Useful properties of pine oil and how to use it

The pine tree is widespread throughout the world. Distinctive features - a long trunk and a spreading coniferous crown. But few people know that there is pine oil, which is used both in cosmetology and medicine. Many recipes for colds are based on this remedy. Pine oil contains a lot of nutrients and trace elements that benefit a weakened body.

The composition and medicinal properties of pine oil

Oil is obtained from almost all varieties of pine, only used in different ways. One is used in cosmetics, the other in aromatherapy and medicine, the third is intended exclusively for domestic purposes. Therefore, when buying a bottle, pay attention to what is written on it, or check the information with the sales assistant.

What is suitable for adding to masks is what is obtained from Scots pine, and for aromatherapy and medicinal purposes - from Siberian pine. Pine oil is essential, it is transparent, sometimes with a slight yellow tint; it has a coniferous aroma, sometimes sharp, sometimes soft. These indicators depend on the variety from which the product is obtained. Buy a product in a pharmacy or in a cosmetic store.

Pine essential oil has many useful properties, for which doctors and cosmetologists love it. Consider them:

1. The antibacterial action of the components of the oil makes it indispensable in the composition of masks. It will help to cope with acne, pimples, and also put a barrier to infections.
2. Ether prevents and stops hair loss. The effect is achieved due to a number of substances contained in the oil.
3. The tool returns to life weakened, brittle curls with split ends. Leaves hair soft, shiny & silky.
4. The oil regulates the production of sebum. This property is useful for the scalp and face. Pine ether controls the water balance in the layers of the epidermis, preventing excessive dryness.
5. Ether fights dandruff and seborrhea. This effect is no longer cosmetic, but therapeutic.
6. The oil successfully copes with colds and viral diseases, is actively used by doctors in inhalations for the common cold, sinusitis, chronic tonsillitis and sinusitis.
7. Pine ether cleanses pores, restores blood circulation in tissues.
8. The components contained in the oil have antioxidant properties. Masks based on pine ether - anti-aging.

The effect achieved with the help of oil is due to the presence in its composition of substances such as:

• vitamin E, which has antioxidant and immunomodulatory properties;
• vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, known for its healing effect;
• terpene hydrocarbons that have a beneficial effect on the nervous system;
• sesquiterpene alcohols, which cleanse, protect and nourish the skin;
• phytoncides with an antibacterial effect that kill harmful microorganisms;
• antioxidant compounds that give the oil anti-aging properties;
• phytohormones that prevent premature aging and rejuvenate the body as a whole.

A huge number of useful properties makes pine essential oil universal. But do not forget that in its pure form it is forbidden to use it. Any ether can cause severe burns, so be careful. If you want to smell the oil, in no case bring your nose close to the neck of the bottle. With such a high concentration of vapors, you risk burning the mucous membrane.

Using pine oil for hair care

Every woman dreams of luxurious hair. But not everyone is able to achieve the desired result. Some suffer from diseases, others have poor heredity. Still others cannot find the right care product; most budget shampoos, balms and masks do not fulfill the promises made on the packaging. This is because there are a lot of preservatives and fragrances in the composition, and the minimum amount of active ingredients. More expensive funds may have the desired effect, but not everyone can afford them. However, there are inexpensive natural remedies that will help you cope with problems and get amazing hair.

Consider recipes for masks with the addition of pine oil, which have a beneficial effect and give the hair a wonderful smell.

Mask against hair loss

Hair loss is a common problem. Solve it with a mask that is easy to prepare at home. Ingredients:

• 4 drops of pine essential oil;
• 2 tbsp. l. hercules flakes;
• 1 Art. l sour cream;
• 50 ml boiling water.

1. Let's make oatmeal. To do this, pour them into a metal container and pour the amount of boiling water indicated in the recipe, after which we must cover with a lid. You need to wait 15 minutes, during which time the hercules will swell.
2. Using a blender, grind the product to a puree state. We make sure that the consistency is homogeneous.
3. It is desirable to choose sour cream fat and thick, then the mask will not spread. Slightly warm, add to the crushed flakes and mix. You can also do this with a blender.
4. The last stage is the mixing of pine essential oil. We drip exactly the amount that is indicated in the ingredients. The mask is ready.

