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Telon oil is often an important "ammunition" for parents to warm the child's body, especially after bathing. On the other hand, it is not uncommon to see adults who actually like to use telon oil to warm their bodies and relieve their noses when they have a cold. However, because this is a baby product, can adults also get the same benefits from telon oil? The following is the review.
The content in telon oil
Telon oil is made from a mixture of three main ingredients, namely fennel oil, eucalyptus oil, and coconut oil. Fennel oil and eucalyptus oil are the two main ingredients, while coconut oil functions as a solvent so that the two oils are safe to apply directly to the skin.
Fennel oil itself is made from fennel flower extract which contains the antioxidants vitamin C, manganese, calcium and many other minerals. In general, fennel oil has many benefits such as:
- Overcoming colic in babies
- Relieves airways
- Relieve flatulence
- Relieve mild cramps
- As an antibacterial
- Reduces inflammation
Meanwhile, eucalyptus oil is made from the extract of the leaves of the eucalyptus tree, Eucalyptus globulus. Eucalyptus oil is usually colorless and gives off a strong sweet scent, like wood odor.
Eucalyptus oil is an oil product that has many benefits, such as:
- Can be used as an antimicrobial
- Overcoming colds and breathing problems
- Insect repellent including mosquitoes
- Pain relief
- Able to stimulate the immune system to be stronger
The combination of fennel oil, eucalyptus oil and coconut oil is what makes telon oil considered beneficial for health.
Each brand of telon oil on the market may be formulated with different amounts of oil, according to the needs of each manufacturer.
Can telon oil be used for adults?
Telon oil is usually used to warm the bodies of babies and children, reduce bloating, and prevent mosquito bites. Its soothing aroma is also often used to help relieve breathing of children and babies. So, can this benefit also be obtained by adults?
Most of the telon oil is specially made for the skin of babies and children. Rarely, if not almost any telon oil product intended for adults.
This is because the dosage of the composition of each oil in telon products is deliberately adjusted to the skin of babies and children. The skin of children and babies is much thinner than adults, so their bodies will more easily and quickly absorb any substances that are applied to the skin. Therefore, babies and children can immediately feel the effects of lotions or oils that are applied to their skin.
Another case with adults. Launching the page of The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, adult skin is much thicker than the skin of babies and children. Therefore, if telon oil is used by adults, the intensity of the effects that appear may feel different than expected.
If an adult still wants to try using oil, you can try applying more telon oil to get the same benefits felt by a child. But keep in mind also, telon oil has the potential to cause skin irritation if too much.
On the other hand, the benefits of inhaled telon oil to soothe the nose and throat may still have a big effect on adults.
