Clove essential oil (Oleum caryophylli)

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Countries producing essential oil: Sri Lanka, Indonesia.

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Raw material: clove essential oil is produced from the fruits or buds of the evergreen tropical plant cloves (Caryophyllus aromaticus or Eugenia caryophyllata) by steam distillation.

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Main chemical components: eugenol, acetyleugenol, caryophyllene, benzoic acid, vanillin, sesquiterpenes.

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Features:

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• normalizes the moisture and fat balance of the skin, increases its elasticity;
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• has mosquito repellent properties.
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It is recommended to use as an auxiliary means:

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- in case of blackheads, scars, increased sweating;

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- for oily skin care;

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- to repel mosquitoes.

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METHODS OF EXTERNAL USE

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SUPPLEMENT OF COSMETICS

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Mix 1-2 drops of clove essential oil with 10 g of cream or 10 ml of lotion, tonic.

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MASSAGE

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Mix 1 drop of clove essential oil with 1-2 tablespoons of vegetable oil (almond, peach, jojoba , grape seed) or cream of your choice. You can choose 2-3 drops of any blend of this oil.

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BATHROOMS

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Add 4-5 drops of clove essential oil or any mixture of these oils, pre-mixed with a tablespoon of emulsifier (milk, honey, sea or table salt), to a bath full of water (37-38oC). The duration of the procedure is 10-20 minutes.

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AROMASIZATION OF THE PREMISES

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1-4 drops of cloves  add an essential oil or a mixture of these oils to the water in the aroma lamp and light the candle. The smell will spread in the room. If there is no lamp, you can moisten a napkin with oil or put it in a cup of hot water and place it on a working radiator. Duration of procedures 15-30 min.

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Contraindications:

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• individual intolerance of essential oil components;
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• do not use in case of increased nervousness, increased arterial pressure, pregnant women;
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• overdose can cause severe skin irritation and excessive excitement.
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Interaction with other oils: the oil works well with orange, lavender, rosemary, pine oils.

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Allergic reactions are possible when using essential oils, so it is necessary to perform a tolerance test for the oil used .

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Tests for individual sensitivity to essential oil

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• breathing - put 1-2 drops of essential oil on a piece of cotton wool and inhale the aroma of the oil 7-10 times. If no discomfort is felt within 4-5 minutes, respiratory spasms, cough, shortness of breath, dizziness do not appear, then that aromatic compound can be used in an aromatic lamp or for inhalation.
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• skin - apply an aromatic mixture (1 drop of essential oil to 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil) with a piece of cotton wool on a patch of skin on the inner side of the forearm, the bend of the wrist or elbow, behind the ear or in the area of ​​the sternum. If no signs of skin irritation (redness, itching) appear within 12 hours, then that essential oil can be used on the skin  procedures.
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Shelf life: 3 years.

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Storage conditions: essential oils are stored in tightly closed dark glass vials, at room temperature, out of the reach of children. Protect from direct sunlight.

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Packaging: glass vials with a capacity of 10 ml.

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Non-prescription.