Aromatherapy For Your Skin

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. These oils contain curative and cleansing qualities and in addition are pleasant smelling and mood-elevating. The modern day life many of us lead - busy work schedules, lack of healthy exercise, fast food diets and excessive pollution - have an adverse affect on our physical and mental health. Today, many people are reverting back to traditional remedies to regain balance in their lives.

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. 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. Place the hot mixture in a stainless steel mixing bowl, then lean over the bowl, cover your head with a towel, and inhale while taking the steam directly on your face. 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. Apply the mixture to a damp but not wet 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. 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. "Facial Oil Blend" is the name of this method.

'Skin Brushing', another aspect of aromatherapy skin care, keeps the skin refreshed and stimulates the lymphatic system. 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.