Aromatherapy: The Best Way For Natural Skin Care
Essential oils are the highly concentrated essences of aromatic plants. Aromatherapy is the art of using these oils to promote healing of the body and the mind.
The Basics of Aromatherapy:
Each of the essential oils used in Aromatherapy can be used either alone or in combinations to create a desired effect. Before using essential oils as part of an Aromatherapy treatment, it is important to understand the effect that the oils have, and how it works.
The oils are found in different parts of the plant such as the flowers, twigs, leaves and bark. Due to the large quantity of plant material required, pure essential oils are expensive, but they are also highly effective. Only a few drops at a time are required to achieve the desired effect. Synthetic oils are available at a lower price, but they simply do not have the healing power of the natural oils.
A great advantage in the use of Aromatherapy is the many ways the oils can be used. These include hot or cold compress, inhalation, massage, and aromatic baths or mixed with base creams in skin care. Aromatherapy oils are absorbed through the skin and into the blood stream in massage, compress, aromatic baths and skin preparations. A certain amount of these oils will also be inhaled during their application. The smell alone can have an effect on the mind and the body. Inhaling the oils can also have a direct result on the body as the oils are inhaled into the lungs.
How Essential Oils Work:
Essential oils have an immediate impact on our sense of smell. When essential oils are inhaled, olfactory receptor cells are stimulated and the impulse is transmitted to the emotional center of the brain, or "limbic system".
The limbic system is connected to areas of the brain linked to memory, breathing, and blood circulation, as well as the endocrine glands which regulate hormone levels in the body. The properties of the oil, the fragrance and its effects, determine stimulation of these systems.
When used in massage, essential oils are not only inhaled, but absorbed through the skin as well. They penetrate the tissues and find their way into the bloodstream where they are transported to the organs and systems of the body.
Essential oils have differing rates of absorption, generally between 20 minutes and 2 hours, so it is probably best not to bathe or shower directly following a massage to ensure maximum effectiveness.
Benefits of Aromatherapy
· Helps prevent illness. It can work in conjunction with western and complementary therapies, and is in itself an enjoyable and healthy activity
· Some aromatherapies can increase the amount of blood pumped to the heart due to an expansion of the capillaries. This causes a temporary reduction in systolic, and diastolic blood pressure, as well as a slight increase in the heart rate
· It can soothe joint pain caused by injury, inflammation, and every day exertion by promoting increased blood flows to the affected areas
· Breathing can be greatly improved through massage of the chest, shoulders, and back. Reducing tensions in these areas can assist in the removal of congestion from the lungs, aiding respiratory conditions
· During massage, perspiration may be increased, thereby removing additional toxins from the body
· The nervous system assists in the regulation of all other systems of the body. Through massage the nervous system is calmed, allowing better communication with the organs, helping them to operate more effectively
· One of the primary functions of the digestive system is to remove waste and toxins from the body. However, stress and poor eating habits can prohibit this system from working efficiently, resulting in indigestion, bloating, and constipation. Massage can improve the functions of the digestive system and relieve these symptoms by stimulating peristalsis, the spontaneous massage action of the intestines
· The lymphatic system is a part of the body which helps fight infection. As such, its efficiency of operation plays a vital role in overall health. Through massage, congestion in the lymphatic system may be eased, improving this system's overall effectiveness, and strengthening the body's ability to fight infection
· One of the most common reasons for getting a massage is relief of muscle tension. Massage releases built up tension from tight muscles, enabling them to once again work efficiently
· The negative emotions we sometimes store inside can lead to tension in the muscles, which can be alleviated through the movements of massage. The counter pressure on the muscles dissipates tension, freeing it to be converted into energy
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