Rosewood oil is one of the most commonly used essential oils for aromatherapy and other body treatments. Rosewood is a member of the laurel family. It grows primarily in the rain forests of South America. Rosewood essential oil is extracted from Aniba rosaeaodora. It is also known as bios de rose and Brazilian rosewood. It is well known for its medicinal and beauty properties.
Beauty Properties of Rosewood Oil:
Rosewood oil works wonders for the skin. Regular after bath massage with a mixture of rosewood and safflower oil keeps your skin wrinkle free, blemish free, and clear. This beauty tonic suits sensitive skin as well. For body massage, it is advisable to massage upward from the feet in circular motions. Make sure that your skin is partially wet, when you massaging, so as to retain the natural moisture of the skin and ensure a soft, supple skin.
Therapeutic Properties of Rosewood Oil:
According to most aroma therapists Rosewood Oil has a calming and harmonizing property. This is essential for mood and body relaxation. Rosewood essential oil is used to provide gentle relief for menstrual pains or fatigued muscles. The antibacterial property of the essential protects the skin against bacterial and fungal infections.
Medicinal Properties of Rosewood Oil:
Rosewood oil has a number of medicinal properties. It helps relieve headaches caused by nervousness and muscle tension. For best results, spray some oil into the air or, place a drop of rosewood essential oil in pillow corners or bedspreads. You can also use a mixture of this oil with lavender oil. Five drops of lavender oil and eight drops of rosewood oil have to be diffused into the air. This allows you to enjoy the scintillating aroma when you are lying down and brings about a soothing effect. Rosewood essential oil is very useful for getting rid of stretch marks caused by pregnancy or weight gain. For best results, regular massage on areas like, stomach, thighs, and hips with a cream or oil containing this essential oil is advised. Regular rosewood oil massage tightens the skin, and prevents further appearance of stretch marks.