How to Use Myrrh Essential Oil
Myrrh Essential Oil is also commonly known as African Myrrh, Herbal Myrrh, Somali Myrrhor, and Common Myrrh. Myrrh has a medium-strength rich, balsamic, warm, smoky aroma. The oil has a fairly viscous consistency, which makes it a great addition to skin care products and routines.
The Lowdown on Myrrh Essential Oil Myrrh is actually a resin derived from the Commiphora myrrha tree, which thrives in places like the Middle East. To collect the myrrh, the tree is cut and the resin dries along the trunk, after which it’s collected. To create the essential oil, producers steam-distill that resin.
One of our favorite essential oils to boost your skincare routine is Myrrh Essential Oil, and we’re here to give you a little information on why myrrh is so beneficial … as well as some ideas to incorporate myrrh into your routine so you can both prevent and banish dry skin this season.
How Myrrh Helps Skin Myrrh has long been used in perfumes and other fragrances. It’s great for all skin types and also:
Helps strengthen nails and cuticles Provides a slight cooling effect on skin Is packed with antioxidant properties Helps minimize scarring Great option for youthful skin Helps soothe minor skin irritations Perfect toner for the face
Additionally, the oil may help enhance meditation while encouraging deep breathing and promoting inner peace.
Skin Care Recipes with Myrrh
Perfect Nail Cream
● 4 ½ tablespoons Better Butter
● 1 teaspoon lanolin
● 15 drops Myrrh Essential Oil
Combine Better Butter and Lanolin in a small saucepan. Heat until melted.
Take off the heat, and take off the burner.
Stir in the Myrrh essential oil and stir until all ingredients have been combined.
Store in a cool dark place, in an airtight container. Make sure it is completely cooled before adding the lid.
Rub Onto nails weekly for a soft, silky, glow.
DIY Vapor Rub
● 4 drops Myrrh
● 1 drops Spruce
● 1 tablespoon F.C.O. (fractionated coconut oil)
Mix all ingredients in a small glass bowl.
Rub formula into the chest using slow, clockwise strokes. Inhale deeply for a purifying effect.
Relaxing Foot Soak
● 4 drops Myrrh
● 4 drops Roman Chamomile
● 2 drops Orange
● 2 drops Lavender
● 1 teaspoon Avocado oil
Combine all ingredients in the bottom of a water basin.
Add warm/hot water
Soak feet and enjoy the delicious aroma.
Amazing Moisturizer
● 2 drops German Chamomile
● 2 drops Clary Sage
● 3 drops Myrrh
● 6 drops Frankincense Serratta
● 5 drops Geranium
● 3 drops Blend of Rose
● 1 ounce sweet almond or Jojoba oil
● 2 teaspoons Vitamin E oil
● 1 ounce FCO
Combine oils in a small glass container.
Store formula in a dark colored, glass bottle.
Use on skin before bed.