We developed Hair Envy under the belief that our bodies have regenerative abilities and, with the right mix of nutrients; we can help support the restorative process.  

Before we jump into application techniques lets walk through a few product fundamentals.

The Scent

Just how clothes aren’t one size fits all, the same can be said for the Hair Envy scent.  There are customers who absolutely adore the smell of Hair Envy and others who are less enthused, but the key factor is — this isn’t a leave-in treatment.  It’s meant to be rinsed out; which means the scent is only with you during application. 

The Bottle

We package all our essential oils in an amber bottle, not to keep you guessing, but because amber bottles filter out UV rays.  That means your oils are properly preserved for longevity and maximum use. We also include a convenient dropper top making application a cinch and mess-free. 

What to Expect

Lasting results take time.  Hair Envy is not an overnight fix.  Your body needs time to absorb the nutrients from each of the 15 infused oils; which means it requires ongoing use.  Our customers typically start to see results within 60-90 days when consistently applied 3-4 times per week.

How to Use Hair Envy

Scalp Treatment:

• Fill your dropper top with the Hair Envy oil blend
• Either place 5-10 drops of oil onto your fingertips or directly to the scalp 
• Begin to lightly massage the oil into the scalp in a circular motion allowing the oil to absorb for about 5 minutes
• Wash hair as normal with shampoo 

Hair Treatment:

• Fill your dropper top with the Hair Envy oil blend
• Place 5-10 drops of oil into the palm of your hand
• Add your favorite conditioner and blend with oil
• Coat your hair with conditioner; ensuring the tips of the hair are coated
• Rinse out as normal

Finish Your Style:

• To boost your hair’s volume, replace your conditioner by using a few drops of Hair Envy on dry or damp hair.
• Place 1-2 drops of oil into the palm of your hand
• Run your hands over the ends of your hair.
• Then, smooth over the top of hair to grab any fine hairs and keep them in place.

Pro Tips:

• A little goes a long way- do not saturate hair. 
• Apply to wet or dry hair
• Leave in after application or wash out depending on your personal preference and/or hair type. 
• For best results, use 3-4 times a week 
• Great for both men and women with all types of hair, even color-treated hair! 

We infuse each bottle with 15 different essential oils but, more importantly, they are blended at a precise ratio to maximize their benefit.  To ensure purity and potency, we only source ingredients from their native geographic locations.  

To help you understand more about Hair Envy’s unique blend, here are our top five ingredients and their healing properties:

Amla:  

Amla oil, which we source from India, is a natural remedy prepared from the fruit of the Indian gooseberry tree and is very high in vitamin C.  We chose Amla for its scalp, strengthening properties of stimulating growth and reducing premature greying.

Argan:

Argan oil, sourced from Morocco, is also known as “liquid gold”.  It’s made from the fresh kernels of the fruit of the Argan tree and has been used for centuries as a home remedy for hair loss because it is rich in vitamin E.  It also happens to boost hair shine and prevent damage from styling.  

Geranium:

Geranium oil, sourced from Egypt, has been used to promote hair growth by nourishing the scalp and supporting your body in the production of natural oils.  It is known for refreshing, conditioning, and stimulating the scalp and follicles, leaving hair feeling and looking softer and more lustrous.

Lavender:

Lavender, which we source from Bulgaria, is made directly from the lavender plant and, per recent studies, may help with issues like pattern baldness or alopecia.  Lavender also has antimicrobial properties, which means it helps prevent bacteria and fungi from growing. 

Jojoba:

Jojoba oil, sourced from Israel, is an oil-like wax extracted from the seeds of the jojoba plant and rich in vitamin C, B, E, copper, and zinc.  Due to its oily composition, the jojoba oil can be used as a hair moisturizer to give added protection against dryness, breakage, and split ends.

These are just 5 of the 15 oils found in Hair Envy—all natural with no harmful synthetics, no petroleum byproducts, or hormonal disruption! What’s even more impressive is that each ingredient has been proven to help restore the health of hair and that’s why our customers, with consistent use, get lasting results. 

