Essential Oils have been used for thousand of years for inner and outer beauty. They have the ability to bring more oxygen into the cells therefore enabling the skin to maintain its lustre and radiance. Essential oils are also naturally high in antioxidants and can help us to combat free radicals which are well known to make us age faster.
Below are my favorite five essential oils for a beautiful YOU!
1. FRANKINCENSE
In ancient times Frankincense was more valuable than gold.
It is excellent for the skin and can be applied directly on the skin or diluted with a high quality vegetable oil (e.g. Young Livings V6).
2. MYRRH
Myrrh has been traditionally used for many skin conditions. It is very nourishing and great for dry and mature skin. It was highly regarded by Hildegard von Bingen, a German herbalist who lived in the 11th century.
Similar than frankincense it has an uplifting and balancing effect. It is high in sesquiterpenes.
3. LAVENDER
The French scientist Rene Gattefosse was the first to discover lavender’s ability to promote tissue regeneration after he severely burned his arm in a laboratory accident. Lavender also balances excess sebum and is great for slightly oils skin.
Its fragrance is calming, relaxing and balancing, both physically as well as emotionally. It is great for a peaceful sleep.
4. SANDALWOOD
Sandalwood has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine for skin revitalisation. It is listed in the De Materia Medica (A.D. 78), which is Europe’s first authoritative guide to medicine that became a standard reference for herbal treatments.
Its fragrance is grounding and balancing.
5. GERANIMUM
Geranium has been used for many hundred of years for skin revitalisation and regeneration. It helps to remove toxins and is a natural cleanser for beautiful skin.
Its fragrance can help to release negative thoughts assisting us to bring us back to balance
Below are some suggestions how to use the above oils:
Skin Rejuvenation Blend No 1
3 drops Lavender
4 drops Geranium
2 drops Patchouli
6 drops rosewood
mix the above in V6 mixing oil or virgin coconut oil (50:50 ratio)
Skin Rejuvenation crème no.2
5 drops Sandalwood
4 drops Geranium
3 drops Lavender
6 drops Frankincense
mix in V6 mixing oil or virgin coconut oil (50:50 ratio)
Very important: mix in the order given above!