Chances are you may have already spotted this new skincare tool in town! With a rising number of influencers, YouTubers, and skincare specialists using the Gua Sha stone, it’s high time that you know what the hype is all about, right?
You are at the right place! This guide will give you an A-Z understanding of this miracle tool called Gua Sha. So keep reading if you are aiming to up your skincare game!
What is a Gua Sha Stone?
Gua Sha stone is a skincare tool, which is flat and made of semi-precious stone which is used for the purpose of massaging and providing relaxation. Although it has only made contemporary trends now, it has been existing for a much longer time than you think.
Gua means stroking or pressing, and Sha means redness. Gua Sha is a Chinese traditional healing technique by scraping the face. The beliefs are that the redness that is caused by stroking the face, helps to heal the skin. Modern-day Gua Sha techniques are lesser intense though but are sure to give you a chiseled face with many other benefits.
How Can Your Skin Benefit from Gua Sha?
In my opinion, Gua Sha is a miraculous invention. Once you know how to use it, you will simply fall in love with it. Promise.
When used continually and in the right techniques, you can see numerous results that a Gua Sha brings to the fore, including:
1. Deals with Cystic Acne
A Gua Sha stone
Many people tend to believe that Gua Sha shouldn’t be used over acne. But that’s just a myth. In fact, the tool helps to reduce acne by reducing flare-ups and improving blood circulation. However, it mustn’t be used over damaged or barrier-broken skin.
2. Lymphatic Drainage
If your lymph system is slow, you will see puffiness, acne, fatigue, and swollen skin. It can only be improved by muscular movement and Gua Sha does that job pretty well. Using it regularly will improve your lymph system.
3. Reduces Acne Scars
Yes, you heard that right. There are a lot of products and serums in the market that makes the claim of reducing those stubborn acne scars. But the results are really poor. The Gua Sha in circulating blood renews skin cells which ultimately reduce scars. That’s a better and hassle-free treatment for your acne scars.
4. Helps with Dark Circles and Pigmentation
When blood circulation is good, you will automatically see results like a reduction in dark circles and pigmentation areas. Gua Sha when used right helps to reduce dark circles and pigmentation.
5. Reduces Puffiness
The Gua Sha removes lymph and other fluids through stroking, hence giving relaxation to your face and leaving behind fresh and healthy skin free of puffiness.
6. Sculpts Jawline and Cheekbones
A defined and chiseled jawline is a dream, right? Stroking your Gua Sha tool in the right way and constantly will do that job perfectly well for you. As time passes, you will see the changes on your face as it will look more naturally sculpted.
7. Softens Wrinkles
Relaxing your stiff muscles, reduces wrinkles and fine lines like a wonder. But using it consistently and properly is important to see these results.
How to Find Your Perfect Gua Sha?
Gua Shas come in a variety of shapes and materials and each has a different use. We’ve curated the perfect list for you to choose your Gua Sha!
You can choose the best fit of Gua Sha for your skin on the basis of two things:
On the basis of Material
On the basis of Shape
Varieties of Gus Sha on the basis of Material
1. Rose Quartz
The pretty pink of Gua Sha in rose quartz is the epitome of love, compassion, and emotions. If you need to smooth out fine lines and wrinkles, this is your best friend. It will also help you to get rid of toxins in your body.
Rose Quartz Gua Sha
2. Black Obsidian
This particular Gua Sha is made up of the earthly elements of fire, water, and earth which will help you to remove all the toxins in your body and get rid of negative emotions. It is responsible for strengthening facial muscles and leaves your skin feeling rejuvenating.
Black Obsidian Gua Sha
3. Jade
To promote lymphatic drainage and reduce puffiness, this is your go-to Gua Sha tool. This crystal gives resting to the existing imbalances in your body.
Jade Gua Sha Stones
4. Amethyst
This crystal produces negative ions that will get rid of the negative energy and stress. A perfect tool to help you after a long and tiring day after work. It helps cool down the skin and in pore tightening.
Amethyst Gua Sha Stone
Varieties of Gua Sha on the Basis of Shape
1. Concave Side
The concave side Gua Sha helps best to stroke on the larger areas of your body like the neck, shoulders, and spine.
2. Double Curved Side
This Gua Sha shape will help you to reduce puffiness under the eyes and improve blood circulation around cheeks and cheekbones.
Double Curved Gua Sha stone
3. Cleft
This one is used particularly for the jaw because of its smaller cleft.
4. Teeth Edge
For your fine lines and wrinkles, you need this shape of Gua Sha. It is also used on the chin, cheeks, forehead, and temples.
Teeth-edged Gua Sha Stone
5. Pointed Convex Edge
To scoop your brows, keep them healthy and in shape, this is the perfect Gua Sha tool.
What is the Right Way to Use your Gua Sha?
1. Prep your Gua Sha before starting the routine. Make sure to wipe it thoroughly yet gently before using it on your skin. You can also leave it in the refrigerator for a few hours before using it so that it cools your skin.
2. Your skin needs to feel a little slippery for the Gua Sha to stroke efficiently. So apply some facial oil, serum, or moisturizer before using the Gua Sha.
3. Use it in the right way. The curved side of the tool should hug the curves of your skin. And the flat side should rest on your skin.
4. Start by using the concave side of your tool by pressing it gently in an upwards motion from your neck to the jawline. Repeat this a few times and then do it on the other side of the neck. Do not put too much pressure here, just enough to relax your muscles.
How to use a Gua Sha stone
5. Now start scraping from the bottom of your skin using the cleft side of the tool. Scrape it all along your jawline, up to the ears. Repeat a few times and switch to the next side.
6. Take the flatter curve side and scrape it along your cheeks. Do this in the horizontal motion a couple of times and then repeat on the other side.
7. The small round end of your tool will now be used to massage under the eyes gently. Pull it towards your temples.
8. Now on your forehead, make sure that the largest curve is just above and gently pull it up towards your hairline.
9. Once you are done massaging all the areas of your face, you can go ahead and finish your skincare routine.
Should you use Gua Sha on serum or face oils?
When you’re using the Gua Sha tool during the day, applying a serum is better as it has a lightweight formula. Oil will make your skin feel greasy or sticky. Nevertheless, apply whatever your skin is more comfortable with – may it be a serum, face oil, or moisturizer. You just need to have a moist base so that the Gua Sha can glide smoothly without causing any irritation.
1. If you have some active acne on your skin, you can use the Pulp Ex-Acne Anti Acne Serum which is the goodness of Sea Buckthorn and Elderflower.
2. If your skin is showing signs of aging or you are looking for some anti-aging product, use Deconstruct Retinol and Peptide Serum as a base for your Gua Sha routine.
3. Use Shankara Kumadi Oil if your skin is scarred, it will generously nourish and hydrate your face and reduce the scars over time when you use it with the Gua Sha.
Serum
4. If you have dry and dehydrated skin, use Swisse’s Hyaluronic Serum which will give you quick and intense hydration with Senna plant extract, Jojoba, sweet almond oil.
5. If you need some serum for your night Gua Sha routine, use Martiderm’s Night Renew Serum or the Night Face Elixir by Ras Luxury Oils. These active products will treat your skin overnight and also heal it.
Whichever product you consider using, make sure you use something that will moisten your skin. Don’t use the Gua Sha on dry and dehydrated skin.
How often should you use Gua Sha?
To see amazing and transformative results, it is recommended that you use the Gua Sha tool at least three times a week. You can either use it in the morning to prepare your skin for the day or use it at night after a long day of work to give you relaxation.
How to Store and Clean your Gua Sha?
A tool that you have to use on your skin often needs to be clean otherwise it can lead to other skin problems like sudden breakouts and acne. Use a soft towel to wipe your tool before each use. Even better, you can use a towel dipped in a mixture of cleanser and water and then use it to gently wipe the Gua Sha.
This will remove any bacteria on the tool. Make sure that you don’t use hot water because that can cause damage to the stone. Ensure also that your tool is completely dry before storing it in the box.
Handling your Gua Sha with care is really important as it is made up of semi-precious stones and is fragile. So you need to store it in a place where it cannot fall from or better still, keep it in the refrigerator to have an added cooling effect.
Mir Saeid is the Growth Hacker of Kashmirica, a brand that is poised to ‘Bring Exclusives from Kashmir to You’. An enthusiastic cultural entrepreneur, he is driven by a passion to bring about a social impact. He has a Masters in International Business from the University of Bedfordshire and has worked in leading Marketing positions at various SMEs and Startups for 8+ years.
Intrigued by the crafts of his birthplace, he decided to bring the art on the Global Connoisseur through the internet. A polyglot who speaks English, Arabic, Urdu & Koshur, Mir loves traveling, reading, writing, and spending time on the cricket field – a passion rekindled just recently.
One of the many skincare tools that are around and hyped in the market are face rollers, which I’m sure that if you’re someone who is skin-conscious, you’re probably eyeing to buy one.
Ever since the tool has been around, people have been more curious than ever. And if you’re someone who’s looking for a wholesome guide that will give you all the understanding of this miraculous tool, you’re at the right place!
