Aromatherapy
is the art and science of utilizing naturally extracted
aromatic essences from plants to balance, harmonize and
promote the health of body, mind and spirit. Find out the
various benefits of aromatherapy.
Carrier
oil are highly concentrated aromatic extracts which
are distilled from a variety of aromatic plant material
including grasses, leaves, flowers, needles & twigs,
peel of fruit, wood and roots. Specific essential oils have
their own special properties to heal specific ailments.
You can use essential oils as compresses, in a bath, in
a massage, or in steam inhalators.
Some Usefull Carrier Oils are as under:
Carrier oil is a base oil, used when essential oils are
used for massages. Since essential oils are so powerful
and concentrated, they should never be applied to the skin
in their undiluted form. To apply essential oils to the
skin, "carrier oils" which are pure vegetable
oils are used to dilute the essential oils and "carry"
them to the skin. Base oils are normally pure vegetable
oils such as almond, olive oil or sunflower seed. Following
are a few carrier oils.
Wheat Germ Oil: It is rich in protein and
in vitamins B and E. It is suitable for dry, damaged, ageing
skin and will help to prevent stretch marks during pregnancy.
Do not use wheat germ oil if you have a wheat allergy.
Avocado
Oil: It is rich in vitamins A, B, and D and all
of these vitamins are good for skin problems.
Jojoba
Oil: It is not oil, but rather a wax from fruit
of the desert plant simmondsia chinensis. The wax is useful
as a base for hair oils. It is a balancing oil, good for
treating acne & oily skin as well as dry & dehydrated
skin.
Soya
Oil: It is very nourishing and easily absorbed
oil. Soya oil can be used in a massage for Acne sufferers.
Olive
Oil: Contains useful levels of the essential fatty
acid alpha linoleic acid. It is particularly beneficial
for treating rheumatism, aches & pains and dry or inflamed
skin.
Sunflower
Oil: Sunflower oil contains Vitamins A, B, D &
E. it makes an excellent massage oil base.
Almond
Oil: It is non-irritant to most skin types and
is easily absorbed by the skin (its specially good for itchy
skin conditions).
