Usage of Essential Oils for Skin Care
The essential oils are concentrated hydrophobic liquids containing volatile aroma compounds from plants. These plant oils since ages are being used to treat, heal and soothe physical and emotional conditions in people through an age-old healing science called aromatherapy. Usage of aromatherapy for various skin problems is well known. Even the modern science of the present day has accepted this science of olden times as one of the best remedies for various skin problems.
Benefits of Essential Aromatherapy Oils
The natural essential oils extracted from plants are proven to contain anti bacterial, anti fungal and anti septic properties and therefore are advised by many skin specialists for skin care. Essential oils are often mixed with other compounds to cure skin allergies and treat skin problems like skin rashes, itching and acne problem. Regular massage with essential aromatherapy oils will stimulate your blood circulation, revitalize your facial muscles and tighten your skin. Therefore the youthfulness of face can be maintained for a longer period of time with usage of aromatherapy oils.
The use of aromatherapy oils will keep your skin healthy. It will open up the blocked skin pores and allow your skin to breathe freely thereby giving an attractive glow. It will maintain the natural moisture of the skin and make it more soft and supple. Apart from this natural aromatherapy oils also have the power to reduce aging lines and can also prevent the wrinkles appearing with aging.
How to Use Aromatherapy Oils?
There are different ways of using essential oils for aromatherapy for skin healing. They can either be inhaled for aroma healing or be used in massages or baths for absorption by the skin so that they travel through the bloodstream and can promote skin healing. The pure essential oils can either be applied directly to the skin in their pure form or in diluted form with water, carrier oil or massage lotion. You can sometimes even add few drops of essential oils in your baths to experience better aroma healing effects that will enhance your body circulation and thereby enhance your skin’s health and glow.
Aromatherapy Oils for Different Types of Skin and Skin Problems
Different kinds of aromatherapy essential oils are used for different kinds of skin and skin problems. For example Yang Ylang, Cedar wood, Chamomile and Sandalwood essential oils are considered to show the best effects on dry skin where as for oily skin, Peppermint, Cypress, Lemon or Grapefruit essential oils suit better. For acne prone skin you can choose from rosemary or tea green essential oil where as skin infections like chapped skin, bug bites or skin injury will be treated better with Chamomile, Patchouli or Benzoin essential oils. Geranium and Lavender essential oils are very good for combination skin and on the other hand Jasmine, Palma Rosa, and German Chamomile essential oils will do better for sensitive skin. So depending on your skin type, skin problems and requirements, you can choose an oil that will can give you the best results.