Skin Care Aromatherapy
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, which uses essential oils, is often used to treat various skin problems. 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. Once the hot mixture is placed in a mixing bowl, the resulting steam from it should reach the face and be inhaled by leaning over the bowl with your head covered with a towel. This process is often called a “Facial Steam.” Added benefits include relaxation from breathing in the steam.
Another recipe for an aromatherapy skin care treatment, called “Facial Masque”, helps to maintain healthy skin tone and hydration. For this process, mix moistened clay, honey, mashed avocado or egg white with 2-3 drops of essential oils. This compound is applied to a slightly moistened face. Once the masque starts to dry and harden (ten to fifteen mins) wash the masque off completely with lukewarm water.
For nourishing and healing facial skin, mix approximately 10 drops of essential oil with a base oil. Some oils that are frequently utilized, based on skin type, are jojoba, frankincense and German chamomile. Applying this blend to problematic areas will result in the desired effect. This procedure is identified as ‘Facial Oil Blend’.
“Skin Brushing” is a different aromatherapy skin care technique designed to maintain the freshness of the skin and boost the lymphatic function. Mix a tablespoon of honey with a drop of essential oil and apply with a natural bristle brush.
When essential oils are carefully selected and not overused, they can perform wonders on the body and spirit, even if other methods have failed. 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.