If cosmetics are becoming too expensive for you and if you do not trust all the claims that are made nowadays, then remember there are numerous oils that naturally contain the very same ingredients as cosmetics which claim they will do miracles for your skin. We take a look.
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o, what are essential oils? Essential oils are aromatic liquids found in shrubs, flowers, trees, roots, bushes and seeds. Essential oils are distilled
from the leaves, bark, roots and other aromatic parts of useful plants. They are highly concentrated – a few drops are all you need. They should not be confused with perfume oils or scented oils, as these oftentimes are not as concentrated or even contain synthetic scents. We think of them most frequently for their strong aromatic properties, but they are complex substances made from many different chemicals (as many as 300 ingredients in one essential oil) with many beneficial properties. It is important to purchase pure, therapeutic-grade essential oils that are concentrated naturally through steam distillation as the use of synthetic materials to extract oils will alter their properties and affect their therapeutic value. The price of the oils will vary, based on how expensive they are to produce. Many less expensive oils on the market are cut with alcohol, preservatives or diluted. Be sure to ask before you buy.
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essential oils & their uses
Aromatherapy: The aromatic properties of essential oils stimulate our sense of smell and positively affect our bodies, moods and minds simply through inhalation. Oils may be inhaled directly from the bottle, your hands, bath or diffused in your home or work space. Aromatherapy, the inhalation of fragrant essential oils to promote relaxation and rejuvenation, can ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????M?????????????????????e???????()=eMMg?$???+???$)% %5 ((0