Camphor Oil - Homemade Skin Care

Camphor oil is beneficial in many ways. This ingredient may sound familiar, because they are in commercial fat and skin care products, such as Ben Gay and Vicks Vapor Rub. These products relieve aching muscles and joints. Rub Vicks vapor steam released when applied to the skin. Inhalation of vapors relieves coughs and congestion. Only a small quantity of camphor is in each and is considered to be safe by the FDA.

Camphor is a slippery substance is extracted, by steam distillation of wood and the root of the tree, Cinnamomum camphora camphor. It lasts for fifty years for this tree to produce camphor ulja.Ulje has a sharp, penetrating odor of turpentine and the like. It has different colors: Brown, yellow and white. White camphor is found in a commercial or homemade skin care products. It is relatively non-toxic, non-sensitive and non-irritating. On the other hand, brown and yellow camphor are toxic and carcinogenic. Synthetic camphor, oil of turpentine, is often used as a substitute.

BENEFITS OF camphor

Relieves: colds, bronchitis, colds, cough

relieve sore muscles and joints

relieves the pain of rheumatoid arthritis

reduces inflammation and redness, acne offers relief

antiseptic

Anti-Bacterial

calms nerves, helps depression

stimulates circulation, increases blood flow

insecticides: refusing moths, flies and worms

Making homemade SOAP

camphor essential oil blend can be used to make homemade soap! This homemade soap can be used for acne or oily skin. It has antiseptic properties help prevent the spread of bacteria. It has cooling properties soothe acne or pimples.Upala and redness of acne can be reduced. It provides, overall, acne relief! Follow your own homemade soap recipe closely. This is only a drop or two of camphor oil to provide maximum benefit for skin. Mix it with free fragrances, such as orange blossom, basil, eucalyptus, lavender. rosemary, frankincense and other citrus or spice oils.

warns Camphor oil:

Do not swallow, keep away from children and pets, avoid if you have asthma or epilepsy, avoid using homeopathic treatment, discontinue use if skin becomes irritated.

WARNING essential oils

Caution should be used with all essential oils, including camphor. Why? Essential oils contain bioactive ingredients. That is, they contain natural substances that interact with biological systems. So what should you do? Never use large amounts of externally or internally. Never use straight. Always dilute in a carrier oil, soap, lotion, or other buffering agent. Never use without knowing what their bioactive compounds are known to do. Essential oils are powerful! Use with caution!