Originating over sixty centuries ago, aromatherapy is an ancient science that deals with the application of essential oils drawn from such sources as resins, herbs, trees and flowers. The oils give off a pleasant scent while they heal, cleanse your body and enhance your mood.
The ills of contemporary society – fast food diets, toxic pollutants, stress, hectic schedules and lack of adequate physical activity – all impact our physical and mental states negatively. Today, many people are reverting back to traditional remedies to regain balance in their lives.
The application of essential oils and scents can be used to treat several types of conditions and is often used to treat the skin. While practicing herbal 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 herbal skin care exercises will be helpful for cleansing and cellular renewal of skin. For a deep cleansing facial treatment, try mixing 3 to 5 drops of essential oil and a teaspoonful of milk or honey into a pint of boiling 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.” Along with deep-cleaning the skin on your face, inhaling the steam in this fashion has a soothing effect.
To keep your skin tone healthy, help it stay fresh and hydrated, try ‘Facial Masque’, an aromatherapy skin care treatment. For this recipe, mix honey, mashed avocado or egg white, 2-3 drops of essential oils with moistened clay. This compound is applied to a slightly moistened face. Once the masque starts to dry and harden (ten to fifteen minutes) then the masque is completely cleaned off with lukewarm water.
Ten drops of essential oil blend mixed with a carrier oil may be used in order to nourish and heal facial skin. Skin type calls for a difference in oils, whether its Jojoba, Frankincense or German Chamomile. Applying this blend to problematic areas will result in the desired effect. This technique is referred to as “Facial Oil Blend”.
‘Skin Brushing’, another aspect of aromatherapy skin care, keeps the skin refreshed and stimulates the lymphatic system. Using a skin brush made with natural bristles, apply a tablespoon of honey blended with a drop of essential oil.
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. Imitation “essential oils” loaded with chemicals are widely available on the open market so it is important to assess the quality of the ingredients before making a purchase.
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