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Aromatherapy Skincare

Aromatherapy skincare is thousands of years old but used in the beauty industry today as much as in the days of Cleopatra. Aromatherapy essential oils can heal, soothe, calm, invigorate and nurture the skin.

Aromatherapy oils are not just used on the skin: our sense of smell stimulates the emotional part of the brain. Certain aromas can trigger a memory; for instance, lavender reminds me of my Granny, while coconut reminds me of a holiday in the Seychelles sitting on a hot sandy beach with a pina colada, bliss......

Oils used in your aromatherapy skincare routine can also have an effect on the nervous system : lemon can be stimulating, and rose can be relaxing - simply by taking a breath of air.

Looking after your skin should be both interesting and fun and that's exactly what aromatherapy skincare using essential oils is all about.

Some of the uses of aromatherapy in skincare :

BEAUTY - Mix your own lotions, splashes and creams to clear acne, banish cellulite and wrinkles, rejuvenate your skin and more.

RELAXATION - Use essential oils to soak up stress, relieve tension, soothe your mind, and blitz fatigue.

HEALING - Blend gentle and effective remedies for everything from colds to headaches, period pains and arthritis.

MASSAGE - Create blends to relax, energize or revitalize your love life.

You Should Always Follow A Few Safety Rules in Aromatherapy Skincare :

Keep essential oils away from your eyes.

Pregnant women should avoid using - cinnamon basil, juniper, fennel, rosemary, thyme, clary sage, oregano, cloves, nutmeg bay, pimento, berry, sage, hyssop, wintergreen and birch oils.

Don’t use citrus essential oils, especially bergamot, if you are going to be in sunlight within four hours. They can have a photosensitizing effect on the skin, increasing the skin’s sensitivity to the sunlight and making it more likely to burn.

Never apply an oil directly to the skin : always mix with a base, such as shower gel, bath oil, massage oil, face lotion or body lotion.

The most popular carriers in common use for massage are :

Apricot Kernel Oil - good for all skin types, especially elderly, inflamed and dry skin. Good for facial care because it is very light and well absorbed.

Sweet Almond Oil - Nourishing, softening and revitalizing all skin types. Helps relieve itching, soreness, dryness, inflammation and wrinkled dry hands.

Jojoba Oil - all skin types, including inflamed, red dry or mature skins, eczema, psoriasis and acne.

Grapeseed Oil - most skin types. Avoid using on sensitive skin, eczema and psoriasis.

There are several ways to dilute essential oils into carriers :

Add the correct amount of essential oils to the appropriate amount of carrier oil and shake well.

Add the correct amount of essential oil into an empty bottle. Roll the bottle between the hands to mix the essential oils.

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Lavender oil use is widely available and the most useful and cheapest of essential oils which can help acne , eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, bruises, burns, asthma, bronchitis, headaches, migraine, and insomnia to name a few.

Chamomile is one of the most useful herbs in the beauty world because of its anti-inflammatory and anti-irritating properties.

Ylang ylang is relaxing, stimulating, sensual and uplifting; base/middle note ; heavy, sweet, floral, exotic.

Tea tree is one of the favourite oils that I use as a Beauty Therapist.

Massage Oil Techniques Massage is one of the oldest holistic healing powers in existence.

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