So, whether you’re looking to stimulate hair growth, improve hair texture, or alleviate a dry, itchy scalp, Hair Envy is the only essential oil blend that can do all of those things with just one product.

The medicinal gains from essential oils come from the wide-ranging properties of the various plants.  Here are some of them:

• anti-inflammatory
• antimicrobial
• analgesic
• astringent
• antiseptic
• antibacterial
• antispasmodic
• antiviral

Some oils also contain powerful antioxidants. It’s no wonder aromatherapy treats so many conditions.

Relieve Pain and/or Headaches—Turmeric, Peppermint, Lavender, and Eucalyptus

Stress and Anxiety—Lavender, Lemon, Ylang Ylang, and Stress Away

Energy—Lemon, Peppermint, Grapefruit, Energy, and Refresh

Cleaning—Lemon, Grapefruit, Tea Tree, Orange, Lavender, and Peppermint

Skin Care and Conditions—Wrinkles, fine lines, acne—Skin Envy, Frankincense, Tea Tree, Myrrh, Grapefruit, and Helichrysum

Digestion—Peppermint, Thyme, and Oregano

Purify the Air—Lemon, Tea Tree, Eucalyptus, and Cinnamon Leaf

Sleep—Lavender, Sweet Dreams, Calm, Inner Peace, and Align

Pests—Mosquitoes and other bugs—Peppermint, Tea Tree, Oregano, Lemon, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Lemongrass, Orange, and Spearmint

These are just a few of the ways aromatherapy can be used to help keep you well and healthy.

To incorporate essential oils into your daily life:

• Diffuse essential oils in a diffuser in your home, office, or car by adding a few drops to water in a diffuser.
• Put a few drops of essential oil on the lava stones of diffuser jewelry—Vitality Extracts has several styles of bracelets, necklaces, rings, and earrings.
• Apply topically by mixing a drop of essential oils with a few drops of carrier oil, such as jojoba, argan, almond, or coconut. See how to properly dilute oils here.
• Steam essential oils, especially when you’re using them for colds, coughs, or congestion. Breath Easy and Eucalyptus are great choices. Drape a towel over your head and the pan of hot water and breath in the oils. Use caution not to get to close if the water is extremely hot.
• Spritzing is an easy way to use essential oils anywhere. If you don’t have diffusers in every room, just add a few drops to water in a spray bottle and spritz away.
• Inhale by taking a whiff from the bottle or putting a few drops on a tissue or cotton ball. This works nicely at bedtime by putting a little lavender or Sweet Dreams on a tissue near your pillow.
• Enjoy the natural medicinal properties that each essence provides, while savoring the fragrances anywhere—home, office, and even on-the-go with diffuser jewelry.

Turmeric essential oil is derived from the root of the turmeric plant, which is loaded with nutrients and antioxidants. It’s very potent and you don’t need much to accomplish a lot. For stress relief and aromatherapy, use a little on diffuser jewelry of add a few drops to your diffuser.

Use turmeric essential oil to:

