Aromatherapy Skin Care Product

We all have our regular habits but it might be time to incorporate an aromatherapy skin care product into our regular line of creams and lotions. There are many easy aromatherapy recipes available out there for every type of skin. From aromatherapy bath products to creams and lotions, the selection is almost endless. Aromatherapy essential oil aromas can help improve your overall sense of well-being or even give you a specific aromatherapy benefit that will target your individual needs. Make sure to check out these aromatherapy skin care treatments that you can do in the comfort of your home.

Some people refer to this as cosmetic aromatherapy since the aromas are included in your cosmetic line of products. Some specific essential oils are known for their rejuvenating effect on the skin. They help by stimulating the regeneration of new skin cells and regulating blood circulation. These oils include:

Aromatherapy Essential Oils - Rose

Aromatherapy Essential Oils - Neroli

Aromatherapy Essential Oils - Frankincense

Aromatherapy Essential Oils - Lavender

Know Your Skin

Before expanding on how these essential oils can be included in your aromatherapy skin care product, you should be familiar with the three layers that make up your skin:

• Epidermis. This is the first, outer layer that is composed of old cells.
• Dermis. This is the middle layer and it is thicker than the epidermis. The dermis contains new skin cells, blood vessels, hair follicles, sensory nerve endings, sweat glands and other important cells.
• Subcutaneous Layer. The subcutaneous layer is home to muscles and fatty tissue.

The aromatherapy skin care product that you choose will act on your epidermis, the outer layer of your skin. Because of the dead cells that are present on this layer, it is important to exfoliate on a regular basis to allow the new cells from the dermis to make their way onto the epidermis. This will result in a smoother, softer and healthier-looking skin.

What Type of Skin Do You Have?

Most people classify skin types in three general categories. Before you can select your aromatherapy skin care product, you will need to define your skin type.

• Normal. Normal skin is best described as children's skin. No blemishes, no wrinkles, not dry, not oily. It becomes quite rare for people to have normal skin after puberty.

• Oily. Lots of teenagers have oily skin, sometimes accompanied by acne and blackheads. Over production of sebum is the culprit for oily skin.
  
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• Dry and/or Sensitive. Dry skin lacks lubrification because of a lack of sebum production. At times, people also suffer from dehydrated skin, which is different in the sense that it lacks moisture. Dehydration of the skin can even affect people with oily skin. Identifying dry skin is easy. Pores are normally quite small, but dry spots, itchiness and wrinkles are common.
  
  Sensitive skin is delicate and normally dry. It requires a lot of moisture and additional protection from the elements.

You certainly realize that your skin can be a combination of two or more of these skin types. A lot of people have an oily T-zone (forehead, nose and chin) with dry skin on the rest of the face.

Your skin type may and probably will change as you age. It's why it's important to reassess your skin type each decade or so.

Choosing an Aromatherapy Skin Care Product

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Note: The information contained on this aromatherapy skincare product page is for educational purposes only and does not replace the advice of a physician and/or other health specialist. Precautions must be taken to ensure aromatherapy does not conflict with existing medical conditions.