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Aromatherapy is considered as one of the most effective holistic medicines for skin diseases healing. Nowadays, aromatherapy baths and compress are very popular ways of aromatherapy skin care. Keep in mind that although all essential oils have therapeutic attributes, only certain of them are appropriate for acne treatment. What is more, you should always observe the safety precautions when using the essential oils. Never use essential oils undiluted to your skin. Always use a carrier oil for dilution and remember that generally only 2-3% dilution of essential oils in blends that will be applied to skin, is not only safe but also effectual.

Acne is a typical skin disease that afflicts almost every teenager. Nevertheless, statistical researches show that at least 80% of the population experience acne at some time in their lives, not necessarily the teen age. Acne pimples may appear at any age, from early baby to elderly age.

Acne’s symptoms are pimples, black heads, cysts and even scar and lumps on skin. After an acne attack the annoying symptoms become severer and worse leading to bad feelings, stress and sometimes pessimism and signs of depression to young person. It is important patient to learn how to manage stress and fight melancholy because acne has psychosomatic aspects and can intensify acne’s outbreaks.

The essential oils which are believed to be the most effective and appropriate for acne treatment are: Tea tree oil (Melaleuca Alternifolia), Lavender oil (Lavandula Officinalis), Helichrysum oil (Helichrysum Angustifolia) and Ylang Ylang oil (Cananga Odorata). Most aromatherapy practitioners suggest mixing the above oils with Jojoba vegetable oil before applying to skin. Usually, a cotton pad is used to deliver the blend directly to the acne spot.

These essential oils have been proved to stop the growth of a broad range of bacteria and microbes which cause acne. The have remarkable antiseptic and antimicrobial properties, they clear and unclog pores, heal scars and generally help to remove acne spots contributing to a fresh and supple skin. As mentioned before, jojoba is the one of the best carrier oil for dilution because it is not greasy, so it does not block the pores, but it moisturizes and exfoliates the skin.

Keep in mind that aromatherapy treatment for acne, although its indisputable success in cure acne, it can not have immediate results and take some time to initiate healing. Therefore, you have to be patient and it is advisable to follow some every day tips in order to enhance the healing.

• Avoid harsh facial lotion with alcohol.
• Do not scrub your pimples, spots or scars.
• Adopt a healthy life style. Eat healthily, learn stress management techniques and stay away from pollution.
• Wash your face regularly with much water. This will help you to get rid of skin waste toxins.
• Do not use facials more than twice a day, because this can have the opposite results than those desired.

At last, if you search on internet you will find several aromatherapy recipes for acne but it is not wise to try any of them before consulting your aromatherapy practitioner. Otherwise you take the risk to have unwanted side effects like skin irritation or flaking.

Reference: George Kaskaris

Aromatherapy has many known benefits, one of which is beautification. Aromatherapy is not restricted to burning candles, spraying scents in the air. It also has very valuable uses beyond relaxation and the treatment of common illnesses. In this article we will discuss some specific ways in which one can use aromatherapy to help keep the skin clear, the body smooth, the hair gorgeous, essentially helping you create and develop the most beautiful you. Following are some really great aromatherapy beauty tips.

Aromatherapy and Skin

Natural oils used in aromatherapy can help the skin reach its’ optimum beauty. Essential oils can be used to treat wrinkles, pimples, cellulite and even dry skin.  Aromatherapy can also help to purify the skin. Aromatherapy works so well because it is free of unnatural and toxic ingredients that can be found in many over-the-counter acne medications. Not so when using aromatherapy. The essential oils have strong regenerative properties that helps heal and nourish the skin. Good essential oils and to use on the skin include sandlewood, tea tree and lavender.

Sandlewood: Sandlewood is really good for acne and infections of the skin mostly because it has strong anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.

Tea Tree: Tea tree works well for spot treating pimples. It clears up acne fast and helps to limit their reoccurrence. It has strong anti-microbial and helps to reduce swelling.

Lavender: Lavender is one of the most known all of the essential oils. Lavender helps to keep oily skin under control. It is also good for evening out the skin tone and healing blemishes.

Aromatherapy and Body

Aromatherapy is great to use for the body. It helps keep the body soft and smooth. It is important to note however, that you should be very careful about applying essential oils directly on the skin because they can be very potent. Instead, adding a few drops to a bath or to a carrier oil works best. There are several ways to use aromatherapy on the body, massage and bathing are the most common and very effective.

Aromatherapy and Hair

Aromatherapy and essential oils are great to use to remedy hair loss as well as dry and thinning hair. Adding essential oils to shampoos and conditioners that one already has, can work wonders. Massaging the scalp with diluted essential oils might also be beneficial. For individuals who suffer from alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease that causes temporary hair loss, studies have shown that individuals, who rub rosemary, cedarwood, lavender, and thyme essential oils into their scalp, successfully grew back their hair. This is just one example of the power of aromatherapy when it is added to beauty regiments.

Aromatherapy has many benefits, one of which is beautification. Individuals can achieve prettier skin and hair by simply using essential oil blends that they either create themselves or purchase. Aromatherapy is especially is especially effective because of its natural properties which can be used to pamper, ease, stimulate and beautify. I hope that you will consider using these aromatherapy beauty tips. Many people who understand the power of aromatherapy have done so with great results.

Who is susceptible?

• it may be due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors
• it may be the result of highly reactive blood vessels combined with inflammation and infection
• a mite called Demodex folliculorum, which lives in hair follicles, could be a cause of Rosacea. These tiny mites normally live on skin and people with Rosacea have more of these mites on their faces. The mites clog oil glands, leading to the inflammation seen in Rosacea
• a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori, which causes intestinal infection, might be a cause. Because Rosacea causes increased warmth in the skin, bacteria (Helicobacter pylori) might be encouraged to grow, causing the pimples and bumps
• problems with the immune system may also contribute to Rosacea’s development

• sun exposure
• exercise
• hot weather
• emotional stress
• spicy foods
• alcohol – alcohol does not cause Rosacea, however, the consumption of alcohol leads to flushing of the skin, which can worsen the condition
• hot baths
• some medications, especially certain blood pressure medication, can precipitate flushing, which can aggravate Rosacea – people who are being treated for Rosacea should let their dermatologists know about any medications they are taking.

1. At first face gets flushed often or has a tendency to blush easily.
2. As time goes by, facial redness may not go away for several days and small pimples or visible blood vessels develop in the centre of the face or may spread to cheeks, scalp, forehead, nose, chin, chest, or back.
3. Facial skin becomes increasingly dry and physical symptoms, such as facial burning, stinging or itching can occur.
4. Visible small blood vessels and pimples, some containing pus, appear as small, red bumps and red lines, called telangiectasia, can appear when sufferers flush. This is due to small blood vessels of the face becoming enlarged and showing through the skin. These red lines usually appear on the cheeks, especially when the overall redness diminishes.
5. It feels increasingly dry or sunburned.
6. If treated early, the flare-ups may be minor and controlled fairly well with medication and lifestyle changes to avoid triggers for the disease.
7. If not treated, Rosacea can eventually cause small, knobby bumps on nose and cheeks that can multiply and make the nose look bulbous and the face swollen (rhinophyma).  If Rosacea progresses to rhinophyma, it may become permanent, but most cases of Rosacea do not progress that far. Men are more likely to experience the small, knobby bumps on the nose, and as the number of bumps increases, the nose and cheeks may appear swollen.

• Other skin conditions, Acne is the most common, followed by non-melanoma skin cancer
• About half of the people who have Rosacea also have eye irritation – eyes may become red and irritated, or blurred vision may occur.