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Nourish Your Skin Naturally with Face Oils

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 19:59:30 GMT

Nourish Your Skin Naturally With Facial Oils

We all want to take good care of our skin, and it can be difficult knowing which products are best for us. It's so easy to get overwhelmed with the huge range of skincare brands out there and how they might help your complexion. Facial oils provide a natural solution; rosehip seed oil, jojoba oil, camelia oil, evening primrose oils and others have been proven as potent skin nourishers that protect skin from environmental pollutants. These facial oils also contain vitamins & antioxidants that reduce inflammation and boost toning capabilities- great news if you're looking for something nourishing but healing!

Exploring the Wonders of Skin Oil Elixirs

Exploring the world of skin oils can dramatically improve your skincare routine and results. At Essencial Naturale, we have formulated skin oil elixirs so that you can choose which formulation is best suited for you! Keep in mind that everyone's skin differs and just because an oil worked well for someone else doesn’t mean it will work as well on yours; factors like age, skin type (oily/combination/dry) or even existing conditions such eczema or acne should all be taken into account when considering what kind of facial oil would suit you?

Great news! We have chosen natural botanicals with an affinity for the skin to nourish and heal our skin. Each oil offer their own special healing properties and benefits.

When it comes to healthy looking skin, our Skin Oil Elixirs are the way to go! They contain vitamins A and C as well as fatty acids that can help reduce wrinkles while evening out uneven skin tone; plus they’re rich in antioxidants like vitamin E which helps prevent signs of premature aging by promoting collagen production.

Lets explore our Skin Oil Elixirs and Benefits...

You can apply them on their own or enhance your routine with one of our facial stones used for Facial Gua Sha.

Blue Lotus Skin Oil Elixir : particularly beneficial for those with sensitive or acne prone skin types because its light yet nourishing texture won't clog pores but still has anti-inflammatory benefits that protect against free-radical damage.
Radiant Rose : supports skin balance. This luxurious blend is crafted to rejuvenate all skin types, including combination, and mature and dry skin. This elixir harmonizes sebum levels, restores radiance, and evens skin tone.
Prickly Pear- Rose: This luxurious face oil is enriched with the natural wonders of prickly pear seed oil and rose hips. This potent formula combines skin-toning benefits with powerful antioxidants to revitalize your complexion. Rich in natural antioxidants, essential fatty acids and Vitamins E and K which help to restore your skin elasticity and firmness.
Bosom Blend : Our thoughtfully crafted blend to support breast health and well-being. Infused with the nourishing power of antioxidant-rich pomegranate oil and essential oils, this luxurious blend promotes improved blood circulation, aids lymphatic drainage, and assists in the elimination of harmful toxins.

On top of these amazing skincare properties, our Skin Oil Elixirs also leave you feeling dewy and luminous thanks their natural ingredients - leaving your complexion softer than ever before after each application! Not only does this boost hydration levels, over time it will give your gorgeous glowing results whether you're dealing with dryness or trying combat any visible signs of ageing.

Practicing self care has never become easier. So why not make yourself feel pampered everyday?

Uncover the Benefits of Face Oil Cleansing

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 19:15:04 GMT

Uncover the Benefits of Face Oil Cleansing

Are you tired of using traditional cleansers that strip your skin's natural oils and make it feel dried out?

If so, we have a great solution! Look no further than face oil cleansing! This is an easy yet effective technique of delicately extracting pollutants while keeping the skin's natural equilibrium. An ideal cleanser for this routine would include our apricot -neroli facial oil cleanser, both famous due to their nourishing and cleansing properties. Here in this post, we will be talking about the advantages of face oil cleansing, how it should properly be used and why these two particular oils make such an amazing duo. Read on if you want to know more!

What is Oil Cleansing?

Based on the principle that like attracts like, the oil cleansing method involves using oil – instead of soap – to clear away dirt and oil without stripping the skin of its natural moisture. The cleansing oil bonds with sebum, dirt, and oils on your skin as you gently rub it into your skin.

