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Fennel Sweet Essencial Oil

Skincare Benefits

Native to Southern Europe, but also grown in various regions in the North of Europe and north America, Fennel Essential Oil is derived from crushed fennel or Foeniculum vulgare seeds.

Like most essential oils, Fennel oil comes equipped with a vast array of therapeutic properties that can help treat many health conditions. These properties include antifungal, antiseptic, carminative, diuretic and expectorant properties but there are many more besides.

Sweet Fennel Essential Oil has some documented benefits within a carrier massage oil. Foeniculum Vulgare Oil is the essential extracted from the fennel seeds. It is a powerful essential oil.

Fennel has been highly prized for centuries where it has been used in both cooking and traditional medicine around the world. These days it is an inexpensive and effective natural treatment for a range of digestive complaints, skin conditions and respiratory problems among others.

Fennel seed oil benefits do come with a peppery, aniseed and aromatic scent .

FENNEL OIL COMPOSITION AND PROPERTIES

Among its many chemical constituents, fennel essential oil contains a very high percentage of Methyl Chavicol or Estragole. It is also high in Alpha Pinene, Limonene and Trans-Anethole.

Quercetin, which houses powerful anti-oxidents that help fight free radicals; those chemically-reactive compounds that damage cell membranes and DNA (which go to ageing our skin too). Hence, fennel being researched for its anti-cancer properties.
Limonene (around 1 – 5% of fennel seed oil) which is also found in citrus peel oils, acts as an anti-inflammatory and is being researched for its anti-cancer properties.
Beta-carotene which can help impart Vitamin A (in retinols) so useful for skin elasticity. Beta-carotene has been associated with reducing melasma or discoloration of the skin.
Anti-cellulite effects: Fennel Seed Oil massage over hips and thighs in a carrier oil, and gently rubbed in with a body massage brush can help reduce the effects of ‘orange peel’ skin.
Facial toner, soother: Fennel oil has the ability to tone and moisturize your skin beautifully as well as being able to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and bags around the eyes.
Oily skin: Fennel seeds are good for oily and acne-prone skin types since they can absorb dirt and bacteria that often cause oil accumulation and breakouts. It contains Vitamins A, E and C which for dark spots and wrinkles is an awesome combination.
Mature skin: here, fennel seed oil’s anti-oxident properties come into their own to help ageing skin counter act the effect of free radicals and discoloration.

*Fennel seed oil is a powerful oil and it is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Again, as with all essential oils, consult the recommended usage and directions on any brand of essential oil you buy. Fennel may not be suitable for use if you have sensitive skin as it may cause some irritation. Those with epilepsy should avoid using fennel seed oil.

Fennel seed oil is our beneficial all-round ingredient in natural skincare products whether for anti-ageing or in cleansing oily skins.