Where Can I Find a List of Natural Oils and their Purposes?

Question

I want a list of Natural Oils that can be used for hair and skin. I'd like to be able to see the oil name and what its good for.

Answer 1

google it?

Answer 2

type it in the search engine

Answer 3

Try Wholefoods.

Answer 4

Maybe a website for Homeophatic medicine?

Answer 5

here you go !  : )



ALOE

VERA  Aloe vera has been used for thousands of years as a medicinal plant. The oldest reference to it is found on a papyrus roll from 1500 B.C. Javanese women rub aloe vera into their scalps in order to stimulate hair grown. In Greece (fourth century B.C.) the wounds of Alexander the Great were treated with this plant. Aloe vera contains a gel that liquifies when it comes in contact with air. The juice or gel contains important healing substances for the skin-steroids, organic acids (amino acids), enzymes, and polysaccharides. The regenerative qualities of aloe vera thus make it suitable for the treatment of the skin and hair and effective against acne. Premature aging of the skin, wounds, burns, gum diseases, and seborrhea can also be treated with aloe vera, as can hair loss resulting from seborrhea, dandruff, and damage to the nervous system.  

BASIL  This clear, thin liquid oil is derived through distillation from the blooming tips of the herb. Basil is antiseptic and tones and clears the skin, increasing its resilience and sleekness. It can be used as a skin cleanser or toner in facial care, or added to oils and creams to the bath to stimulate the metabolism of greasy, tired, limp, and colorless skin. It has a slightly irritating effect and causes a hot-cold feeling in baths. The fragrance of basil is penetratingly sweet, spicy, and similar to anise.  

BALSAM  Resins that contain benzoil acid or its ester (balsam peru, styrax, benzoin gum).  Balsam is antiseptic, deodorizing, soothing to irritated skin, and heal wounds, infections, and abscesses. It can be used for chapped skin, redness, and itching. In a diluted form, it can prevent the formation of blisters.  

BERGAMOT  The greenish, thin oil of bergamot is obtained bt pressing out the peel of a green bitter orange that grows in California, South America, Italy, Spain, and West Africa. An all-purpose oil for cosmetics, it can be used by every skin type and for many functional disturbances. It is antiseptic, slightly astringent, deodorizing, healing for wounds, and generally beneficial for the skin. Bergamot also helps in cases of dandruff, seborrhea, acne, herpes, shingles, eczema, excessive perspiration, and unpleasant body odor.  

BORAGE

OIL  Borage oil was used in the Middle Ages for many medicinal purposes. Originally from Syria, it was used also for alleviating depression. Borage oil is higher in gamma linolenic acid (GLA), a unique fatty acid found in mother's milk, than any other fatty acids. Borage oil is also high in calcium, potassium, and mineral acids. It is used externally for extremely stubborn dry skin such as psoriasis and eczema. The borage herbs can be used as a poultice for inflammatory swellings.  

CEDARWOOD  Cedarwood oil is derived through distillation from the wood waste and sawdust of cedarwood.  Cedarwood is a general skin care oil that is antiseptic, astringent, soothing, and removes excess water. It is used in natual hair care products particularly for the treatment of greasy hair, dandruff and psoriasis, and for the treatment of acne, infections, rashes, eczema, dermatitis, and itching skin. It gently stimulates the skin.  

CHAMOMILE  Is a member of the sunflower family. Chamomile has been used throughout history for both internal and external health concerns. Chamomile is well known to induce relaxation and tranquilization. The soothing, healing effect it has on the body made chamomile a great skin moisturizer, and keeps the skin fresh and luxuriant. Using this herb internally has also been shown to be beneficial for preventing and treating anxiety, nervousness, restlessness, stress and insomnia. Externally, chamomile is used for healing and soothing the skin.  

CINNAMON  Cinnamon is a potent anti-bacterial and anti-fungal. Also improves circulation and helps stimulate blood flow.  

CLOVES  Cloves improves circulation and also an good skin stimulant. Clove is very antiseptic and pain-relieving. Thus, making it useful in many pain-relieving medications; its scent is familiar to everyone who has been to the dentist. Its use in natural cosmetics extends to warts, callouses, infected wounds, and insect stings. Works great in aftershave lotions, since its woody scent harmonizes well and it disinfects and pain-relieve to razor nicks  

COMFREY  A country name for comfrey was "knitbone," a reminder of its traditional use in healing fractures. The herb contains allantoin, which use internally can encourages bone, cartilage, and cells to grow. When the herb is applied to an injured or damage skin, the allantoin is absorbed through the skin and speeds up healing.  

