Using natural cosmetics gives you the advantage of plant-based oils for moisture and nutrients and essential oils for delightful scents. Here are the most common ingredients and their benefits.
June 30, 2015
Using natural cosmetics gives you the advantage of plant-based oils for moisture and nutrients and essential oils for delightful scents. Here are the most common ingredients and their benefits.
These plant oils have healing and/or nurturing qualities. They should therefore be added only in very small amounts.
These common oils provide the finishing touch to so many homemade beauty products: a delightful scent.
Bergamot oil: The finest of all citrus oils with a sweet, citrus-fresh scent
Geranium oil: A soft, flowery, feminine touchLavender oilA pure, fresh, flowery scent used in many products
Neroli oil: A fresh, flowery scent with a touch of bittersweet orange
Rose oil: A sweet, flowery scent; a very feminine oil
Rosemary oil: An intense scent similar to camphor; use sparingly
Sandalwood oil: A warm, heavy, and long-lasting scent used by both men and womenIncense oilA heavy oil with a touch of lemon and camphor
Ylang-ylang oil: An exotic, sensual scent, ideal for perfume, deodorants and bath additives; use sparingly
Lemon oil: A pure, fresh scent with a subtle and sweet touch; ideal for cleansing
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