The science behind the back to school Essential oil bundle- and how they could benefit you and your family
The Kefi Life® back- to- school bundle is powered by essential oils
What are essential oils?
Essential oils are plant extracts. They're made by steaming or pressing various parts of a plant (flowers, bark, leaves or fruit) to capture the compounds that produce fragrance. It can take several pounds of a plant to produce a single bottle of essential oil. In addition to creating scent, essential oils perform other functions in plants, too.
How essential oils are used
Aromatherapy- the practice of using essential oils for therapeutic benefit. Aromatherapy has been used for centuries. When inhaled, the scent molecules in essential oils travel from the olfactory nerves directly to the brain and especially impact the amygdala, the emotional center of the brain.
Body oil- a mixture of essential oils with a carrier oil that can be massaged into skin.
What is a carrier oil?
Carrier oils are natural oils that are extracted from plants, nuts or seeds that can be applied to the skin alone or mixed with essential oils. Carrier oils then “carry” the essential oil into your skin and deliver nourishing effects at the same time.
Here are some reasons Kefi Life® EVOO makes an ideal carrier oil:
High-quality, cold extracted, plant-based. According to hopkinsmedicine.org, the best carrier oils are derived from the seeds, kernels, nuts, or fruit of plants. Oils labeled extra virgin, virgin, or cold-pressed are generally a good pick, as this indicates that some of the oil’s skin-friendly plant compounds remain. - Kefi Life® olive oil is extra virgin and cold extracted.
Pleasant or neutral aroma. You want a carrier oil that’s not overpowering in aroma—and if it does have a scent, it should complement whatever essential oils you’re pairing with it.
It softens skin. Olive oil also contains compounds such as oleic acid (a type of monounsaturated fat), squalene, and palmitic acid, all of which act as natural emollients to soften dry, rough skin.
It locks in moisture. Olive oil has occlusive properties, which means that it acts as a seal, trapping in moisture to help keep skin hydrated.
It combats oxidative damage. Olive oil contains vitamin E, vitamin K, and other bioactive polyphenol compounds that may help neutralize free radicals, protect skin from the effects of various pollutants, and reduce inflammation.
How could essential oils benefit you and your family?
Essential oils hold a prominent place in medicine around the world. But modern medicine supports many of the ancient claims made about them, including…
Boost energy levels
Improve mood
Pain relief
Stress reduction
Improved memory and cognition
The Kefi Life® Back -to- School Bundle
Powerful, proven, ingredients designed to help you feel ready for anything this school year throws at you!
OLA KALA! ROLLER
Naturally stimulate, clarify, calm, fortify, energize and uplift the mind.
INGREDIENTS-Kefi Life® Olive Oil, Basil Oil, Orange Oil
HEADACHE EASE ROLLER
Helps to reduce headache pain, improve mental function, and reduce stress levels.
INGREDIENTS- Kefi Life® Olive Oil, Peppermint Oil, Frankincense Oil, Basil Oil, Lavender Oil, Spearmint Oil
ENERGIZE! ROLLER
This magical triad of oils will help boost your mood, energy level and memory.
INGREDIENTS- Kefi Life® Olive Oil, Lavender Oil, Orange Oil, Sage Oil
Ingredients and health benefits
Orange oil- Known to energize, lift mood and reduce stress.
In a 2013 study, it was found that aromatherapy with orange essential oil reduced the pulse rate and stress hormone levels in children undergoing a dental procedure. Read more about this study here
Additionally, in a 2015 study, women in labor reported less anxiety after inhaling orange essential oil than women in the control group who inhaled distilled water. Read more about this study here
A 2019 study on mice looked at the inhalation of orange essential oils and its potential effect on depression. The researchers found that the mice who inhaled the orange essential oil displayed fewer depression-like behaviors.
Read more about this study here
Basil oil- Both calming and energizing, basil essential oil is ideal for easing a worried mind and awakening the senses. It can also be used to promote concentration and focus when you’re feeling overwhelmed or tired.
Sage Oil-Traditional medicine has long used sage oil as a treatment for mental decline. Modern studies have shown that sage essential oil may in fact be beneficial for improving memory and cognition.