Does rose essential oil cause skin darkening? How to use rose essential oil for best results

I heard that rose essential oil has a very good whitening effect, but I also heard that using it will cause the skin to darken. Is this true? How should rose essential oil be used to achieve its maximum effect?

Does rose essential oil cause skin darkening?

It depends.

If it is pure rose essential oil, the rose component in it does not contain photosensitivity, and it will not cause darkening when used to apply on the face. If it is compound rose essential oil, it contains other essential oils, such as citrus essential oil, which has a certain degree of photosensitivity. After using it to apply on the face, the face may darken in the sun. Therefore, it is recommended to use compound rose essential oil at night.

How to use rose essential oil for best effect

1. Aromatherapy

A few things to note:

(1) During the aromatherapy process, make sure there is enough water on the top of the aromatherapy burner to prevent it from drying out; (2) The amount of essential oil used can be determined according to the size of the room, about 5 square meters per drop; (3) It is recommended to select three essential oils, 1-2 drops of each; this will not exceed the optimal range of 5-7 drops. It is best to choose essential oils with low, medium or high volatility rates, which will help the fragrance of the essential oil to spread and prolong the lasting fragrance of the essential oil.

(4) Do not use excessive amounts of essential oils. If the concentration of some essential oils is too high, it may cause respiratory discomfort.

2. Massage

Essential oil massage refers to the method of applying essential oil massage oil (massage oil prepared by mixing base oil and essential oil) to the required parts of the body for massage. It can achieve the effect of relaxing the mind by massaging the body.

Essential oil massage blending ratio:

(1) For facial massage, the oil adjustment ratio is 1%. Add 2-3 drops of single essential oil to 10 ml of base oil. The amount should not be too much. (2) For body massage, the oil adjustment ratio is 2.5%. Add 5 drops of single essential oil to 10 ml of base oil and massage according to the technique.

3. Bathing method

Essential oil bathing is a method that works very quickly. With the right essential oils, it can help promote blood circulation, enhance blood vessel elasticity, regulate body functions, etc. It can make people more happy and relieve fatigue.

Bathing method introduction:

Before bathing, drop 5-7 drops of essential oil into a bathtub filled with clean water. If conditions permit, you can mix it with milk for a better effect. Then soak your whole body in the bathtub and enjoy it.

Precautions for using the bathing method:

The best time for taking an essential oil bath is about 10-15 minutes each time. The best water temperature for taking an essential oil bath is between 37℃ and 42℃.

How to extract rose essential oil

1. First, wash and dry the fresh rose petals.

2. Then put the rose petals into the olive oil, with the rose petals taking up half of the bottle.

3. Seal the bottle mouth and place it on the balcony for about a week.

4. After the rose petals have faded, place the bottle in a cool place for a week.

5. You can choose to pick out the rose petals or use them directly. Be sure to choose primary pressed olive oil.

6. Detect acidity and alkalinity. An acidity of less than 0.8 or greater than 1 can be harmful to the skin.

7. It is best to choose fresh rose petals. When it comes to choosing roses, the more beautiful the better. Generally, edible roses are not beautiful and are not used for ornamental purposes.

Will rose essential oil solidify?

Yes, especially high-purity, high-quality rose essential oil, which will naturally crystallize and solidify at temperatures close to 0 degrees. When using it, you need to warm it in the palm of your hand before it can drip out.