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The Best Ingredients and Products for Treating Oily Skin

Thermal water the thermal water contains magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, selenium, sodium bicarbonate and other special ingredients and has tremendous benefit in treating the skin. It is proven that thermal water has anti-inflammatory properties which could be very beneficial for those women with sensitive and dry skin. Using a thermal spray is absolutely a must have during the hot summer months as even the oiliest skin needs hydratation. Using a spray with thermal water is very easy simply spray it on your skin and after a minute wipe skin dry. Tea tree oil no wonder that the tea tree oil has been used for years in traditional medicine it is one of the best natural skin care products. It not only fights bacteria but it actually heals the skin. Tea tree oil is a common ingredient in most of the skin care products as it nourishes and moisturizes the skin and is proven to help prevent and treat acne. Tea tree oil is especially beneficial for oily skin as it helps control shine and blemishes and has antibacterial properties. Serious skin problems such as warts, insect bites, rashes, blisters and even cold sores can benefit with tea tree oil use. Grape seed oil the grape seed oil has strong hydratating effect and is used primary as massage oil and a main ingredient in anti-aging creams and serums. The grape seed oil not only moisturizes the skin, but it also tightens and tones the skin. The oil is often a main ingredient in matifying products and anti-aging creams as it restores elasticity of the skin and nourishes it deeply. Due to its high linolic acid content it nourishes and moisturizes the skin deeply. (?) Zinc Oxide a natural mineral that is used to protect, soothe and heal the skin. Zinc oxide is one of the most common ingredients in products treating oily and combination skin due to its unbelievable properties. It is proven that the zinc oxide has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Zinc is known to support increased collages turnover and promote cell division. It could be very beneficial for those with oily skin as it controls the excess sebum /oil/ production and eliminates shine. Zinc oxide is used not only in the skincare products but also in the makeup products especially foundations and face powders.

Essential Oils recommended for various skin types

SKINCARE
(General) Lavender, rose, rosemary camphor, cypress, geranium, chamomiles, rosewood, geranium essential oils and hydrosols ACNE: Tea tree, Manuka, Helichrysum, lavender, spike lavender, thyme linalool, rose geranium, tea tree, Petitgrain, grapefruit, sandalwood, Vetiver, mints, basil, German chamomile, atlas Cedarwood, rosewood, Palma Rosa, thyme, Cajeput, Niaouli, Yarrow Hydrosol. ASTRINGENT: Grapefruit, yarrow, rosemary, lime distilled BLACK HEADS: Coriander, thymus vulgaris, peppermint, lemongrass

CHAPPED/ CRACKED SKIN: Myrrh, patchouli, sandalwood, Vetiver, Cajeput, roman & German chamo, lavender, Calendula infused oil. CHILBLAINS: Black Pepper, Cinnamon leaf, clove bud, ginger, lavender. (ie, circulatory stimulants to promote warming.) CLEANSING: Sweet Basil, juniper, lemon, lemongrass, Niaouli, peppermint COMBINATION SKIN: Geranium, Rosewood, Ylang-ylang, Rose Geranium Hydrosol, Neroli Hydrosol COUPEROSE : Lemon, Helichrysum, cypress, rose, lavender, parsley, roman & German chamomiles, geranium, calendula infused oil, Helichrysum or Neroli hydrosols. DEVITALIZED SKIN: Eucalyptus globulous, myrtle, neroli, basil juniper, lemon, lemongrass, Niaouli, peppermint, pine, orange, oregano, rosemary, spearmint, geranium, grapefruit DRY ACNE: Petitgrain, lavender, spike lavender, clary, rose geranium DRY SKIN: Carrot seed, Cedarwood, clary, jasmine, geranium, lavender, orange, Palma Rosa, rose, roman chamo, rosewood, neroli, Petitgrain, Mandarine petitgrain, Vetiver, sandalwood, ylangylang, carrot seed, lavender, rose or neroli hydrosol, Calendula infused oil.

