Essential-Oils

Essential-oils are highly volatile plant essences, produced primarily by steam distillation . They contain the aromatic molecules of the plan. These oils have immense value and are highly condensed vegetal extracts containing hormones, vitamins, antibodies, and antiseptics. They are considered the most concentrated form of herbal energy, widely used in pharmacy, cosmetology, and perfumery. Various experiments and studies have shown essential oils to be effective therapeutic agents, particularly in cases of disease associated with bacterial, viral, and fungal infection.

Essential oils also support and strengthen the human immune system. Essential oils are highly concentrated and need to be a properly diluted in a carrier oil and should never be used undiluted on the skin. They work on the oldest part of the brain, the limbic system and have intense effects on the parasympathetic nervous system, as well as powerful antibacterial effects.

Essential oils are easily taken into the body to support all aspects of human life, they kill viruses and bacteria, fight free radicals, support cell growth, repair DNA damage, supply hormones and much more. As you can see, essential oils are pure and precious with their amazing healing properties.
In addition to essential oils, aromatherapy encourages the use of other complementary natural ingredients including cold pressed vegetable oils, jojoba, hydrosols, herbs, milk powders, sea salts, clays and muds. We will provide several examples of aromatic botanicals, which benefit well - being of our skin. They include

Lavender - normalizes any skin type and stimulates cellular regeneration

Sandalwood - anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, antiseptic and anti-aging

Geranium - calming, refreshing, mildly tonic and astringent

Ylang Ylang - softens, smoothes, balances skin and reduces oiliness

Patchouli - decongestive, astringent, reduces redness

Cedarwood - sedative, astringent properties; reduces skin eruptions and itchiness

Palmarosa - immediately calms and refreshes skin; strong anti-aging properties

Green Tea Extract - rich in anti-oxidants, reduces under eye puffiness, antibacterial

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