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8 Essential Oils You Need To Include In Your Beauty Regime!

Essential oils have not received as much recognition as they should be getting. And why? Because they have amazing benefits for almost everything! And, they can be incorporated into everyday routines as well.

One of the best things about using an essential oil is that one bottle of any particular oil would have a multitude of uses.

Essential oils are known to be good for curing headaches, cold, insomnia, and the list goes on. A few drops of an essential oil can even be added to the bath for quick stress relief.

There are also several DIY remedies you can try out with essential oils. We surely have a lot of fun trying out these remedies, don't we? So don't hesitate from buying yourself a few bottles of these amazing oils.

Using oils as a part of a skin care ritual for the face is coming up as a practice of late. Earlier, oils were seen as bad for the face, believing they would only cause breakouts.

However, such beliefs have been proved to be myths and hence essential oils are being used on a large scale today.

So, here are the best essential oils that you could use for your face and see some amazing results on the skin.

Pomegranate Seed Oil:

Pomegranate Seed Oil:

This particular oil has immense anti-ageing properties. It contains bioflavonoids that prevent the occurrence of age lines and spots. This is also a great oil for reducing effects of sun damage.

Argon Oil:

Argon Oil:

Argon has a high content of fatty acids, which makes it the right oil to retain elasticity of the skin. Argon oil is actually an ingredient in many anti-ageing serums.

Rosehip Seed Oil:

Rosehip Seed Oil:

This oil is best known for its high content of vitamin A and retinoic acid, both of these ingredients being great for the skin, especially for boosting collagen production. This one oil works like a miracle by smoothing fine lines, reducing age spots and boosting collagen production.

Lavender Oil:

Lavender Oil:

Apart from smelling amazing and being great for calming the nerves, lavender oil can be used to hydrate the skin. It helps with skin regeneration, reduces scarring and spots. Plus, a few drops added to the bath can calm your nerves if you're stressed out.

Carrot Seed Oil:

Carrot Seed Oil:

This oil is especially great for smoothening the skin. It rejuvenates the skin and is rich in antioxidants that make it a perfect choice for reducing inflammation.

Tea Tree Oil:

Tea Tree Oil:

This oil is a magical oil for people who have acne and pimples. It would zap away the meanest acne if applied and kept overnight.

Patchouli Oil:

Patchouli Oil:

Another oil specifically known for its calming effect is Patchouli oil. This oil makes the skin smoother and healthier. It has antiseptic properties that make it a great essential oil for people with dermatitis or eczema.

Ylang Ylang:

Ylang Ylang:

This oil is amazing mostly because of its floral fragrance. Along with that, it reduces dark spots caused by pimples, breakouts and even decreases the early signs of wrinkles and ageing.

Story first published: Wednesday, August 3, 2016, 15:35 [IST]
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