The Power of Aromatherapy

“I caress the colour of your smile, I breathe the poetry of your soul…”

Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils extracted from different parts of plants (leaves, stems, flowers, bark, resins, wood…) as a therapy at different levels: physical, emotional and psychic.

Essential oils can be applied in various ways: inhalation, diffusion, baths, massages, cosmetics and internally (always under the instructions of a specialist).

In terms of beauty, the use of aromatherapy is very powerful, not only for its properties on the skin, but also for its multiple effects at all levels.

Essential oils should always be applied diluted, never directly on the skin, with a few exceptions such as lavender or tea tree, which can be applied locally. Caution should be taken with photosensitive oils (lemon, orange, bergamot, grapefruit, mandarin), as they can cause skin blemishes if the skin is exposed to the sun after application.

Some of the essential oils that we can use for the beauty of our skin are:

Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia): skin regenerator, powerful healing, allergies and delicate skin, skin infections, dermatitis, wounds, ulcers;

Calming, sedative, antidepressant; sleep disorders, nervousness, anxiety; hypotensive; antimicrobial, antiseptic

Lavender (Lavandula latifolia): Skin regenerator, soothing; burns, wounds, acne, skin infections, healing, insect bites. Respiratory tract infections, migraines…

Tea tree (Malaleuca Alternifolia) It is one of the most popular oils due to its multiple uses. Among its main properties are: fungicide, antiseptic, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral.

Ylang Ylang (Cananga Odorata): Aphrodisiac, antidepressant, nerve relaxant, reduces stress; hypotensive, sedative. Calms the nervous system and stress, helps to fall asleep.

Sandalwood (Santalum album) : Wrinkles, couperose, tired and inflamed skin, skin regenerator. Nervousness, impatience, sedative, soothing,

Frankincense (Boswellia Carterii): Regenerating, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, healing, antibacterial, deeply cleanses the skin. Sweet, warm and balsamic aroma. Promotes meditation and concentration; promotes breathing and calms stress and anxiety.

Rose (Rosa Damascena): Cellular regenerator, rejuvenating, toning, softening, anti-ageing, antioxidant, healing, anti-inflammatory. Antidepressant, aphrodisiac, calming, balances the heart chakra.

Cistus ladaniferus (Cistus ladaniferus): Anti-wrinkle, healing, bactericidal, firming, astringent, antiseptic, regenerating and toning. Neurotonic. Relaxing properties, helps to overcome anxiety and insomnia.

Essential oils cannot be missing in our beauty rituals as they enrich not only our skin and body, but through the sense of smell they transport us to the soul of plants and flowers, connecting our spirit with their delicate essence.