• Boost your immune system—with antiseptic, anti-microbial, antibacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-parasitic qualities, turmeric is a top choice for immune health. This helps the body’s defense against invaders. When you aren’t feeling 100 percent, diffuse a few drops in a diffuser or rub a little on a diffuser bracelet.
• Skin care—there are a number of ways turmeric benefits your skin. It can help make your skin look younger by improving your skin’s elasticity, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and scars, getting rid of acne and reducing blemishes. Turmeric lightens the skin, reducing the appearance of skin hyper-pigmentation . Use turmeric to treat sunburn, soften callused heals, and treat and protect skin irritations.
  • Mix a couple of drops with carrier oil and apply topically or add to facial washes and masks, skin lotions, and serums. Only use a small amount of diluted turmeric on your skin; otherwise, it could temporarily stain it yellow.
• Inflammation and pain relief—chronic inflammation contributes to many diseases, such as heart disease, stroke, arthritis, and even cancer. Use turmeric essential oil to help reduce inflammation and soothe joints and muscle pain for gout, headaches, and arthritis, to name a few.
  • Combine a few drops with carrier oil and massage into the affected area. Add a few drops of frankincense essential oil to boost the effects of your mixture.
• Improve cognitive and brain function—add a few drops of turmeric essential oil to your diffuser to boost cognitive function, and to improve concentration, focus, and memory.
  • Inhale it by adding a few drops to a spray bottle; spray on clothes, furniture, or anywhere around the house. Blend with carrier oil and apply topically. The curcuminoid contained in turmeric helps neutralize free radicals, preventing damage to brain cells.
    • To revitalize your senses, mix 2 drops of both orange and turmeric essential oils with 3 drops of grapefruit. Inhale, diffuse, or mix with carrier oil to apply topically.
• Hair Care—Rich in antioxidants, turmeric stimulates new cells to grow and has been used for hair loss for a long time. Add a few drops to your shampoo or hair product.
  • Also, Vitality Extracts has a special blend, Healthy Scalp, which increases blood flow to the scalp. This helps in the growth of hair follicles and cleanses the scalp.
  • It contains Turmeric, along with Amla Fruit, Brahmi Leaf, Bacopa Herb, Bhringaraj Leaf, Sesame Oil, Peppermint, and Chili Seed Essential Oil.It’s easy to use: Pour a few drops into the palm of your hand. With your fingertips, apply it to the roots and scalp and massage your scalp.

Turmeric is definitely an essential oil to use for preventative care. Diffuse a few drops in water to clean the air, detox the body, and promote well-being.

Like all of the essential oils at Vitality Extracts, Turmeric and Healthy Scalp Blend are 100% Pure Therapeutic Grade.

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• Soak a cotton ball with oil and place it around the house where you typically find these pesky creepy crawlers.
• You can also spray oil diluted with water on your house plants for an all-natural insect repellent that causes no harm to the plant.

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Here’s a guide to essential oils to help heal and guide you out of your pain, get through the breakup, and come out more powerful than ever.

1. Denial

“Is it really over? Just like that? I still have feelings for him. After all the years I invested in this relationship, we can’t just call it quits.”

Splitting up can be very overwhelming, even for short-term relationships. Sometimes a goodbye comes out of the blue and makes it really hard to understand what went wrong.

Oils: To help ease any number of emotions you’re experiencing, inhale eucalyptus – it’s scent stimulates free and deep breathing for relaxation, while adding on a uplifting and energized spirit.

TIP: Add a few drops into a bowl of steaming water. Place a towel around your head and make a tent around the pan. Slowly move your face toward the steam and breathe to help you relax and clear your head emotionally.

2. Grief/Isolation

When grieving the loss of a relationship, you may not feel like spending time with others, which is understandable, but you can also make it a productive phase.

If you’re not already doing it, try meditation. Your mind may be all over the place, thinking about all kinds of scenarios or things you’d like to say; you may be wondering if there’s anything you could have done differently to save the relationship. A guided meditation may work well; listening to instructions helps keep your mind clear from all the chatter.

Oils: Whether or not you use it during meditation, use lavender to relax and calm your body and mind.

Add a few drops to your home diffuser, jewelry diffuser, or mix in a spray bottle with water to spritz your room or pillow.

A warm bath with several drops of lavender would be a nice gesture of self-care.

3. Anger

It’s normal to feel angry and you may need to go through this phase in order to let it go. Recognize this stage is when you are not acting yourself, and expressing your anger can be a good thing if done to a healthy degree. But the sooner you can elevate your mood, the better for you emotionally.

Oils: Ylang Ylang is great for its antidepressant capabilities. It has a positive impact on your emotions, enhances your mood, regulates your heart rate, and calms your body.

Use in a diffuser, on diffuser jewelry, or mix with carrier oil and apply topically.

4. Bargaining

As mentioned, your mind might be running wild as you wonder if you could have done things differently. Would it have mattered? What if I had done this or that? If only I had or hadn’t…

Oils: To help you move through this phase, diffuse bergamot or frankincense. Both of these oils enhance work to enhance feelings of well-being and reduce stress.

5. Apathy

After such an emotional ride, you may be lacking in energy and not have much interest or passion for much of anything.

