What Exactly is Aromatherapy?
Modern day aromatherapy falls under the umbrella of holistic therapies which include treatments by herbal medicine and homeopathy amongst others. Common beliefs about aromatherapy are that it is no more than a relaxing massage with the use of essential oils. Essential oil has been used throughout history for many different purposes, from religious to medicinal as well as healing of the spirit. In Egyptian times, plant derived resins and perfumed oil were necessary ingredients in the preparations of funerals. Scents were very much an integral part of the pleasures of the Egyptian lifestyle....
Read MoreHow Does Aromatherapy Work? (Part 2)
With the increasing popularity of “natural products”, off the shelf “aromatherapy” products are found in department stores and supermarkets, sometimes at prices that will attract the uninformed buyer with the promise of accomplishing the same result. However, no matter how attractively these products are presented they do not adhere to the aromatherapy principle in the slightest manner. Their high content of synthetic scents and waxes; mineral oils and other form of chemicals can only achieve temporary and superficial benefits, if any benefit at all. The potent aromas...
Read MoreHow Does Aromatherapy Work? (Part 1)
As part of the complimentary medicine market, aromatherapy is well known for its relaxing effects. It’s most common use being in the form of massage therapy with the use of essential oils. Contrary to general public opinion that aromatherapy is the simple application of specific essential oils to the skin as part of a luxury massage; one of its main uses throughout history has been to provide the most beautiful women of the world with natural solutions for skin care and hair care. Plant extract, today known as essential oils has been the key ingredients in secret formulae that had...
Read MoreA Note On Skin Types
We need to understand the skin and its function and how & why our skin causes us problems. Your skin is the largest organ in your body and its main function is to protect. It is very important and active like the heart and the liver. It absorbs, breathes and eliminates. This is why we have to be very careful what we put on our skin. There are 8 skin types: Normal Oily Dry Combination Problem Couperose Mature Sun-damaged Generally people fall into more than one category. As a natural progression, skin is normal for children, oily during adolescence and drier as we mature. But,...
Read MoreThe Structure Of Your Skin
The skin consists of 3 layers. The bottom layer – the subcutaneaous- is where new cells are formed, and gives your skin its firm and toned appearance. The middle layer – the dermis- is where the sensory cells , blood vessels, hair follicles and sweat glands live. The top layer – the epidermis- is composed of dead cells constantly being replaced by new cells from the bottom layers. If the skin is coarse and tired looking – usually this is the result of layers of dead cells clinging to the surface, they need to be cleared to allow new cells to emerge. Also a lack of proper care...
Read MoreWhy You Should Always Use Natural Products
The Hidden Effects of Commercial Products The majority of off the shelf products contain one form of chemically based ingredients that can be potentially harmful to our health and well being. SLS sodium laureth sulphate – a harsh industrial chemical degreasing agent is used in most commercial shampoos to create suds and foam giving you the impression that you have thoroughly cleansed your hair. Research has shown that this ingredient enters and maintains residual levels in the heart, liver, lungs and the brain, all from skin contact. Parabens – a preservative used in commercial...
Read MoreWelcome To My New Blog
I am always being asked for help and advice. And drawing upon my years of experience in essential oils, aromatherapy and healing I am told that I have plenty to offer in helping others; whether with personal care advice or assisting other professionals with their own practices. Since my website is now well established, I thought what better way to share my thoughts and tips regularly than to start a Blog? I expect we will be able to cover a wide range of topics around well-being and healing. And, of course, I would welcome feedback, discussion and requests for specific advice. So do feel free...
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