Product description

Wintergreen essential oil comes from a plant called Galuteria, Gaultheria procumbens. It is obtained by steam distillation of the leaves. It has a very distinctive, sweet and penetrating menthol aroma, especially known from chewing gum.

It is used exclusively on the skin, it is not used in aromatherapy. It is very popular in massage preparations for athletes, it has warming, analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. It has a beneficial effect on stiff muscles, helping to relieve irritation and swelling. It is an excellent aid in the fight against cellulite and also effective in the treatment of PMS.

It is almost pure methyl salicylate - methyl salicylate (over 99%), so it is suitable for external use only and even then only in small doses.

It is not recommended in pregnancy and is unsuitable for children under 6 years of age.
Method of production: steam distillation

All raw materials supplied are of cosmetic quality, unsuitable for internal use. Please use appropriate protective equipment when handling.

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WHAT ARE ESSENTIAL OILS?

Essential oils, or essential oils, are natural aromatic substances that come from different parts of plants - stems, roots, seeds, flowers, leaves, etc. They give plants their characteristic scent and also have medicinal and protective effects. They have a very positive effect on symptoms on a physical, emotional or mental level.

Their chemical composition is quite complicated. Essential oils are most often obtained from plants by distillation, extraction or pressing. Essential oils are highly concentrated and are applied directly to the skin only after dilution with carrier plant oils (almond, apricot, jojoba, etc.). The only exceptions are tea tree and lavender essential oils, which can be applied directly.

Use essential oils for inhalation or in your beauty products, we do not recommend consuming any essential oils of any brands.

Essential oils are fat soluble, so if you want to use them in products without oils and butters, use a solvent /solubilizer/.

HOW DO I USE ESSENTIAL OIL?

Cosmetic and soap making - the amount of essential oil needed depends on the specific recipe and the quantity being made.
Inhalation, steaming - drip a few drops of essential oil into an aromatherapy bottle, diffuser, or container of hot water.
Bath - mix drops of oil in a base oil /coconut, olive.../, in 1 dcl of milk or in a spoonful of honey, pour this mixture into the bath. The essential oils themselves are insoluble in water, the drops would float on the surface.
Massage - add a few drops of essential oil to cold pressed vegetable oil (approx 50 ml) and mix well. Pleasant massage.
Sauna - your choice of conifer, rosemary, eucalyptus, sage, mint or citrus scents. The amount of drops depends on the size of the sauna and your taste.

Essential oils are also popularly used in skin care, topical compresses, hair masks, oral care...

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