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Basil

Action:potent antioxidant and anti-microbical, anti-inflammatory.

Basil essential oil fights against virus, bacteriemic and fungic infections, prophylactics of flu and hair strengthening.

Action of basil essential oil

potent antioxidatic and antimicrobic of wide range influence (bacteria, viruses, fungi), anti-inflammatory, anti-sclerosis, desensitizing, antiallergenic, wound healing,anti-anxiety.

Face, skin, body and hair care

Having antioxidant properties the oil is widely used in anti-aging cosmetics and its excellent for the care of a problematic skin. Basil oil is a potent natural antioxidant.

It is necessary to care for face and body daily, to clear and hydrate them in the morning and in the evening. It will help to prevent wrinkles, spots, and an early baldness. The odorous liquid is included in composition of gels and lotions, enriches scrubs, masks, creams.

Recipes for beauty and health

WRINKLES

Action: Clears, hydrate, and tones up sluggish, dim skin. Recipe: Basil oil — 10–12 drops. Day cream — 50 ml. Application: Add few drops of oil to tonic, day cream. For dry skin take less essential oil.

It can cause irritation on sensitive skin.

SPOTS

Action: Reduces viscosity of oily skin , deeply clears, purifies.Recipe: Basil oil — 10–12 drops. Jojoba oil — 50 ml. Application:Mix components, put it on the cleaned face.

Hair toner

Action: Improves microcirculation , stimulates body growth of hair, adds gloss.Recipe:Coconut milk — ½ glasses.A castor oil — 3 tablespoons.Oil jojoba — 15 drops.Basil oil — 5–7 drops.Application. Mix components and apply on skin,leave for 10 minutes. Then wash away with shampoo, having added to 50 ml of shampoo 15 drops of oil of basil.

Precautionary measures.

When drawing on the skin the distinct phototoxic effect is observed.And is forbidden to apply at pregnancy and the increased coagulability of blood. An excessive use can depress nervous system. Can cause irritation to people with sensitive skin.