You need to apply it on clean, damp hair, so you allow the beneficial substances to be completely absorbed, they will not be interfered with by a layer of secretions from the sebaceous glands. Spread the mask evenly over the scalp, and then through all the hair. After that, wrap the curls with plastic wrap and insulate with a towel. Keep the mixture for 30 minutes. Then rinse with warm water and shampoo. After the procedure, you can not use other masks or balms. It is recommended to dry your hair naturally so as not to damage the structure with the hot air of the hair dryer.

The course of treatment is 2 months with a frequency of application 2 times a week. After such a mask, hair loss decreases and new growth begins. Curls become soft and obedient, as after expensive salon procedures. The effect is noticeable after the first application.

A revitalizing mask for dry and lifeless hair

The cause of dry hair can be malnutrition, polluted environment in industrial centers and megacities. A mask for dry and lifeless hair with pine essential oil is an excellent budget solution to the problem. Such a mask will not take much time and will give an excellent result. To prepare it, you will need components:

• 4 drops of pine essential oil;
• 1 egg;
• 2 Art. l cocoa.

Beat the egg until a thick foam forms with a blender with a special nozzle or a regular whisk. Gradually add to the cocoa mass, avoiding the formation of lumps. Add pine essential oil to a homogeneous mixture. Stir again - and the mask is ready. Distribute it evenly over clean, damp hair, making sure that each area is smeared with the mixture. After that, wrap the curls with cling film and cover with a towel. Leave on for 40 minutes and then wash off the mask with warm water and shampoo, which you usually wash your hair with. It is forbidden to use a hair dryer; dry hair exclusively in a natural way.

The frequency of the procedure is 2 times a week for a month. Then take a break for 14 days, then repeat everything to maintain the effect. Hair after this mask acquires a beautiful shine, silkiness, become smooth and well-groomed. Split ends are sealed after the course.

Using pine oil for skin care

Pine oil perfectly moisturizes the skin, saturates it with vitamins and minerals. The ether has a beneficial effect on the layers of the epidermis, controlling the water balance and blood circulation. Therefore, oil is introduced into the composition of masks used to treat skin diseases, to maintain tone, the general condition of the skin of the face and body. Review the recipes and choose something for yourself.

Face mask against acne

Acne is mostly a problem for teenagers. But it is also familiar to adult girls and causes suffering. Fortunately, there is an optimal solution that will not empty your wallet and give you the desired result. This is a face mask with the addition of pine essential oil. It eliminates foci of inflammation and the reproduction of harmful bacteria, acting on acne from the inside. The mask is easy to prepare at home, for this you will need:

• 3 drops of pine essential oil;
• 1 tbsp. l. kefir;
• 1 aspirin.

Kefir warm up in a metal container. Grind an aspirin tablet in a mortar to a powder state. Mix both ingredients, add pine essential oil according to the recipe. Apply the finished mask to the pre-prepared face skin. But keep in mind that before the procedure you need to not just wash yourself, but use a scrub; this will clear the pores, which will better absorb the healing substances. Apply the mixture on dry, clean skin with a cotton pad.

Avoid contact with the areas around the eyes, lips and nose. Keep the mask for 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water. If desired, after the procedure, moisturize the skin with a cream that you usually use. The shelf life of this mixture is 48 hours in the refrigerator.

The duration of the course of treatment is 1 week with a frequency of application 2 times a day. The amount of the mask indicated in the recipe is enough for 2 times. The effect is visible after the first application: acne is less noticeable, redness and pain disappear. The emergence of new foci is suspended and the existing ones are being combated. If you need to repeat the course, be sure to take a break of 2 weeks.

Moisturizing & Nourishing Body Cream

With the help of pine oil, you can make a regular cream much healthier and more nutritious. Such a tool will relieve small redness on the skin, prevent the appearance of acne. Cream with pine oil is useful to smear hands, because they are most often exposed to negative influences: regular dishwashing without gloves, cleaning, contact with doorknobs, railings - the list is endless. The antiseptic and antibacterial properties of pine essential oil are very useful here: all pathogenic microbes will die before they can penetrate into the pores.

