Interest in the magnificent healing properties of Helichrysum essential oil is growing rapidly in America. This aromatherapy wonder has long been a staple of medical aromatherapists in Europe due to its synergistically healing chemical makeup. What is this little known oil? Where does it come from? And how can its therapeutic activity be employed by natural health enthusiasts and professionals?There are over five hundred species of the plant; it is crucial to find oil distilled from a particular variety for therapeutic use. The most potent oil is distilled from the tiny gold flower of the italicum species; the serotinum sub-species is noted by some authors as the most healing of all. Though oils from other Helichrysum species are available, their therapeutic actions are not as dramatic. To make matters more complicated, Helichrysum essential oil is also known as 0Immortelle’ and 0Everlasting’ 0 check the Latin name to be sure of the oil’s source.The Helichrysum flower is native to the Mediterranean, where much of the finest oil is distilled. Because of the growing popularity of the oil, outstanding varieties are now being produced in the United States, with laboratory test results showing exceptionally high concentrations of the principal active constituents 0 […]
Every person has different needs for their skin. Depending on your age and type of skin you have, you will need different things for your skin. Whether you, your family, or your baby uses products, every one will like certain types of cleansers, lotions, toners and other treatments to keep your skin smooth and healthy. Along with taking care of you and your family0s skin, you can also take care of sore tired muscles, tired eyes, and stress and even invigorate your body.
Aromatherapy skin care is not limited to only skin. Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils mixed with base or carrier oils and used in lotions, shower products, bath products, household products, laundry products and even baby products. Here are some of the ingredients used as essential oils to help your well-being:
0 Lavender
0 Chamomile
0 Cedar Wood
0 Eucalyptus
0 Basil
0 Thyme
0 Rosemary
0 Teas
0 Rosehips
0 Lemon Seed
0 Sunflower Seed
0 Ylang Ylang
The list goes on and on. The benefits are surprising when you look into all that aromatherapy is used for. The most common scents in skin care are Lavender and Chamomile for relaxation and Citrus to energize or invigorate. Although some people are more sensitive to aromatherapy than others are millions enjoy the benefits.
Not Just Skin Care
Aromatherapy has been used around the […]
Natural perfume, also known as botanical perfume, is the name given to any perfume that contains only natural ingredients. This means that the product does not contain artificial ingredients of any kind. The idea behind this product is that it is kinder to the skin and to the environment.
Modern living and political outlooks have paved the way for the natural perfume to become increasingly popular. However, the idea of it has always been around, and until the 1800s when synthetic materials were created, natural perfume was the only option. The synthetics were a breakthrough in modern science, and offered a valuable commodity for perfume makers. It enabled the product to have a longer shelf life and could also create more effects and blends.
Synthetic perfume is still excellent quality, but there is a modern trend for trying to recapture the essence of all things natural; and this includes with perfume. Botanical perfume is created from raw organics and rare aromatics, with natural extraction processes used. The aromatics are obtained through tincturing, enfleurage, infusion and distillation, and then added to a combination of carrier oil and water or a natural alcohol base. These bases are less severe than their synthetic counterparts […]
