Essential oils have been used for thousands of years for their exquisite aromas and natural healing powers. Rich in botanical activity and antioxidants, plant oils encourage radiant, healthy skin, working at a cellular level to keep the complexion soft and looking youthful. By harnessing their therapeutic properties, aromatherapy works to improve our physical, mental and emotional well being.
THE PHYSICAL BENEFITS
Essential oils are made up of very small molecules, which means they can easily bring their unique healing properties to every cell of the body. They are traditionally used to help ease muscular aches and pains, improve circulation and ease sinus congestion. They also have a positive effect on the skin, penetrating into the deeper layers to encourage the process of cellular renewal, enhance blood circulation and help problems such as acne, eczema and aging skin.
THE EMOTIONAL BENEFITS
Linked to the areas of the brain governing instinct, memory and emotion, our sense of smell is the most primitive of our senses. Through the pathways between smell and the deep centres of the brain, essential oils can have a dynamic effect on our emotional state. They can help transform our moods and move us from one state of mind to another.We are introducing 3 new services using Aromatherapy Associates' powerful essential oil based skincare and massage oil blends. This is a quote directly from the founders of the AA company. "We are proud to trace a direct line back to the very beginnings of modern aromatherapy. Our studies began in the 1970s when Geraldine and Sue both trained under Micheline Arcier, student of aromatherapy founders Marguerite Maury, an Austrian biochemist and skincare pioneer, and Jean Valnet M.D., an expert in the science of essential oils. This association with aromatherapy’s earliest practitioners has provided an ongoing link to the traditional principles of aromatherapy and the benefits essential oils bring when applied in the right way."
De-Stress Body Scrub
For when you're feeling the effects of exercise or everyday physical stresses and strains. This scrub uses the oils of wild camomile, frankincense and rosemary to calm your thoughts and ease the stresses brought on by a busy lifestyle.
Traveler's Relief Massage
This massage uses therapeutic grade essential oils to invigorate and energize body and mind. This oil is strong with this detoxifying and balancing blend of neroli, pink grapefruit and bergamot. Perfect after over-indulging, traveling, or for feeling sluggish or depressed.
Aromatherapy Facial
This facial uses essential oil based skincare that your esthetician chooses to best benefit your skin type. It is a gentle facial. You will leave feeling relaxed, with your skin polished, hydrated and glowing.
These treatments available July 5th, 2011. Enjoy your Independence Day weekend. Please be safe and designate a driver.
Here's a fun site for the more adventurous people, it has fun recipes for making your own products with essential oils. http://www.zhealthinfo.com/basic-recipes.htm Or you can just come in and see what we have!
