Ginger essential oil
The ginger plant
The plant from which ginger essential oil is extracted is a perennial herbaceous plant with an upright posture. Native to India, it is widely spread throughout the tropical and subtropical regions. Its root is fleshy and highly branched. Ginger and its properties have been known for millennia in both the East and the West. It is used pure or in the form of its derivatives, such as essential oil, in various fields. In Asian countries, it has always been used as a flavoring to enhance food and also as a medicinal remedy to treat countless ailments, such as toothaches, rheumatic pains, and colds.
Use of ginger essential oil in cosmetics
Having a draining effect, this essential oil is useful for countering cellulite and water retention. It counteracts fluid stagnation in the body and reactivates circulation. It is also useful for eliminating spots on the face. The essential oil of ginger on the skin helps to erase the signs of scars, fights acne and pimples, and has an excellent anti-aging effect, thus helping to counteract wrinkles and signs of advancing age.
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