Read on to know what is a face-roller and how it can benefit your skin. I’m going to talk about some great things, most of which are largely ‘unknown’.
What is a Face-roller?
Face-rollers have been around for much longer than you can imagine. It’s only that it has made it to popular culture now.
Just like the Gua Sha, the face-roller technique comes from China where it was used traditionally by wealthy women. It is a handy facial tool that has two rollers on either end made up of semi-precious stones like Jade or Amethyst.
Face Roller
Because of the high demand of face rollers today, they come in an array of choices of stones and sizes. The mini-roller is smaller in size and has only one roller. It is more affordable compared to dual-ended ones and is travel friendly. It is designed in a way so that it can efficiently target the area around the eyes and the mouth.
How can you benefit from using a face-roller?
The face roller needs to be used correct. If that is not done, you might get a lot of side effects. Using the face-roller with a good technique will prove beneficial for you because, it will:
1. Prevent your skin from premature aging
Face-rolling will tone your face, relax your muscles and increase skin elasticity over time. You will notice the reduced signs of aging and depuffing.
2. Renew the skin cells
When done the right way, the face rolling technique will give the same mark of goodness as facial massage. It will rejuvenate your skin and renew the skin cells.
3. Fight dark circles
Face rolling has a cooling effect on your skin which decreases the size of the blood vessels under your eye area, and helps get rid of the dark circles.
4. Boost blood circulation and collagen
It will improve the movement and circulation of blood around your face, and make it more bright and fresh. The face rolling technique will also increase the facial skin protein called collagen.
5. Help in faster absorption of skincare products
One of the best ways to use this product is to apply your serum and moisturizer first and then gently use the roller. You’ll notice that it will help the products to absorb into your skin and give better results.
How does a Face-Roller work?
To know the best way of using the face-roller starts by first understanding its structure. The larger roller is meant for the entire face. And the smaller one is made for areas like around your eyes. These rollers are made up of semi-precious stones which have healing properties.
According to experts, when you roll this face-roller upon your skin, it exerts some pressure which stimulates blood and energy flow in your facial tissues. This undoubtedly increases blood flow, and also optimizes lymph movements. This ultimately leads to regeneration, repairing, and freshness.
How to choose a Face Roller that’ll suit you best?
Just as your choice of skin care products depends on your skin type and requirement, so it is with the face-roller. There are different stones that serve different purposes.
1. Jade
The jade face-roller has cooling properties and reduces irritation and inflammation. It causes lymphatic drainage which reduces wrinkles and blemishes. So if that is your target, you ought to go with this one.
Jade face roller
2. Rose Quartz
Rose quartz is associated with self-love and care. It represents younger and beautiful skin. It will help reduce your stress and negative energies. It softens fine lines by increasing cell turnover and heals your skin.
Rose Quartz Face Roller
3. Amethyst
This crystal represents power and protection. So if you’ve got acne-prone skin, the Amethyst face roller is your bestie. It will reduce inflammation up to a great extent and tighten skin.
Amethyst face roller and gua sha
4. Obsidian
The obsidian stone represents balance. It has the elements of earth, fire, and water. It is great healing in nature and rejuvenates your skin on all levels.
Obsidian face roller and gua sha
How to use a facial roller?
To get the best results from a facial roller, use it in the manner mentioned below.
1. Firstly, prepare the tool for rolling by keeping it in the freezer for 2-3 hours. This will add additional cooling to your skin.
2. Clean your face before you begin. Make sure it is clean and rid of all dirt. Next, after drying your skin with a soft towel, apply some serum or moisturizer on your face for a greasy base. We recommend our natural creams for this.
3. Now, take your face-roller and place it behind, at the top of your neck and start rolling it in a vertical motion. Cover both the sides of your neck. Once you do this, place the face-roller in the front of your neck and roll it in a downwards motion from the jawline to the collarbones.
4. After doing this step, bring your face-roller to the middle of your face. Push it outwards, toward the sides, along your cheekbones. Cover the entire cheek area before you move on to your forehead.
5. Place your face-roller on your forehead and roll it downwards to your eyebrows. After repeating this a few times, but the roller between your eyebrows, and pull it horizontally towards the temples on either side.
6. With the help of the smaller side of your face-roller, roll gently between the outer and inner corners of your eyes.
7. Finally, wipe your face gently with a towel, and apply your moisturizer for hydration.
Face rollers in different stones
How often should you use a face roller?
We recommend you to use your face-rollers up to 3-4 times a week. You can also choose to use it on a daily basis. Just ensure to be consistent with your skincare routine as inconsistency will not be beneficial for you.
How to clean and store your face roller?
A tool that you have to use on your skin often needs to be clean otherwise it can lead to other skin problems like sudden breakouts and acne. Use a soft towel to wipe your face roller before each use. Even better, you can use a towel dipped in a mixture of cleanser and water and then use it to gently wipe the face roller. This will remove any bacteria on the tool.
Make sure that you don’t use hot water because that can cause damage to the stone. Ensure also that your tool is completely dry before storing it in the box.
Get started with improving your skin tone with a face roller
Handling your face roller with care is really important as it is made up of semi-precious stones and is fragile. So you need to store it in a place where it cannot fall from or better still, keep it in the refrigerator to have an added cooling effect.
Mir Saeid is the Growth Hacker of Kashmirica, a brand that is poised to ‘Bring Exclusives from Kashmir to You’. An enthusiastic cultural entrepreneur, he is driven by a passion to bring about a social impact. He has a Masters in International Business from the University of Bedfordshire and has worked in leading Marketing positions at various SMEs and Startups for 8+ years.
Intrigued by the crafts of his birthplace, he decided to bring the art on the Global Connoisseur through the internet. A polyglot who speaks English, Arabic, Urdu & Koshur, Mir loves traveling, reading, writing, and spending time on the cricket field – a passion rekindled just recently.
If you’re someone who wants to try a hair spa at home and are looking for some good DIY techniques, you’re at the right place!
Taking care of your hair health with all the dust and pollution it is exposed to, is a challenging task. Add to this, the damage by styling products, blow dryers, and hair color.
To replenish and heal your hair, the everyday shampoo-conditioner routine is not enough. You need is a hair spa once a while!
Although you can book a hair spa treatment any time, it’s worth it to try doing the hair spa at home to nourish and condition your hair. You might think its too hard. But in reality it is not.
Here’s what you need to follow to have a hassle-free hair spa treatment at home!
Hair Spa at Home in 5 Simple Steps
Go and vouch by these 5 steps to get the best hair you ever had.
1. Massage Your Scalp and Hair with Oil
Massaging your hair scalp will improve blood circulation. You are free to choose any hair oil for this task and the best ones are almond oil, coconut oil, olive oil, etc which are also easily available.
These oils nourish your hair because of the fats present in them. This process will also help you to reduce hair fall by reducing stress.
To make the oil penetrate your scalp, use steam to open the follicles. You can use a steamer if you have one or a towel will also do. Dip the towel in a hot water bowl, squeeze, and wrap it around your head.
If you think that it’s not hot anymore, repeat the process. Do this for 15-20 mins before the next step.
3. Shampoo to Wash Off the Oil
Finally, it’s time to wash your hair. You could use sulfate and Paraben-free shampoo for this. Any gentle shampoo that can cleanse your hair without drying it out will work really well. If your hair hasn’t cleansed well, you can shampoo it again to remove the dirt and grime.
4. Deep Condition with Spa Cream
Even if you’re doing the spa at home, this is the most important step. Use a deep conditioning spa cream or a DIY mask with ingredients like eggs, honey, curd, saffron etc. Leave the mask on for 15-20 mins for best results.
Best Hair Spa Creams to Choose From
Berina Hair Treatment Spa
Jovees Argan Oil Hair Spa Masque
NutriGlow Spa Hair Essentials – For All Hair Types
L’Oreal Professionnel X-Tenso Care Masque (for straightened hair)
Wella Professionals INVIGO Nutri Enrich Deep Nourishing Mask (For Dry And Damaged Hair)
In this step, you’ll use a mild shampoo to rinse your hair. If you feel like it, you can follow with a regular conditioner. After the rinse, don’t dry your hair with your towel or blower, let it dry naturally. You can also follow up with a leave-in conditioner to protect your hair from sun damage.
Spa Your Hair at Home
That’s it! You are done with your hair spa therapy. When you do this hair spa at home weekly or fortnightly, you can easily restore the health of your hair and bring back the glow you always desired!
Mir Saeid is the Growth Hacker of Kashmirica, a brand that is poised to ‘Bring Exclusives from Kashmir to You’. An enthusiastic cultural entrepreneur, he is driven by a passion to bring about a social impact. He has a Masters in International Business from the University of Bedfordshire and has worked in leading Marketing positions at various SMEs and Startups for 8+ years.
Intrigued by the crafts of his birthplace, he decided to bring the art on the Global Connoisseur through the internet. A polyglot who speaks English, Arabic, Urdu & Koshur, Mir loves traveling, reading, writing, and spending time on the cricket field – a passion rekindled just recently.
