Feb 6, 2016: Today’s Treat-Yourself Spa, Facial Serum Ingredients: Apricot Kernal Oil, Jojoba Oil, Almond Oil, Frankincense, Helichrysum, Lavender, Rose, Geranium. Where to Buy Misto Serum Application Pump Spray Bottle here.
Benefits:
Apricot Kernal Oil
- Rodale News listed this oil as one of the top four oils for dry skin
- high level of B17 present in the kernels, which is believed to kill cancer cells and has been used as a holistic treatment in cancer patients. Apricot seed oil helps to kill cancer cells immediately. This can be useful to cure bone cancer, skin cancer and cervical cancer 2
- used in ancient medicine to treat inflammatory skin disorders
- made from cold pressing dried seeds and is packed with fatty acids, vitamins A, C, and E, and antioxidants to keep your skin looking young. Apricot seed oil contains high fatty acids, Vitamin E and A which can be used to moisturize and nourish dry and mature skin. The oil gets easily absorbed into the skin without oily residue.
- nourishing properties for hormone-induced acne
- ability to repair damaged skin and cultivate healthy skin cells
- Shirley Price, coauthor of “Aromatherapy for Health Professionals,” notes that apricot oil is also beneficial in relieving the itch and irritation of eczema-ridden skin. As an added benefit, Price points out that apricot oil helps prevent and minimize the appearance of wrinkles
- The texture of this oil is very light so it can be used as a face serum.
- Apricot seed oil contains gamma linoleic acid that is useful to firm and tone your skin. This also contains Vitamin A and E to soothe and slow down the aging process. It has nourishing properties and an anti-inflammatory effect to soothe eczema.
Jojoba Oil
- Pure Jojoba oil is fully absorbed into the skin, leaving it feeling soft and smooth
- It acts as an anti-inflammatory agent, soothing the irritated skin
- waxy oil can form a barrier that effectively locks the moisture in and keeps skin soft and supple
- keeps the moisture in and gives a smooth feel to the skin
- vitamin E and B-complex vitamins in the Jojoba oil helps in damage control and skin repair. Under the protective layer of this waxy substance, the skin can regenerate and normalize.
- restores normal PH of the skin and allows skin to glow thus preserving moisture
- vitamins help delay the appearance of wrinkles
- fatty acids dissolve the sebum that causes acne. Better still, it has been proven to treat various skin conditions such as eczema and acne
- moisturizer for rough, dry and flaky skin and gives smoother and softer skin
- almond oil has anti-aging qualities. It can help to clear puffed eyes as well as dark circles
- emollient tightens skin and promotes better blood circulation thus reduces stretch marks
- prevents moisture from evaporating, leaving skin strengthened and nourished
- Frankincense essential oil is a powerful astringent, meaning it helps protect skin cells
- It can be used to help reduce acne blemishes, the appearance of large pores, to prevent wrinkles, and it will even help lift and tighten skin to naturally slow signs of aging
- The oil can be used anywhere where the skin becomes saggy such as jowls, or under the eyes
- Frankincense oil can help with wound healing and may decrease the appearance of scars
- It may also help reduce the appearance of dark spots caused from acne blemishes, stretch marks, eczema
- Frankincense has the ability to strengthen skin and improve its tone, elasticity, defense mechanisms against bacteria or blemishes, and appearance as someone ages
- It helps tone and lift skin, reduces appearance of scars and acne, and heals wounds. (6) It can also be beneficial for fading of stretch marks, surgery scars or marks, and for healing dry or cracked skin.
- Helichrysum Essential Oil makes your wounds and cuts heal quickly and scar marks disappear fast. It is equally effective on clearing up spots left on your skin by pox, boils, and other skin irregularities
- Helichrysum Oil makes the skin smooth, soft and helps it retain moisture. It prevents dehydration and cracking of the skin
- promotes cell health, encourages the recycling of dead cells, and stimulates the production of new cells. This helps in the overall growth and repair
- antibacterial and antifungal
- health benefits of lavender oil for the skin can be attributed to its antiseptic and antifungal properties
- It is commonly used to speed up the healing process of wounds, cuts, burns, and sunburns because it improves the formation of scar tissues
- detoxes the skin
- Rose essential oil has antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral cleansing properties
- help reduce swollen spots or redness on your skin. Its calming properties can also help sooth rosecea and eczema
- Rose contains high amounts of vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant. This important vitamin can help protect skin cells from damage
- natural oils found in roses help lock moisture into the skin, keeping skin feeling smooth. Rose is especially beneficial for those with sensitive skin because the sugars in its petals create a soothing feeling
- rose helps tighten pores and restore suppleness for a glowy complexion
- Geranium oil may also be one of the best oils for such diverse dermatological problems as oily or congested skin, eczema, and dermatitis. (1)
- Because geranium oil is an astringent, it induces contractions in several parts of the body. It has the power to minimize the look of wrinkles because it tightens facial skin and slows down the effects of aging
- Geranium oil helps in tightening and contracting muscles – this is again due to its astringent properties. It can prevent your muscles and skin from sagging
- Geranium oil can stop bacteria from growing on the skin
- Geranium oil helps to speed up the healing process of cuts, wounds and incisions. It also helps in fading the look of scars and other spots on the skin quickly. Because geranium oil has powerful cicatrisant properties, it increases blood circulation right below the surface of the skin — this helps with the healing of spots caused by acne, cuts or wounds, surgical incisions or skin irritations
- Geranium oil promotes cell growth; it helps to recycle dead cells and supports the regeneration of new cells
- Geranium oil inhibits the inflammatory responses in the skin
How to – EO Facials
DIY Facial Serum Recipe
INGREDIENTS:
- 50ml glass dropper bottle – we save old stevia bottles and use them for things like this!
- 4 Tablespoons of Almond oil or Jojoba oil
- 7 drops each of Essential Oils beneficial to skincare such as: Lavender, Frankincense, Geranium, Rose, Helichrysum and Myrrh Essential Oils
- Empty 2 capsules of Vitamin E (OPTIONAL)
DIRECTIONS:
- Add everything to your glass dropper bottle. Shake.
- Apply at night before bed!
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