Category Archives: Oil Therapy

As people get older, marks on facial skin can develop and become evident. This is caused by the overproduction of melanin. Hence, topicals to regulate melanogenesis are being produced. Some of the cosmetic depigmentation agents being used are hydroquinone which is a tyrosinase inhibitor (1) and arbutin (2) which is bearberry leaf derived. However, consumersContinueContinue reading “Ylang-ylang Oil or Extract: Which Does Research Confirm as an Effective Strategic Remedy for Melanogenesis?”

Here’s an observation result where peppermint was found to be effective in reducing Pruritus Gravidarum A 2012 study investigated the efficacy of peppermint essential oil on women who are in their second or third trimester of pregnancy and are experiencing moderate or severe pruritus. The patients were attending Rasoul Akram Hospital in Rasht in 2011.ContinueContinue reading “Peppermint Essential Oil Treats Itchiness”

Skin is the largest organ of the body, hence it needs to be given the right kind of care. Every day your skin is exposed to a lot of things, hence what you do to it when you are at home is important. I know the importance of treating my skin well, and I wantContinueContinue reading “3 Irresistible Reasons Why Peppermint Oil is an Essential for Your Skin Care”

There are too many comments and suggestions about the application of essential oils. Different interpretations are also being said and written and most of them are inaccurate. I’ve read some articles and heard some comments, interpretations, and suggestions about how to properly use essential oils, and a lot did not come from official aromatherapists. SomeContinueContinue reading “How Oil Application Frequency Affects Individual’s Health, Oil’s Efficacy and Long Term Safety”

Pain is a condition that may be experienced occasionally but must be endured and overcome by using the right remedy. There are different reasons why we experience pain. It could be due to an infection, inflammation, or a wound. You can feel it while you are alone and doing your daily routines or while doingContinueContinue reading “3 Effective Methods To Find Comfort and Pain Relief Using Peppermint Oil”

Essential oils are my favorite thing in the world. I love them because they are natural and you can have them for healing as well as cosmetics. However, while I was reading some articles about camphor essential oil, I realized that it also has side effects that’s why it’s categorized under hazardous essential oils inContinueContinue reading “Hazardous Essential Oils That You Must Know”

Peppermint oil is known for its therapeutic and aromatic properties hence being used for treatments and flavoring. Some are recommending taking peppermint oil orally, while some are making some products containing it which are also being consumed through the mouth. Despite many claims that oral ingestion of peppermint oil is safe, it is still helpfulContinueContinue reading “Six Case Studies That Presents Mouth-related Side Effects of Peppermint Oil”

You’ve probably seen shampoos with argan oil (Argania spinosa kernel oil ) in health and beauty sections of grocery or department stores and wondered why it’s there. What makes argan ideal for hair application is that it gives the hair volume and makes it look shinier because it seeps into the hair axis and damagesContinueContinue reading “Why Argan Oil is Effective in Preventing and Protecting Hair Damage and Preserving Hair’s Protein”

Peppermint oil is one of the most recommended oils for therapies. Different research have been conducted to see its effects on people. Some studies present its effectiveness while others report its side effects. If used carelessly and improperly, peppermint may cause respiratory and cutaneous adverse reactions. Knowing that there are side effects in using peppermintContinueContinue reading “Safety Guidelines When Using Peppermint Oil”

Previously I’ve written about my personal experience of using peppermint oil on muscle sores. However, I wasn’t able to explain why peppermint essential oil can ease muscle tension and aches. This Q&A quick post attempts to answer ‘why’ and ‘how’ peppermint essential oil works as a medicine for muscle soreness. Muscle contract According to theContinueContinue reading “How Does Peppermint Oil Work as a Medicine for Muscle Soreness?”