Lotions and creams

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> I am in the process of developing lotions and creams and see this as an

area

> where essential oils could be beneficial. I would love to see some

> discussion on blending oils for different skin types and different skin

> conditions that could be used in a lotion or cream. The lotion or cream

> would need to be affordable so cost of the oils is a factor to keep in

mind.

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> I hope this topic hasn't been discussed to death in previous months:-)

 

No, this hasn't been done to death!

 

I use benzoin in my foot care cream - the commercial variety now fortified

with benzoin - to help keep my feet soft and pretty. I use tea tree oil in

aqueous cream for the pimples I get on my back at *that* time of the month.

I use lavender in aqueous cream after I have been in the sun.

 

Moira, the Faerie Godmother

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In a message dated 6/17/2000 4:43:28 PM US Mountain Standard Time,

moira.deswardt writes:

 

<< am in the process of developing lotions and creams and see this as an

area where essential oils could be beneficial. >>

 

List Friends,

Hope the following information helps answer the questions on essential

oils and skin care. I just taught a massage class and here is some of the

information we covered for client and personal care. The class was really

fun and I learned alot too about massage from the students. )

Dianna Pierce/ www.innersanctuary.com

 

ESSENTIAL OILS AND THE SKIN

To enhance the beauty of the skin with essential oils we must analyze the

skin type. I work with 5 skin types with essential oils and I have listed

the oils to use for each type.

Normal Skin: Skin is velvety smooth and soft, appears moist, plump and dewy.

The pores are small to medium size. There are few or no blemishes and

minimal sun-damage. The skin is of medium thickness and has good tone.

Normal skin is soft and firm.

Key Discription: balanced

Essential Oils to use for normal skin types: Lavender, Jasmine, Ylang Ylang,

Rosewood, Clary sage and Geranium.

 

Oily Skin: The pores are visibly more noticeable than in other skin types

and are medium to large in size. Oily skin has a shiny appearance and is

usually thicker, firmer, and less sensitive than the other types. Oily skin

appears most often among those aged twelve to twenty two, but some have oily

ski all their lives. While there is a tendency for blackheads, clogged pores

and blemishes, the good news for oily skin is that it usually has a youthful

appearance and does not show the signs of aging as quickly as the other skin

types.

Key Description: overactive

Essential Oils to use for oily skin type: Lavender, Geranium, Cypress,

Peppermint, Juniperberry, Orange, Lemon, Tea-tree and Ylang -Ylang.

 

Dry Skin: Dry skin has a lack of oil, a lack of water or both. Skin lacking

in water is called dehydrated skin. If the skin is thin and the pores are

barely visible, it is probably lacking in oil. If the skin is thick with

visible pores but has the characteristics of dry skin, it is probley only

lacking water.

Dry skin can be seen in people of all ages. Women tend to have drier

skin than men, and fair-skinned people have dry skin more often than

dark-skinned people. Dry skin can feel tight and may have visible flaking.

It is often delicate, easily irritated, and usually sensitive to cold

weather. Dry skin has a matte finish with no sheen and can have a rough feel

to it.

Many people think that they have dry skin when they actually have a

superficial dry condition. Superficial dryness is caused by exposure to the

sun, sea air, wind or pollutants.

Key description: underactive

Essential Oils for dry skin: Lavender, Sandalwood, Frankincense, Geranium,

Neroli, Rose, Roman Chamomile, and German Chamomile.

 

Combination Skin: Combination skin refers to skin with two or more

distinctly different characteristics on different parts of the face. The

most common combination skin is oily in certain areas and then dry or normal

in other areas. Usually, the " T-zone " (forehead, nose, and chin) is oily and

the cheeks and around the eyes are normal to dry. Combination skin can be

seen in people of all ages but mostly typically in those aged twelve to forty.

Key description: asymmetric

Essential Oils for combination skin: Use the essential oils designed to the

type of skin in each area.

 

Aging Skin: " Aging " is a characteristic that may be combined with any of the

other skin types- for example, aging/sensitive skin or aging/blemished skin,

or is can simply mean mature skin. When the aging condition is present, it

may be appropriate for the individual, or it may be " premature " . Appropriate

aging occurs naturally from the passage of time and the slowing down of the

glandular functions in the skin lessening its ability to rejuvenate.

Key description: inactive

Essential Oils for aging skin: Neroli, Lavender, Frankincense, Geranium,

Ylang -Ylang, Carrot seed, Sandalwood, Chamomile and Rose

 

Have A SCENT filled day )

[Guest guest]

> Hope the following information helps answer the questions on essential

> oils and skin care. (snip)

 

Thanks Dianna for the information on essential oils for various skin types,

and thank you Helen for the information on carrier oils. The information in

both of your posts will prove invaluable to me.

 

Sorry it has taken me so long to acknowledge the input from both of you, but

I have been so backed up with my mail, that this is the first chance I have

had.

 

Pat.

 

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