There are so many things we don’t know about oils, vitamins, minerals, and many other related health products available out there. What they are, why we need them, where they came from. Wanting to find out more about these substances can be pretty difficult. Most of the write-ups that tell us about them can be boring. Most of the time, you end up having to scroll your way through paragraph after paragraph just to find something interesting.
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20 interesting facts about Neroli oil
1) Neroli oil is an essential oil.
2) It is also known as orange blossom oil. It is made from the flowers of the bitter orange tree.
3) Neroli oil has a soothing floral and citrus aroma. It is used in aromatherapy to lift mood.
4) Neroli oil is a base for many perfumes.
5) It can be used directly on the skin or by adding a few drops to a carrier oil such as olive oil or almond oil.
6) You can add 5 drops of neroli oil to your bath for a calm soothing soak.
7) Neroli oil can help reduce depression and anxiety.
8) Neroli oil has antimicrobial, antifungal and antioxidant properties.
9) Neroli oil also has anti-inflammatory properties.
10) Applied on the skin, neroli oil can be useful to stop acne breaking out.
11) Neroli oil can help soothe irritated skin.
12) Neroli oil can help the symptoms of the menopause. It can help reduce stress and lift mood.
13) It can also help reduce blood pressure by reducing the level of cortisol (a stress hormone) in the body.
14) Inhaling neroli oil can help increase the level of serotonin (a positive chemical) in the body.
15) It has been shown that inhaling neroli oil during the first stage of labour helps women with anxiety and stress.
16) Neroli oil can help reduce some symptoms such as mood and pain of PMS.
17) It is known that some people put some neroli oil on a small piece of cotton wool and place it under their pillow at night. This can encourage peaceful sleep.
18) You should not sit in the sun if you have massaged neroli oil into your skin.
19) You should not use a tanning booth if you have massaged neroli oil into your skin.
20) Although it has not been proved, it is accepted that neroli oil can help reduce seizures and convulsions.
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