FRANKINCENSE  (Boswellia). The oil of the boswellia tree, which grows wild in Arabia, is distilled from the resin. The thin, clear-to-yellowish oil is antringent, rejuvenation, and extremely beneficial to the shin. Frankincense is not only used specifically for mature skin and wrinkles, but also fro raw, chapped skin, hand care, and the healing of wounds.  Typical of the warm, balsamy oil is its fragrance of lemon and conifer. It is suitable for creatinhg perfumes.

GERANIUM  The same common geranium that blooms so splendidly in gardens and flowerpots contains a valuable essential oil for skin care. Geranium oil is antiseptic, astringent, deodorizing, toning, anti-inflammatory, cleansing, and stimulates the lymphatic system.  This oil is very much recommended for sluggish, oily skin. Geranium oil is said to stimulate breast growth when mixed with ylang-ylang in a body oil and used regularly.  The frangrance is rosy-minty and harmonizes well with rose and rosewood.  

HORSETAIL  Horsetail is close relative of the trees that grew on earth 270 million years ago in the Carboniferous period. Its brittle jointed stems are rich in healing and organic silica. Silica, encourages the formulation of collagen fibrils. This herb can be use internally and externally for increasing the elasticity of the skin, hair and nails.  

JASMINE  Jasmine oil has been used for thousands of years in skin care cosmetics and perfumes. Despite its price Jasmine is good for the care all types of skin. It is toning and antiseptic, and has a relaxing, aphrodisiac scent. It is particularly suited for treating dry, sensitive, and sore skin. It has a soothing effect on skin infections. A bath with Jasmine oil lets you forget aggravation, stress, anger, nervousness, and worries.

JOJOBA

OIL  Jojoba oil is extracted and cold-pressed from the jojoba bean. This desert plant's endurance is truly miraculous. It survives the arid deserts of Arizona, California, and Mexico. During the hot days of summer and cold desert nights the pores of the plant are covered by a wax. This prevents the evaporation process that would normally kill any plant. Its life span exceeds that of the human being. The oil which is often called "liquid gold" has a diverse and long list of excellent contributions to the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. jojoba oil is an effective ingredient in shampoos and hair treatments packs, and in the treatment of damaged, brittle hair, hair loss, and split ends. Jojoba oil along with rosemary oil, can be used in a hot oil treatment for the stimulation and cleansing of the scalp. The wax acts on the skin and hair just as it does on the plant: it forms a fine, protective, non-greasy film. The skin becomes silky and soft, and provides shine to the hair.

LAVENDER  Lavender is an all-purpose oil for skin care. Its effect is antibacterial, pain-relieving, healing for wounds, soothing for skin diseases, deodorizing, antiseptic, fungicidal, insect-repellent, rejuvenating, and anti-inflammatory. A bath with lavender soothes and heals the skin after a sunburn.  

LEMON  Lemon extract is used to lighten hair and skin, and as an detoxifying and anti-bacterial for acne and problem skin. Also can be used to inhale for tension and depression.  

MARIGOLD  The marigold blossoms have been used for ages for every type of damage done to skin tissues as well as for beautification of the skin. Apart from the beauty of this field of blossoms, their healing capacity is extensive. The blossoms are used as poultice for burns, sunburn, slow-healing wounds, eczema, chapped skin, inflamed mucous membranes, and other skin ailments. The marigold blossoms accelerate the healing process of serious wounds. The extract of the marigold flowers and leaves are used as a skin freshener, softener, and stimulant.  

MYRRH  Myrrh is rejuvenating, fungicidal, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and immune stimulant, also a great astringent and skin toner.  Myrrh has a powerful healing effect on wounds. As a major component in ointment or cream, it can be used to treat skin that is rough, cracked, chapped, or infected, including facial skin, and is recommended for scabs, skin fungus, and athlete's foot.  

ORANGE  Orange has an astringent effects and works as an fruit acid for removing dead skin tissues. Makes a great face wash.  

PATCHOULI  Patchouli oil is anti-inflammatory, toning, antiseptic, fungicidal, and stimulates cell regeneration. It is recommended for use in caring for mature skin; acne; skin which is hydrated, raw, chapped. and scaly; dandrruff; and in treating wounds, fungus infections, and eczema.  

PEPPERMINT  This familiar herb grows worldwide today. Its thin, clear oil is derived from the plant through distillation. It contains menthol, a crystalline substance that is known for its ability to open the breathing passages. In cosmetics, peppermint oil is used for cleansing, since it is slightly antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and toning. It purifies sluggish skin and pores and can stimulate cell regeneration. Peppermint oil can be used in the treatment of oily skin, acne, and blackheads. Further areas of use are for itchy skin, infections, and dandruff. It has a generally refreshing and stimulating effect on the scalp when added to shampoo.  

P