Why should you use Rosemary oil? Here we tell you.

May 30, 2023 0 Comments

We can find countless plants in nature that benefit us in many ways. Among these, we can find Rosemary. It is a medicinal herb that has been used for centuries, and its oil can bring great benefits to our health, but it is also significantly used in the world of cosmetics.

Rosemary oil comes from the plant Rosmarinus officinalis, an aromatic plant that originated in the Mediterranean and has culinary, therapeutic, medicinal, and cosmetic applications, as shown below.

It is an astringent and disinfectant: it contains tannins. Rosemary can be an excellent astringent that favors oily skin; it is also a disinfectant, making an ally for people suffering from acne.

It is antibacterial and antiseptic: one of the extraordinary properties of Rosemary oil is that it eliminates bacteria and other pathogens from the skin, in addition to repelling bad breath that occurs by the accumulation of bacteria in the mouth.

It is anti-inflammatory: thanks to the phytochemicals with antioxidant properties it possesses, it is particularly effective in reducing inflammation of the joints.

It is healing: its tannins also make Rosemary an excellent healer and improve the appearance of stretch marks. 

It is antioxidant: Rosemary is rich in caffeic acid and flavonoids, which gives it excellent antioxidant properties, protecting the skin from premature aging and giving it firmness, elasticity, and luminosity.

It is beneficial for hair: in addition to favoring the skin, Rosemary is also good for oxygenating the scalp and promoting hair growth, and slowing the fall, as well as they provide shine and nutrition.

Added to all the benefits for the skin and hair, we should remember the analgesic and digestive properties. It can be a great ally against menstrual, back, head, and abdomen pain; it is good for reflux, stimulating appetite, and improving digestion. 

How can we use Rosemary oil?

Today, we find beauty and personal care products of excellent quality that incorporate Rosemary oil in their composition; as is the case of the soaps at MajesticBlissSoaps and Vida by Marcela Arrieta; but if you decide to buy essential oil of Rosemary, make sure it’s 100% natural and cold pressure.

To apply it on the face, you just have to put a couple of drops in your face cream and apply it at night. If you want to combat an acne outbreak, put only one drop in each pimple.

For the scalp, use the oil to massage the scalp before washing, or put a few drops in your usual shampoo, and if it is for aches and pains, massage the area with a couple of drops.

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