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7 Beauty Benefits Of Eucalyptus Oil

By Bindu Gowda

Eucalyptus oil is one such great essential oil that nature has blessed us with. The oil of eucalyptus is extracted from the dried leaves of eucalyptus tree. Eucalyptus oil anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antibacterial and anti-spasmodic properties. Though the oil is colourless, it has a distinctive odour and taste. This essential oil is extensively used even in aroma therapy. It has both health and beauty benefits.

Awesome Health Benefits Of Eucalyptus Oil

Eucalyptus oil is widely used all over the world for its medicinal properties.. Some health benefits of this essential oil include: it soothes cold sores, treats cough and cold, acts as a mouth freshner, eases joint pain, and keeps a check on blood sugar level.

Treat Hair Fall With Eucalyptus Oil

But, sadly not many of us are aware of the beauty benefits of this amazing oil. So, in today's article we have listed out the ways in which you can use eucalyptus oil to enhance your beauty. Read on to know more about it.

Treats Cuts, Wounds And Blisters:

Treats Cuts, Wounds And Blisters:

The healing property of eucalyptus oil is vast. It is used in the treatment of cuts, wounds and blisters. Mix equal amount of eucalyptus oil with apple cider vinegar and dab it on the affected area. The antiseptic property of this essential oil, heals blisters and wounds effectively

Rejuvenates The Skin:

Rejuvenates The Skin:

Eucalyptus oil rejuvenates the skin and makes it softer. M ix few drops of eucalyptus oil with sweet almond oil and apply it on skin. Rinse it off after sometime and pat dry and you will be amazed with the results.

Treats Dry And Itchy Scalp:

Treats Dry And Itchy Scalp:

The cooling property of this essential oil provides soothing relief by reducing the itchiness. Take a tablespoonful of coconut oil and 2-3 drops of eucalyptus oil. Apply this on your scalp and rinse of later to get rid of dry and itchy scalp.

Makes The Hair Thicker And Glossy:

Makes The Hair Thicker And Glossy:

Regular application of eucalyptus oil adds natural shine to your tresses. It is also proved to improve the elasticity of hair. It strengthens the hair follicles there by making it thicker. It also, improves the over all health of the hair.

Treats Acne And Blemishes:

Treats Acne And Blemishes:

Eucalyptus oil effectively reduces the oiliness of the skin which is one of the causes of acne. Apply a mixture of 2- 3 drops eucalyptus oil with aloe vera gel on face. The antiseptic and anti inflammatory property of eucalyptus oil assists in eradicating acne and blemishes.

Heals Sunburn:

Heals Sunburn:

Eucalyptus oil is known for its cooling and soothing effects. It alleviates the sunburns caused by harmful sun rays. Just apply this essential oil on your skin, it penetrates deep into the skin and heels the burn rapidly.

Treats Dandruff:

Treats Dandruff:

The anti-fungal property of eucalyptus oil helps to get rid of dandruff and other fungal infections. Apply a mixture of 2-3 of eucalyptus with coconut oil on to your scalp. Gently massage your scalp with the tip of your fingers and leave it for about 20 minutes. Wash off thoroughly.

Story first published: Thursday, September 3, 2015, 17:20 [IST]
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