Sweet-smelling, health-boosting essential oils should be a staple in our beauty cabinet.
GERANIUM OIL
Health: Improves blood circulation where it’s applied.
Beauty: Reduces breakouts and improves skin elasticity.
TEA TREE OIL
Health: Soothes burns, and ideal for cleaning cuts.
Beauty: Antibacterial properties make it perfect for acne-prone skin.
YLANG-YLANG
Health: Regenerates skin cells – use it on burns and scars.
Beauty: Apply it to pulse points on date night. It’s a known aphrodisiac.
LAVENDER OIL
Health: Assists your body in adapting to and dealing with stress.
Beauty: Regenerates skin cells. Use on sun spots and scars.
ROSE OIL
Health: Antimicrobial and antiinflammatory to promote healing.
Beauty: Improves skin tone and texture.
PEPPERMINT OIL
Health: Alleviates fatigue, nausea, headaches and asthma symptoms.
Beauty: Massage it into your scalp to get rid of dandruff.
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