In Oils for the Hair and Skin (Part 1), we zoomed in on almond oil, castor oil, chamomile oil, coconut oil, eucalyptus oil, geranium oil, jojoba oil, and lemon oil. Now, we're going to talk about seven more oils. Check them out below:
Myrrh Oil- For the hair, myrrh oil can treat a dry scalp and combat dandruff. It tightens the pores of the scalp, gripping onto the hair follicles tighter, preventing the hair from falling out. It's also known to help get rid of lice. For the skin, it's great for treating athlete's foot, itching, chapped skin, and eczema. Warning: Too much use of this natural oil can be toxic. Pregnant women should also refrain from using this oil, as it can stimulate contractions of the uterus. (However, it's great to use for that purpose, and is also said to relieve pain during childbirth.)
Neem Oil- For the hair, neem oil is good for repairing damaged follicles. It also conditions coarse hair. It's also great at treating a dry, itchy scalp. For the skin, neem oil moisturizes it when it's dry. It can serve as a repellent, keeping bugs from wanting to land onto your skin. (Here's a neat little tip If neem oil enters a bug's system, it blocks the hormones from working, preventing them from laying eggs. If they do lay eggs, the eggs never hatch. This can also work as a contraceptive for both men and women.) It's also good for eczema.
Rose Oil- For the hair, rose oils strengthens its roots. For the skin, rose oil adds moisture, fights against aging, reduces the appearance of scars, repairs damaged skin cells, and treats skin burns.
Rosemary Oil- For the skin, rosemary oil stimulates the hair follicles, promoting longer, thicker hair. It reduces hair loss and promotes a healthy scalp, fighting against scalp disorders like alopecia. It rids the hair of dandruff. It's also believed that it slows down the graying of hair. For the skin, it evens out its tone and keeps it moisturized. It's also good for skin conditions like dermatitis, eczema, and psoriasis.
Olive Oil- For the hair, olive oil can be used as a great moisturizer and leave-in conditioner. For the skin, olive oil is great for removing eye makeup (including mascara) and treats the skin afterward. It's ideal for moisturizing dry skin. One can add it to their bath, gently scraping the skin to help remove excess dirt. It can also be used as a shaving cream for those with sensitive skin. When mixed and melted with beeswax, olive oil can make a great lip balm, keeping the lips soft and smooth.
Peppermint Oil- For the hair, peppermint oil removes dandruff and fights against lice. For the skin, peppermint oil moisturizes the skin. It combat oily skin. It can also be used as a cleanser and is ideal for removing makeup. However, peppermint oil is not recommended for people with allergies.
Tea Tree Oil- For the hair, tea tree oil moisturizes a dry scalp, removing dandruff. It can also help remove head lice. For the skin, tea tree oil is great for abrasions, acne, athlete's foot, blisters, boils, cold sores, herpes, insect bites, eczema, impetigo, minor cuts, ringworm, warts, and psoriasis.