About Apricot- Neroli Oil Cleanser

Wondering what makes this blend so special? The oil-rice kernels of the Apricot fruit yield Apricot kernel oil. Apricot Kernel Oil closely resembles the natural sebum produced in human skin. It contains high levels of Vitamin E which helps protect against environmental damage while softening rough patches or wrinkles.

Used topically, Apricot Kernel Carrier Oil helps dry skin retain moisture, and smooths out blemishes, wrinkles, fine lines, and other symptoms of maturing skin. It is an ideal oil for sensitive skin.

This formulation also contains Neroli-Petitgrain Essential Oil, produced by co-distillation of the enticing, white blossoms and rich green leaves of the Citrus aurantium var amara (Bitter Orange) trees, growing in South African orchards.

This lovely oil is used to support healthy skin, enhancing skin balance, improving tone, texture and clarity. As a cicatrizant, this essential oil can help balance skin's oil production and reduce the appearance of unwanted marks and scars by evening out the skin tone.

Neroli Petitgrain Oil aromatherapy benefits include soothing and uplifting the spirits, while relaxing the mind and body. The calming and settling effect of Petitgrain sur Fleurs Essential Oil renders it useful to promote relaxation, uplift the mood, reduce stress and help support restful sleep.

Yes, this blend is a perfect pair when it comes cleaning your precious complexion!

Exploring the Benefits of Face Oil Cleansing with Apricot and Neroli Oil

This cleansing method is becoming more and more popular - people are discovering the benefits of face oil cleaning. It can get rid of dirt without taking away your skin's natural moisture - that's a win!

Want to upgrade your skincare routine? Face oil cleansing may be just what you need! The combination of apricot and neroli oils form a mild cleanser that can remove your makeup, dirt, and other impurities without causing any dryness or irritation.

It's really easy too – simply open your pores with a washcloth, then massage the oil into the skin using circular motions for about one minute before wiping away with a warm washcloth. Not only will it clear away all remaining traces of grime but also stimulate delicate facial circulation giving you an enviable luminosity throughout the day. What’s more is that there’s no rinsing required afterwards as this method provides enough moisturizing properties already during cleansing action itself! So if wanting gentle yet powerful results sounds like something up your alley don't forget to give face oil cleansing technique try out sometime soon - after all apricot and neroli are considered two best options currently available on market anyways:)

Step-by-Step Guide on How to Use Apricot- Neroli Oils for Gentle yet Effective Face Cleansing

Using apricot oil for cleansing is an effective way to keep your skin clean without the use of harsh soaps & chemicals. Packed with vitamins A and E plus antioxidants, it helps protect and nourish while providing gentle yet effective face cleansing. Similarly, neroli oil has hydrating properties that help purify the skin - this step-by-step guide will explain how best to use both these natural oils for daily face cleansing.

Before we start, it's important to make sure your hands are clean!

Warm a few pumps of apricot oil-neroli oil cleanser on the palms of your hands.
Start massaging the oil into all areas of face like cheeks, chin, forehead - even around delicate eyes area if needed - using slow circular motions until everything is covered for at least 30-60 seconds
Gently wipe away with a damp washcloth using circular motions.
Spritz your skin with Hydrosol
Apply a small amount of Skin Oil Elixir to nourish your skin.

This ritual is especially soothing at night before bedtime.

This combination is an incredibly gentle yet effective face cleanser suitable for different skin types - from sensitive ones like people suffering from dermatitis up to acne-prone skins since it has natural antibacterial properties which helps reduce inflammation without taking away natural oils like harsher products do.

To wrap it up, oil cleansing is a great way to nourish and maintain the health of your skin. Not only can you trust it to effectively remove impurities without being harsh on your skin but also use this opportunity to restore natural oils in that beautiful complexion of yours!

The Apricot -Neroli oil cleanser provide an amazing experience with Oil Cleansing. Make sure you become regular with using them and soon enough you'll be proud owner of wonderfully glowing skin - isn't that something we all want?

So why not give it a try today? With our product by your side you can enjoy smooth and healthy looking skin day after day!

