How Important are Essential Oils

January 15/10

Do you know what is in your face creams, body lotions, shampoos, and makeup? Most of our skincare products are full of preservatives, fillers, water, parabens, mineral oils, alcohol, detergents and petrochemicals. These can all create allergies and skin irritations. Most cosmetics use formaldehyde, methylisothiazolinones and DMDM hydantonin to extend the shelf life. Genetics plays the largest role in your skin's behavior. Sensitivity level determines resistance and tolerance. Hormone levels determines your breakouts. Bacteria level determines inflamation and infection on the skin. This in turn can create acne, psoriasis, eczema, rosacea, pimples, chapped skin, cold sores, rashes, couperose (thread veins, congested capillaries). Here are a few natural ingredients that can heal, soothe, restore and rejuvenate your skin. With the right combination and proper mixing of botanical oils, you can restore the youthful glow and elasticity to your skin. Order your Botanical Serums now.

Sandalwood oil (santalum album)

* works wonders for dry and ageing skin

* removes the old skin and provides the new skin the nutrients it need to grow healthier than before

* great for minor burns

* antiseptic - for acne

* for rejuvenation and regeneration of skin cells

* great for acne and oily skin

* anti fungal - for treatment of pimples

* does not allow the acne to spread due to infection

* good for dehydrated skin

* heals psoriasis

* soothes chapped and cracked skin

German Chamomile oil (matricaria recutita)

* anti-inflammatory

* heals dry skin

* heals psoriasis, eczema, rosacea, pimples

* reduces puffiness

* great for sensitive skin types

* improves elasticity in aging skin

* will help to heal herpes, burns, wounds, itchy skin

* aid in the narrowing and healing of unsightly facial capillaries

Lavender oil (lavendula)

* it is known to hydrate the skin

* anti bacterial and anti fungal

* helps to reduce couperose ( thread veins, congested capillaries)

* great for dehydrated skin, mature skin, aged skin

* heals psoriasis, burns, sun damage, rashes and itchy skin

* reduces wrinkles

* diminishes scars

Tea Tree oil (melaleuca alternifolia)

* heals eczema, pimples, acne, psoriasis, herpes, cold sores, chicken pox, shingles

* anti fungal, antibacterial

* as an antiseptic it is valuable for general skin care, acne, and blackheads

* treatment for cuts, burns and insect bites

Sea Buckthorn oil (hippophae)

* for mature, aged skin

* helps to combat wrinkles and other symptoms of malnourished or prematurely aging skin

* helps to heal sun damage

* promotes the recovery of therapeutic radiation treatment and cosmetic laser surgery

* valued for its rejuvenating, restorative and anti aging action

* natural source of vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B1, vitamin B2

* helps to relieve eczema, rosacea, psoriasis, burns, inflammation

Evening Primrose oil (oenothera biennis)

* contains gamma linolenic acid (GLA)

* used in the treatment of skin discolorations

* reduce skin blemishes and visible skin redness

* lightens dark circles around eyes

* improves firmness and better elasticity

Grapeseed oil (vitis vinifera)

* great skin moisturizing properties

* regenerative

* rich in antioxidants

* contains vitamins, minerals, protein, GLA(72%), vitamin E

* makes skin soft and supple

* firms skin tissue

* non allergenic properties (sensitive skin)

* good for damaged and stressed tissues

* reduce the look of stretch marks

* particularly rich in linoleic acid (omega 6 - EFAs)

* contains omega 3,6,9

* prevents hair loss

* heals eczema, psoriasis

* great for reducing wrinkles

Sweet Almond oil (prunus amygdalus)

* contains vitamin E

* wonderfully rich and moisturizing

* nourishing for all skin types

* great slip and glide - makeup application

* moisturizing, nourishing, smoothing and firming properties

Rosehip oil (roca moschata)

* contains 40% linolenic acid ; vitamin A

* vitamin A helps reduce inflammation of the skin, contains retinol

* counteracts dryer skin

* reduces fine lines and wrinkles

* encourages normal cell growth and regeneration

* protects the skin from exposure to UV rays

* excellent moisturizer

* treats dry skin, age spots, inflammations, dermatitis

* treats irritation and scars

* fights wrinkles and aging skin

* contains vitamin C

* prevents the formation of keloid scars

Borage oil (borago officinalis)

* beneficial for those with skin problems and disorders such as dryness, eczema and psoriasis

* excellent anti inflammatory properties and can relieve acne swelling

* helps to reduce stretch marks

* great moisturizer

* keeps skin looking young and feeling supple

* richest source of GLA - gamma linolenic acid, one of the fatty acids that are essential to good health

Avocado oil (persea gratissima)

* rich in Vitamin A,D,E, lecithin, potassium

* reduces age spots, heals sun damage and scars

* increases the amount of collagen in the skin

* easily absorbed into deep tissue, makes it ideal for mature skins

* relieves the dryness and itching of psoriasis and eczema

Apricot oil (prunus armeniaca)

* readily absorbed into skin, no oily residue

* good source of Vitamin A and Calcium and minerals

* beneficial to sensitive, dry and mature skin types

* rich in oleic and linoleic acids

* smooth and lightweight

* good for skin that is dry and irritated

Grapefruit oil (citrus paradisi)

* works wonders in fighting acne and other skin conditions

* astringent and antiseptic properties

* rich in vitamin C

* tightens puffy skin and reduces enlarged pores

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