Ginger oil is extracted from the ginger through the distillation process. Ginger oil has a unique aroma that is described as strong, warm, or spicy. It is often used for aromatherapy. Ginger oil can also be used in various applications in the skin and hair. It has a warm, sweet, woody, and spicy scent that has an energizing effect. Ginger oil has been used to ease conditions like nausea, arthritis, digestive upset, colds, and migraines.

Blends well with:

Bergamot oil, Cedar wood oil, Cinnamon oil, Eucalyptus oil, Geranium oil, Lemon oil, Lime oil, Neroli oil, Orange oil, Palmarosa oil, Patchouli oil, Rosemary oil, Rosewood oil, Sandalwood oil

BENEFITS

• Ginger oil is popular for its stimulating and warming effects to enhance concentration while soothing and reducing the feelings of stress, sadness, anxiety, dizziness, and fatigue.
• It has antioxidant properties that have a protective effect on the skin inhibiting the signs of skin damage and aging, such as wrinkles and fine lines.
• The ginger essential oil soothes redness and eliminates bacteria, particularly redness and bacteria related to acne.
• It can be used in hair as ginger oil has antiseptic, anti-fungal, and anti-inflammatory properties to provide its cleanliness.
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HOW TO USE

• As a face mask, combine 5 drops of ginger essential oil, 2 Tbsp raw organic honey, and 1 Tsp lemon juice, then freeze the mixture for 30 minutes. Apply this blend on your face like a mask and leave it on for 30 minutes before rinsing it off with cool water.
• To effectively soothe a scalp filled with dandruff, add 2 drops of ginger oil to regular shampoo.
• For an anti-dandruff ginger oil hair mask, combine 10 drops of ginger oil, 5 drops of extra virgin olive oil, and 1 tsp. Lemon juice. Massage this antiseptic hair blend into the scalp and leave it on for 15-30 minutes repeat this treatment three times a week to get rid of dry and itchy scalp.
• To soothe sore muscles, headaches, backaches, and menstrual cramps dilute 2-3 drops of ginger oil in a bathtub filled with warm water rather than hot, as the oil itself contains warming properties.

CAUTIONS

• Ginger Essential Oil is considered for external use only. It is important to consult a medical practitioner before applying this oil for therapeutic reasons.
• Pregnant and nursing women are especially advised not to use ginger oil without the medical advice of a physician.

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