Essential Oils.............the Skin's Medicine

Essential oils are highly concentrated liquids containing compounds from plants, which are called aromatic herbs or aromatic plants. They are also known as simply the "oil of" the plant material from which they were extracted. An oil is "essential" in the sense that it carries a distinctive scent, or essence, of the plant. have been used for many years to help with the most common of skin problems. they are powerful all natural agents that have wonderful result.

Essential oils have been used for many years to heal and treat the body,soul and mind. They are the perfect all natural ingredients to treat the skin and body for a more radiant you. Below are some of the most common essential oils best used for the skin.





Tea tree

(Melaleuca alternifolia) has gained immense recognition as the strongest anti-fungal, anti-viral and anti-bacterial essential oil. Tea tree essential oil is a popular addition to skin care formulations for its germ-killing properties. It is often used in winter-time cold formulations to keep germs from spreading. It is helpful within acne products and can help fight cold sores and heal wounds.

Lavender

(Lavandula officinalis) is a high quality, full-bodied lavender. Lavender is traditionally used in formations to help relax and relieve stress, relieve headaches, help reduce high blood pressure and heal burns and wounds. It kills germs and helps to reduce the spread of colds and viruses. Lavender is the safest oil to use for babies and children, but of it must be used only within a low, safe dilution within your baby and childcare formulations.









Roman Chamomile

(Chamaemelum nobile) is traditionally used in formations intended to promote sleep, relaxation and calmness. In aromatherapy and massage work, Roman Chamomile essential oil acts as a strong inflammatory.

Neroli

(Citrus aurantium)is distilled from the blossoms of the bitter orange tree. The oil has a unique, lovely floral citrus aroma that is useful in formulations intended to aid anxiety, relieve depression, and uplift the spirits. Neroli is a balancing oil for the skin and hair, and can help control overproduction of sebum. It is one of the best oils for the face as it helps regenerate skin cells.









Helichrysum

(Helichrysum italicum) also known as Immortelle and Everlasting, is a warm, sweet and woody oil with the strongest anti-inflammatory properties of all the essential oils. It can be used to treat bruises, and it works extremely well in massage blends for muscles aches, and rheumatism. It is highly anti-bacterial and anti-fungal and is a good oil to add to anti-acne formulations. It is also reputed as being especially helpful in reducing the appearance of scars.









Bergamot

(Citrus aurantium bergamia)possesses a light, fresh, floral citrus aroma that is uplifting, rejuvenating, and balancing. Bergamot is known to help relieve skin irritations, and can be helpful in the treatment of eczema, psoriasis, acne, wounds, ulcers and herpes. It helps to balance an oily complexion and helps repel insects.

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