Archive for December, 2010
Aromatherapy Lotion
The age old practice of using essential oils for therapy is referred to as Aromatherapy. The term originates from the Greek root-word ‘aroma’ which means pleasant scent. These essential oils are extracted from trees, barks, plants and flowers and are in turn converted onto oils that can be used to treat a variety of ailments. Thus, Aromatherapy is well-known to provide relief for various skin irritations and emotional and stress related ailments.
With the onset of Modern Aromatherapy in the early 1900′s, Aromatherapy is carried by various skin care products like creams and lotions. Aromatherapy Lotion is among the most popular product that caters skin enhancement and skin care. Designed to enhance the skin’s natural beauty, aromatherapy lotions are infused with essential oils like lavender, jasmine and vanilla, which not only enhances skin glow but also promotes regeneration of old skin cells. With this specific purpose, aromatherapy lotions are said to promote age-less skin by delaying the formation of tell-tale signs of old age like wrinkles and cellulite.
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Aromatherapy in Pregnancy
People get very concerned about the use of aromatherapy and essential oils during pregnancy. Some, including some aromatherapists, even advise not to use any essential oils at all. I personally think that is a bit extreme, and also a great pity, as many essential oils can be quite useful in helping the prospective mum through this time.
There are a number of reasons that the area of aromatherapy and pregnancy has become the subject of so much concern. And often people are left not knowing what, if anything they can use.
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