Have you walked into a beauty store in search of the perfect bottle of shampoo, and only ended up in total perplexity because of so many options to choose from? And you ultimately end up buying the one that looks the most appealing?
You should never do it. You should always try to buy a sulphate and paraben free shampoo, but why is that? We will find out just that in this post.
Health comes first and shampoos filled with chemicals should be your last choice.
There are several important factors to consider while buying shampoo, and most of us focus on affordability and ingredients. There are many shampoos in the market that make claims to be free of toxic formulations, but they contain ingredients that are toxic for not just you, but also for the environment.
Don’t worry, I’ve put together this blog for you to take your hair game to the next, healthier and cleaner level!
Difference between Clean and Toxic shampoos
There’s a major difference in the ingredients used in both clean/hair friendly and regular shampoos. Non-toxic shampoos do not contain Sulphates and Parabens that all the regular shampoos always have. But why are they bad for you?
Let’s learn more about these ingredients:
1. Sulphates
Whenever you apply the shampoo to your hair, it creates lather. This lather is the result of the Sodium lauryl sulphate present in the shampoo. The sulphates do clear your scalp and get rid of dirt and grime, but they cause a lot harm to your hair.
In essence, it is a double edged sword.
2. Parabens
Parabens are a type of preservative that is responsible for increasing the shelf life of beauty products. They stop the growth of bacteria and fungus but according to research, they can cause side effects and allergies.
If the parabens are removed from shampoos, you might see their costs increasing due to a decreased shelf life.
Why You Should Use Paraben and Sulphate-Free Shampoos?
You should always try to use haircare products that are made from natural ingredients and that’s because:
1. Sulphates are potential cancer-causing ingredients, even though they cleanse your scalp. They are also the main reason behind hair loss, hair thinning, damaged hair follicles, and slow hair growth.
2. Parabens not only cause allergic reactions but also affect your skin and cause dermatitis and rosacea.
3. Sulphates can greatly affect eye health and cause blindness. It is highly recommended that they must not be used on babies and infants.
4. Because of its estrogen-like effects on the body, even parabens are responsible for having cancer-causing ingredients.
5. The worst part is Sulphate strips off the natural moisture and oils present in your scalp. On the other hand, clean shampoos clean your hair more effectively and retain the moisture of your scalp.
How to find the Perfect Paraben and Sulphate-Free shampoo for you?
There are two different ways that you can use to find the perfect clean shampoo for yourself: based on your scalp and hair type.
Finding the Right Shampoo for Your Hair Type
1. Shampoos for Dry Hair
If you have dry hair, all your scalp needs is a boost of hydration! The perfect one for you would be a moisturizing shampoo. A shampoo that has the goodness of Almond Oil, or Olive Oil, which naturally hydrates and protects the keratin and retains moisture.
Whereas, other oils such as grape seed is proven to be beneficial in improving and maintaining the shine and overall health of your hair. So, try to have them in your shampoo.
2. Shampoos for Colored Hair
If you have colored hair, you need a shampoo that will not only cleanse gently but also one which will nurture your colored hair and preserve its color. It must also help in strengthening the damaged hair because of coloring.
The shampoo that has extracts from flowers such as rose is ideal. You can check for one that contains ingredients like lime Himalayan herbs and flowers that treat your damaged hair gently and bind the color pigment to the hair so that it lasts longer.
3. Shampoos for Damaged Hair
If you’re someone who has damaged hair because of UV rays or using heat styling, you need a shampoo that will fix and make your hair soft, silky, and smooth. Shampoos that contain the goodness of Moroccan Argon and Blackseed/Kalonji Oil, along with extracts of Ginger, Aloe Vera, Coriander, and Oils of Castor and Neem are a good fit.
Generally, we can say that these ingredients are best to improve your hair health and repair damage.
4. Shampoos for Dull Hair
All you need is a shampoo that will add shine and a healthy glow to your hair. A shampoo that contains Aloe Vera and Citrus heal damaged and unhealthy scalp and leave your hair looking bright and shiny. Definitely, something to look for!
5. Shampoos for Fine Hair
Thin and fine hair tends to get oily in no time. Use a shampoo that will help you to get rid of extreme oiliness with its pomegranate and raspberry juice. Extracts of blueberry and oats also will nourish your hair. The soy and wheat protein will add volume to your hair by making it look fuller naturally.
6. Shampoos for Frizzy Hair
People living in humid regions can relate to this. Chances are that you have frizzy hair, that looks uncontrollable. The best option to keep your frizz under control is using anti-frizz hair products. Lavender oil and other premium botanical extracts which reduce your frizz without damage.
Buying a Shampoo Based on Your Scalp Type
1. Shampoo for an Oily Scalp
Finding the perfect shampoo for the oily scalp is a chaotic task, and it’s possible that you haven’t found the perfect one yet. To control the sebum and oil production level, here’s what you should do:
Avoid using shampoos that add moisture and hydration to your oily scalp. It’ll do you more harm than good
Shampoos that make volumising, and strengthening claims will balance out the moisture and control oil
While using the shampoo, massage it on your scalp gently for some time, so that you can get rid of the oil on your scalp
Herbs and essential oils will help in repairing your damaged follicles and also control sebum production.
2. Shampoos for a Dry Scalp
If you have a dry scalp with flakes, you need a kind of shampoo that will not only get rid of that dryness but also the embarrassment;
Avoid moisturising, strengthening, and volumising shampoos. They will not give you the hydration you want and get rid of the natural oil already present in your scalp
Look for shampoos that are hydrating, and smoothing and also that will provide the necessary moisture to get rid of dryness.
Use a shampoo that has tea tree oil, which is packed with the perfect ingredient for dandruff and dry, itchy scalps. It leaves a cooling effect on the scalp and removes all dirt and flakiness.
How to Use a Sulphate and Paraben-free shampoo?
1. Make sure that your hair is evenly wet to give you a good base for the application of shampoo.
2. The lesser the better. Use a small amount of shampoo. Paraben and Sulphate-Free Shampoos don’t lather much, but they are effective
3. If you think you need more shampoo to wash your hair, don’t take shampoo just add more water. By doing this you will activate your shampoo and improve the cleansing process
4. Wash your hair in two rounds to make sure all dirt is removed.
5. Finally, to lock in moisture and get frizz-free hair, use a clean conditioner.
What to expect when you switch to a Sulphate and Paraben-Free shampoo?
Although it might take you a little time to adjust to these shampoos, here’s what you can expect in the beginning:
1. You will see changes in oil production which will either increase or decrease. It’s a normal thing and can go on for several weeks.
2. People think that more foam means better cleansing, but it’s not so. Regular shampoos create thick lather, but clean shampoos don’t. They still cleanse your hair better.
3. You will notice a thickness in your hair because these shampoos will treat the damaged hair follicles. Some people see the difference that their hair growth has increased.
How can you make this transition easier?
1. Take it Easy
What you need to do first is reduce the number of times you shampoo your hair each week. From the third week onwards, start using the clean shampoo instead of the chemical one.
2. Notice the Changes and Document Them
The best way to make this journey more fun is by documenting each change. Click the pictures of your hair when you’re just starting to use the new shampoo and compare them with the earlier ones.
Notice the changes in your hair texture. Document all the changes and soon you’ll be able to evaluate the huge difference it has made to your hair.
3. Invest in Quality Products
When you’re making the switch, don’t cut edges. This is a game-changing decision and you need to invest some money to get the best choice. Before buying, make sure to research the ingredients of the shampoo and how it can benefit your hair type.
4. Focus on Taking Care of Your Hair
There’s a reason why you need to concentrate on frequent washing and brushing of your hair. It will get rid of any build-up on your scalp. And brushing hair is necessary because it will distribute the natural oils over the entire scalp on your head.
5. Use Argan Oil
Argan oil is the superfood for your hair when it comes to nourishment. It is a breathable and natural ingredient that your hair will fall in love with. It tames your frizzy hair and makes it healthier.
6. Show Some Patience
To see the effect of the new shampoo, you need to be patient. You’ll not see the results overnight. Sometimes the results take a lot of time to show up, but once you notice how good it is for your hair, it will all be worth it.
Chemical shampoos are only a quick fix, but the clean ones have a lasting effect on your hair that won’t go away easily.
Change Your Chemical Shampoo for a Healthier Alternative
So, enjoy this transformational journey that will leave your hair beautiful and luscious like never before, and without causing harm to the environment! Be patient and record every step and change of your journey to make it more fun!
Mir Saeid is the Growth Hacker of Kashmirica, a brand that is poised to ‘Bring Exclusives from Kashmir to You’. An enthusiastic cultural entrepreneur, he is driven by a passion to bring about a social impact. He has a Masters in International Business from the University of Bedfordshire and has worked in leading Marketing positions at various SMEs and Startups for 8+ years.
Intrigued by the crafts of his birthplace, he decided to bring the art on the Global Connoisseur through the internet. A polyglot who speaks English, Arabic, Urdu & Koshur, Mir loves traveling, reading, writing, and spending time on the cricket field – a passion rekindled just recently.
