Ho Wood essential oil is often presented as the ideal alternative to Rosewood.
Indeed, Bois de Hô essential oil contains more than 90% linalool, which makes it a tonic, skin astringent and stimulating oil for natural defenses.
But what are its real properties and how to use it?
What is Ho Wood essential oil?
Hô Wood, also called Shiu Wood , is related to the Cinnamomum family , like Ravintsara for example. The full botanical name is Cinnamomum camphora CT linalool , which could make one think that it is Ravintsara.
We clearly understand here the importance of the concept of chemotype and the HECT label defended by Pranarôm. Ho Wood essential oil is obtained by distillation of the bark of a Chinese tree, also called Shiu Wood or Chinese Laurel.
The twin of Bois de Rose:
Organic Hô Bois essential oil is excellently effective and has good skin tolerance. Like Rosewood, its smell is refreshing and sweet.
This essential oil is ideal for application on the face to relieve acne in particular, with a tonic and pleasant effect. It can be included in your evening beauty routine to cleanse and even out the skin.
Bois de Hô can contain up to 98% linalool, a very well tolerated terpene alcohol with anti-infectious properties.
It is for this reason that Bois de Hô essential oil is generally described as antibacterial, skin cleanser, immunity stimulant, fungicide and even sexual tonic!
It is of course appropriate to dilute this essential oil in a vegetable oil to use it. The dosage will depend on the desired effect and the sensitivity of the skin, as some people may still be reactive to so much linalool. A small test in the crook of the elbow or on the shoulder will reassure you.
Recipes from the works of Dominique Baudoux, pharmacist:
1. Emerging acne spots, small unexplained pimples:
- HE Bois de Hô : 2 ml;
- HECT Niaouli : 1 ml;
- HV Hazelnut : 3 ml;
- 2 drops of the mixture applied locally several times a day until it disappears.
2. Cystitis, urinary and gynecological infections:
- HECT Ho Wood : 3 ml;
- HECT Juniper : 0.5 ml;
- HV Macadamia : 2 ml;
- 4 drops of the mixture applied locally to the lower abdomen, in addition to taking Oléocaps 2 capsules .
3. Wrinkles and skin aging:
- HECT Ho wood : 1 ml;
- HECT Cistus Ladanifera : 1ml;
- In the morning and/or evening, 2 drops of this mixture in your dose of day cream prevents the appearance of wrinkles, lifts and stimulates skin regeneration.
Some precautions before using Bois de Hô essential oil
You will find all the necessary information and instructions on the product sheet. The bottle of Bois de Hô essential oil offers easy use of the solution.
For maximum safety, here is a summary of the precautions to take before using this product for cosmetic or therapeutic purposes:
- not recommended during the first 3 months of pregnancy;
- keep out of reach of children;
- risk of allergy in certain sensitive people when the essential oil is incorporated into a cosmetic composition;
- always do a test application of your preparation, in the crook of the elbow, if possible 48 hours before using it;
- refer to specific precautions for cosmetic use;
- use a quality oil, if possible organic.
You will thus be able to benefit from the benefits of Bois de Hô essential oil in the best conditions and exploit its tonic properties on a daily basis!
