Essential Oil Cinnamon Kanavos 10ml100% Essential oil obtained by steam distillation of the bark of shoots of the plant Cinnamomum zeylanicum Nees.
Clear light yellow liquid that occasionally shows a red hue with a characteristic sweet cinnamon aroma.
Rich in cinnamaldehyde, eugenol, linalool, limonene and other components that give it natural anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and astringent action.
Suggested Uses:
- In aromatherapy, cinnamon essential oil is used to provide stimulation, reduce stress and bring a warm atmosphere, especially at Christmas celebrations. Add 3-4 drops with a little water in a ceramic essential oil burner
- For beauty you can use it as an aromatic agent in your cosmetics, either for your own creations. Try adding a drop of cinnamon essential oil to your cream and apply it in the evening before bed. The essential oil has an astringent effect and helps to cleanse and tone the skin.
- To create an oil for stronger and thicker hair mix 5-6 drops of essential oil with 5 tablespoons of carrier oil and massage into the scalp. Leave it on for 45 minutes and rinse thoroughly with shampoo. For a moisturizing oil that promotes feelings of relaxation, comfort and warmth mix 30-40 drops of cinnamon essential oil with 100 ml of a carrier oil such as almond oil, coconut oil etc. and massage.
- To make your own bath salts use 5-10 drops of cinnamon essential oil, 1 tablespoon of carrier oil, 3 ½ cups of Epsom salts and 1-2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon. Mix the essential oil with the carrier oil, then the salts with ground cinnamon together and finally all together. In the bath add a handful of the above mixture. Before getting into the tub check that the salts have dissolved and dispersed well.
Finally, you can experiment by adding the essential oil to make custom soaps. Cinnamon essential oil Kanavos can be used for aromatherapy, as a fragrance enhancer in cosmetics and for making perfumes.
As cinnamon essential oil can be quite irritating to the skin, it is recommended to test a small amount of diluted essential oil on an area of non-sensitive skin, if irritation occurs discontinue any use of the essential oil.
Cinnamon essential oil is prohibited for pregnant or breastfeeding women without a doctor's supervision, as it may cause embryotoxicity. After applying the essential oil avoid direct exposure to sunlight for at least 12 hours.
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