Oils: If you’re tired from feelings of overwhelm, it’s time for some Inner Peace. This blend is designed for you to connect with yourself once again, gain some positive mental energy, reduce stress and anxiety, and provide spiritual calm.

6. Acceptance

As you come to terms with the breakup and your heart starts to mend, you move into the phase of accepting the loss. That doesn’t mean you won’t experience those emotions again, but you are moving forward and starting to feel more positive.

Oils: Geranium is great for uplifting your spirits and reducing anxiety. Frankincense boosts your mood and your energy.  Lemon is also uplifting and reduces anxiety.

7. Regaining Hope

During this phase of dealing with lost love, you’re starting to feel optimism, excitement, and a feeling of hope.

• Myrrh’s aroma is calming and centering.
• Lemon uplifts mood and reduces anxiety.
• Energy Blend—you’re moving forward with the right mindset, but need an extra push. Energy Blend helps get you moving forward.
• Sacred Arrow Diffuser Bracelet helps nudge you in the right direction. It’s grounding, gives courage and strength, and dissolves negativity.

Other bracelets to help you mend a broken heart:

Chakra bracelet for healing and balancing.

Wave bracelet, symbolizing the raw power of the ocean. Instead of fighting the current, adapt and ride the wave to help dissolve stress and embrace change.

Love bracelet is made of rose quartz, a healing crystal. It’s used not only for attracting and keeping love, including self-love, but also for healing your heart from pain and disappointment.

As you move through your feelings and emotions following a breakup, take good care of yourself and use aromatherapy to move more quickly through this difficult time.

Start with a cup of tea—there are special blends designed for calming and distressing, in addition to these natural teas that are known to help soothe your soul:

• Peppermint Tea—calming, relaxing, and caffeine-free, it promotes a peaceful sleep.
• Chamomile Tea—relaxes the muscles, helps with insomnia, and reduces irritability.
• Green Tea—contains caffeine, but also reduces stress and anxiety.

Now turn on some relaxing music. If you don’t have your own playlist, there are tons of sites on YouTube offering meditative music, as well as sleep music.

You may want to add a warm bath with essential oils to your routine to enhance your peaceful state of mind.

Start your diffuser about 10 minutes before your bath or massage, and while the scent is adding fragrance to your massage room, you can mix up the oils you desire.

Always dilute essential oils with carrier oil. To learn more on how to properly dilute read here.

• Almond Oil, which is one of the best for loosening and warming stiff muscles and arthritic joints.
• Jojoba Oil has antibacterial properties and is a great choice for a facial massage, as it doesn’t clog the pores.
• Fractionated Coconut Oil absorbs easily into the skin and it goes on light so it doesn’t clog the pores. It’s great for dry or red skin.
• Argan Oil revitalizes and moisturizes skin, and helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

Once you’ve decided on which carrier oil, choose the essential oil you want for your massage:

Lavender Essential Oil

Lavender provides a calming massage, reducing anxiety and emotional stress, improving sleep, and alleviating headaches. It also restores skin complexion and reduces acne.

Eucalyptus Essential Oil

Eucalyptus is nice for a refreshing, uplifting, therapeutic massage. It’s a natural analgesic and has anti-inflammatory properties so it relaxes sore muscles. For chest congestion, massage into your chest area.

Lemon Essential Oil

Lemon provides an uplifting massage that benefits circulation. Use it for pain from arthritis, digestive issues, and acne.

Tea Tree Essential Oil

Tea Tree has an invigorating scent. It helps with many skin problems, such as acne, fungal infections, both dry and oily skin, and it reduces itchy skin and inflammation. Massage it into your skin for cuts and wounds, too.

Peppermint Essential Oil

Peppermint creates an invigorating, yet soothing, massage. It’s cool and refreshing, generating a tingly feeling on the skin. Peppermint is pleasant to rub into your muscles following a workout.

In addition to a time out just to chill, aromatherapy massages are healing. They can strengthen the immune system, increase circulation, boost your mood, increase your energy level, eliminate headaches, and decrease pain. With so many advantages, it might be time to make a weekly date with yourself.

