Beauty and Aromatherapy

The use of fragrance in cosmetics is as widely appreciated as its use in healing. Cosmetic applications essentially restore and rejuvenate skin and hair to an optimum order.

Therapeutic blends can be extended to cosmetic preparations as the fragrance can not only evoke pleasant feelings but also increase self appreciation.

FACIAL TREATMENTS:

The following treatments for the face need to be diluted in a carrier oil and are best used as a wash oil.

Normal skin

• Lavender - Major
• Rose - Major
• Jasmine - Trace

Dry skin

• Sandalwood - Major
• Rose - Minor

Oily skin

• Bergamot - Major (Beware - irritant oil, patch test)
• Juniper - Minor
• Cypress - Minor

HAIR PREPARATIONS:

These preparations too need to be diluted into a carrier oil - 24-30 drops of the blend into 2-3 tablespoons of carrier oil. The end product can be massaged into the hair and the scalp. A hot oil treatment by indirectly heating the oil.

Hair Loss

• Juniper - Major
• Lavender - Minor
• Rosemary - Minor (Irritant)

Normal Hair

• Cedarwood - Major
• Bay - Major
• Rosemary - Major (Irrotant)
• Rose - Minor

Dry hair

• Sandalwood - Major
• Rose - Major
• Lavender - Minor

Oily hair and Dandruff

• Ylang Ylang - Major
• Lime - Major
• Rosemary - Minor

Look forward to making home perfume soon!

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