Beauty uses of grapefruit peel

1. Why is grapefruit peel used for?beautify?

In beauty, grapefruit essential oil is mainly used. This essential oil contains many nutrients such as pectin, naringin, digestive enzymes peroxydaza, vitamin A, vitamin C... These ingredients have the ability to kill bacteria such as staphylococcus aureus and have special effects on health and beauty.

In addition, grapefruit essential oil also contains many antioxidants, anti-inflammatory agents and limonene - a substance that can fight and prevent the growth of cancer cells.

2. Beauty applications ofgrapefruit peel

- Stress reduction:With a natural, gentle, pleasant fragrance, grapefruit essential oil is used to deodorize the house when there is an unpleasant smell. Grapefruit essential oil helps bring fresh and clean air to the house. From there, it helps the body reduce stress, anxiety, and sleep better.

When using grapefruit essential oil mixed with bath water and soaking in the tub for about 15 minutes, it not only helps the mind relax but also gives the body a gentle natural fragrance, eliminating fatigue after a stressful day at work.

- Burn excess fat:Grapefruit peel contains many essential oils that help reduce blood fat, prevent fatty liver, speed up metabolism and help burn fat effectively. Grapefruit peel does not contain fat and calories, but only enzymes that help burn excess calories. Therefore, if you are overweight, you can use grapefruit peel to lose weight. Here's how:

+ Mix 2-3 drops of grapefruit essential oil into 500ml of warm water or tea to drink daily. The effect of this method is to help the body reduce cravings for sweets but still not make the body feel tired or lose energy.

+ Use grapefruit essential oil to massage areas of the body with a lot of fat accumulation such as the abdomen, waist, hips, thighs...

+ Use grapefruit peel as an ingredient to make dishes that help you lose weight such as: Drinking pure grapefruit peel water; using grapefruit peel to make jam (less sugar); using grapefruit peel to make weight loss tea...

- Skin care:Grapefruit essential oil has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, so it is used in the treatment of acne. The high vitamin C content in grapefruit peel helps increase skin resistance and reduce acne scars. The anti-inflammatory properties of grapefruit essential oil help deep clean, remove bacteria and dirt on the skin. Thereby controlling acne and other dermatological problems.

Not only that, grapefruit essential oil also has the ability to control and balance natural oils on the skin. Thereby helping to limit excessive oil secretion, tightening pores. Antioxidants in grapefruit essential oil help protect the skin from the effects of free radicals, slow down the aging process and keep the skin youthful and firmer... Due to the above benefits, grapefruit essential oil is used in skin care products such as creams, serums, masks to help the skin become soft, smooth and healthy.

- Hair beauty:Since ancient times, people have known how to use grapefruit peel combined with some other ingredients to cook shampoo. Or use fresh grapefruit peel to squeeze directly onto hair to get essential oils to nourish hair, helping hair grow faster.

The antioxidants in grapefruit essential oil help protect hair from sunlight, pollution and harmful effects of chemicals (hair dyes, hair dyes, etc.). Using grapefruit essential oil to condition hair or replace conditioner will help restore damaged hair, make hair healthy, and prevent dry, brittle and broken hair.

The antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and deep cleansing properties of grapefruit essential oil help eliminate bacteria, sebum, and prevent dandruff and other scalp problems such as scalp fungus and hair loss. Using grapefruit essential oil instead of conditioner or using grapefruit essential oil to condition your hair twice a week for just about 2 months will help improve your hair to be softer, smoother, and stronger.

3. Notes when using grapefruit essential oil for beauty

To ensure effectiveness and safety when using grapefruit essential oil for beauty, you should note the following:

- Test for allergic reactions by applying grapefruit essential oil to a small, thin area of ​​skin. Wait at least 2 hours before using on a large area of ​​skin if there is no allergic reaction.

- People with sensitive skin should not use grapefruit essential oil.

- Do not use grapefruit essential oil during pregnancy.

- Do not let essential oils get into your eyes. If essential oils get into your eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of cool water. If you notice any problems with your eyes, see a doctor immediately.

- Choose essential oil products that are extracted safely, pure, undiluted, and do not contain other chemicals or additives.

- Use only in recommended dosage, do not use too much because it can cause irritation to skin, hair and harm health.

- Store essential oils at room temperature or in the refrigerator. Avoid direct sunlight and temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius to ensure product stability.