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Essential oil

Neroli

For skin that is fragile and thin

Neroli — still life

Neroli is distilled from the blossom of the bitter orange tree, and it takes an enormous quantity of flowers to produce a small amount of oil — which is why it is costly. Its speciality is regenerative: neroli encourages the turnover of skin cells and improves elasticity, which makes it the oil for skin that has become thin, fragile or scarred.

On feet that matters most for older skin. Skin thins with age, loses elasticity, and cracks more readily; neroli works on the underlying quality of the skin rather than just adding moisture on top.

It is also markedly calming, and gentle enough for sensitive skin that reacts to most things.

How to use it

  1. 1

    Restorative night oil

    Three drops in a tablespoon of avocado or jojoba oil, massaged into feet before bed. Consistency over weeks is what shows results.

  2. 2

    For thin or scarred skin

    Two drops in a teaspoon of carrier, worked into the specific area twice daily.

Before you use it

  • Genuinely expensive — check you are buying neroli and not a blend sold under the name.
  • Can cause drowsiness.
  • Dilute properly despite its gentleness.
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Feet Naturally

The original book this guide is built from — 30 common foot problems and the natural remedies for them.

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This is natural-care information for general guidance only — it is not medical advice. For severe, worsening, or diabetic foot problems, please see a doctor.