Flowers and Fruits attract everybody with their beauty and fragrance. For centuries, they have been known for freshness, and beauty as well as for their potential rejuvenating powers. Many flowers contain compounds that have been found to have beneficial effects on the skin and overall health.
Essential oils are flowers condensed with love in their oil form. Normally, one tonne of flowers is used to extract one litre of essential oil. Essential oils are very important for skin care as they are believed to have various benefits, such as nourishing and moisturizing the skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and improving skin tone.
With the effect of age, pollution, sleeping and food habits, the skin develops various problems like wrinkles, dry patches, age spots, pigmentation, acne etc.
Flowers and Fruits attract everybody with their beauty and fragrance. For centuries, they have been known for freshness, and beauty as well as for their potential rejuvenating powers. Many flowers contain compounds that have been found to have beneficial effects on the skin and overall health.
Essential oils are flowers condensed with love in their oil form. Normally, one tonne of flowers is used to extract one litre of essential oil. Essential oils are very important for skin care as they are believed to have various benefits, such as nourishing and moisturizing the skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and improving skin tone.
With the effect of age, pollution, sleeping and food habits, the skin develops various problems like wrinkles, dry patches, age spots, pigmentation, acne etc.
To get glowing Skin: Your skin needs special care to maintain the glow. Of course, You need to drink a good quantity of water but you also require extra care in the form of Essential Oils. You just have to follow two steps:
Step 1: Cleanse your face properly with mild face wash and pat it dry.
Step 2: Use 2-3 drops of Obvious Orange oil and 2-3 drops of Lyrical Lavender oil in your daily moisturiser/cream on alternate days. Mix it and just spread that layer on your skin. Massage with soft hands so the essential oil can be absorbed into your skin. You can also add it to your face packs.
You can repeat the process twice a day. You may be surprised by getting compliments within a few days. You do not require too much makeup when your skin is now so beautiful.
To avoid stretch marks and age spots: Your skin needs special care when there is variation in the size of your body. The stretch marks may appear during teenage, after reducing weight and even during pregnancy. You just have to follow two steps:
Step 1: Take a bath and pat dry.
Step 2: Use 2-3 drops of Native Neroli oil in the massage oil like olive oil or coconut oil. Massage your body with light hands.
This makes your skin supple and elastic enough that it does not develop stretch marks. This method will also help in removing the stretch marks, once they develop. It may take some time, but you will find amazing results. Same process will be there to remove the age spots.
To reduce acne/ pimples: Acne develops in our skin because of excessively oily skin and hormonal imbalances. Here is a step-by-step guide to using essential oils to reduce acne:
Step 1: Choose the right essential oils: Tranquil Tea tree oil, Logical Lemon oil, and Feudal Frankincense oil are known to be effective in treating acne.
Step 2. Dilute the essential oils: Essential oils are highly concentrated and should be diluted with a face pack such as fuller earth (Multani mitti), or sandal powder mixed in rose water. A general rule is to use 2-3 drops of essential oil per face pack.
Step 3. Cleanse your skin: Wash your face with a gentle cleanser to remove any dirt or oil.
Step 4. Apply the essential oil mixture: Using a cotton swab or your fingertips, gently apply the essential oil mixture to the affected areas, avoiding the eyes and mouth. You may have a little tinkling effect on your skin but it should be minor.
If there is any major irritation, then you can wash it off.
Step 5. Take rest: Leave the essential mixture for half an hour and rinse off with normal water.
Step 6: Repeat twice/thrice a week: Repeat this process twice or thrice a week until you see improvement in your acne.
Step 7. Consult a doctor: If your acne does not improve or gets worse, consult a doctor.
It may take some time, but you will find amazing results.
To Moisturise the skin and give a healthy look:
Here is a step-by-step guide to moisturizing your skin using essential oils:
Step 1: Choose the right essential oils: Yogic Ylang Ylang essential oil, Jolly Jasmine oil and Majestic Mandarin oil are great options for moisturizing the skin.
Step 2: Cleanse your skin: Wash your face with a gentle cleanser to remove any dirt or oil.
Step 3: Apply the essential oil: Take your daily cream or moisturiser or a carrier oil like jojoba oil/ coconut oil. Add 2-3 drops of the essential oil in it daily and gently massage it into your skin, focusing on dry areas.
Step 4: Leave on for a few minutes: Leave the oil on for a few minutes to allow it to fully absorb into the skin.
Step 5: Rinse off excess oil: If your skin feels greasy, use a warm, damp cloth to gently remove any excess oil. You can also remove the excess oil with soft tissue paper.
Step 6: Repeat daily: Repeat this process daily or as needed to keep your skin hydrated.
Step 7: Consult a doctor: If you have any skin allergies or sensitivities, it is better to consult a doctor before using essential oils on your skin if it is sensitive or has allergies.
In conclusion, essential oils offer a natural and effective solution for skin care. With their anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and nourishing properties, they can help to promote healthy and radiant skin. Whether you're dealing with dry skin, acne, wrinkles, or other skin problems, essential oils can help to soothe and heal.
By incorporating essential oils into your daily skincare routine, you can enjoy the benefits of nature and achieve the healthy and glowing skin you've always wanted. So what are you waiting for, just grab your essential oil and be glowing naturally.
Caution:
- Since essential oils are concentrated oils, they should be used only after dilutions only.
- Keep it out of reach of children.
- It's recommended to patch-test any new oil before using it on a larger area, as some people may have an allergic reaction to certain oils. Consult a dermatologist or aromatherapist for personalized recommendations based on your skin type and concerns.