How do you pick the best tube, bottle, lotion, moisturizer with an infinite number of options to choose from in the market? Body Butters, Body Lotions, Body Oils, etc., are a lot of things to choose from. Aren’t they?
Sigh!
Basic question.
How are body butters, body oils, and body lotions different from each other?
Are they different?
Better yet.
Which one of them is for you?
Frustrating, right?
Yes.
But don’t you worry, I have all the answers to these questions, sit back and read on 😉 I am going to decipher everything about; Body Butter vs Body Lotion vs Body Oils. As a bonus, I am going to tell you what to use when.
Took me a lot of reading to come up with this blog.
Everything to Know about Body Butters
The texture of body butter is similar to the butter we eat: rich, thick, and creamy. It is the best moisturizing product that doesn’t leave behind a trace of grease.
Ingredients of Body Butters
The best and most effective kind of body butter is made out of natural ingredients and is free of any harmful or chemical substances. Just as those available with us at Kashmirica. We take extreme care in making sure that there are no harmful chemicals in our products which is common in mass brands.
Anyways, the ingredients are.
Plant products: to achieve the desired consistency, body butters need a base like Cocoa or Shea
Oils: the base is then paired with some oils like coconut, olive, walnut oil, etc for the ease of spreading
Others: certain body butters may also include chamomile and lavender essential oils to add some natural fragrance. They also contains vitamin E and vitamin C which are beneficial for your skin
Benefits of Body Butters
The fatty acids present in Shea and cocoa butter act as a protective layer for your skin
Body Butters remove premature signs of aging because of the extreme moisturizing effect they have
Vitamins and antioxidants replenish your skin and make it look younger
It increases cell growth and tightens your skin
It melts into your body heat when you apply and blends in quickly. Though it can feel weighty if applied again.
Body butter is a must-have for dry skin people or during winters when your skin is lacking essential moisture and nourishment.
Body Butter works wonders on all skin types. It is filled with antioxidants and vitamins that will benefit your skin health and improve its radiance. It also contains the goodness of Shea butter, Argan Oil, and Coconut oil which will leave your skin feeling nourished and glowing.
Body oils are luxurious on their own. They do take some massaging to get absorbed into your skin, but they leave behind supple and glowing skin.
Ingredients of Body Oils
Body oils are purely made of oils
They don’t have any added water content
They don’t need emulsifiers or preservatives to be preserved and sustained
But for an increased shelf life, rosemary extracts and vitamin E are present
Body oils may contain certain essential oils for fragrance
Benefits of Body Oils
Body oils feel lighter than body butters but heavier than body lotions
It penetrates deeper into your skin and gives your intense moisturization and suppleness
Using it consistently will result in reduced appearance of stretch marks and scars
In the case of body oils, little goes a long way. You only need a few drops of oil to cover your entire body.
Body oils also take care of your emotional and mental well being apart from all the exterior glow that they give
Body oils are not just meant for moisturizing. They can be used for massage treatments. They are ideally used after you’ve taken your bath and your skin is damp and warm. To produce the maximum effect, exfoliate your skin before using body oils. Leave it on for a few minutes to seep in.
If you have acne-prone skin before you apply the body oil on your body take a patch test and don’t apply it over sensitive areas and over acne.
Some carrier oils have a non-greasy formula and absorb very quickly, providing nourishment.
The main purpose of using body lotion is to bring back the lost hydration of your skin. These lotions have the most lightweight formula that not only treats your skin well but also makes you feel good!
Ingredients of Body Lotions
The main ingredient is hyaluronic acid which is extremely lightweight, non-oily, and provides intense moisturization
Essential fatty acids in Shea butter, olive oil, and almond oil lock in the moisture
Glycerine helps in binding in the moisture
Benefits of Body Lotions
Our skin is directly exposed to harm from chemicals, sunlight, pollution and so much more. Lotions lock in the moisture in our skin so that it remains hydrated throughout the day and doesn’t turn dry or itchy
It makes the rough spots soft and supple like elbows, feet, and knees
Another plus point is that lotions contain anti-aging ingredients which reduce the fine line, wrinkles, and signs of aging
Compared to body butters and oil, lotions are lightweight and non-greasy
People with oily skin love this product because it provides them intense hydration and is lightweight. It is ideal for usage during hot and humid climates. Use it at night before you go to sleep so that you wake up the next day with fresh and supple skin.
Body Lotions are loaded with the goodness of Shea Butter, Apricot Oil & Avocado Oil with the added benefits of Jasmine, Sage & Cedarwood essential oils.
Body Butter vs Body Lotion vs Body Oils, all Clear?
So, I hope you’ve got an understanding of the difference in ingredients and how they can affect the results and comfort. All three have different consistencies and you have a unique experience with each of them. Although there seem to be only tiny differences, they make a huge impact.
Now you’re all set to choose the one which you think will fit you best!
Mir Saeid is the Growth Hacker of Kashmirica, a brand that is poised to ‘Bring Exclusives from Kashmir to You’. An enthusiastic cultural entrepreneur, he is driven by a passion to bring about a social impact. He has a Masters in International Business from the University of Bedfordshire and has worked in leading Marketing positions at various SMEs and Startups for 8+ years.
Intrigued by the crafts of his birthplace, he decided to bring the art on the Global Connoisseur through the internet. A polyglot who speaks English, Arabic, Urdu & Koshur, Mir loves traveling, reading, writing, and spending time on the cricket field – a passion rekindled just recently.
Who doesn’t love to have glowing skin? We know that there is no shortcut to achieving that and Ayurveda is a believer that beauty comes from within. Better than any other skincare routine out there, Ayurveda has the best solution for you to have that radiant, glowing skin like never before.
Ayurveda is a centuries-old science, and it always emphasizes balancing the body, digestive health, working with energy and agility, and understanding the dosha of your body rather than just relying on some beauty products or doctors.
The key here is to find the importance of this balance because that will ultimately lead to healthier skin and hair. The glow that is natural and doesn’t lie comes from the overall health of your body and not just a couple of beauty products. They can only speed up the process. The Ayurveda routine lays emphasis on applying oils more than lotions or creams and the regular detoxing of your body.
Having that natural glow is not an easy job that can be done overnight. It takes time, but when it starts showing, you know it is here to stay. If you’re ready, here’s all you need to do to have that perfect glowing skin that doesn’t lie, Ayurveda style.
Types of Doshas
Ayurveda has three types of Doshas to understand the basics of regulation of the mind, body, and behavior: Vatta, Pitta, and Kapha.
Vata dosha
When observed externally, people with Vata dosha are lean, delicate, have dry skin and fine hair. They are full of energetic lives and have a vibrant approach to life. They are also lighthearted. They have mood swings quite often and they are highly creative and have a flexible attitude while making decisions.
Pitta dosha
People in this category have a medium and muscular build. They are fierce with their opponents but warm with their friends and family. They are passionate and have the ability to become leaders because they believe in taking charge.
Kapha dosha
These people have a solid build and their bones are thicker. They are calm and composite in nature and have loving and easy-going personalities. They are usually conserved and move ahead with perseverance.
Ayurvedic skincare routine to achieve a glowing skin
When it comes to your ayurvedic skincare routine, you don’t need to do a lot of things, just the right things in the right way, as per your comfort. Start with basic and foundational changes.
1. Let seasons decide your skincare routine
After you come to know your dosha, the second factor that may influence your skin is seasons. It’s vital to make decisions based on seasons as someone with Vata dosha will have to balance out pitta during summers. The goal during the summers should be to balance out the pitta.
2. Cleanse, Mask, Moisturize
If you’re a skincare geek, you already know how important this part of the routine is. Cleanse your face thoroughly and moisturize regularly to stay hydrated. You can use ayurvedic face cleansers that retain the natural moisture. If you have dry skin, apply castor oil or coconut oil masks, and add chickpea flour to your mask if you have oily skin. Use herbal moisturizing lotions for your face. Ayurvedic products will always give you results that last long.
Face Mask
3. Sugar to exfoliate
Sugar may not be healthy for your body, but it sure is for your skin. It is a great exfoliator that retains moisture and boosts cell turnover. For summers, it is a great option because it leaves a cooling effect on your skin. You can make your DIY face scrub by mixing sugar with cooling herbs like rose petals and bhringraj.
4. Raw milk
Cream or milk-based masks are always good for your skin. They soothe irritated skin. Use a cotton ball dipped in milk and wipe your pores once each day. It will cleanse your pores thoroughly and lactic acid and fats present in milk will keep your skin hydrated for longer than you can imagine.
5. Rosewater as a toner
There’s a good reason why rose water makes for an important ingredient for any skin DIY mask. The rose water has a calming effect. It leaves your skin feeling soft and supple. So instead of using chemical-based toners, use rose water as a toner to get the best results.
Rose water
6. Neem oil for spot treatment
Apply neem oil directly to your scars or spots. Leave it overnight to do its magic. It makes great for summers as it is intensely cooling, even more than tea tree oil.