ECZEMA: German Chamomile, Helichrysum, Lavender, Bergamot, Carrot Seed, Atlas Cedarwood, Roman
Chamomile, Juniper, Myrrh, Palma Rosa, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Teatree, Yarrow, Ylangylang. Calendula infused oil, Cranberry Seed Oil. HYDRATING: Palma Rosa, sweet orange, Mandarine, tangerine, rose, most hydrosols, esp. Neroli INFECTIONS: German chamo, Manuka, eucalyptus, lavender, myrrh, roman chamo, rosemary, spikenard, tea tree, thyme linalool, calendula, Palma Rosa, Niaouli, laurel, myrtle, rosewood INFLAMMATION: Helichrysum, st. johns Wort infusion, carrot seed, Cistus, galbanum German & Roman chamomiles, clary, myrrh, myrtle, rosewood, angelica, yarrow, Helichrysum, Witch hazel or Chamomile Hydrosols ITCHING: Jasmine, heli, lavender, peppermint, roman chamo, Lavender or Witch Hazel hydrosol LARGE PORES: Myrtle, lemongrass, rose, Cedarwood MATURE, AGED SKIN, WRINKLES: Carrot seed, elemi, Cistus, frankincense, galbanum, fennel, geranium, myrrh, patchouli, rose, Clary, rosewood, sages, cypress, fennel, lavender, neroli, Sea Buckthorn Berry Extract, Rose Hip Extract. NORMAL SKIN: Atlas Cedarwood, geranium, jasmine, lavender, neroli, roman chamo, rose, rosewood, ylangylang, angelica, all hydrosols OILY SKIN: Roman & German chamos, Cedarwood, (atlas, red, texas) geranium, Clary, lavender, Ylang-ylang, lemon, peppermint, Niaouli, Cajeput, cypress, calendula infusion, frankincense, patchouli, sandalwood, juniper, Melissa, yarrow, coriander, Petitgrain, lime distilled, grapefruit, thyme linalool, Lavandin, spike lavender, rose. PIMPLES, blemishes: Tea tree, Manuka, Lemon Myrtle, German Chamomile, Helichrysum italicuum, thyme linalool, Cajeput, oregano (spot only) Niaouli, rosemary PSORIASIS: Bergamot, Helichrysum, Cajeput, carrot seed, German or roman chamomile, Lavender, Juniper, Sandalwood, Tea tree. Calendula infused oil, Cranberry Seed Oil.

PUFFINESS: Oregano, Spanish marjoram, cypress, peppermint, rosemary, fennel, celery, clary sage, roman chamomile REGENERATION: Frankincense, lavender, neroli, patchouli, rose, rosemary, sandalwood, teatree, Helichrysum, elemi, Vetiver, spikenard, caraway, Palma Rosa, Spanish sage, Clary, lavender, galbanum, myrrh, myrtle, calendula, carrot seed, Cistus, CO2 combo REVITALIZING BASAL LAYER: Carrot seed, Rosewood, Niaouli, tea tree, orange, calendula ROSACEA: German chamomile, Helichrysum italicuum, rosewood, Helichrysum hydrosol, SENSITIVE SKIN: Roman & German chamomile, rose, Palma Rosa, Helichrysum, neroli, rosewood, carrot, angelica, jasmine, Neroli, Chamomile or Yarrow Hydrosols SCARS: Helichrysum (in a base of Rose Hip Seed Oil), carrot seed, lavender, petitgrain, galbanum SKIN TONER: Calendula infused , lemongrass, chamomiles, lavender, neroli, orange, rose, frankincense, Petitgrain, lemon, hydrosols Read more: http://www.naturesgift.com/essentialoil-skincare.htm#ixzz0Tvv9jSMo Here are 5 extraordinary natural moisturizing oils that play a wonderful role in anti aging and skin rejuvenation -1) Olive oil -- it is well known for its unique role in anti aging. It helps in removing wrinkles and rejuvenates the skin with essential nutrients. It also softens the skin and makes it look young and glowing. 2) Jojoba oil -- it is one of the best natural moisturizing oils. It balances the production of sebum (natural oils secreted by the skin). It means that it moisturizes dry skin and reduces excessive oil production in oily skin. It is suitable for all skin types. 3) Grape seed oil -- it is one of the best antioxidants. It moisturizes the skin deeply, gets rid of wrinkles and revitalizes the skin. It prevents premature skin aging and keeps the skin soft, supple and young. 4) Natural vitamin E -- it is also known as Alpha-tocopherol. It is also one of the best antioxidants. It prevents skin aging and also reverses the signs of aging that have occurred. 5) Fish oil -- you might be a bit surprised, but fish oil and wrinkles are deeply correlated too. Fish oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. These are very effective in preventing wrinkles and stimulating the growth of vital collagen protein in the body. Hockey fish oil is one of the purest kinds of oil that gives a wrinkle free and youthful looking skin.

Essential Oils for Facial Care

Normal Skin
Carrier Oils: almond, apricot, hazelnut Additions: borage seed, evening primrose, jojoba Essential Oils: carrot, German chamomile, geranium, fennel, frankincense, jasmine, lavender, lemon, neroli, palmarosa, rose

Dry to Normal Skin

Carrier Oils: almond, apricot, avocado, olive oil, wheatgerm Additions: borage seed, evening primrose, jojoba Essential Oils: carrot, German chamomile, geranium, lavender, neroli, palmarosa, patchouli, rose, rosemary, sandalwood.

