| Aromatherapy for skin care has been in use since | | | | grass and tea tree induce relaxation. Thus, they |
| ancient times. It is believed that Cleopatra blended | | | | prevent the formation of wrinkles and stress-related |
| several secret perfumes that she used on her skin, | | | | marks on the skin. Many people have traditionally used |
| both for the purposes of beauty and seduction. | | | | these oils in ancient civilizations like India, China and |
| Egyptian priests had also observed a surprising | | | | Egypt. For instance, Chamomile has been used to |
| connection between plant oils and the healing of skin | | | | beautify hair while Lemon oil is famed to help you fight |
| problems. Plant oils were later used to heal skin | | | | cellulite. Patchouli is noted for its property of minimizing |
| wounds, blisters and limit scarring. As you can see, the | | | | scar tissue that appears on the skin. |
| ancients had laid the foundation of aromatherapy for | | | | However, essential plant oils are highly concentrated in |
| skin care, long before Gattefossé stumbled | | | | nature. Direct application on the skin will lead to strong |
| upon the healing properties of pure lavender oil. | | | | reactions. That is why these organic oils are diluted |
| Organic, natural products are the rage in the market | | | | and mixed with other oils and cream bases to form |
| these days. Today, as people become more and | | | | aromatherapy skin care products. Even when using |
| more conscious of the need to present a beautiful, | | | | these products, directions must be closely followed to |
| flawless face to the world, these age-old skin care | | | | avoid deadly side effects. |
| processes are becoming popular again. One of the | | | | Even if there are precautions to take, the use of |
| reasons for the popularity of aromatherapy for skin | | | | aromatherapy for skin care is a highly enjoyable |
| care is that these products are 100% natural. That | | | | experience. Essential oils are easy to use and the |
| means, no allergies and no reactions. | | | | results they yield are quick and instantly perceptible to |
| Organic essential oils are the main ingredients found in | | | | the eye. |
| aromatherapy massage oils. These plant oils have a | | | | Choosing the aromatherapy skincare product for your |
| number of different healing properties. Some of them | | | | skin is a purely personal choice. Peppermint, lavender, |
| can even be used for internal consumption and are | | | | eucalyptus, patchouli and ginger have beneficial effects |
| generally very good agents of detoxification. | | | | on the skin. Using aromatherapy products will give your |
| Organic essential oils of eucalyptus, lavender, lemon | | | | skin a silky sheen and a soft finish. |