Aromatherapy in your beauty regime

Aromatherapy is a new dimension to skin, hair, body care, as well as personal hygiene and mental and physical well being. Aromatherapy uses pure essential oils - which is the distilled vital essence of a plant comprising complex hydrocarbons that develop naturally within the flowers , leaves, roots, bark and fruit rind. A single drop of pure essential oil is equivalent to an ounce of living plant. The essence is, therefore, highly potent and therapeutic action takes place at a higher degree than herbalism; which is much weaker in potency and limited to the area of application i.e (external only).

Pure essential oils work in two ways. They have an instant effect on the mental state of the individual through inhalation and through absorption by application.

Skin Care Regime

It consists of four easy steps that requires only a few minutes in the morning and evening.
1. Cleanse with a soothing non-irritant 100 per cent soapfree cleanser as per your skin type. In case you have used make-up, double cleanse.

2. Use Aromatic skin toner to remove the residue. It helps to tighten the pores and prepare the skin for effective moisturising.

3. Use almond moisturising lotion for all skin types, especially dry skin. It's a concentrated hydrating fluid that helps to maintain a healthy moisture level and protect the skin from environment pollutants and to make it supple.

4. Its very essential to use a sun screen during the day. It helps to safefuard your skin from harmful ultraviolet radiations and premature aging and also helps to prevent the skin from losing vital moisture during exposure in the sun.

The skin conditions changes as we grow older. Though these changes are not obvious to us from
from day to day, they however occur every day as we age.

Skin care for women between 20-35 years

During this time you peak endochronoligicially. Your oil gland and sweat glands are most active. Acne is the manifestation of this peak period. Large pores are another problem you often see during these years. In several cases, the first wrinkle appears at this age.
Follow the basic skin care regime. However, you must use sunscreen regularly and generously to protect your skin from the UV rays and prevent the signs of premature aging of the skin.
Once a week apply a mineral face pack to tighten and close the pores of the skin. Use calamine face pack twice a week if you have acne.

Follow a scrupulous cleansing routine:

Cleanse the face with a turmeric cleanser which is meant for all skin types. In case of acne and overactive Oil glands, use a mint cleanser. Use a few drops of sensitive skin oil if the skin is oily and seal off with an aromatic skin balancer to remove all residue and tightens pores. Use almond moisturising lotion daily after toning. Twice a week exfoliate dead skin and clogged pores with beauty grains or an exfoliant scrub.
(The writer runs the Sharon Beauty Parlor)