hair treatment. There are several essential oils used for different hair problems. Coconut oil and olive oil are used to nourish the hair and keep it shiny. Garlic oil and coconut oil are used as a dandruff treatment.

Apart from the treatment, natural oils are used for massage purposes. The natural oils are mixed with different essential oils to give different effects. If you need a relaxing massage then you can choose olive oil mixed with a few drops of lavender essential oil. Other types of massage use different essential oils in small quantities added to the natural massage oil. Sometimes we add eucalyptus to natural oil if we want to perform a massage treatment for arthritis. You can also use these natural oils daily as natural bath oils.

The daily usage of natural oils also helps to put you in a relaxed mood. This is quite important in these present stress-laden days, especially before bed time. You can use a few drops of lavender oil and chamomile oil in your bath tub to enjoy a soothing and relaxing bath. A lavender and chamomile bath can provide you with a good night’s sleep too. You can also choose from other types of natural bath oils which suit your mood. So go ahead and let your chosen oil soothe and calm your body and mind.

Submitted on December 24, 2009
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