Blackheads are blemishes that are the hardest to get rid of, they are not removed right away (unless you pop them- please try not to as they can cause scars) and you need to apply treatment consistently.

The way blackheads form on your skin is from clogged hair follicles. You may be more prone to them if your body produces too much oil, something that often takes place with hormonal changes that occur during the teen years.

Using essential oils on blackheads is an all-natural way to do away with them and if you use our methods, you can get rid of them and even prevent blackheads from coming back.

You might be thinking, why would I use an oil to get rid of excess oil?? Well in most cases, oils cancel out oils so you don’t need to worry about an increase of natural oil on your face, plus there are added benefits to using each oil as you’ll read below.

Here are four essential oils to help combat blackheads:

TEA TREE ESSENTIAL OIL 

Tea Tree is often used as a disinfectant, antiseptic, and anti-fungal agent. It treats blemishes, helps prevent blackheads, and stops infections.

Tea tree oil has antimicrobial, astringent, and antibacterial properties. It keeps the skin from making too much sebum, the oily substance that clogs the pores, resulting in acne. It clears bacteria, which prevents blemishes from becoming larger.

How to use: Use it as a scrub for any troublesome area of your skin by missing two drops with a teaspoon of baking soda.

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LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL :

Lavender is one of the most popular essential oils in the world with numerous uses, including reducing acne and restoring skin complexion.

It cleanses skin, keeping it clean, free from dirt and other pollutants, which helps prevent the pores from clogging. Lavender is antibacterial so it’s great at handling blackheads and acne. It’s gentle, making it a great choice for sensitive skin.

How to use: Mix a few drops of lavender with carrier oil such as almond and apply to blackheads.

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EUCALYPTUS ESSENTIAL OIL :

Eucalyptus is another antibacterial and antiseptic, wards off bacteria, keeping the skin free of excess oil that can result in blackheads.

How to use: Mix a couple of drops with a moisturizer or cleanser and apply to affected areas.

Or make a scrub by combining 1 ½ cups each of sugar and coconut oil, 1 tablespoon of sea salt; add approximately 20 drops of eucalyptus oil and mix.

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LEMON ESSENTIAL OIL :

Lemon is very useful on impurities and oily skin, a good remedy for treating acne and blackheads. Like tea tree essential oil, its astringent properties help remove excess sebum in the skin and get rid of germs and bacteria that result in blackheads.

If you use lemon, keep in mind that most citrus oils are photosensitive and can increase the risk of sunburn, if exposed to sunlight. After using citrus oils, it’s best to wait 24 hours before going in the sun and make sure to use sunscreen (as you should be using everyday anyways!)

How to use: Mix with carrier oil before applying.

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More tips!!

Try these various essential oils to see which one works best on your skin and does away with those difficult-to-remove blackheads.

• Before applying any essential oils, dilute with carrier oil, cleanser or moisturizer, and wash your face or other affected area. Do a patch test beforehand to make sure your skin is not sensitive to oil.
• If you prefer to apply treatment as a spritz, use as a spray by combining essential oil (s) with carrier oil and water in a spray bottle.
• Here’s another natural scrub recipe you might like: combine sugar and honey to desired consistency, then add whichever essential oil you desire.
• You can also do a facial steam by adding a few drops of essential oil to steaming water.

Use essential oils on blackheads regularly for best results—it’s an all-natural solution to keeping your skin healthy and you happy.

According to the Mayo Clinic’s website, “stress that’s left unchecked can contribute to many health problems, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity and diabetes.” The site listed some of the common effects of stress:

• Sleeping problems
• Muscle tension or pain
• Fatigue
• Irritability
• Upset stomach
• Change in sex drive
• Chest pain

Other issues that have been linked to chronic stress include headaches, heart disease, obesity, depression, sexual dysfunction, autoimmune diseases, and dilated blood vessels. Skin rashes and other types of breakouts can occur. Some people lose their hair or their hair changes texture. Stress weakens the immune system, which can lead to a number of problems.

