How Should Vetiver Essential Oil Be Stored? Benefits and Effects Explained in Detail
How should vetiver essential oil be stored to preserve its quality and benefits? What are the benefits and effects of vetiver? Let's take a look.
How to store essential oils:
1. High-quality essential oils are always packaged in dark glass bottles, usually dark blue or dark brown, to block ultraviolet light.
2. Place in a cool place, away from direct sunlight. But there is no need to store them in the refrigerator.
3. Essential oils must be kept out of the reach of children.
4. Essential oils are volatile, so store them away from light; they can be kept at room temperature in a cool place.
5. Place the bottle upright and tighten the cap when not in use.
Benefits and Effects of Vetiver
Use 1: Repelling mosquitoes and flies
Add the essential oil to body lotion and apply it all over the body; in summer it can repel mosquitoes and flies and prevent the spread of disease. Or add the essential oil to lavender floral water, shake well and spray it all over the body, and it can also be sprayed on the bed and clothes.
Use 2: For acne-prone skin
Add 2 drops of essential oil to 1 ml of grapeseed oil (or add 1 drop of essential oil to a small amount of water-based moisturizing gel) and apply directly to the affected acne areas.
Use 3: Treating athlete's foot (Hong Kong foot)
Add 5-10 drops of essential oil to a basin of warm water and soak both feet; the effect is even better if an appropriate amount of aromatic foot bath salt is added to the water.
Use 4: For oily skin with enlarged pores
Add 1 drop of essential oil to the water used for washing your face morning and evening; wash and press-compress the face with it to purify the skin, tighten pores, and make the skin fair and clear.
Use 5: Removing indoor smoke odors and other unpleasant smells
Add 5-10 drops of essential oil to water, put it in a spray bottle, and spray it into the air in the room, on furniture, flowers and plants, and the sofa; it can remove odors, keep the air fresh, and in summer it can also repel mosquitoes and flies.