Aromatherapy Skin Care | Aromatherapy Information

The truth is many of us walk around with more than one type. For example, women are familiar with the term “combination skin”, meaning that a section of their faces may be oily, usually in the middle portion, and another dry, typically in the cheek area. Consider the variances in your skin as you choose the aromatherapy oil and method of treatment.

Dry skin is dull looking, feels tight after you clean it, chaps and dehydrates easily, and is sometimes flaky. Oily skin has sheen on it and feels greasy to the touch. The pores are easily visible as they are quite large. This skin type is likely to get acne. Normal skin is considered to be healthy looking feels soft and has small pores.

One of the most luxurious treatments we can give ourselves or pay for at a salon is a facial. There are several components to a facial. The purpose is to thoroughly cleanse and exfoliate the skin. Before we go into some recipes, here are some basic terms employed in giving a facial or in daily and weekly rituals:

Cleanse-This is pretty self-explanatory. You want to rid your face of any impurities such as dirt and oil. For those who wear make-up the first step is to remove it. Hopefully you use a non-petroleum cream to do this

Steam-This isn’t something you would normally do everyday, but most skins can take it about once a week. The purpose is to go a bit deeper and clear out the pores.

Exfoliation-Each day hundreds of skin cells die. The purpose of exfoliating is to get rid of them and encourage new, healthy ones to grow. Exfoliation also rejuvenates the skin and some believe helps prevent wrinkles. Exfoliants are a big item with many of the cosmetic companies right now, so be careful of harmful products that will harm rather than help your skin.

Mask-A mask is applied to add extra moisture to the skin and give it some extra minerals (depending on what you use).

Toner-Generally toners are on the astringent or slightly drying side. Their purpose is to draw moisture from the skin cells below the surface and give it a healthy glow. Many commercial products contain alcohol which is too drying for healthy skin.

Skin Care Recipes

Following are some recipes for your skin regimen:

Steam Facial

· 5 drops lavender

· 5 drops rosemary