Hydrosols – Healing Aromatic Waters

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 18:08:23 GMT

Hydrosols – Healing Aromatic Waters

As an aromatherapist, I’ve studied essential oils and their benefits for over 20 years. But there is another beautiful product that’s derived from the distillation of plants. As a matter of fact, the distillation of plants was originally done with the purpose of extracting hydrosols way before essential oils. There is evidence of distillation of hydrosols as far back as 5000 years!

So what exactly are hydrosols and what are they used for?

Hydrosols are a product of distillation. They may also be called “hydrolats” or “floral waters”. It is the aromatic water of the plants which contains all of the water soluble constituents. Many of these constituents are not found in essential oils. Essential oils are oil soluble and contain only the oil soluble constituents.

Yes, you heard that right, distillation is not just for the essential oil! It actually takes a lot of plant material to extract just a tiny bit of oil. This is why hydrosols are also very cost-effective. Some plants produce only minut amounts of essential oil and because their yield is so small, the price is very high. However that same distillation can produce a lot of Hydrosol which makes it a great alternative.

A lot of people are talking about essential oils yet not enough about these marvelous waters. When we use hydrosols we are participating in ancient healing methods. Hydrosols have been tracked down to ancient Greece and Egypt.

BEWARE OF THE TERM FLORAL WATERS.

This is why: there are many products sold on the market with the name floral water. Some of these contain drops of synthetic fragrance or maybe essential oil in water. That is not a true hydrosol. The definition of a true hydrosol is one that is extracted through distillation of the plant.

Hydrosols are considered a safe option for those who are concerned about the potency of essential oils. They are gentle to be used undiluted, even for children or those who have sensitive skin.

Here are a few ideas for using these beautiful hydrosols*:

Atomizer: Spritz directly on body and face. Use after shower/bath to rehydrate dry skin. Spritz in air and inhale. Freshen a room.
Compress: Dampen clean cloth with hydrosol (hot or cold) and apply to affected area. Great for sore muscles, rashes, bites.
Bath: Add 1-2 cups of hydrosol to bath and enjoy.
Footbaths: Use hydrosols in footbaths and hydrotherapy.
Massage: Spritz on skin and massage gently.
Neti Pot: Add 1 tsp to the water portion of your neti pot.
Facial Toners: Spritz on face to rehydrate after shower or anytime during the day.
Laundry: Add Lime (Citrus aurantifolia), Orange (Citrus sinensis), Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), Rose Geranium (Pelargonium roseum) hydrosol to a wash cloth and toss in the dryer. Great for freshening clothes and making doing the laundry a joy!
Kitchen: Experiment with Basil (Ocimum basilicum), Sage (Salvia sclarea) and Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) hydrosols. Spritz on a roasting chicken or add to pasta water.

* Source: Brief History of Hydrosols– by Ann Harmann

Where to purchase Hydrosols?

It is recommended to support your artisan distillers and purchase locally when available. I distill small batches of hydrosol from herbs that I grow myself. I also have other hydrosols that I carry from my partners. Quantity is limited as we distill seasonally.

How Scent Captures Our Emotions

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 17:35:32 GMT

How Scent Captures Our Emotions

Have you ever had a smell transport you to another place? Perhaps a good memory of something you did or a place you visited.

Our limbic system AKA our Emotional Brain Center, is responsible for the ability for a scent to capture us and bring back memories in such detail.

“ It is the home of our emotions, sexual feelings, memory, learning, and with olfaction these can be evoked-even subconsciously. ” –

The Fragrant Mind, by. Valerie Ann Worwood.

It is how we connect with the world around us and imprint on memories. Scent can drive us to make decisions. Plant essences have the capacity to generate changes through our olfaction and mental bond in which scent memories and emotions are all connected.

Aromas have the power to instantly awaken memories or experiences of the past. Every person has a series of different experiences in their life and Aromatherapy can bring back life to feel those experiences as if it just occurred yesterday!