7. Incorporate aloe vera in your routine
Aloe vera is an indispensable ingredient when it comes to ayurvedic skincare. It fights signs of aging and makes skin smooth and hydrated. You can also use it as a toner or a massage gel. The best way to use it is to drink it with your juice. This will keep your body internally healthy and show the glow on your face.
Aloe vera
8. Sesame oil > mouthwash
Using sesame or coconut oil is one of the best options for keeping up your oral hygiene. It not only cleanses your mouth but also strengthens your gums. These are magic ingredients that promote overall health and hygiene.
9. Self-Massage and Oiling
Massage your body from time to time with oils to give it a radiant glow. It is also a stress-relieving chore. You don’t need to spend thousands of bucks to find a massage cream or oil. Just go with extra virgin coconut oil from head to toe for a few minutes before you go to sleep.
Start using the superpower of turmeric, saffron, papaya, sandalwood, lemon, banana, bitter gourd, orange, herbal tea, and so on by using them in your face masks and creams. Take a nutritious diet to promote the overall health of your body and exercise to release your toxins. Your beauty will show inside out. And you want just that, don’t you?
Mir Saeid is the Growth Hacker of Kashmirica, a brand that is poised to ‘Bring Exclusives from Kashmir to You’. An enthusiastic cultural entrepreneur, he is driven by a passion to bring about a social impact. He has a Masters in International Business from the University of Bedfordshire and has worked in leading Marketing positions at various SMEs and Startups for 8+ years.
Intrigued by the crafts of his birthplace, he decided to bring the art on the Global Connoisseur through the internet. A polyglot who speaks English, Arabic, Urdu & Koshur, Mir loves traveling, reading, writing, and spending time on the cricket field – a passion rekindled just recently.
If how to make attar at home is something you have been wondering about then you are at the right place.
Used traditionally for ages in the Eastern world, attar is now also gaining immense popularity in the western world. It is becoming the preferred choice of perfume for more and more people and fragrance connoisseurs everywhere are loving it. And in the world of perfumery, attar has carved a significant place for itself.
Moreover, since this scent or perfume is all-natural, it also comes with several benefits. So, using an attar is definitely a wonderful habit and if you don’t already, you must start using it.
The best part is that you can also easily make attar at your home. We will tell you all about it but first, let us tell you more about what attar actually is.
Attar is a luxurious and rich alcohol free and chemical free oil-based perfume derived from fresh botanicals. It can either be derived from the petals of flowers, spices, herbs or even barks. In fact, the word ‘attar’ itself means scent in the Arabic language.
These perfumes are distilled using completely natural methods from the botanicals. And since they are highly concentrated, they are sold in very small quantities.
Attars have an enchanting smell and they are very long-lasting as well. Applying just a dab or two of an attar on your inner wrists/ neck/ behind earlobes is the best way of experiencing its magical fragrance all day long.
In several cultures of the world, especially in the Indian and Middle Eastern cultures, attar has been in use for several hundred years. Owing to it being all-natural, more and more people are now realizing the wonderful benefits of using an attar.
Now that you have an idea about what is attar, let us take a look at how you can make it at home.
How is Attar actually made?
The pure and natural attar that you find in the markets is produced on a large scale using large utensils or other machinery. It is quite a labour intensive as well as time consuming process that requires great skill, patience and utmost attention to detail.
In India, the attar is traditionally distilled using the deg bhapka- a vintage attar distillation vessel. The ‘deg’ is basically a copper pot in which the petals of the flowers and water are mixed. The deg is then sealed and then connected to the receiver (bhapka, a long-necked receiver also made of copper) using a bamboo pipe. And a base oil, which is usually the oil of sandalwood is then poured in the bhapka.
After this, the deg is actually fired and heated well. After the deg gets fired well, the vapour from the ingredient used gets collected into the bhapka, it gets condensed and its fragrance is collected by the base oil.
This is how attar is commercially made and the process is definitely more complicated than it sounds. While it is not possible and kind of impractical to follow this process of attar making at home, we have simpler hacks that you can use to make an attar of your choice at your home.
How to make Attar at Home
Here, we will be sharing three simple methods for making attar at home with you. Depending upon which method you like the best, you can easily make an attar of your choice at home.
Now, without any more delay, let us get right into what these methods are.
Method 1
Things you will need to make attar at home-
A large glass jar
Around 200ml of pure sandalwood oil
Around half a kg of fresh rose petals or jasmine petals or any other flower petals of your choice (Instead of petals you can also use about a gram of saffron strands for making saffron attar at home)
A hand masher or a large spoon
A plastic pipette or a sieve
A roll on glass bottle for storing the attar
The Method:
Pour all of the sandalwood oil in the jar and then add all of the rose (or other) petals to it. Then, close the jar tightly with its lid.
Now, you need to place this jar in a dark and dry place for about 2 weeks. You can keep the jar in your kitchen cabinets or such similar place.
After two weeks, open the lid of the jar and use either a hand masher or a large spoon to mash the petals of the flower. This will enable the petals to release even more fragrance. Secure the jar tightly with its lid again and let it sit in the same place for another week.
During this time of one week, you need to mash the petals every alternate day or so.
After a week, you can use a plastic pipette or a sieve and add your obtained floral attar to a glass bottle.
Your floral attar is ready and you can either start using it directly or wait for about 24 hours before the first use.
Store your homemade attar in a dry and dark place and use it to dab your inner wrists/ throat or other pulse points.
This was our first method for how to make attar at home. It is a very easy-to-follow method that requires minimum ingredients. You can use this method for making any floral attar of your choice or you can also make a great Kesar or saffron attar with it.
1 ml of an essential oil of your choice (for example- khus, henna, jasmine, rose etc.)
A container for mixing
A roll on glass bottle for storing the attar
The Method:
Take your mixing container and add about 2 ml of benzyl benzoate to it. Then, add 1 ml of the essential oil of your choice to it.
Mix the essential oil and benzyl benzoate very well in the container.
Then, add this mixture to your empty glass attar bottle.
Voila, your attar is ready! However, you need to wait for about 24 to 48 hours before you can start using this attar.
After a day or two, your homemade attar is all ready to be used and you need to store it in a cool and dry place. This method will give you about 3 ml of attar.
This is another very easy and cheap method for how to make attar at home that uses benzyl benzoate and an essential oil. The ingredients are very easily available and the process is very simple too. Moreover, you can easily experiment and make an attar that you love!
This method is very convenient as you can make use of literally any essential oil that you like and use it to make a great attar fragrance.
Method 3
Things you will need to make attar at home-
About 1/4th cup of a carrier oil (coconut, almond, apricot kernel or any other)
15 to 20 drops of any essential oil of your choice
5 to 7 drops of glycerin
3 tbsp of clean water
A roll on or other bottle for storing the attar
The Method:
Take the carrier oil and add it to a mixing jar. Then, add about 15 drops of the essential oil of your choice to it and then mix well. You can add more or less depending upon how strong you want its smell to be.
Now, close the lid of the jar tightly and store it in a cool and dry place. You need to keep this mixture just like this for a good 48 hours.
After 48 hours, add about 5 drops of glycerin and 3 spoonfuls of water to it and mix everything really well.
Well, your attar is now ready. You can now store it in a roll on or any other glass bottle of your choice.
You can either use this attar immediately or wait for about 24 hours before you start using it.
This was our third simple method of making attar at home. This method, again, uses very simple, cheap as well as easily available ingredients.
Conclusion
In this article, we told you about what is attar and also shared three easy methods for how to make attar at home.
While you can always buy pure and natural attar online or from a store, making it on your own is also very fun and you get to experiment and learn something new.
We would love for you to use these methods to make your own attar at home. Do try these methods out and also let us know which one of these did you find the best?
If you wish to buy an Attar, you can check our products out. We have the finest attars ranging from Oudh, Bukhoor, Musky and Floral. Hold on, you must check our cosmetics and essential oils too.
Mir Saeid is the Growth Hacker of Kashmirica, a brand that is poised to ‘Bring Exclusives from Kashmir to You’. An enthusiastic cultural entrepreneur, he is driven by a passion to bring about a social impact. He has a Masters in International Business from the University of Bedfordshire and has worked in leading Marketing positions at various SMEs and Startups for 8+ years.
Intrigued by the crafts of his birthplace, he decided to bring the art on the Global Connoisseur through the internet. A polyglot who speaks English, Arabic, Urdu & Koshur, Mir loves traveling, reading, writing, and spending time on the cricket field – a passion rekindled just recently.
For as long as thousands of years, essential oils have been used for treating a host of different ailments. Whether it is treating acne, aches and pains, nail fungus, athlete’s foot or relieving stress and tension, these potent oils can do many wonderful things.
Such oils are derived from specific parts of the plants such as flowers or leaves and they are very concentrated. Just a little amount of these oils goes a long way in treating a number of different issues.
These oils capture the essence of the plant they are derived from and are totally and completely natural. Owing to their incredible benefits, essential oils are gaining a lot of popularity. While their use in aromatherapy has always been prominent, more and more studies and researches are proving their use in our everyday life.
Some essential oils are good for the skin and hair, some can relieve aches and pains, some are good for the respiratory system, some promote weight loss, while others are useful for an array of things.
