Aromatherapy Skin Care
The ancient science of aromatherapy, involving the use of essential oils derived from blossoms, trees, herbs and resins, dates back over sixty centuries. The oils give off a pleasant scent while they heal, cleanse your body and enhance your mood.
Fast food, excessive pollution, stress, busy work schedule, lack of proper exercise – affect our physical and mental health adversely. In recent times, many people are going back to good old, time-tested ways to regain equilibrium.
Aromatherapy is now being used to help with skin care and other great remedies. While practicing aromatherapy skin care the basic thing to be borne in mind is never to apply essential oils to any part of skin without diluting, even while inhaling. The following aromatherapy skin care exercises will be helpful for cleansing and cellular renewal of skin. If you would like to create formula for a facial skin deep cleanser, combine 3 to 5 drops of essential oil with a teaspoon of either milk or honey and a pint of hot water. Put the hot mixture into a stainless steel bowl, and cover your head with a towel. Lean over the bowl and inhale the steam. This process is often called a “Facial Steam.” The steam will deeply cleanse your face as well as provide relaxation when inhaled.
An additional organic skin care technique, called “Facial Masque” is beneficial for maintaining the tone, freshness and hydration of facial skin. For this recipe, mix honey, mashed avocado or egg white, 2-3 drops of essential oils with moistened clay. Moisten your face before applying this mixture. Once the masque starts to dry and harden (ten to fifteen minutes) wash the masque off completely with lukewarm water.
The carrier oil is mixed with approximately 10 drops of the essential oil, which allows it to bring nourishment and healing to the skin on your face. Some oils that are frequently utilized, based on skin type, are jojoba, frankincense and German chamomile. One should apply this blend to the areas that need it the most. “Facial Oil Blend” is the name of this method.
To keep the skin refreshed and stimulate the lymphatic system, is ‘Skin Brushing’,another aspect of aromatherapy skin care. Mix a tablespoon of honey with a drop of essential oil and apply with a natural bristle brush.
Essential oils, when used correctly and carefully, are safe and effective at revitalizing the body and spirit, even when other methods have been unsuccessful. A regimen of aromatherapy has been found to be effective with cases involving trauma. However, keep in mind that there are a number of imitation oils made with cheap chemicals that are also available on the market.