The essential oil of cinnamon in cosmetology and cooking

The essential oil of cinnamon in cosmetology and cooking
 The essential oil of cinnamon is obtained in two ways: either from the bark or leaves of plants. Depending on the method of producing the oil has a different composition. The main component of the oil obtained from the bark is cinnamaldehyde, which it contains up to 80%. The oil obtained from the leaves, is the same in its structure similar percentage cinnamaldehyde-eugenol. For this reason, from the bark oil is primarily used in cooking and the leaf - in cosmetology.

The essential oil of cinnamon is replete with tannins and antioxidants, so it is widely used in cosmetology. It is used to nourish and cleanse the skin, it also acts as an anti-inflammatory. Cinnamon oil improves the complexion, gives a healthy glow too pale skin, helps to maintain a healthy look. If desired, you can add essential oil in any of your cream, thoroughly Stir after this special spatula or toothpick. Cinnamon cream enrich their nutrients. Also, with the use of cinnamon make a good body scrub. To make it, mix half a cup of olive oil, one teaspoon of cinnamon oil and one tablespoon of brown sugar, then put in the bathroom resulting mixture on the body and rub thoroughly.

Useful cinnamon essential oil, not only the skin but also the hair, especially weak and prone to loss. Add cinnamon oil to your shampoo or conditioner, and you will provide your hair extra food that will help them grow faster and be stronger. You can prepare a special firming mask for your hair. For this you need to take two tablespoons of yogurt, two tablespoons of olive oil, add back one teaspoon of honey and cinnamon essential oil. Apply the resulting mixture to a quarter of an hour, then wash off with shampoo. Your hair will not only feel better, but will smell nice.

In cooking, ground cinnamon and cinnamon bark are used much more frequently than the essential oil of cinnamon. However, and it can be widely used in this field. Cinnamon goes well with sweet dishes (cakes, mousses), is in addition to drinks and alcoholic cocktails. Sometimes combine it with meat, fish or poultry. Cinnamon stimulates appetite, improves digestion, and generally has a healing effect on the gastrointestinal tract.

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