The uses and benefits of essential oils are plenty. But here, we are going to discuss one very prominent benefit of essential oils- for itching.
Whether it is all over your body or just in one specific part, itching can often get very annoying. If itching persists, it might lead you to scratching it, which can lead to even more irritation. Scratching might seem like a good idea for it but it actually leads to even more inflammation. While creams and gels can work for a while, you need something that will treat this issue from the depth of it.
Did you know that essential oils are a very effective remedy when it comes to itching? There are several essential oils that can help you get relief from itchy skin. Some essential oils have anti-microbial properties, some have antibacterial properties, some have anti-inflammatory properties, and some possess all of these properties. And this is what makes these oils ideal for the treatment of itchy and irritated skin.
These oils aren’t just immensely effective but they are completely natural too. They contain amazing therapeutic properties and just a little quantity of them goes a long way in providing relief from itching.
So, if you have tried everything but to no avail, it is definitely time that you give essential oils a try.
No matter what the cause of itching may be- a food reaction, reaction caused by using the wrong skin product, contact dermatitis, dry skin, by bugs or parasites, psoriasis or something else, all kinds of itching can be treated with the use of essential oils.
If you wish to know more about the effectiveness of essential oils on itching then you are at the right place. Here, we talk about some of the best essential oils for itching and how to use them. So, without any further ado, let us get into our list right away.
This oil has some incredible antifungal, antibacterial, as well as antiviral properties that make it excellent for treating itchy skin.
Tea tree oil is also known to reduce inflammation and hence, help with the itching. One of the most popular essential oils, tea tree oil is used for a number of different issues.
Using this oil on the skin will soothe down the itchy and irritated skin and make you feel better as it is known for its amazing antiseptic qualities.
When it comes to the itchiness of skin, tea tree essential oil is a clear winner and probably the best choice too.
If the itch has occurred from a bug bite, rash, or an infection, then there is no better choice than tea tree oil. It helps fight bacteria and helps fight the itchiness too. So, if you have a rash that is annoying you, you need to get your hands on a bottle of tea tree oil right away.
How to use tea tree essential oil for itchiness?
Since the oil is quite potent, it is necessary to dilute it using a carrier oil first. Add a few drops of tea tree essential oil to about a spoonful of carrier oil like coconut, almond or jojoba. Mix it well and then use a cotton ball to apply the essential oil mix on the irritated area.
The next on our list of the best essential oils for itching is eucalyptus oil. The antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antiseptic properties of this oil make it ideal for using it for itching.
Even if you have an itchy scalp, eucalyptus oil can help soothe it down. Especially if you have painful rashes that are causing irritation or itchiness, this essential oil is the right choice for its treatment.
Using eucalyptus essential oil on the itchy skin won’t just soothe down the itchiness but it will also provide you relief from the pain.
The presence of menthol in eucalyptus oil is also responsible for giving you a feeling of coolness and reducing the itching.
All in all, all of these reasons make eucalyptus oil one of the best essential oils for itching.
How to use eucalyptus oil for itching?
You can mix a few drops of this oil with a carrier oil such as coconut oil, almond oil, or jojoba oil. Then, apply it gently on the area that is itching.
3.Peppermint Oil
If your skin is itching because of bug bites, hives, or poison ivy, peppermint essential oil is your answer for it. What’s more is that peppermint oil can also relieve itching related to diabetes or kidney or liver diseases.
A study that was conducted in 2016 revealed that participants who used peppermint oil felt relieved from itching. Peppermint is known to give a very nice cooling effect and thus, make you feel better when you have an itchy skin.
It is also known to calm down the hypersensitivity of the skin and soothe it down. The menthol that is present in this oil is known to provide an analgesic effect and thus, also cool down hot rashes. This oil also reduces the risks of infections that are associated with certain bites.
All of these wonderful reasons make peppermint oil one of the top essential oils for itching.
How to use peppermint essential oil for itching?
This oil is best used on mosquito or other bites, hives, poison ivy, or other mild sources of irritation. Make sure that you first dilute this oil with the use of a carrier oil like coconut or almond and then apply it on the affected area.
The next on our list of the top essential oils for itching is lavender essential oil. The oil is known for its antifungal effects and thus, is effective for itching that is caused by jock itch, athlete’s foot, and ringworm.
This essential oil can help get rid of the stinging and itching that is caused by bug bites as well. As the oil is also known for its amazing soothing and calming effects, it is perfect to be used for the treatment of itching.
Moreover, the soothing scent that lavender has along with its wonderful moisturizing effect on the skin makes it the perfect choice for treating an itch. Lavender is also known to have anti-inflammatory, analgesic as well as pain relieving properties, making it even more effective. What’s more is that lavender oil’s pain relieving properties also make it ideal for soothing inflamed skin, and giving you instant relief.
How to use lavender essential oil for itching?
Mix a few drops of lavender essential oil in a carrier oil such as coconut oil, almond oil, or jojoba oil and apply this combination of oils directly on damp skin or after you have a shower.
5.Chamomile Oil
You might have heard about chamomile tea and its wonderful relaxation properties. But when it comes to skin, chamomile essential oil is your answer for it.
Chamomile essential oil is the next oil on our list of the best essential oils for itching. There are many wonderful ways that this oil works to give you relief from itching.
Since long, chamomile has been valued and used in traditional medicine owing to its wonderful soothing properties. Its soothing properties are also beneficial when it comes to treating itching that is caused by insect bites and stings.
Several studies have also revealed that chamomile has some pretty good anti-inflammatory properties, making it very effective for mild allergies, itching as well as the burning that is associated with it.
Chamomile essential oil can also treat itching that is caused by eczema or hemorrhoids. In fact, it is also safe to be used for scalp itching that is caused by dandruff or a dry scalp.
How to use chamomile essential oil for itching?
Like most essential oils, you need to mix a few drops of chamomile oil with a carrier oil such as jojoba, coconut or almond oil and then apply it on the affected area. You can also use this oil mixture on your scalp. Alternatively, you can mix a few drops of this oil in your shampoo and use it to wash your hair.
6.Rose Geranium Oil
This essential oil is used quite extensively in folk medicine owing to its antifungal and antibacterial properties. Rose geranium essential oil is also known to have anti-inflammatory properties.
If you have itching that is caused by dry skin or eczema then this essential oil is your solution for it. Skin itching is also often caused by factors such as weather, hormones, or even stress. Rose geranium oil contains substances that are known to balance the body’s equilibrium and hence, soothe dry or irritated skin that is caused by these factors.
All of these reasons make rose geranium essential oil one of the best essential oils for itching.
How to use rose geranium essential oil for itching?
This essential oil can also be blended with other essential oils such as lavender, or chamomile or mixed with a carrier oil such as coconut, jojoba, or almond oil. Then, you can apply it on the itchy skin to get the best results.
7.Frankincense Oil
Its wonderful anti-inflammatory properties make it ideal for treating an itchy skin. This essential oil is known for its ability to alleviate pain and regenerate cells.
Itchy skin often leads to scratching which then leads to cellular disruption and thus, this oil is ideal for that as it can help the skin repair and heal itself.
This oil is also quite useful when you have very itchy skin. Using this oil can also prevent itching as frankincense oil has the ability to get rid of the old and unhealthy cells and regenerate new and fresh cells.
All in all, frankincense oil is a wonderful essential oil to be used for itching.
How to use frankincense essential oil for itching?
Just add a few drops of this essential oil to any carrier oil of your choice such as coconut oil or almond oil. Then, use this blend of oils on your skin to get rid of the itching.
Precautions to take while using essential oils for itching
Always ensure that you use only high-quality and genuine essential oils when it comes to itching. Low grade essential oils can do you more harm than benefit.
Also make sure that you do a patch test before you apply the essential oil blend to the itchy area.
Since essential oils are highly concentrated and potent, not more than 5 drops of these oils are required.
Keep the oil away from your eyes and if your itching worsens, stop using it immediately.
Conclusion
Here, we talked about the 7 best essential oils for itching. Which of these 7 oils are you the most excited to try out? Get your hands on high-quality essential oils right away and see their magic for yourself.
Mir Saeid is the Growth Hacker of Kashmirica, a brand that is poised to ‘Bring Exclusives from Kashmir to You’. An enthusiastic cultural entrepreneur, he is driven by a passion to bring about a social impact. He has a Masters in International Business from the University of Bedfordshire and has worked in leading Marketing positions at various SMEs and Startups for 8+ years.
Intrigued by the crafts of his birthplace, he decided to bring the art on the Global Connoisseur through the internet. A polyglot who speaks English, Arabic, Urdu & Koshur, Mir loves traveling, reading, writing, and spending time on the cricket field – a passion rekindled just recently.
Right from treating minor aches and pains to relieving stress and anxiety, essential oils have been used to treat a host of ailments since times immemorial.
These oils, which are derived from certain parts of a plant like leaves, flowers, etc. are highly potent and known to possess some amazing qualities. As they capture the plant’s essence, they are known as ‘essential oils.
