Aroma Facts

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.
Fast food, excessive pollution, stress, busy work schedule, lack of proper exercise – affect our physical and mental health adversely. 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 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. In addition, the aromatherapy skin care techniques that follow will be beneficial for cleaning and renewing the skin’s cells, particularly on the face. 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 is known as a ‘Facial Steam’. Along with deep-cleaning the skin on your face, inhaling the steam in this fashion has a soothing effect.

An additional herbal skin care technique, called “Facial Masque” is beneficial for maintaining the tone, freshness and hydration of facial skin. For this process, mix moistened clay, honey, mashed avocado or egg white with 2-3 drops of essential oils. Moisten your face before applying this mixture. 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. 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 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. 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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