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The following
is a glossary of the pure essential oils used in Soaps & Scents
skin care products. |
BERGAMOT (Citrus
bergamot) Skin: Oily complexion care.
Aromatherapy: Refreshing and uplifting quality. Fresh sweet-fruity,
slightly spicy-balsamic undertone. |
CARROT SEED
(Dances carota) Skin:
Revitalizing and toning, stimulatescell renewal, mature, dry complexion,
wrinkles.
Aromatherapy: Treats nervousness; scent has slightly aphrodisiac
effects. Warm, dry, woody-earthy odor. |
CHAMOMILE, GERMAN (Matricaria
recutica) Skin:
Anti-inflammatory due to high azulene content, dermatitis, eczema,
sensitive skin, sunburn. Aroma therapy: Insomnia, nervous tension.
Inky-blue viscous liquid with a strong, sweetish warm-herbaceous
odor. |
CLARY SAGE (Salvia
sclarea) Skin:
General skin care, skin inflammation. Aromatherapy:
Estrogen-like and deodorizing effect. Euphoriant, relaxing and aphrodisiac.
Sweet, nutty-herbaceous scent. |
EUCALYPTUS (Eucalyptus
globulus) Skin: Muscular aches and pains,warming massage, antiseptic.
Aromatherapy: Respiratory opening, purifying. Somewhat harsh, camphoraceous
odor, and woody-sweet undertone. |
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FENNEL (Foeniculum
vulgare) Skin: Hormonal-like properties, encouragingfirming of
the skin, giving it a more youth-like appearance.
Aromatherapy: Sweet, anise-like, slightly earthy-peppery scent.
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FRANKINCENSE-OLIBANCUM (Boswellia
carteri)
Skin:Specifically for mature skin and wrinkles. Astringent, rejuvenating,
and extremely beneficial. |
GERANIUM, ROSE (Pelargonium
graveolens) Skin:
Stimulating, aids circulation, oil has a balancing effect on sebaceous
production. Geranium oil is very much to be recommended for sluggish,
oily skin.
Aromatherapy:
Scent makes one feel in harmony. Green, rosy-sweet, minty scent.
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LAVENDER, SPANISH 40/42 (Lavendula
officinalis) Skin: Helps with general skin care. For all skin types.
Treats burns, anti-inflammatory, rejuvenates skin, acts as skin
tonic.
Aromatherapy:
Lavender is generally regarded as the most useful and versatile
essence for therapeutic purposes. Treats depression, headache, uplifting,
scent gives feeling of space. Sweet, floral-herbaceous scent and
balsamic-woody undertone. Fresh and clean. |
PALMAROSA (Cymbopogon
martinii var. martinii) Skin: Valuable for all types of treatment
for the skin; softens and moisturizes the skin, stimulates cellular
regeneration, wrinkles.
Aromatherapy:
Stress-related conditions. Sweet, floral, rosy, geranium-like
scent.
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PEPPERMINT (Mentha
piperita) Skin: Cleansing, slightly antiseptic, toning. Purifies
sluggish skin and pores. Suitable for treatment of oily skin, acne
and blackheads.
Aromatherapy:
Uplifting and refreshing, increasing concentration and memory. Highly
penetrating, grassy-minty camphoraceous odor. |
ROSEMARY, SPANISH (Rosmarinus
officinalis) Skin: Astringent and antiseptic properties stimulate
tissue circulation. Beneficial for oily or troubled skin, disinfectant.
Stimulates circulation of the scalp, helps dark hair shine.
Aromatherapy:
Very uplifting, helps thought process, mental fatigue. Strong, fresh,
minty-herbaceous scent and a woody-balsamic undertone. |
ROSEWOOD (Aniba
rosaeodora) Skin:
Helps with general care, particularly effective for dry skin, very
mild and rejuvenating.
Aromatherapy:
Treats nervousness, colds, coughs, infections and stimulates the
immune system. Warm, woody fragrance. |
SANDALWOOD (Santulum
album) Skin:
One of the most useful oils for the skin. Classic choice for dry
and dehydrated skin. Rejuvenating and aphrodisiac, antiseptic.
Aromatherapy:
Calming, harmonizing and balancing. Deep, soft, sweet-woody balsamic
scent. |
TEA TREE (Melaleuca
alternifolia) Skin: Highly disinfectant, fungicidal, bactericidal.
Suitable for acne, athlete's foot, dandruff, infected skin.
Aromatherapy:
Warm, fresh, spicy-camphoraceous odor. |
YLANG YLANG (Cananga
odorata) Skin: Suitable for all types, has balancing effect on sebaceous
production. Moisture balancing, softening and smoothing, rejuvenates.
Aromatherapy:
Balancing, tension relieving, aphrodisiac. Intensely sweet, soft,
floral-balsamic, slightly spicy scent.
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