From as many as thousands of years ago, these oils have been used in aromatherapy. Their relaxing and calming properties make them perfect for use in aromatherapy.
Not just that but essential oils also find their use in treating respiratory ailments, skin problems, warts, nail fungus, putting you in a relaxed and better mood, and a lot more.
We could go on and on about the amazing benefits that essential oils have. But here, we are about to discuss one benefit that many people that might be unaware of- weight loss.
When you think about weight loss, there are several things that might come to your mind. Right from exercise and controlled diet to all kinds of crash diets, home remedies and everything in-between, you might have thought of all possible ways that can help you shed some weight.
And while essential oils may not be the first thing you think of when you think about weight loss, we are here to open that secret for you.
There are multiple ways that these essential oils can help you achieve your goal of weight loss. While exercising and watching over your diet are also two things of utmost importance, adding essential oils to your daily routine can help give your weight loss journey an additional boost. As these oils work in several different ways, using them won’t just help you shed weight faster but you will also notice that your body feels better overall.
You might also see that your anxiety and tensions have reduced and that you are able to sleep better and feel more relaxed. So, if you feel mentally and physically fit, you are in a better position to stick to your exercise or diet goals. And these things come together to give an additional boost to your weight loss journey.
The reason that essential oils can tremendously help is that you often need an additional boost even after you have switched up your diet and exercise schedule. Often, your hormones and emotional state are responsible for keeping you away from losing weight. Thus, these essential oils can take care of your emotional state and overall well-being and help you lose weight faster.
While these oils aren’t a magic cure for weight loss, when you incorporate them along with other healthy habits, you will be completely amazed at the results you see!
Now, without any more delay, let us take a look at some of the best essential oils for weight loss and how these oils can help you achieve your goal.
Feelings of stress can make you turn towards your favorite comfort foods. While it is okay to have your favorite comfort foods once in a while, comfort foods are mostly fattening like chips, cake or carbonated drinks. So the more you stress, the more it will prove harmful for you. If you find yourself in a similar situation, lavender oil can help.
An excellent stress reliever, the lovely scent of this oil promotes a feeling of calmness by removing the feelings of exhaustion. The oil also reduces feelings of restlessness and increases your mental activity. Lavender essential oil can also help you get quality sleep at night.
So, when you have had great sleep and are feeling good about yourself and stress is at bay, it is easier to focus on your weight loss goals.
What’s more is that lavender essential oil can also curb your cravings for unhealthy food. Fragrance experts also believe that when you sniff fragrances such as lavender, it can help you calm down your unhealthy food cravings.
All of these factors make lavender oil one of the best essential oils for weight loss.
How should you use lavender essential oil for weight loss?
You can apply 2 to 3 drops of the oil to your wrists, temples, and the back of your neck twice a day- once in the morning and once before you head to sleep. The oil can also be applied to the soles of your feet before bedtime.
2.Peppermint Oil
Poor digestion is another factor that contributes to weight gain and makes losing weight more difficult. If such is the case with you, peppermint oil is the best solution for it.
Peppermint is widely known for its cooling and calming effects and the menthol present in peppermint is excellent for the stomach. It can improve your overall digestive health by reducing bloating and gas, and calming down an upset stomach.
So, peppermint oil is not just useful for that but it is also known to be a very good appetite suppressant. This means that it can curb your cravings for sugar or other unhealthy foods and thus, reduce overeating.
Stress is another severe factor for weight gain and excessive stress can also make it difficult for you to lose weight. But the good part here is that peppermint oil can take care of that as well. This essential oil is antispasmodic and is known to be a muscle relaxant. So, using it will also make you feel greatly relaxed and keep stress at bay.
All of these wonderful reasons make peppermint oil one of the best essential oils for weight loss.
How should you use peppermint essential oil for weight loss?
Just inhaling/ sniffing the oil daily will help you to reap its benefits. You can inhale it every 2 to 3 hours everyday. This won’t just help you curb your appetite but will also keep stress away and keep you relaxed. Even studies have shown that people who sniffed this oil every 2 hours felt less hungry and consumed lesser calories.
The next on our list of essential oils for weight loss is rosemary oil.
Did you know that rosemary oil can reduce the levels of cortisol, the primary stress hormone? More the levels of cortisol, the more the levels of sugars in your body. This can make it difficult for you to lose weight, especially the stubborn belly fat. In fact, high levels of this hormone can also lead to emotional eating and thus, unwanted weight gain.
This makes rosemary oil one of the top essential oils for weight loss.
Another wonderful reason to use rosemary oil is that it is naturally rich in carnosic acid. This substance keeps the excess kilos off by prohibiting the formation of the fat cells. Several studies have concluded how rosemary oil can help you reduce weight gain or fat gain.
Add this essential oil to your daily routine and not just your mind but your waistline and belly will thank you too.
All in all, rosemary essential oil will do lots of wonderful things for you when it comes to weight loss. It will help you keep your stress levels down, inhibit the formation of fat cells and thus, keep weight gain away and make weight loss easier. How does it get any more wonderful than this?
How should you use rosemary essential oil for weight loss?
Sniffing rosemary oil is a wonderful and very effective way of using it. You can sniff it for a few minutes daily. You can also put a small dab of it on your wrist and breathe it in with slow breaths.
4.Lemon Oil
Another one of the wonderful essential oils that will help you with weight loss is lemon oil. There are several amazing things that this oil does to boost your weight loss journey.
The oil has amazing detoxifying and regenerative properties, it doesn’t just boost your energy levels but also betters your mood.
Just like lemon is known for its fat-cutting properties, the oil of lemon is equally good too. It contains D-limonene, a substance that makes lemon oil a weight loss supporter as well as cholesterol reducer.
Some of the great things about this oil are that it keeps anxiety and stress at bay, uplifts your mood, balances your hormones, removes toxins from the body, and also works as an appetite suppressant. This oil won’t just prevent parasites in your gut but also improve your overall digestive process. Don’t all these amazing things make you want to add lemon essential oil to your routine right away?
The refreshing scent that lemon essential oil has can help curb your unwanted cravings.
How should you use lemon essential oil for weight loss?
You can inhale the lemon essential oil right from its bottle or you can also enjoy its scent by adding to your diffuser. You can also add about 2 drops of this oil to water but if you are not comfortable with ingesting it, about 2 drops of this oil can also be applied to the soles of your feet.
5.Cinnamon Oil
If you are still looking for some of the most amazing essential oils for weight loss then you need to try out cinnamon essential oil.
This oil is known to improve your gut health, balance blood sugar levels, reduce your cravings and also regulate the blood system.
Several studies have suggested that this oil is basically an ‘all-rounder’ and can play a major role in your weight loss journey.
One of the main things that this oil does is that it balances your blood sugar levels which, in turn, leads to reduced cravings, faster digestion, and faster metabolism. And if you wish to keep your fat burning, it is important to have your blood sugar levels balanced.
The oil contains substances that help in reducing appetite as well as cravings. Since it reduces your cravings, you tend not to overeat. A study has also found out cinnamon helps in speeding up the metabolic process by directly acting on the fat cells. It also helps in reducing certain digestive enzymes and improves your overall gut health.
All of these incredible reasons make cinnamon oil one of the best essential oils for weight loss.
How should you use cinnamon essential oil for weight loss?
To use cinnamon essential oil for weight loss, you can add about 2 to 3 drops of it to water to get the best out of the out. Alternatively, you can also add 3 to 4 drops of this oil to a diffuser.
6.Saffron Oil
The next on our list of the best essential oils for weight loss is saffron oil. Saffron is a spice that is loaded with many wonderful benefits and its oil is no different. Along with being amazing for your skin and overall health, another benefit that it offers is that it aids in weight loss.
The way it helps with weight loss is that it prevents you from overeating by reducing your cravings to a great extent. Thus, if emotional eating is something that you tend to do then saffron essential oil is the answer for it. Since your unwanted cravings are reduced, you will tend to eat less unnecessary junk food and thus, that will promote weight loss.
How to use saffron essential oil for weight loss?
Just like other essential oils, you can sniff the saffron essential oils a few times a day or add a few drops to your diffuser.
Conclusion
In this article, we talked about 6 essential oils for weight loss. If you have tried everything and still unable to lose weight, trying out these essential oils can bring about a great change. Make sure that you only buy high-quality genuine essential oils to see the best results.
While these essential oils will act as a booster for your weight loss journey, you still need to make sure that you follow a healthy lifestyle and diet.
Mir Saeid is the Growth Hacker of Kashmirica, a brand that is poised to ‘Bring Exclusives from Kashmir to You’. An enthusiastic cultural entrepreneur, he is driven by a passion to bring about a social impact. He has a Masters in International Business from the University of Bedfordshire and has worked in leading Marketing positions at various SMEs and Startups for 8+ years.
Intrigued by the crafts of his birthplace, he decided to bring the art on the Global Connoisseur through the internet. A polyglot who speaks English, Arabic, Urdu & Koshur, Mir loves traveling, reading, writing, and spending time on the cricket field – a passion rekindled just recently.