Anger and fear are feelings of stress that bring on similar reactions to the body. All your muscles tense, even spreading to the sympathetic nervous system, causing circulatory changes. The heart rate increases and blood vessels contract.

Taking time for yourself is important, even when your schedule is super busy—all the more reason to take time for yourself, even if it’s just to meditate for five minutes. Clear your space and diffuse essential oils that will help aid you during this exercise.

5-6 drops of your preferred oil into your diffuser will fill your room and calm your nerves perfectly. For more information on each oil, click the links below.

• Lavender Essential Oil reduces anxiety and emotional stress, improves sleep, and if you get a stress headache, lavender is beneficial in helping with that, too.
• Vitality Extracts Stress Away Essential Oil Blend helps you relax, regenerate, and reduce stress and tension.
• Vitality Extracts Calm Essential Oil Blend relaxes the body and mind, reduces anxiety and stress, and boosts the immune system. It’s calming and improves sleep.
• Vitality Extracts Inner Peace Essential Oil Blend has a calming effect that improves the immune system, and reduces anxiety and stress.
• Lemon Essential Oil reduces anxiety, boosts the immune system, and uplifts mood.

To diffuse any of these essential oils when you’re on-the-go, wear a calming diffuser bracelet. Our favorites are:

• White Howlite Lava Stone Diffuser Bracelet is a calming stone that helps your sleep, relieves stress, calms the mind when it doesn’t want to settle down, and promotes self-awareness.
• Serenity Diffuser Bracelet is also made with White Howlite stone.
• Peace Lava Stone Diffuser Bracelet is made of turquoise, a stone that promotes well-being, peace, and serenity.

If you are experiencing hair loss from stress, try the amazing blend of carrier and essential oils contained in Hair Envy: Organic Argan Oil, Avocado, Tea Tree, Jojoba, and Lavender Oil. Other ingredients include: Castor, Amla, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Lemongrass, Juniper Berry Essential oil, Spanish Sage Essential Oil, Cedarwood Essential Oil, Thyme Essential Oil, and Geranium Essential Oil.

For best results, simply apply and massage a generous amount of Hair Envy into your scalp and leave it in for several hours before rinsing. In addition, if your hair is thinning, make sure you’re eating enough protein.

Exercise and getting enough sleep are also beneficial when it comes to reducing stress. Doing things you enjoy, such as listening to music and walking in nature, will add to your peace, serenity, and health.

Weight loss/suppress appetite and hunger/reduce cravings

What’s called the “grapefruit diet” has been around since the 1930’s. It turns out that grapefruit essential oil may help with sugar cravings and weight gain. The oil is extracted from the rind of the grapefruit plant, which contains a number of beneficial compounds and ingredients that help increase metabolism. Research has shown that grapefruit essential oil can aid in suppressing appetite.

Application: Diffuse a few drops in a diffuser or on diffuser jewelry, inhale from the bottle or sprinkle a drop or two on a cotton ball or tissue, or mix with carrier oil and apply topically—try massaging your abdomen. Click here to learn more here about how to properly dilute your oils with carrier oils before topical use.

Suppressing appetite and reducing cravings will assist in weight loss, but to really make a difference, you’ll want to eat healthy foods and exercise, too.

Mood booster/energizer

Improve your mood, increase mental focus and alertness, calm your nerves, and enjoy the feeling of a natural way to refresh yourself with grapefruit essential oil. Feeling down or anxious?

Application: Take a whiff from your bottle of grapefruit. If you’re feeling groggy, sleepy, or sluggish, use grapefruit aromatically.

For headaches, inhale or apply grapefruit topically (dilute with a preferred carrier oil).

Get motivated, lift your spirits, and beat fatigue with grapefruit essential oil.

Relieve Stress/lower blood pressure

If you suffer from high blood pressure, you’re not alone.  You may find that aromatherapy can help keep both your blood pressure and stress levels in check. Using the soothing scent of grapefruit essential oil on diffuser jewelry is a great way to do this while you’re on-the-go.

