Essential aromatic oils are not medicinal, but are used for external use as a hygienic skin care. Mixtures, creams, baths, in which you can add aromatic oils, will be much more effective, because each oil has its own beneficial properties that are aimed at healing and rejuvenating the skin.
If you get into the habit of using essential oils every day, a woman can really delay her old age. Essential oils can not only eliminate skin problems, for example neroli oil is excellent for fighting age spots, but can also improve mental well-being.
Essential oils cannot be used in their pure form, only in combination with the base oil.
Facial skin care
Essential aromatic oils will be an indispensable component in the preparation of facial steam baths. On a liter of hot water, you need to drop 3-5 drops of any essential oil, but it is better if it is a pleasant citrus aroma. You need to keep your head on the steam for 7-10 minutes, covered with a towel, during which the pores dilate, the skin will be saturated with useful essential vapors. After the bath, you need to make an aromatic mask, to prepare it you can mix a tablespoon of honey, egg white oil and yogurt, then add 3 drops of any essential oil. It is necessary to wash off the mask after 3 minutes, otherwise the essential oil included in the composition will begin to strongly pinch the skin. You can use these masks no more than 2 times a week.
Hair care
Aromatic oils will also help prolong beauty, shine and strengthen hair. A nourishing head massage can be done with a hair mask, for its preparation you will need 1 tbsp. a tablespoon of apricot base oil and 3-5 drops of lemon essential oil. You need to rub the finished mixture in a circular motion on the scalp, wrap the hair with a towel and leave it for 1 hour. Then wash your hair with shampoo and do aromatic rinses. You can add a few drops of any essential oil to your regular shampoo when you wash your hair. Such an unusual head wash will greatly improve the condition of the hair - they will become strong, shiny and full of strength.
Foot care
Women's legs in winter and summer should be attractive, slim and well-groomed. Proper daily care will help them stay flawless and smooth.
It is useful to take baths, which will include not simple salt for the feet, but aromatic oils. To do this, in a normal bowl of about 300 ml. water it is necessary to add 5 drops of two types.
Anti-cellulite treatments with aromatic oils with essential oils. You can not limit yourself to this composition and add half a tablespoon of sea salt, dry cream and honey. It takes about 10 minutes to soak the legs in such a miraculous bath, then remove the legs, rinse with warm water and smear with a nourishing cream.
After such procedures, the heels will be smooth and silky, so pleasant to touch.
Anti-cellulite procedures
To increase the effectiveness of a conventional anti-cellulite agent, the right amount can be poured with a spatula into a special dish and add essential oils. The most effective set of essential oils is neroli, juniper, anise, citrus essential oils, as well as cloves and lavender. Pouring a huge amount of these oils will bring the opposite effect - irritation will appear on the skin. Therefore, it is necessary to act wisely: squeeze a small amount of cream into a bowl, add three types of essential oils, 3 drops each, mix thoroughly. Apply the finished mixture with massage movements to problem areas and massage with your hands or with a special anti-cellulite massager. You can also enhance the effect of conventional anti-cellulite oil by adding 150ml. a 10-drop bottle of five types of essential oils.