Do you know about the wonders that essential oils for psoriasis can do for you? Right from treating minor respiratory ailments to a host of skin issues to providing relief from aches and pains to treating the signs of anxiety, these oils that come in tiny bottles can do a lot.
If you check the ingredients list, you might find essential oils listed at the back of an array of beauty products ranging from face creams to shampoos. The reason that these oils are so extensively used in products is because of the amazing things that they can do for you. And perhaps, you might have already used a product containing one of the many essential oils.
But have you ever used an essential oil on its own? And if you haven’t already, it is time that you give it a try. You can only believe in the magic of essential oils once you start using them yourself. Trust us, it is always useful to have a bottle of essential oil readily available in your cabinet as the number of uses that it has are immense.
Here, in this article, we will be focusing on one extremely beneficial use of these essential oils- that in the treatment of psoriasis. We won’t just tell you about the best essential oils for this skin condition but also tell you how these oils can treat it.
Essential Oils for Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes the skin to become itchy, red, and scaly. This condition mostly affects the skin on the elbows, knees, and scalp. It makes your skin very inflamed and it can be caused by a weak immune system, infections, or even stress.
Psoriasis can flare up at any time and can cause a lot of discomfort. It is a long term skin disease that cannot really be cured but can only be managed through its symptoms. And although it is a very common condition, managing it can become difficult at times. So, if you have been suffering from psoriasis and have been irritated with it, know that you aren’t alone.
If you have tried everything for psoriasis but to no avail then you are definitely at the right place.
Essential oils for psoriasis work as a wonderful remedy. While it is important that you regularly take the medications and follow other things that have been advised by your doctor, you can use essential oils along with it as an alternative treatment for it.
As essential oils are derived from certain parts of plants, they are completely natural and come with a lot of benefits.
Essential oils are very beneficial for your overall body, and especially for your skin. These concentrated oils have some incredible properties that can even treat ailments that sometimes over the counter medications and creams can’t.
We will be unfolding the magic of essential oils for the treatment of psoriasis here. So, without any more delay, let us get into our list of the best psoriasis-friendly essential oils right away. We will also tell you how to use these oils for the best results.
As psoriasis makes the skin very inflamed, tea tree essential oil is a very good solution for it. Derived from the leaves of a tree native to Australia, this essential oil is known to have immense anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral as well as antifungal properties. These properties make it ideal to be used for the treatment of psoriasis.
Tree tea essential oil is also known to keep several infections at bay. This very potent oil can be an effective treatment for managing the symptoms of this skin disease. It helps in easing down the inflammation and soothe the itchy and irritated skin.
While clinical research is insufficient for the same, tea tree oil’s powerful properties can prove immensely beneficial for psoriasis.
So, all of these reasons make tea tree essential oil one of the best essential oils for psoriasis.
How to use tea tree essential oil for the treatment of psoriasis?
As it is quite potent, you must always dilute tea tree oil before you apply it on your skin. You can dilute it using any carrier oil that is readily available with you such as coconut oil, almond oil, or castor oil. You need to dilute about 4 to 5 drops of essential oil in about 2 spoonfuls of carrier oil. After it is diluted, massage it well on the affected area and leave it on. You need to do this regularly in order to see effective results.
The next on our list of the top essential oils for psoriasis is lavender essential oil. It is one of the most studied essential oils that is useful for a variety of conditions.
This essential oil is known to have very powerful antibacterial as well as antifungal properties that can fight many different skin conditions, with psoriasis being one of them. It doesn’t just fight the bacteria but it also soothes inflammation.
Since lavender oil has a very soothing effect on the skin, it can be commonly found as an ingredient in several skincare products. That only makes it more beneficial for skin conditions such as this.
Along with working as an effective treatment for your skin condition, using lavender essential oil will also ease up your stress and relax your mind. So, apart from using it on your skin, just smelling this essential oil can also make you feel very good.
How to use lavender essential oil for the treatment of psoriasis?
Lavender essential oil should also be diluted first before it is applied on the skin. The best way would be diluting it using coconut oil and then massaging it on the affected area. Alternatively, you can also add a few drops of this oil to a non-irritant lotion or cream and then apply it on the affected area. Apart from directly applying it, using it in a diffuser or smelling it directly from the bottle is also a good idea.
The ingredient that is responsible for providing relief from psoriasis is menthol. Menthol works as a cooling agent that soothes down the inflamed and irritated skin and provides you relief from it.
This essential oil is also very useful for treating the itching that comes with psoriasis. Not just that but using this oil can also ease up the pain and give you great relief from it.
If you are looking for something that can take care of the itching then perhaps, there is nothing better than peppermint oil for it.
All of these wonderful reasons make peppermint oil one of the best essential oils for psoriasis.
Moreover, having peppermint essential oil readily available with you is also very beneficial as it can be used for a number of other reasons too. The menthol present in it is also responsible for easing down stress and tensions and also for treating an upset stomach.
How to use peppermint essential oil for the treatment of psoriasis?
Like every other essential oil on this list, peppermint oil also needs to be diluted first before it is used. You can dilute a few drops of it in some coconut oil and then use it on the area affected by psoriasis. Another way of using this oil is by mixing about 5 to 7 drops of it in a mug of water and then adding it to a spray bottle. Then, use this spray on the affected area to get relief.
4.Geranium Oil
Owing to its strong anti-inflammatory properties, geranium oil can work like magic on psoriasis. Geranium oil is also known to reduce inflammation and kill bacteria and fungi effectively. Apart from that, geranium essential oil also promotes the regeneration as well as growth of healthy cells, making it perfect for this skin condition.
Derived from a flower that is commonly found in gardens, geranium essential oil can be used for treating a number of conditions, especially those that are related to skin. You might find this oil commonly used in facial cleansers or toners.
All in all, geranium oil is one of the best essential oils for psoriasis.
What’s more, this oil can also improve circulation and even reduce stress.
How to use geranium essential oil for the treatment of psoriasis?
Geranium oil also needs to be diluted before you can use it on your skin. So, use any carrier oil such as coconut oil or almond oil to dilute it and then use it to massage the affected area. A few drops of this oil can also be mixed with a spoonful of apple cider vinegar and coconut oil or any other carrier oil and massaged well on the scalp if psoriasis has affected your scalp as well. Keep it on your scalp only for about 5 minutes and then rinse it well.
The next on our list of the best essential oils for psoriasis is rosemary essential oil. Like all the other oils on this list, rosemary oil is also known to kill fungi, bacteria or viruses affecting the skin
The wonderful properties that are present in this essential oil promote cell rejuvenation, making it ideal for skin conditions such as psoriasis.
Rosemary essential oil also has profound antioxidant properties, making it even more beneficial. The substances that are present in this oil have excellent antibacterial, anti-inflammatory as well as antifungal properties. Using rosemary oil on skin will naturally soothe it down and make you feel better, giving immense relief.
What’s more is that this essential oil also balances out your skin and doesn’t dry it out or clog pores either. In fact, it ceares the skin even more by removing dirt or impurities.
Rosemary essential oil also takes care of the redness and inflammation that is caused by psoriasis.
All of these reasons make rosemary oil one of the best essential oils for psoriasis.
How to use rosemary essential oil for the treatment of psoriasis?
You need to dilute rosemary essential oil in any carrier oil of your choice before using it on your skin. Then, use this diluted oil to massage the affected area well. Alternatively, you can also mix a few drops of this oil in a non-irritant lotion or cream and then use it. Mixing a few drops of rosemary oil to pure aloe vera gel is also a good way of using it for psoriasis.
Precautions to take while using Essential Oils for Psoriasis
It is always advised to do a patch test first before you actually apply the diluted essential oil to the actual affected area. This will enable you to know whether the oil suits your skin well.
Never ever use an essential oil before diluting it as such oils are extremely potent. Hence, these should always be diluted with the help of a carrier oil, a lotion or something similar.
It is dangerous to ingest essential oils as they are only meant for topical application.
If you are allergic to any of these essential oils, it is best that you do not use them.
You should consult a doctor before using an essential oil if you are pregnant, have diabetes, heart issues or any serious health condition.
Essential oils for psoriasis work as a wonderful remedy provided that you use them regularly and use them in moderation.
Conclusion
In this article, we told you about the 5 best essential oils for psoriasis and also told you how to use them. As long as you use them correctly and follow all the precautions, the use of essential oils will only prove to be a boon for you.
So, without waiting any longer, get your hands on high quality pure essential oils right away and see their magic for yourself. Do let us know which of these 5 essential oils are you the most excited to try out.
Mir Saeid is the Growth Hacker of Kashmirica, a brand that is poised to ‘Bring Exclusives from Kashmir to You’. An enthusiastic cultural entrepreneur, he is driven by a passion to bring about a social impact. He has a Masters in International Business from the University of Bedfordshire and has worked in leading Marketing positions at various SMEs and Startups for 8+ years.
Intrigued by the crafts of his birthplace, he decided to bring the art on the Global Connoisseur through the internet. A polyglot who speaks English, Arabic, Urdu & Koshur, Mir loves traveling, reading, writing, and spending time on the cricket field – a passion rekindled just recently.
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