A Spicy FOOT SENSE Ingredient Highlight: Cinnamon Oil

The gorgeous fragrance and taste of cinnamon is used for a variety of purposes. It boasts an array of benefits for your health, wellbeing, and home. We’ve all seen cinnamon sticks in potpourri, and the powdered cinnamon we sprinkle on our coffee. As a spice, cinnamon is commonly used to elevate our sweet and savory fare. As a common cultural ingredient, we see it in Mexico and the Middle East. Most people don’t even realize that it can work magic when mixed with the right formula as a foot odor eliminator.

Cinnamon leaf oil and cinnamon bark oil differ in chemical compounds, ultimately meaning they can often be utilized differently. However, they are from the same plant and have the same medicinal qualities in either form. Cinnamon leaf oil is bursting with natural phytochemicals such as benzyl, benzoate, eugenol, and linalool. These make the oil perfect for so many things from fighting infection to decreasing body odor to skincare. Cinnamon has been considered a natural cure throughout history. Its origins lie with Sri-Lanka. There are Chinese writings about cinnamon dating back as far as 2800 B.C., and ancient Egyptians even used it in their embalming process. It has often been recognized as an effective treatment for wounds and common illnesses. Throughout history and across geographies, it has often been traded as something more valuable than gold.

Here are just a few examples of science-backed uses of cinnamon:

• Cinnamon can be used as a cough suppressant. There have been studies that adding it to cough syrup, or to a spoonful of honey will help with nighttime coughs. In some cases, it was more helpful than dextromethorphan.
• Cinnamon can be a powerful treatment for wounds and burns. Adding cinnamon can be applied to wounds, along with other ingredients, to create a healing paste for wounds.
• Cinnamon has been credited with lowering the risk of heart disease.
• A daily dose of cinnamon can lower bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol.
• It has been determined by the medical community that regular consumption of cinnamon is good for diabetics, and may even help prevent diabetes.
• It’s antitermitic – This basically means that it will repel insects.
• It relieves stress, nervousness, and anxiety. Eugenol and cinnamaldehyde (compounds in cinnamon leaf oil) increase serotonin and dopamine, making you feel happier and more relaxed.
• It is an antibacterial and antioxidant oil. Studies have proven that cinnamon leaf oil will reduce bacteria growth but also increase the status of antioxidants. This also helps fight odor from the source. 

Other ways cinnamon oil is used

The uses of cinnamon oil are so varied, it seems like it can be used for almost anything. It’s such a versatile and useful miracle oil. Here are a few of the most common.

• To clean fruits and vegetables. With it’s antibacterial and antioxidant benefits, washing your fruit and vegetables with cinnamon oil will prove to be mutually beneficial.
• Insect repellent. Just mix cinnamon oil with an unscented massage oil (maybe Grapeseed oil) and rub it on your body. No more insect bites for you.
• Hair care. With those antioxidant and antibacterial properties, your hair will benefit greatly from this amazing essential oil. It protects your hair and washes away damaging free radicals.
• Skincare. Similarly, your skin is also a victim of free radicals. Cinnamon oil will flush out these free radicals while retaining your skin’s natural moisture. Cinnamon oil is also an anti-inflammatory, making it helpful for aching muscles.
• Aromatherapy for sleep and overall wellbeing. We mentioned the stress and anxiety-busting benefits of the oil. Imagine how great it would feel to have the scent blasted surround you. Aromatherapy is a practice which helps with your very wellbeing. Cinnamon oil will help you get a better nights sleep, relieve stress, and feel happier.
• Foot odor powder and spray. Those antibacterial and healing properties come into play. Cinnamon oil will kill odor-causing bacteria, and as a deodorizer, it will help keep skin moisturized, but dry. It’s when moisture lingers and can’t be absorbed that bacteria can take hold.

Ethically, you should always aim to buy sustainable, all-natural, and fair trade essential oils. This way you can be completely certain that your purchase isn’t damaging the environment and will benefit farmers and their communities. 

When using cinnamon for its odor-fighting properties, it’s advisable to use cinnamon oil in combination with other odor-fighting ingredients. The right formula, like FOOT SENSE all natural, odor-fighting powder will be able to fight odor, as well as keep your feet healthy to ward off odor-causing bacteria and fungus. Try FOOT SENSE and see for yourself just how effective and powerful this long-lasting formula really is.