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ESSENTIAL OILS VS. OTHER COSMETIC AND HYGIENIC PRODUCTS
Essential Oils Other Hygiene Products
Consist of natural ingredients taken from pure sources Often contain synthetic or mysterious ingredients
Potent and powerful, so you use less More product is required to achieve desired effect
You only need a small amount of oil, so it lasts longer
and is more cost-effective over time
Provides a natural way to care for the body, offering
peace of mind
Need to re-stock product more often
You may not know exactly what you are putting on
your body
Essential oils and your personal
hygiene preferences
In addition to the benefits above, many people use essential oils
in their daily hygiene or beauty routine because it is easy to tailor
certain essential oils to your personal preferences. As mentioned,
each essential oil has a unique chemical makeup, which provides
countless applications. A single oil can have several different uses and
provide a variety of benefits, depending on its chemical design. Some
chemical components will make an essential oil useful for cleansing and
purification, while other components provide soothing or beautifying
properties. Because each essential oil has a different combination of
chemical constituents, it is easy to find an essential oil that will fit into
your hygiene regimen based on your personal preferences.
Along with a wide variety of essential oils and chemical constituents to
choose from, there are also several essential oil application methods
that make it easy to incorporate oils into your unique hygienic routine.
Essential oil application methods can be altered to accommodate
people with sensitive skin, different hair types, and varying cosmetic or
hygienic needs. Typically, there is only one single way to use a cosmetic
or hygienic product, but when you use essential oils for personal care,
you can select specific oils and application methods that work with your
personal preferences.
Enjoying the aromatic benefits of essential oils
An added benefit of using essential oils for personal care is that you’ll be able to enjoy the aromatic properties
of each oil as you use it for hair, skin, nails, teeth and gums, or anywhere else on the body. While you might
initially use an essential oil to purify the skin or promote shiny hair, the scent of the oil will linger throughout
the day. Not only do es sential oils provide a pleasant aroma, but some oils can promote invigorating, uplifting,
calming, or relaxing feelings depending on their chemical structure.