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Aromatherapy Body Oil With Lavender & Almond Oil

What is aromatherapy? How is it an effective anti-ageing solution?

Aromatherapy is an alternative medicine form, which makes use of essential oils for treating and revitalizing the body. These essential oils are fragrant oils that are extracted from certain plants; and are utilized for their medicinal properties; including anti-aging benefits.

Aromatherapy can help alleviate the symptoms and signs of aging, physical, physiological and mental; keeping us feeling and looking young. Certain aromatic oils are anti-oxidant in nature. Their application prevents tissue degeneration, which is associated with aging, as well as promotes cellular renewal; which helps maintain the elasticity and firmness of the skin, while delaying wrinkling.

Physiologically, certain oils help relieve muscle aches and pains that too are associated with an aging body; while others help reduce headaches, stress, or sleeplessness of an aging mind.

How does Almond Oil benefit the maturing skin?

Almond Oil has for long been used as a moisturizer for dry skin. This is owed to the presence of linoleic acid and olien glyceride in it; which render it a natural emollient. Topping this, it helps maintain the moisture balance of oily skin too; while taking care of problems like blackheads and acne. It is also an excellent soothing agent; calming dry, irritated and inflamed skin.

Massaging with almond oil revitalizes the skin. It clears the skin off impurities and dead cells; while also stimulating the blood circulation and relieving muscular pain. This oil is extracted from the kernels of sweet almonds, and has a high content of Vitamin E, a natural anti-oxidant. Thus, it helps reduce wrinkles and other signs of aging too; by combating free radical damage to the skin.

How does ageing skin benefit from Manjistha Extract?

Manjistha is also known as Rubia cordifolia or Indian Madder. The extract of this herb is known to reduce inflammation and calm skin irritation; while fighting and preventing recurring skin infections, including acne. Furthermore it accelerates the healing of skin without formation of scars; including burns, scalds as well as damage caused by injury or infection.

Manjistha extract further improves the complexion by rendering a reddish tinge and luster as well as evening the skin tone. The latter is accredited to its effectiveness against pigmentation loss, freckles and other pigmentation anomalies.

How is Lavender Oil an effective anti-ageing agent?

Extracted from the flower of Lavandula officianalis, lavender oil is a great anti-ageing agent. Its anti-oxidant constituent, polyphenols, prevent degeneration of tissues, as well as stimulate growth of new cells. It helps decongest skin as well as promotes healing; the latter owed to the presence of linalool. Additionally, its anti-bacterial property is effective against minor skin infections; while the oil also helps treat sun-burn and acne.

Lavender oil also exhibits calming properties; and is thus used to relieve headaches, migraines, depression, anxiety, stress as well as insomnia. A massage with this oil stimulates blood circulation as well as relaxes tense muscles; while its anti-inflammatory action helps relieve localized pains.

What properties of Cedar wood Oil make it an important constituent in this formulation?

Also known as cedar oil, cedarwood oil is a derivative of a range of cone-bearing (or coniferous) trees. It is known to regulate the production of natural body oil; thus maintaining moisture balance, while fighting acne. It even prevents premature aging of the skin; as its astringent property keeps the skin firm, tightens enlarged pores; while the skin’s elasticity is enhanced.

A cedarwood oil massage helps increase the body’s metabolism while also bettering blood circulation. This helps in lowering of water retention and cellulite; thus effective in weight management. Its tranquilizing effect further helps in reduction of stress and anxiety; while promoting sleep. Moreover, this oil is also beneficial in relaxing strained muscles and easing joint and muscle pain.

Aromatherapy Body Oil With Pure Lemon Grass & Lily Oil

What are the causes of an unclear and blemished skin?How can aromatherapy help?

One of the major causes for an unclear skin is sun exposure. Our body releases a darkening pigment, or melanin, in response to UV exposure; causing skin tan. Its non-uniform distribution in the body causes uneven pigmentation and/or freckling. Another reason for marks is scarring due to acne, wounds etc; multiplied by the slower cellular regeneration (repairing) of maturing skin. Aromatherapy uses essential oils from plants; certain of which exhibit anti-oxidant properties and promote re-growth of new, healthier cells; while protecting skin from solar damage. Some oils also help keep the skin free of infections, and thus consequential scarring. The added benefits of these oils include relieving muscular aches; strengthening the immune system; reducing stress; as well as remedying cough and cold.

How does the body benefit from Olive Oil?

Olive oil is a rich source of anti-oxidants; including Vitamin E, polyphenol and hydroxytyrosol. These safeguard the skin against, as well as repair free radical damage to it; which is aggravated by sun exposure and results in premature aging of the skin. They also stimulate cellular regeneration, thereby helping in scar reduction. Its hydrophilic nature, fatty acid content as well as it deep penetrative ability makes it an excellent moisturizer for dry flaky skin. It is also known to strengthen bones, nails; while softening cuticles. Another constituent compound of olive oil, olecanthol, inhibits production of inflammation-inducing enzymes; thus it helps reduce swelling as well as relieves muscle pains and aches.

How is Lily Oil beneficial for our skin?

Lily oil is extracted from Lillium candidum, also known as White Lily. Its constituents, polysaccharides and saponins, grant it anti-inflammatory and soothing properties. Polysaccharides further render it an emollient. Thus it makes an excellent moisturizer for irritated, sensitive or dry skin; while enhancing skin’s elasticity. The anti-septic property of lily oil makes it beneficial to treat rashes and eczema. The oil also smoothes the skin, as it reduces accumulation of dead skin cells. Also an anti-oxidant, lily oil promotes tissue regeneration, along with healing of ulcers, wounds, scalds and burns, without scar formation; as well as in treating rashes. It is even known to relieve pain associated with burns and ease contracted tendons.

What makes Vitamin E an important element for aging skin care?

Vitamin E is a natural anti-oxidant; thus it defends the skin against UV rays-induced damage, by protecting it from tissue degeneration. Sun is a majorly responsible factor for the formation of free radicals, which are known to destroy cells and lead to premature aging. And Vitamin E scavenges these free radicals. It also helps repair the damage already caused by the sun, by promoting growth of newer, healthier cells. A higher cellular turnover rate helps repair damaged tissues; while also reducing dark spots, pigmentation marks, acne marks and scars. Vitamin E also promotes production of collagen and elastin; maintaining the firmness and elasticity of the skin as well as helping fade away prevalent wrinkles too.

How does Lemon grass Oil prove beneficial in this therapy?

Lemongrass oil is astringent in nature. It provides deep pore cleansing; removing excess oil and impurities from pores, and tightening them. Its anti-microbial property helps fight acne, athlete’s foot and other skin infections. A massage with lemon grass oil is known to stimulate blood circulation, clear cellulite as well as helps in relieving muscle pain; the latter owed to its anti-inflammatory nature. An enhanced circulation, along with its astringency can help clear skin of pigmentation spots and other blemishes. This oil is extracted from fresh, or only partly dried, leaves of grass Cymbopogon citrates and is known to keep the skin healthy and supple. It strengthens connective tissue; firms up the skin and helps maintain its elasticity.