Blumea balsamifera, also known as Sambong, is an ancient medicinal herb in Southeast Asia. What are the benefits of using blumea balsamifera oil? Who can use blumea balsamifera oil? Blumea balsamifera oil should be suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin and skin of colour, but do make sure to conduct a test patch to see if you are allergic to this extract.

Pracaxi oil is obtained from the seed oil of the pracaxi tree or Pentaclethara macroloba tree. The pracaxi tree grows in the parts of northern Brazil, Guyana, Trinidad, and parts of Central America. It may sometimes be found in wetlands, and are resistant to water logging. Pracaxi seed oil includes the highest concentration of behenic acid (about 20%) in vegetable fat, more than six times higher than in peanut oil, and also includes 35% of oleic acid. In some cases. The oleic acid and lauric acid in pracaxi oil are effective vehicles for delivering drugs through the skin. Benefits of using Pracaxi oil: Pracaxi oil has anti-aging, antioxidant, antiseptic, antifungal,…

Breu-Branco resin (Protium heptaphyllum) is a tree that occurs in dry forests and is native to most of Brazil. The resin consists of large concentrations of monoterpenes, such as α-pyrene, α-phellandrene, limonene, and terpinolene. Limonene is the main component in fragrances and essences. Benefits of using Breu-Branco resin: It has antioxidant, anticonvulsant, deodorant, antibacterial, antiviral, antiasthmatic, decongestant, antiseptic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, healing, cellular regenerator, carminative, and antispasmodic properties.  It has psychological properties like anti-melancholic, neurosedative, antidepressant, refreshing, soothing, relaxing, sedative, tranquilizing, toning, and balancing. It may help with insomnia, mood swings, cough, asthmatic bronchitis, snoring, nervous excitement, stress, anxiety, anguish, irritability (frustration), headaches, migraine, colds, flu, sore throats; bug bite It…

Bacaba oil is a tall palm tree native to the Amazon rainforest. It grows wildly in Northern South America, particularly in Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, and the Guyanas. It bears bacaba fruit that resembles acai berries. It contains high concentrations of oleic acid, linoleic acid, palmitic acid, and behenic acid. Benefits of using Bacaba oil: Reduces Trans-Epidermal Water Loss: bacaba oil contains linoleic acid, which is one of the lipid components of the skin, this helps to reduce trans-epidermal water loss and prevents the skin from drying out. This makes bacaba oil an effective moisturizer. It also helps to revitalize the scalp: meaning it would promote hair growth, reduce dryness, improve…

Trichilia emetica, commonly known as Mafura butter is a medium-sized, evergreen tree, growing up to a height of 25 m, with a wide crown, and has a dark grey or brown bark. It grows in the forests and woodlands, rarely away from water. It is found in the tropical and southern African regions and in the Arabian Peninsula. This tree’s seeds are edible and an important oil source. The seeds when pressed yield an oil that forms a solid butter at room temperature. The oil is rich in monounsaturated oleic acid (50%). Fatty acids include linoleic (10%), stearic (3%), palmitic (35%), and linolenic (1%) acids. What are the benefits of…

Amyris essential oil (Amyris balsamifera) or West Indian Sandalwood is produced from the heartwood of a small tree in the Rutaceae. Amyris has so many different names in different countries ( bois chandelle in Haiti, torchwood in Jamaica, tigua in Venezuela), but in the United States it is referred to as Amyris, balsam amyris, or West Indian sandalwood. Another interesting fact is that this species is not related to the other sandalwood i.e. the Indian or Australian sandalwood (which are more expensive and wood-scented). Benefits of using Amyris essential oil: We couldn’t find much data and the only benefits we found was that it had anti-microbial properties, can help ease…

Calendula oil is an essential oil that is derived from a plant of the marigold family Calendula Officinalis. Calendula officinalis has been traditionally used in the treatment of various skin problems, swellings, and also in cosmetic formulations, i.e., creams, lotions, shampoos. Benefits of using Calendula oil: Antioxidant: calendula oil has a lot of antioxidants like terpenoids, flavonoids, coumarines, quinones, volatile oil, carotenoids and amino acids. It is also anti-aging and can improve the overall appearance of the skin. Anti-inflammatory properties and can soothe the skin: this oil can also soothe the skin and reduce inflammation like redness, burning sensation, swelling, and itchiness. Helps in wound healing: there are studies showing…

Lemon essential oil is the oil obtained from the Citrus limon tree. This oil has been used as a remedy to treat human ailments before the discovery of vitamin C. Benefits of using Lemon essential oil: Anticancer activity: It has anticancer properties that decreases colon cancer cells. Antioxidant activity: lemon essential oil contains antioxidants like flavonoids, phenolic acids, and vitamins. It helps with the digestive system: it increased gastric motility and reduction of nausea (D-limonene), neutralization of stomach acids (D-limonene), relief of gastric reflux (D-limonene), increased bile flow. Anti-inflammatory activity: It helps in inhibiting cell migration, inhibition of cytokine production, inhibition of inflammation mediator, inhibition of leukocyte chemotaxis. Anti-fungal activity:…

Nigella sativa is a flowering shrub that grows in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and western Asia. . The black seeds of N. Sativa have been used to treat different diseases and ailments for thousands of years. The seeds are also known as black caraway, black cumin, black onion seed, and kalonji. What are the benefits of using Black seed oil? What does black seed oil contain? It contains the most active components such as thymoquinone (30%-48%), thymohydroquinone, dithymoquinone, p-cymene, carvacrol, 4-terpineol, t-anethol, sesquiterpene longifolene (1%-8%) α-pinene and thymol. N. Sativa seeds also contain alpha-hederin (anti-cancer), and saponin, a potential anticancer agent. The seeds also contain unsaturated fatty acids, mainly…

Frankincense originates from Africa, India, and the Middle East. It is extracted from the gum resin of the Boswellia carterii or Boswellia sacra tree. What are the benefits of using Frankincense? Who all can use Frankincense oil? Frankincense oil is suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin and skin of colour, but still do conduct a patch test. You can also dilute frankincense oil with other carrier oils such as argan oil, jojoba oil, or grapeseed oil to avoid irritation. How to choose and select the best Frankincense product? Make sure you buy 100% organic, cold-pressed, unrefined, and 100% pure frankincense oil. it also has a pale yellow colour…