Vanilla Bean Essential Oil

Natural Alternative to Fragrance

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Scientific Name: {Vanilla Planifolia}
Common Name: {Vanilla bean extract}

When someone first says "vanilla," you probably think of vanilla from a cake, ice cream, or even the extract used in baking.

Vanilla, however, is one of the most popular skincare ingredients. It is often added as a pleasant and subtle fragrance to makeup. But, it also allows that makeup to improve skin, even as it covers it up.

Vanilla is rich in beneficial oils, vital vitamins, and minerals and has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a must-have for skincare ingredients.

Though vanilla is ubiquitous in our everyday lives, it used to be very hard to procure . As a natural product of Mexico, it was once hard to obtain. Nowadays, it is widely available and a favorite in the skincare industry.

Further Benefits

• Vanilla is an excellent source of antioxidants. Studies have found that this plant has an extraordinarily high antioxidant level, making it powerful for the skin. Exposure to sunlight causes free radicals to develop These molecules are fast-moving and destructive, harming our skin from the inside out. The damage that free radicals can do is the underlying cause of most aging. As they wound the under layers of skin, it manifests as wrinkles and fine lines on the surface. Vanilla protects the skin by forming a barrier on the outer layer of your complexion. In addition, healthy complexions defend against free radicals and help stop premature aging.
• Vanilla can be utilized as a treatment for acne. Most acne we develop is from touching the face and depositing bacteria there. That bacteria then collects in the pores and mixes with the face's natural oils, becoming trapped in the pore and infected. As a natural antibacterial agent, vanilla destroys bacteria, which then wash out of pores.
• Vanilla's most significant skin benefit is probably its ability to protect the skin and reduce any inflammation that may be occurring. If you have sensitive skin or a chronic skin ailment, vanilla can soothe the irritation caused by these conditions.

About the Author
Kari Thomas wrote this article.