Essential oils are used in cosmetics for a long time and successfully. Modern studies confirm their lasting beneficial effect on the condition of our skin. Essential oils accelerate the process of renewal and development of skin cells, have a regulating and stimulating effect, accelerate metabolism Improves metabolism and losing weight without dieting , Toxins, help restore collagen and elastin slows down the aging process. Essential oils have a pleasant smell, which has a positive effect on mood, which makes their use in cosmetics is not only useful, but also pleasant.

When using essential oils need to consider the type of skin. Dry skin is pale, often scaly and easily inflamed, sensitive to the sun, does not tolerate the cold and wind, small wrinkles appear prematurely on the ground of natural skin folds. If you have dry skin, use essential oils of myrrh, sandalwood, frankincense, rose, chamomile, jasmine, orange, lavender, ylang-ylang. These oils stimulate the metabolism and improves skin regeneration.

Oily skin is rough, gray zemlyanistym shade, shine, enlarged pores. For a skin, use essential oils of bergamot, grapefruit, rosemary, patchouli, clove, lemon balm, lemon, rosemary, juniper, ginger, thyme, lavender The healing properties of lavender - not only pleasant aroma , Ylang-ylang, tea tree. When using these essential oils dissolves secret that clog the pores, which contributes to their narrowing. To improve the complexion and eliminate shine will help you: rose, mint, myrrh, neroli, orange, cypress.

Normal skin usually looks good and adequately react to weather changes. However, even normal healthy skin needs special care. For this type of skin it is recommended to use essential oils of lavender, rose, lemon, juniper, rosemary, jasmine, lavender, mint, bergamot, ylang-ylang, sandalwood and tea tree.

Essential oils can also be used to address some specific skin problems:

• The problem gipermigmentatsii skin (dark spots, freckles, a non-uniform color) can be solved with the help of lemon and grapefruit oils.
• With thin superficial wrinkles located around the eyes, to help combat the essential oils of sandalwood, limetta, rose and neroli.
• Essential oils of rosewood, ylang-ylang, orange, giving the skin a velvety and well ground dull skin.
• Bold skin shine - the phenomenon of an unpleasant, it will help eliminate the cypress essential oil.
• To reduce the visible vascular pattern of the skin, use essential oils of cypress, lemon, lavender, mint Mint and its useful properties: aromatic freshness , Sage Sage - cvyaschennaya grass .
• With the stress reactions of the skin to help cope Ephiny oil rosewood, chamomile, rose, neroli, ylang-ylang.
• Anti comedones and clogged pores are well essential oils of lemon, juniper, bergamot, chamomile.

If you are ever before to use essential oils and you are new in cosmetics, remember that the essential oil in its pure form is not applicable. As a base used natural fatty oils, such as almond, grape, peach seed and jojoba. These fatty oils are added a few drops of an essential oil. Essential oils can nourish creams, lotions, tonics, emulsions and other means for skin care. Here are a few ways to use essential oils in cosmetology:

Face wash and rinse hair enough 1 drop per 200 g of the base.

To prepare nutritious and rejuvenating masks to use as the basis of clay, seaweed, rice or oatmeal, fruit, yogurt, honey, egg yolk, vegetable oil. The basis of a few drops of essential oil.

You can spray the face spray. To make it, add 1-2 drops of essential oil in a lotion or tonic, pour into spray bottle. Before use, shake the bottle and put fragrant spray on the face and neck.

In addition, with the use of essential oils you can make hot and cold compresses and lotions, baths and bath, facial massage. A few drops added to the aromatic lamp will serve you a good background therapy and improve mood.

  Irina Rukavishnikova

Essential oils and Conception

Aromatherapy - a useful thing for all occasions. A well-chosen fragrance will not only help alleviate the course of pregnancy and resolve less pleasant manifestations (such as morning sickness and headaches), but also to prepare the body and mind to conceive. Many essential oils are obtained from a plant breeding system. Flower essences have a particularly attractive scent that attracts bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects.

These oils are extremely important for "sexuality" and plant propagation, has a positive psychological effect on female hormones and reproductive organs. For example, the essential oils of orange blossom, rose and jasmine Jasmine aromatherapy Royal fragrance mood, health, beauty   They have a number of "yin" features - including the ability to calm the nervous system - as well as aphrodisiac properties and antispazmoliticheskimi properties.

Essential oils: rose

Rose has long been considered the epitome of femininity. It symbolizes purity and chastity of the Virgin Mary, which is often depicted with a rose in his hands. Initially, the rosary is made from dried rosebuds. Hippocrates recommended the use of a rose in obstetrics. Cleopatra soaked rose essence sail his ship to notify its appearance unsuspecting Mark Antony. This is how Shakespeare's Cleopatra's arrival at the first meeting with Antony, "purple sails These flavors breathing the wind of love and longing ... drunk with pride swelled the sails,
  Invisible and strange incense Stunning riverside "(Shakespeare," Antony and Cleopatra ").

In the three-month period leading up to the conception of essential oils of rose Rose oil is expensive -   (Rosa damascena) - or rose essence - you may cool handy. First of all, rose essential oil is known for its property to enhance the ability to conceive. To increase the number of sperm, ask your partner to take a warm bath with 4-8 drops of rose essence (it is desirable not to take a hot bath or shower for three months before conception, as the heat can damage sperm). Rose oil also helps to clean the uterus and to restore menstrual irregularities. For direct oil absorption womb is recommended to take sitz baths with 3 - 7 drops of rose essence. Rose oil, like no other, promotes relaxation and evokes positive emotions.

Essential oils and massage

For partners who value each other and seek to strengthen their relationship before conceiving a child, be sure to make each other a massage and rub 4-7 drops of rose essence, mixed with 30 ml of base oil (such as grape seed, sweet almond, hazelnut or other oils ). Other essential oils also have a beneficial effect on a woman's body during this period. The oil of geranium (Pelargonium x asperuin) helps to normalize the menstrual cycle and restore hormonal balance. Oils of bergamot (Citrus bergamia), orange blossom (Citrus aurantium), ylang-ylang (Cananga odorata) and clary sage (Salvia sclarea) promote relaxation and improve mood.

To create a special blend that improves a woman's fertility and relieves stress How to beat stress? Create an oasis , Combine 60 ml of base oil: 3 drops of rose essence, 4 drops of geranium essential oils, 3 drops of oil of sage Sage - cvyaschennaya grass   nutmeg, 2 drops of ylang-ylang oil, and 2 drops of bergamot oil. Nightly massage the abdomen and massaging the mixture just before bedtime especially helps to improve sleep and relaxation. Small movements clockwise rub the mixture into the skin of the whole abdomen, especially in the area of ​​the pelvic bone, along the diaphragm and solar plexus, then slowly proceed to the lower abdomen and vulva.