Coffee Essential Oil

Description

Coffee – Coffea arabica

Origin

Brazil

Extraction Method

Mechanically separated from CO2 Extraction

Properties

Strong, espresso, freshly brewed arabica coffee fragrance

Folk Names

Kahawa, Joe

Plant Part

Roasted Beans

Folk Powers

Traditional and sacred uses of Coffea arabica include anointments with aphrodisiac effects, especially when paired with Honey

Description

Like coffee, Coffee essential oil is rich in caffeine which is prized for its energising and stimulating properties. Caffeine, especially on the hair is known to build cell barriers and strengthen cell formation giving you stronger & shinier hair. It is a super antioxidant, including plenty of phytosterols & a wealth of fatty acids, both of which boost moisture retention & aid with rapid skin penetration. The oil is widely used to aid damaged, wrinkled skin as it helps balance the moisture levels of the skin. Useful for its antioxidant properties, anti-acne, anti-cellulite, anti-depression, detoxifying, eczema, psoriasis, uplifting.

Caffeine is used as an active compound in anti-cellulite products because it prevents excessive accumulation of fat in cells.

Uses

In skin care it is used in products targeting weight loss and the reduction of the appearance of cellulite. In addition, coffee is rich in antioxidants and phytonutrients that help to maintain the skin in optimum condition.  It can be burned like incense as a room deodoriser.

Emotions

Coffee, cocoa and tea are being actively investigated because they contain polyphenolic compounds that may have beneficial effects on mental health, including behaviour, mood, depression and cognition. Caffeine improves awareness and alertness. It improves short-term concentration and short-term memory. Coffee improves mood, the fragrance of coffee is as effective as drinking it. Caffeine is thought to protect against depression.

Contraindications

Avoid if pregnant. Avoid if sensitive to caffeine. Avoid if allergic to coffee.

Active Ingredients

Hexanoic acid; Benzenemethanol; Linalool oxide; Trans-linalool oxide; Linalool; Phenylethyl alcohol; Epoxylinalol; Octanoic acid; Nonanoic acid; 5-pentyl-2(5 h)-furanone; Eugenol; 4-pentylbutan-4-olide;  Decanoic acid; Phenol 4-chloro-3,5-dimethyl;  5-isopropyl-6-methyl-hepta-3,5; 2,6-di(t-butyl)-4-hydroxy-4-me; Butylated hydroxytoluene; Beta-d-arabino-2-hexulopyran; Dodecanamide,n n-bis (2-hydrox); Globulol; 2, 3-isopropylidene-6-deoxyhexo; Pentanediamide, n, n’-di-benzoy; Trans-methyl dihydrojasmonate

Cautions

Essential oils can be powerful so to avoid all risks do not use during pregnancy. Keep away from clothing or articles which may be affected by oil-based products. Use sparingly and no more than 4 times per day. Gluten, peanut and dairy free. Non-GMO. Suitable for vegans and vegetarians. If you are using existing medication, please consult your doctor before using any complementary products and check for pharmaceutical interactions by accessing this page https://www.drugs.com/drug-interactions.html

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