Essential oils have long been used in pharmacology, folk and official medicine, aromatherapy, and personal care. No wonder that many beauty brands use them in their formulations as well as produce pure essential oils for aromatherapeutic and cosmetic purposes. One of such brands is Mayur.
Essential oils are extracted from raw plant material (leaves, flowers, roots, seeds, peel, bark, wood) by distillation, expression or solvent extraction. The method of extraction depends on the type of raw material; most common essential oils are distilled, but citrus peel oils are usually cold-pressed.
One of the most popular applications of essential oils is aromatherapy, a type of alternative medicine which uses aroma compounds to improve psychological or physical well-being. Essential oils are believed to relieve headaches, improve sleep, combat stress, fatigue and anxiety, and have other benefits.
In addition, essential oils are used in skin and hair care, primarily because of their antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and soothing properties. In this case, they are usually mixed with carrier oils because most essential oils irritate the skin when applied undiluted, and some also increase the skin’s vulnerability to sunlight.
Ukrainian-based beauty brand Mayur offers a wide selection of premium-quality essential oils for aromatherapy and personal care. Let’s take a closer look at some of them.
Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil
Ylang-ylang oil is extracted from the flowers of the cananga tree that is native to India. It has a rich, deep and bright smell with notes of custard and rubber. When used in aromatherapy, this oil helps to relieve stress and anxiety, combats headaches and insomnia, reduces irritability. Besides, it is believed to have aphrodisiac properties.
The oil also has a number of cosmetic uses. It normalises sebum secretion in the skin, makes the skin look and feel fresh, and slows down the ageing process. When applied to hair and nails, it makes them stronger and prevents brittleness.
Lavender Essential Oil
Lavender oil is obtained from the flower spikes of lavender. It is valued for its calming and soothing smell as well as for its antiseptic and bactericidal properties. The smell of lavender oil boosts memory and attention, improves sleep, and has excellent anti-stress properties.
Lavender essential oil speeds up the healing of minor skin injuries, prevents greasy complexion and acne breakouts. When used as a hair care product, it eliminates dandruff, makes the hair sleeker and shinier, stimulates hair growth.
Lemon Essential Oil
Lemon oil is cold pressed from the lemon peel. Its cool, fresh smell contributes to relaxation and boosts the immune system. Lemon essential oil helps to increase the body’s resistance to bacterial and viral infections as well as relieves headache.
As a cosmetic product, this oil can be used to strengthen the nails, prevent brittle hair and split ends, stimulate hair growth, and balance the skin. It also has whitening properties; lemon essential oil is often used to improve complexion and reduce pigmentation.
Peppermint Essential Oil
Peppermint oil is obtained from fresh peppermint leaves. It is commonly used to soothe symptoms of the common cold and the flu (in inhalations), treat headaches, improve mental and physical stamina. Peppermint essential oil can also be used to treat various bacterial, fungal and parasitic infections.
The skincare benefits of this essential oil include its ability to smooth out fine lines and restore the skin’s natural healthy glow. Besides, this oil has a strong refreshing effect. As a hair care product, it combats dandruff and prevents greasy scalp.
Tea Tree Essential Oil
Tea tree essential oil is derived from the leaves of the tea tree that is native to Australia. It has a fresh camphoraceous odour and pronounced antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. The oil can be used to treat various skin conditions, including bacterial and fungal infections, acne, dandruff, eczema, and psoriasis.
When used in aromatherapy, tea tree oil boosts productivity, improves short-term memory, and has a positive effect on the immune system. You can also apply the oil to your hair and scalp in order to prevent itchy and flaky scalp and to restore your hair’s natural strength and elasticity.
You can buy essential oils produced by Mayur in our online shop Organic Store. We also offer essential oils, oil blends and carrier oils manufactured by other brands, such as Aromatika, Flora Secret, Cococare, Parachute, Triuga, Aasha Herbals, and more.