Two Noteworthy Exquisite Essential Oils for Skincare and Fragrance

 Sap, gum, or resin secreted by the trees is the source of fragrant essential oil. The essential oil manufacturers distill the resin and derive a pleasant smelling oil that works as a long-lasting base note and fixative in perfumes and cosmetics. Frankincense essential oil is one such widely used and most preferred resinous oil. 


The sap released by the Boswellia trees found across different parts of the world is the source of this oil. The pure essential oil derived from Boswellia serrata (known as frankincense) is a favorite among aroma lovers and users. Frankincense is a combination of two words - Franc and Encens. Franc means high quality or pure and Encens means incense. It refers to Pure Incense, indicating its desirability and ancient use for spiritual or religious purposes.  




Frankincense Essential Oil, Benefits, and Uses


Frankincense oil is a light yellow, thin oil with a fresh, spicy, woody, earthy, and slightly fruity scent. It eases respiration and reduces anxiety making it an excellent addition to diffuser blends or air fresheners for meditation, study, and high-tension spaces such as hospitals, conference rooms, etc. 


Furthermore, it has antibacterial, astringent, soothing, and skin-cell regeneration qualities, making it an ideal ingredient in cosmetics and dermal ointments. Its application reduces scars and stretch marks. The oil goes well with lemongrass, lavender, clove, cinnamon, geranium, cedarwood, bergamot, ylang-ylang, rosemary, and tea tree essential oils for diverse uses.


Leaves of diverse plants are sources of leafy essential oils that may differ in fragrance and properties from one another. The bay leaf, armoise, peppermint, davana, cinnamon leaf, thyme, basil, rosemary, tea tree, and many other essential oils are the end products of leaves' distillation.


Geranium Essential Oil, Benefits and Uses


Leaves of geranium are a surprising and much-appreciated source of the floral rose-like aroma. Besides aroma, it is known for its dermal benefits and feminine health-friendly properties. The ancient Egyptians used geranium essential oil in different applications, including skincare, hormonal balance, and exhaustion-relieving. 


The present users appreciate its aroma and its ability to address different dermal conditions such as acne, wounds, minor burns, ulcers, ringworms, excess sebum, dermatitis, hemorrhoids, varicose veins, and nervous skin disorders. They like to use this pale yellow or green thin geranium essential oil in skincare, body mist, air fresheners, and diffuser blends. The oil blends well with almost all essential oils in the citrus, spice, herbaceous, woody, and mint families. The aromatherapists employ it to treat skin and nervous conditions.




DIY Blends with Frankincense, Geranium, and Other Essential Oils

  • Add three drops of frankincense, two drops of geranium, and two drops of lemongrass oils to the 15 ml water in a diffuser. Turn on the diffuser during morning and evening.



  • Blend 10 ml jojoba oil, five drops of geranium oil, three drops of lime oil, and five drops of frankincense oil and fill this mixture in a roll-on bottle on sweat-prone areas.
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