Dry skin with such a cream will become moisturized without feeling an unpleasant fatty film. So, you need to drop pine essential oil into a small portion of the cream (5 drops of oil per 3 ml of cream). In addition to useful properties, such a tool will have a light and unobtrusive smell of pine needles. You can not store the mixture, it is designed for 1 application. In addition, the cream is not used more often than once every 1 hours. And after 4 month of use, you will have to wait 1 days. Such a break is advised to do by doctors and cosmetologists.

Pine essential oil inhalations

Colds and viral diseases accompany us everywhere. Doctors prescribe medicines, but folk remedies are also popular. Pine oil is suitable for inhalation. Its antimicrobial properties help cure a runny nose, sinusitis and various rhinitis, and help get rid of tonsillitis. At home, for the procedure you will need the following:

• metal basin;
• 2 l. boiling water;
• 15 drops of pine essential oil.

Pour boiling water into a bowl, drip oil into it. With hot inhalations, the ether enters the nostrils in the form of volatile vapors. We cover our heads with a towel, close our eyes and inhale the vapors for 10 minutes, taking small breaks every 60 seconds, for which you can slowly count up to 15. It is important to note that this procedure is prohibited for children under 7 years old.

The course of treatment is 1 week, inhalations should be done 2 times a day - in the morning and in the evening. The result is an improvement in health after 3-4 applications, as well as cheerfulness and positive emotions. Before the procedure, consult your doctor, there are contraindications (for example, bronchial asthma).

Aromatherapy with pine essential oil

Aromatherapy is considered one of the best stress relievers. Now the procedure has gained particular popularity: people buy trendy aroma lamps that will decorate the interior and fill the room with the wonderful aroma of the selected ether. Another type of aromatherapy is aroma baths, in which a person receives emotional relaxation, saturates the skin with useful substances contained in essential oil. Pine ether perfectly disinfects the room. Also, the oil gives calmness and motivates to action, successfully coping with laziness and apathy. To fill the space with coniferous aroma, you need 2 drops for every 20 m². Such procedures can be arranged every evening.

For the aroma of the bath, you need 7 drops of essential oil. It is recommended to lie in the water for no more than 20 minutes. You will be surprised when you see that the skin has become hydrated and silky without the use of creams. Baths with pine ether are advised to do every 3 days.

Contraindications to the use of pine essential oil

Basically, pine oil can be used by everyone, with the exception of some cases. Consider them:

1. During pregnancy and during breastfeeding, you need to consult a doctor; oil is allowed to be used in some ways, but only with the permission of a specialist.
2. Do not use pine ether for people with hypertension, the oil can cause an exacerbation and lead to irreversible consequences.
3. You should stop using the oil in case of allergic reactions to its components.
4. It is forbidden to use the remedy for kidney diseases.

Important! If you decide to experience the effects of pine oil on yourself, do an allergy test. Perhaps you have an allergy, but you do not know about it.

It is easy to check yourself for allergies: apply a small amount of pine ether and wait 60 minutes. If inflammation or redness does not appear, as well as itching and burning, then there is no negative reaction. In case of its occurrence, oil can not be used.

Reviews on the use of pine ether

I have been using pine essential oil for a long time: in winter, I do inhalations for myself and my husband from a cold. I also like the effect it has on the hair. I used to suffer from their loss, they just fell out in strands. After the mask with pine oil, everything changed. Now I regularly use it as a prophylactic.

The mask with pine oil just saved me from acne: the product is very effective. True, one course was not enough for me, since the condition was extremely neglected. Now I walk and enjoy clear skin, which I could only dream of before.

When kindling pine oil in an aroma lamp, I like its property of disinfecting the air in the room, since the oil itself helps with colds. And, of course, its psychological properties, because essential oil is primarily aromatherapy - an increase in mental activity, restoration of psycho-emotional balance, concentration of attention.

Pine essential oil is a pantry of useful substances for beauty and health. If you liked the recipe for a mask or cream, first carefully study the contraindications to the use of oil. Using pine ether products and following the rules, you will achieve positive changes in appearance and mood.