A study found that some people experienced long-lasting effects of reducing blood pressure and stress with citrus and lavender essential oils. Grapefruit is uplifting, and at the same time gives you a peaceful and relaxed state of mind.

Application: Use grapefruit topically; inhale it from the bottle or add a drop or two to a cotton ball or tissue and inhale; add to your diffuser or diffuser jewelry.

Reduce acne and cellulite

Thanks to the astringent properties in grapefruit, this essential oil helps tighten facial pores, promoting a healthy complexion, and reduce acne and cellulite. Its antibacterial and anti-aging properties are great for the skin and also aids in healing wounds and cuts.

Application: Use it topically by mixing with carrier oil and applying it to acne, cellulite, wounds, etc.

Disinfect

The citrus essential oils are all great at disinfecting and have such a refreshing, clean aroma. Use grapefruit essential oil as a natural cleaning product around the house.

Application: Mix with water in a spray bottle; spray countertops, sinks, stove—wherever you want to clean—then wipe dry.

Eliminate odors around the house by diffusing a few drops of grapefruit with lemon or orange essential oil.

When using grapefruit essential oil topically, mix with carrier oil and do a patch test to make sure you’re not sensitive to it and keep in mind that grapefruit causes photosensitivity.

Grapefruit is one of the essential oils in the new product line at Vitality Extracts, where all oils are 100% Pure Therapeutic Grade.

In addition, all three of these essential oils offer many other benefits when you use them. Powerful and fresh, Rosemary nourishes your scalp, promoting hair growth and thicker hair. It’s loaded with antioxidants that can help keep your hair from thinning.

Rosemary helps with blood circulation and increases cellular metabolism, so it’s wonderful for stimulating hair follicles, resulting in longer and stronger hair growth. It’s also thought to slow down hair loss and graying. In addition to an increase in hair, rosemary aids in eliminating dandruff and dry, itchy scalps.

Like Rosemary, Ylang Ylang works as a hair conditioner, stimulating hair follicles and promoting hair growth. It’s a natural conditioning agent that also helps repair dry, damaged hair. Ylang Ylang stimulates the sebaceous glands, which secrete a lubricating oil matter called sebum into the hair follicles.

This lubricates skin and hair, giving another benefit to your locks: prevention of split ends and damage. On a side note, mixing Ylang Ylang with coconut oil and apple cider vinegar can aid in getting rid of head lice.

Frankincense is another great essential oil that promotes a healthy scalp. It moisturizes existing hair follicles, which helps prevent and treat hair loss. Frankincense cleanses the scalp and like Rosemary, increases blood circulation to the scalp. This strengthens hair follicles and stimulates hair growth.

Frankincense has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties that help get rid of scalp infections, along with other skin conditions.

Stacey E. is a fan of Frankincense: “I first got this for my hair. I was using different products and nothing ever worked or made my hair really stiff. It’s amazing. I mix 2 drops with my base and my conditioner and spritz after I towel dry my hair…when I wake up my curls are just soft and pretty instead of hard and unruly. I have compliments on my hair now instead of criticism.”

How To Use:

•  Take three to five drops of essential oil and mix it with several drops of carrier oil such as coconut oil, jojoba oil, or olive oil. Massage into the scalp and leave it for a few hours before washing your hair. Or massage the mixture into your scalp at bedtime and rinse in the morning. Read more here on how to properly dilute your oils.

•  Mix essential oils in your shampoo or conditioner. Ages 6 and above: For every 10 ml of shampoo, add 10 drops of oil (or five drops if you have sensitive skin). Do a small patch area first to test to make sure you don’t have any allergic reaction to the oil.

•  Mix five drops of essential oil with three tablespoons of heated olive oil. Massage it into your scalp and hair. Wrap a towel around your head for a half hour. This helps the oil really penetrate the hair follicles. Try this on a weekly basis.

Regular use of Rosemary, Ylang Ylang, and Frankincense (or a combination of all three!) supports a healthier scalp and head of hair. Expect other benefits when you use these essential oils, as each has an abundance of other properties that will add to your well-being. Use a combination of these oils as a natural way to improve your skin along with a healthier, fuller and shiny head of hair.