How to take care of your skin

The skin on our hands and face can be subjected to harsh conditions at any time of the year and it can start to show signs of neglect if we are not careful to protect and nourish it. The surface of the skin can appear dry if the glands just beneath the surface do not produce enough of the natural lubricant, sebum, which protects the skin from extremes of cold and heat, wind and other environmental factors.
Some skin preparations concentrate on adding lubricating oils externally, but the aromatherapy approach is to combine such oils (almond, apricot, avocado, etc.) with essential oils that gently stimulate the sebaceous glands to function more effectively. Regular massage will increase the circulation in the tiny blood-vessels (capillaries) that feed the growing layer of the skin, which in turn will improve the whole health of the skin.
Dry skin is often very sensitive, so it is important to use gentle ingredients that will not aggravate the already damaged dry surface cells. Gentle flower oils such as Chamomile, Jasmine, Calendula and best of all Rose are the most suitable to settle dry rough or prickly skin. Oils such as Palmarosa will stimulate cell regeneration as well as balancing sebum.

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