The perfume industry has a great deal of specialized expertise in creating commercial fragrances, and we can learn some tips on blending essential oils from some of the classic perfume families. Although the perfume industry also uses animal aromatics, such as civet, musk and ambergris (which aromatherapists obviously never use), essential oils do playa major [...]

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Skin brushing and body scrubs are two exfoliating treatments that are of prime importance in looking after your skin. Exfoliation removes dead skin cells and dirt from the body, and afterwards the skin looks and feels vibrant, glowing and healthy. The skin’s absorbency is improved, so nourishing moisturizers containing essential oils and other nutrients will [...]

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What is the skin? The skin is the largest organ of the body, and its functions include temperature regulation and the manufacturing of vitamin 0 as well as protecting the body beneath The skin is divided into three main layers, with each layer having specific characteristics. The layers of the skin The first, outer or [...]

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Gattefosse’s research into essential oils was taken up by another Frenchman, Dr Jean Valnet, who used essential oils to heal soldiers’ burns and wounds during the First World War. He then successfully treated psychiatric patients with essential oils, demonstrating their emotional and psychological healing qualities. Marguerite Maury subsequently pioneered their use in beauty and revitalization [...]

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Caring for your skin is vital to keep it healthy and looking good. This is especially important for the face. A basic three-step, twice-daily skin-care regime using aromatherapy products is described below. Recipes for cleansers, toners and moisturizers with essential oils are given later. Three Steps to Healthy Skin Cleansing is fundamental to good skin [...]

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The judicious use of essential oils in skin care helps to rejuvenate and beautify the face and body. We can call this ‘cosmetic aromatherapy’ – a natural way to enhance the skin’s condition and maintain it in good health. However, following the holistic approach of aromatherapy, we need to look further than our faces. Beauty [...]

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Although the contemporary practice of modern aromatherapy originated within the last hundred years, the use of essential oils to heal mind, body and spirit can be traced back to all the major ancient civilizations of the world. Aromatic plants played a central role in the healing arts of early humankind. Our ancestors learned – through [...]

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Mature skin is something we will all have one day. This brings up an interesting point about skin types: they change, according to age, health, environmental circumstances, diet and other lifestyle factors It is therefore important to reassess your skin type from time to time, because you may find that your once -lovely normal skin [...]

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So called ‘normal’ skin is rare beyond puberty, and therefore – other than in children – not really normal at all! For the lucky few, normal skin is characterized by good hydration, muscle tone, a balanced metabolism and good circulation. Normal skin has an attractive, natural bloom and colour, and looks soft and supple. The [...]

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Light Moisturizer For Oily Skin This moisturizer for oily skin uses antiseptic essential oils that help balance and reduce sebum levels. You Will Need 150 ml (5 fl oz) of base moisturizer • A large glass jar. A chopstick • 5 ml (1 tsp) each of orange-flower water and witch hazel • 6 drops each [...]

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