Oily to Normal Skin

Carrier Oils: almond, apricot, grapeseed, hazelnut Additions: borage seed, evening primrose Essential Oils: carrot, German chamomile, cypress, frankincense, geranium, jasmine, juniper, lavender, lemon, lime, marjoram, palmarosa, pettigrain, rosemary, Antiaging essential oils to combat wrinkles: carrot, German chamomile, clary sage, fennel, frankincense, lavender, lemon, lime, myrrh, neroli, orange, palmarosa, patchouli, rosemary, thyme Antiaging Additions: borage seed, evening primrose

Folosire uleiuri In masaj

Direct pe piele, uleiurile esentiale sunt aplicate prin masaj. In cele mai multe cazuri, ele trbuie diluate inainte de a fi folosite. In mod clasic, se dilueaza in uleiurile vegetale de baza sau intr-un anumit suport. El se alege in functie de necesitati, de tipul de piele si de arome. Spre exemplu, uleiul de migdale inmoaie pielea, catifeleaza, hidrateaza si calmeaza inflamatiile cutanate. Uleiul de avocado este adecvat pielii uscate si sensibile, ajuta in lupta impotriva imbatranirii cutanate. Uleiul de germeni de grau este bogat in vitamina E, antioxidant foarte puternic, se adreseaza mai ales pielii sensibile si ridate. El protejeaza impotriva agresiunilor exterioare si favorizeaza regenerarea tesuturilor. Uleiul din samburi de struguri este antibacterian si imunostimulator, fiind destinat pielii grase Ca uleiuri de baza, cele in care trebuie diluat uleiul esential, pot fi utilizate: uleiul de masline presat la rece, uleiul de luminita noptii, alune de pamant, de susan, de floarea soarelui, de argan sau de jojoba.

Combinatia ideala
Diluarea recomandata in masaj este de 3-5% ulei essential in ulei de baza si de 2,5% in cazul masajului facial. Pentru copii de la 5 la 12 ani, diluarea recomandata este de 2%, iar pentru copiii mai mici de doi ani, 0,5% Pentru a te ajuta, retine ca o diluare de 1% reprezinta 20 de picaturi de ulei essential in 10 mililitri de ulei de baza; 4 picaturi intr-o lingura de ulei de baza si o picatura de ulei essential intr-o lingurita de baza. Anumite uleiuri pot fi folosite in stare pura. Unul dintre ele este uleiul de lavanda. Uleiurile de acest fel sunt rare si se folosesc cu anumite precautii. Daca nu esti sigura de un anumit ulei, este recomandat sa il diluezi si nu sa il folosesti in stare pura.

In comprese

Inmoaie o compresa sau un tifon in apa calda sau rece, apoi pune pe ea intre sase si doisprezece picaturi din uleiul esential ales. Aplica direct compresa pe zona vizata si las-o pe piele douazeci de minute.

La dus
Iti poti prepara singura gelul de dus si chiar samponul. Cumpara dintr-un magazin specializat in produse naturale si biologice un gel de dus sau un sampon fara parfum si adauga uleiul tau esential preferat. Proportia este de 15 picaturi in 10 mililitri de gel. Amesteca bine inainte de utilizare. De asemenea poti pune 2-3 picaturi de ulei pe buretele tau de baie.

La baie
Daca faci baie cu apa in care ai adaugat ulei esential, ai grija ca ea sa nu fie fierbinte si nu sta mai mult de 20 de minute in cada. Avantajul balilor este ca uleiul esential nu patrunde doar prin piele, ci si prin caile respiratorii, pentru ca se degaja in vaporii de baie. Uleiul nu este solubil in apa si de aceea trebuie diluat intr-un produs specific inainte de a-l varsa in apa de baie. Exista pe piata produse in care acesta a fost deja diluat. Unul dintre ele sunt emulsiile pe baza de ulei esential, pe care le gasim in magazinele specializate sau in farmacii. Poti recurge si la produsele preparate in casa dupa urmatoarea reteta:

Pentru gomaj: 15-30 picaturi ulei esential in 500 grame sare de mare Gel de dus: 10-15 picaturi ulei esential la 10 mililiri gel de dus neparfumat Crema de fata: 15 picaturi ulei esential in 500 grame argila Crema de corp: 5 picaturi ulei esential intr-o lingura de miere Masca de fata: 3 picaturi ulei esential la un galbenus de ou Baie relaxanta: 20 picaturi ulei esential la un litru de lapte varsat in apa de baie.