Against the popular belief that light attracts mosquitoes and points them towards potential blood donors, the fact is that these insects coordinate other senses, thermal and chemical sensors, in order to locate a target. Specifically, the tarsi in the third pair of legs receive the differences in temperature between the prey and the environment. The antennae detect the steam and carbon dioxide we exhale or exude, as well as some substances we deliver from our skin or by the bacteria living on it, such as the lactic acid in our sweat. In general, essential oils affect the insects’ sensors, removing their ability to detect targets, so they go away in order to recover them, therefore causing them not to bite you. Mosquito protection ranges from five to six hours per application.
Cedarwood
Cedarwood, which is native to Lebanon and other Mediterranean countries, grows up to 100 feet and ages up to 1,000 years. This is the tree Solomon used to build the Temple in Jerusalem called Cedrus libani or Lebanon cedar, It regenerates hair and treats hair loss by unblocking the pores in the scalp that are blocked by what is called 5 alpha-reductase which starves the hair of essential nutrients it needs to grow and stay healthy.Cedarwood
The high amount of sesquiterpenes contained in cedarwood helps to reduce the buildup of 5 alpha-reductase, thus stimulating hair growth and allowing for a full and healthy head of hair leaving the hair dandruff free, also. The oil also helps to moisturize your scalp, which means that it reduces the effects of dandruff. It, also, Scalp circulation is increased and tightens the follicles, which helps stimulate healthy growth and thereby helping reduce thinning by slowing hair loss.
Lemongrass
Lemongrass, also known as citronella, lemon tea leaves or Cymbopogon, is a perennial herb with tall blades up to ten feet high and four feet wide. It is native to warm, subtropical and tropical Southeast Asian climates as well as parts of Australia, Africa, and India. Lemongrass is rich in iron, in which the deficiency of causes hair loss.Lemongrass
Hence, lemongrass is a great remedy for hair loss and leaves the hair with a nice shine and citrus scent. Lemongrass is a source of essential vitamins such as vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, folate and vitamin C. It also provides essential minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, copper, potassium, calcium, zinc and iron. The soothing and bacteria-killing properties will leave your hair shiny, fresh and odor-free.
Lavender
Lavender does a STELLAR job in benefitting the skin in numerous ways! It unclogs and moisturizes skin, perfect for preventing and healing acne, helps cleanse your skin and lessen redness and irritation, lightens the skin, reduces discolorations, including dark spots, speeds up the wound-healing process, reduces the appearance of scars old and new, helps the skin to heal faster, while fighting and preventing further infection, moisturizes for a glowing, younger complexion.Lavender
Plus it helps fight signs of aging. wrinkles, fine lines, and dark age spots. Lavender is an all-around winner for the skin. The origin of Lavender is believed to be from the Mediterranean, Middle East, and India. Its history goes back some 2500 years. Lavender is a flowering plant of the mint family known for its beauty, its sweet floral fragrance, and its multiple uses. Lavender is very common in herb gardens for their fragrant leaves and attractive flowers.
Sweet Basil
Basil is a member of the large mint family, or Lamiaceae family, along with other culinary herbs like rosemary, sage, and even lavender. It is believed that basil has origins in India, but the herb has been cultivated for over 5,000 with its reach spreading to all corners of the globe.Sweet Basil
There are some indications that basil may have originated even farther east than India with ancient records from 807 A.D. suggesting that sweet basil was used in the Hunan region of China at that time.
Geranium
Geranium is full of amino acids. It decreases hair loss by nourishing the hair with amino acids which in return will stimulate rapid hair growth. It is one of the few effective essential oils that deal with treating both dry and oily scalps. Geranium balances the scalp’s pH by deep-cleansing the scalp and regulating sebum production.Geranium
This is the solution your hair has been thirsting for. The tree is native to North America and grows up to 30 meters (100 feet) and ages up to 1,000 years. This is the tree Solomon used to build the Temple in Jerusalem. The Egyptians used the oil in the mummification process, in cosmetics, and as an insect repellant, while native Americans used Cedar oil in medicine and burnt it for purification.
Peppermint
Peppermint is the perfect remedy for hair loss. This is because the menthol in peppermint is a vasodilator, and vasodilators improve blood flow. In the case of female or male pattern baldness, hair loss occurs due to starved blood flow to hair follicles.Peppermint
Increasing circulation and causing stimulation with peppermint improves hair growth and prevents hair loss. Peppermint also provides fresh smell and tingly sensation on the scalp to let you know the hair follicles are waking up. Peppermint is a hybrid mint, a cross between watermint and spearmint. Indigenous to Europe and the Middle East, the plant is now widely spread and cultivated in many regions of the world.