Comments on: What are good ssential oils for skin care? http://skin-careblog.com/skincare/what-are-good-ssential-oils-for-skin-care/ The information you need for wrinkles and antiaging Mon, 14 May 2012 14:49:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 By: SereneSea http://skin-careblog.com/skincare/what-are-good-ssential-oils-for-skin-care/comment-page-1/#comment-3176 SereneSea Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:10:54 +0000 http://skin-careblog.com/skincare/what-are-good-ssential-oils-for-skin-care/#comment-3176 Essential oils are concentrated, hence they should not be applied directly to the skin. Some of them have known to cause irritation and provoke allergy. They need dilution with a carrier oil or base oil like olive and almond oil. Essential oils are diluted before they are used for massage. With the gaining popularity of aromatherapy , essential oils like eucalyptus, clove have shown curing effects. I use castor oil mixed with olive oil for supple and soft skin. In dry weather, I apply moisturizer instead of oil. Essential oils are concentrated, hence they should not be applied directly to the skin. Some of them have known to cause irritation and provoke allergy. They need dilution with a carrier oil or base oil like olive and almond oil. Essential oils are diluted before they are used for massage.

With the gaining popularity of aromatherapy , essential oils like eucalyptus, clove have shown curing effects. I use castor oil mixed with olive oil for supple and soft skin. In dry weather, I apply moisturizer instead of oil.

]]> By: Mia http://skin-careblog.com/skincare/what-are-good-ssential-oils-for-skin-care/comment-page-1/#comment-3175 Mia Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:47:07 +0000 http://skin-careblog.com/skincare/what-are-good-ssential-oils-for-skin-care/#comment-3175 Overall, the effects of essential oils may be divided into two basic groups. Some essential oils have actual physical effects. For example, eucalyptus oil can be inhaled to help clear sinuses and the respiratory tract. This would obviously relieve some symptoms of an upper respiratory infection (URI). Some oils may be used topically (directly on the skin, where they would usually be absorbed by the body, or on a wound) to possibly relieve swelling or fight certain infections. You can read more about various oils here: http://www.aromatherapy-blends.net/aromatherapy-essential-oils.htm Overall, the effects of essential oils may be divided into two basic groups. Some essential oils have actual physical effects. For example, eucalyptus oil can be inhaled to help clear sinuses and the respiratory tract. This would obviously relieve some symptoms of an upper respiratory infection (URI). Some oils may be used topically (directly on the skin, where they would usually be absorbed by the body, or on a wound) to possibly relieve swelling or fight certain infections.

You can read more about various oils here:
http://www.aromatherapy-blends.net/aromatherapy-essential-oils.htm

]]> By: Josh http://skin-careblog.com/skincare/what-are-good-ssential-oils-for-skin-care/comment-page-1/#comment-3174 Josh Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:02:18 +0000 http://skin-careblog.com/skincare/what-are-good-ssential-oils-for-skin-care/#comment-3174 I use a mixture of 50% castor oil, 25% grapeseed oil, 25% jojoba oil and a little bit of tea tree oil thrown in for good measure. I have oily skin so yea. I use a mixture of 50% castor oil, 25% grapeseed oil, 25% jojoba oil and a little bit of tea tree oil thrown in for good measure.

I have oily skin so yea.

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