With the discovery of antimicrobials in the 1940s, scientists prophesied the defeat of infectious diseases that had plagued humankind throughout history. However, the remarkable healing power of antibiotics invites widespread and often inappropriate use.
Lemongrass is one of the most popular soap making herbs. A small amount of essential oil mixed in your homemade soap recipes adds a mild, yellowish-green, hue with a potent lemon scent. Lemongrass is a natural astringent. It minimizes pores and firms skin. It helps get rid of blackheads and relieve acne.
Here are some ways to use lemongrass oil: 1  Make a refreshing foot bath. 2  Make a massage oil by mixing it withsweet almond or jojoba oil. 3  Kill your pet's fleas and lice by spraying diluted lemongrass oil all over his coat. 4  Blend it into your favorite bath products or add it to your bath water.