When I first started practicing Aromatherapy I shared a bottle of Rosewood Essential Oil with my dad. When he took a whiff of the opened bottle he just paused and said “Wow, this smells amazing. It reminds me of when I was a kid, my dad bought a new Spanish guitar and my brothers and sisters and I would stick our noses in the base and smell the wood.” My grandfather was a musician and played the Spanish guitar. The smell of rosewood brought my dad back to those enjoyable memories of his childhood.

These memories can vary from person to person as we all have different experiences.

The link between aroma and emotion is deep.

Our sense of smell has the ability to act directly on the the mind’s limbic system, which is the powerhouse of our state of mind and emotions.

Aromatherapy can be used intentionally to imprint on new memories and encourage emotional balance.

What aromas have captured you and brought back memories? Please share!

Hibiscus- Delight in an Infusion

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 20:36:49 GMT

Hibiscus (Hibiscus Sabdariffa)

These beautiful flowers are not just for adornment. The produce a wonderful aromatic infusion. It’s fruity and refreshing flavor is a delight that is enjoyed hot or iced. It is packed with vitamin C and antioxidants that may help lower blood pressure, reduce cholesterol, and fight those harmful free-radicals.+

Hibiscus is naturally low in calories and is caffeine-free. According to the USDA Nutrient Database , it has a good supply of vitamins and minerals including calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, and zinc, B-vitamins-niacin and folic acid. It is a good source of anthocyanins, which may may help manage blood pressure, the common cold, and urinary tract infections (UTIs).

These anthocyanocides, and flavonoids play an essential part in enhancing skin health by protecting it from free-radical damage and delaying premature skin aging. At the same time, its anti-inflammatory effects reduce inflammation and heal skin redness.

It is considered a medicinal food because of its wonderful therapeutic benefits. It has become a popular beverage throughout the world and its flowers have various names including “Roselle”.

Hibiscus infusion is also known as Agua de Jamaica. It is prepared by infusing the flowers into boiling water.

After it infuses for at least 10 minutes, strain and compost the flowers. I like to add them my smoothies!

Simple Hot Infusion:

For every cup of water, use 1-2 tsp dried Hibiscus flowers. Or 1oz flower per quart of water.
Heat water in a pot until it just comes to a boil.
Scoop your hibiscus flowers into the pot and cover to submerge and to prevent any volatile oils from escaping.
Steep for 10 minutes or up to 1 hour and strain.
Sweeten with honey if desired.

Simple Cold Infusion

Simply follow the directions on making your hot infusion
Once it’s at room temperature you may stored in the fridge.

Hibiscus Sangria Recipie

A non-alcoholic beverage that your guests will love!

Follow the directions for a cold infusion and store in the fridge.
Once cold, add pieces of fruit such as orange, frozen berries, peaches, and a mint sprig.
Let it infuse for a few hours in the fridge. Serve over ice!

Have you tried a Hibiscus infusion? What’s your favorite combination?

essencia-naturale

Nourish Your Skin Naturally with Face Oils

Nourish Your Skin Naturally With Facial Oils

Exploring the Wonders of Skin Oil Elixirs

Lets explore our Skin Oil Elixirs and Benefits...

Practicing self care has never become easier. So why not make yourself feel pampered everyday?

Uncover the Benefits of Face Oil Cleansing

Uncover the Benefits of Face Oil Cleansing ﻿

Are you tired of using traditional cleansers that strip your skin's natural oils and make it feel dried out?

Step-by-Step Guide on How to Use Apricot- Neroli Oils for Gentle yet Effective Face Cleansing

Hydrosols – Healing Aromatic Waters

Hydrosols – Healing Aromatic Waters

BEWARE OF THE TERM FLORAL WATERS.

Here are a few ideas for using these beautiful hydrosols*:

Where to purchase Hydrosols?

How Scent Captures Our Emotions

How Scent Captures Our Emotions

Hibiscus- Delight in an Infusion

Hibiscus (Hibiscus Sabdariffa)

Simple Hot Infusion:

Simple Cold Infusion

Hibiscus Sangria Recipie

Uncover the Benefits of Face Oil Cleansing