Essential oils

Essential oils have many useful properties

Essential oils should always be blended in a carrier oil before applying to the skin. A qualified aromatherapist will be able to create a blend that will work together to enhance each others properties and to ensure safe use of the essential oils. There are many benefits of using essential oils, the benefits to the skin are as follows:
  • Speeds up the regeneration of skin cells
  • Tones the skin & helps improve the skins elasticity
  • Cleanse, hydrate & moisturises, helping to improve the skins look and feel
  • Stimulate local blood circulation which helps to give a glowing complexion
  • Fight against free radicals which helps to delay the signs of premature aging
  • Help to enhance the skins barrier repair & protection functions which enables the skin to heal itself from irritants & sensitivities more easily

 A snap shot of some of the wonderful essential oils and their beneficial properties to the skin:

Lavender - Promotes healthy skin growth and stimulates skin cell regeneration. Perfect as a skin rejuvenator
Rose Otto - Has softening, hydrating & stimulating properties on the skin, Ideal for sensitive and mature skin
Chamomile - Sooths and calms the skin. Suitable for sensitive skin
Mandarin - A regenerative uplifting and cheering oil, helps cleanse the skin, improve skin tone and leave a glowing complexion, softens and smooths fine lines and wrinkles, ideal for oily or mature skin types
Orange (sweet) - A wonderful sweet fruity aroma, promotes skin collagen formation & helps to brighten dull complexions
Patchouli - Replenishing to skin cells. Helps smooth out wrinkles. 
Sandalwood - Hydrates and moisturises, has wonderful nourishing qualities for the skin. Ideal for mature or dehydrated skin
Tea Tree - Useful for preventing infections in damaged skin
Lime - Helps regulate the over production of sebum, ideal for oily skin types
Neroli - Used to reduce redness & skin irritation. Stimulates the cell growth cycle so is believed to have a rejuvenating effect on the skin. Ideal for mature and sensitive skin