Aromatherapy Facial Massage

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I thought with the New Year I would post some Non Food recipes. ( I haven't

tried them out yet but a friend has and she loves them

Enjoy

Jenn

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Aromatherapy Facial Massage

 

Recipe By : Vegetarian Times Magazine, January 1997, page 62

Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Beauty

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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5 drops essential oil -- (see note), up to 10

1 ounce base oil such as jojoba or macadamia nut

OR hazelnut

 

 

This treatment is suitable for any skin type, even oily-skinned people who

tend to think they should avoid putting oil on their face. Actually, an

aromatherapy facial can help bring problem skin into balance, says

herbalist Mindy Green, co-author of Aromatherapy: A Complete Guide To The

Healing Art (Crossing Press. 1995). " When you give the skin oil, it gets

a signal that it doesn't need to produce as much she explains. " If you dry

out the skin [with harsh cleansers] it gets a signal it needs to produce

more. "

 

 

Although you easily can give easily yourself a facial massage, it'll be

more relaxing if you have a partner do it. Clean your face. Mix the

essential oil and base oil together. Jojoba is nice because it's similar

to sebum, the waxy substance produced by the skin; if you prefer something

lighter, try macadamia nut or hazelnut oil.

 

 

Using your fingertips in circular motions, spread the oil over your face;

go slowly and gently and avoid pulling the skin. After a few minutes of

this, you can stimulate various acupressure points on the face. Apply

pressure to each point with a fingertip for 5 seconds, then gently tap the

point 3 times. Rinse face if desired.

 

 

NOTE: The essential oil you use depends on your skin type. Chamomile or

lavender will soothe the irritation of dry skin, and peppermint or rosemary

can stimulate oil production. Try using a combination of these two types

of oils, Basil, eucalyptus, lemon grass and ylang-ylang are good for oily

skin, because they help normalize overactive sebaceous glands. Lucky

enough to have normal skin? Try rose, geranium or neroli.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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