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Aromatherapy to Promote Skin Rejuvenation |
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The skin is the body’s largest organ. It keeps all of the other important
body parts contained, and is our barrier against the world. The skin is an
fascinating organism. When it gets cut, it heals itself, and constantly
renews itself with daily cell regeneration. As we age, however, these
miraculous properties begin to slow down, and our skin begins to exhibit
evidence of wear and tear. For women, one of the most frustrating skin
conditions are stretch marks. These are tiny scars in the underlying skin
tissues, caused by sudden rapid weight gain or weight loss. It is not only
pregnant women who are afflicted by these unsightly tears. Dieters,
weight-lifters, as well as anyone who has experienced sudden weight gain
or loss may bear the record of their transformation in their skin.
As
the body ages, skin begins to lose its former elasticity and resiliancy.
This results in wrinkling of various parts of the skin that are used
continuously. Laugh lines or the smile lines, crows feet, and the forehead
area are prime examples of this. In addition to wrinkling and scarring,
some people are prone to having excessively oily, dry, or sensitive skin.
Sufferers from dry skin may find themselves continually itchy, flaky, or
chapped. Oily skin may cause frequent breakouts on the face, as well as a
constant feeling of uncleanliness. Sensitive skin may be prone to
irritation, redness, and frequent allergic-type reactions. There are many
other skin ailments that can make life uncomfortable for the sufferer.
Examples of these include eczema,psoriasis, or recurrent painful boils
which may be the result of an underlying subcutaneous Staph infection.
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are certain steps that people to follow to promote the health, vitality,
and beauty of their skin. Exercise and diet are the first areas one needs
to examine when considering skin health. An optimal diet for the skin is
one that includes rich organic foods, refraining from refined flours and
sugar, and drinking plenty of mineral-rich water daily. Exercise need not
exceed a daily brisk walk for 20 minutes, but at a minimum, this is enough
exercise to maintain proper body function.
Aromatherapy is also
beneficial to those who are actively seeking skin remedies and looking for
methods for skin repair or rejuvenation. Because the skin is made up of
many absorbant pores, aromatherapy is one of the most direct ways to treat
skin conditions. Aromatherapy as a treatment for skin conditions includes
taking aromatic baths, drinking or soaking in herbal infusions, applying
aromatherapy lotions and creams, and the use of herbal toners. By
utilizing steam, baths, and vapors, the skin will immediately absorb the
properties of your chosen herbs. Rosehips, calendula, orange and other
citrus oils, almond and macadamia nut oil, horsetail, shea butter,
rosemary, lavender, ylang ylang, and aloe vera are some of the most
beneficial herbs for skin rejuvenation.
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