Aromatherapy
Facial
Skin
Types
There are five basic skin types, and you will want
to consider yours when making your own aromatherapy
beauty products.
Oily Skin
Oily skin is caused by over-active glands, which produce
a substance called Asebum, a naturally healthy skin
lubricant. When the skin produces too much sebum,
it becomes thick and heavy in texture. Shininess,
pimples and blemishes characterize oily skin. Frequent
steam cleaning and exfoliation can help reduce these
symptoms.
Dry Skin
Dry skin usually results when skin fails to produce
enough sebum to maintain a naturally lubricated surface.
This lack of oil in the skin is often hereditary,
but can also be caused by over-exposure to the sun
and other environmental elements. As we age, our skin
becomes drier as decreased metabolism reduces the
rapidity with which dead skin cells are replaced.
Dry skin often appears coarse, tight, dull and flaky,
with visible lines and wrinkles. Massage with essential
and cold pressed oils can stimulate metabolism and
alleviate dry skin conditions.
Normal Skin
Normal skin produces a healthy amount of sebum, and
tends to be neither dry nor oily in feel.
Sensitive Skin
Sensitive skin reacts unfavorably to a variety of
chemicals and environmental factors. Having had ample
opportunity to compare brand new baby skin with skin
that is just a few years old, it seems to me that
all skin is delicate and sensitive when it is new.
Increased exposure to nature's elements such as the
sun, wind and cold, as well as to harsh cosmetic ingredients,
tend to toughen skin over time.
Combination Skin
Many people have different skin types on different
parts of the face. For example, it is not uncommon
for a person to have oily skin around the nose, forehead
and chin, while the rest of the face is more on the
dry side. If you have more than one skin type on your
face, it is wise to use products containing different
ingredients to treat the areas differently.
Your Step-By-Step At-Home Facial
A basic facial must include
at least 3 elements:
(1) cleansing;
(2) toning; and
(3) moisturizing.
Additional steps might include steaming, exfoliating
and masking.
Step 1. Before cleansing
your skin with a gentle cleanser, it is wise to give
yourself a light steam treatment to open your pores
and prepare your face for cleaning. To do this, simply
soak a soft towel in a bowl of comfortably warm herbal
tea. Wring out the towel and place it over your face
and neck area and relax until it cools slightly. You
may repeat this process, as it is quite soothing.
Step 2. Cleanse your
face with a gentle handmade cleanser such as Rose
Cream Cleanser. Use upward, circular movements of
the fingertips to gently stimulate the skin and help
lift surface debris and excess oil. Rinse with warm
water and gently pat excess moisture from face with
a soft towel. If you wear heavy make-up, you might
wish to repeat the cleansing process.
Step 3. After cleansing,
it is important to tone the skin using ingredients
that help balance the pH of the skin, which is typically
disturbed during the cleansing process. Apply the
toner with a soft cotton pad, but do not rub the skin.
Rather, saturate the pad and pat the toner over the
face and neck area. Do not pat skin dry. Avoid eye
area when using toner. You skin is now ready for moisturizing.
Step 4. Moisturize your
skin using Aromatic Facial Oil, which contains a host
of soothing ingredients to add moisture and nutrients
to your skin. To seal in the moisture, be sure to
apply the oil while skin remains damp from applying
the toner. Gently apply the oil to your face and neck
using patting motions. For oily areas of skin, one
application of oil should suffice. Apply twice to
dry areas of skin, waiting about 2-3 minutes between
applications, and being sure to moisten the skin slightly
with water or toner before the second application.
Aroma Facial For Oily Skin
Step 1. Cleansing
Apply a paste of 1/2 tsp Milk powder, 2 drops Lemon
oil, 1 drop Cedar wood on the face and neck and massage
for a minute or two. Then wipe using tissue or cotton.
Step 2. Toning
Apply on skin a paste made of fuller's earth, 2 drops
rosemary and 2 drops basil and leave it to dry. Then
wipe it with wet towel.
Step 3. Moisturizing
Take any good quality non-perfumed moisturizing cream.
To it add 2 drops Lavender. Apply gently on skin.
Aroma Facial For Dry Skin
Step 1. Cleansing
Make a paste of 1 tsp milk powder, I pinch sugar,
2 drops basil and 2 drops lemon and apply on the face
and neck and gently massage. Then wipe using tissue
or cotton.
Step 2. Toning
Make a paste using almond powder, 1-drop lemon and
1-drop rose water and apply on the face and leave
it to dry. Then wipe it with wet towel.
Step 3. Moisturizing
Take any good quality non -perfumed moisturizing cream.
To it add 1 drop Rose and 1 drop Sandalwood. Apply
gently on skin.
Aroma Facial For Normal Skin
Step 1. Cleansing
Make
a paste of 1 tsp milk, sandalwood powder and almond
powder. Apply on face and neck and massage. Then wipe
using tissue or cotton.
Step 2. Toning
Make a paste using almond powder, 1/2 tsp honey and
1-drop rose and apply on the face and leave it to
dry. Then wipe it with wet towel.
Step 3. Moisturizing
Take any good quality non -perfumed moisturizing cream.
To it add 1 drop Rose and 1 drop lavender. Apply gently
on skin.
Aroma Facial For Combination
Skin
Step 1. Cleansing
Apply
a paste using 1 tsp. milk powder, 2 drops of Rosemary
and 1 drop of juniper berry on face and neck and massage.
Then wipe using tissue or cotton.
Step 2. Toning
For Dry Areas
Make a paste using Almond powder, 1-drop lemon, 1
drop rose and apply on the face and leave it to dry.
Then wipe it with wet towel.
For Oily Areas
Make a paste using Fullers Earth, 2 drops Rosemary
and 2 drops basil. and apply on the face and leave
it to dry. Then wipe it with wet towel.
Step 3. Moisturizing
Take any good quality moisturizing cream and add 2
drops Lavender. Apply gently.
Aroma Facial For Sensitive
Skin
Step 1. Cleansing
Apply a paste using 1/2 tsp. milk powder, 2 drops
of lavender and warm water on face and neck and massage.
Then wipe using tissue or cotton.
Step 2. Toning
Apply on skin a paste made of fuller's earth, 3 drops
Chamomile and honey and leave it to dry. Then wipe
it with wet towel.
Step 3. Moisturizing
Take any good quality non -perfumed moisturizing cream.
To it add 5 drop Rose. Apply gently on skin.
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