Thursday 25 May 2017

The Best Essential Oils For Bruises

By Arthur Mitchell


A bruise is any discoloration appearing at the surface of your skin out of impact or friction. This is a common occurrence considering that the world is not cotton lined. It is impossible to avoid being bruised. It is not always that you see a doctor because you got bruised. Applying essential oils for bruises will help your skin to heal faster without leaving glaring scars.

Lavender has been added to skin care products for years because of its rich medicinal properties. Lavender is famed for being gentle, offering high medicinal properties and the absence of harmful side effects. It is especially soothing to children and works perfectly when applied immediately the bruise develops.

Cypress might not be as popular as aloe vera, avocado and lavender among others, but it is regarded among the top plant extracts with incredible medicinal benefits. It has been used since time in memorial to eliminate cellulite, stretch marks and in treating varicose veins. It is effective in stimulating blood flow especially on impact so that it does not pool on the affected area. This will prevent the appearance of a bruise or scar.

Lemongrass is fast acting against pain and thus a perfect choice when you get a nasty bump or blow. It takes minutes to provide pain relief. Its exceptional warming effects act on the aching muscles which helps to reduce swelling. By penetrating the skin, it leads to quick healing of internal tissues.

Children will play with anything and anywhere. This is their nature and is impossible to control. In most cases, they will be left with bruises on their arms, legs and forehead. Frankincense is a gentle oil that has excellent medicinal properties. While other oil varieties pass as coarse to the skin, Frankincense is recommended for application on children because of its gentle nature. It also boosts your immune system and is effective in relieving stress. Studies have also revealed that it helps to fight cancer. The presence of boswellia in Frankincense, alongside other compounds, ensures that the bruised area does not remain with a scar after healing.

Roman chamomile is a gentle acting oil but it delivers one of the most powerful medicinal punch. It helps to wipe out the nasty appearance of the bruised area. It can be used alone or with other oils. In fact, alongside German chamomile, it has been used to enrich beauty products used to eliminate spots and scars. It will also help in reducing the occurrence of infections.

Geranium oil has excellent properties for treating skin tissues that are extensively damaged. These properties have made it a favorite in manufacture of skin care products targeting wrinkles. To make this oil more effective, add other elements as carriers. Massage the bruised area to push the oil into deeper tissues.

Skin experts advise against the use of oils directly on open wounds. In fact, you should use a carrier oil to make these extracts mild and more effective. Be careful when applying the oil on the skin of an infant because of its sensitivity. In case you react negatively, discontinue use immediately and seek medical attention.




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