Essential oils, aromatherapy, and their effect on your health Since the dawn of history, it has been well established that the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Chinese and East Indians have used essential oils for religious rituals, for healing and soothing properties, as well as rituals of bathing, romantic seduction and beauty. Today, it seems that we adopt not only the elements of these ancient practices, but also recognizing the link that has the smell of our individual psyche and well-being.
Just think a moment how the aroma of fresh baked apple pie evokes memories in an instant, or perhaps how coconut oil can sitting by the beach or want sit on the beach as the power and appeal of the smell!
The study of aromatherapy includes not only the sense of smell, but also the positive properties and chemical effects of essential oils on the body.
What are essential oils?
Essential oils are natural substances extracted by distillation from tiny molecular bags each botanical. They are part of the immune system of the plant and yet a substance separate from the plant. The distillation process gently extracts the volatile oil from parts of the plant.
These species are natural and they work in harmony with the body.
Essential oils are highly concentrated extracts that contain hormones, vitamins and antiseptics that work on several levels. They are 75 to 100 times more concentrated than dried herbs.
All essential oils, to a greater or lesser degree, have the following characteristics
Antiseptic (prevents infection or the fighting there); anti-oxidant;
Anti-inflammatory, astringent;
Bactericidal (kills bacteria), bacteriostatic (inhibits growth of bacteria);
Cytophylatic (promotes cell rejuvenation when applied to the skin).
Why are essential oils so special?
Considered the "soul" of the plant, those who truly appreciate the special qualities of "pure" essential oils with respect to each drop a precious jewel to be enjoyed, loved and protected. You have the experience of pure essential oils to appreciate the difference. Due to the highly concentrated essential oils, most applications require drops rather than ounces.
The molecular structure of each small oil penetrates the skin surface by the olfactory nerves in the nose. As they are very concentrated, they should not be applied directly on the skin. That's why we use carrier oils, creams and gels, etc. to facilitate their absorption.
Essential oils absorb into the fluid surrounding the cells beneath the surface of the skin for deep cleansing, nourishing, rejuvenating, balancing benefits and antiseptic. Essential oils diffused in the air for purifying, refreshing, soothing, stimulating and antibacterial benefits. They perform their work environment both locally and internally.
Why red seaweed?
It contains a rich source of amino acids that help to strengthen collagen and elastin macromolecules.
It is also extremely rich in antioxidants containing vitamins A, B1, C and E and trace elements (minor minerals) zinc, manganese, copper and selenium all necessary steps for your skin to fight against time shares
Stimulates cell regeneration.
reduces surface lines and wrinkles.
Increases skin firmness.
The presence of polysaccharides provides "red algae" to be one of the most effective agents for the prevention of long-term moisturizing skin dehydration.
Posted on January 24, 2010.
