SKIN CARE TYPES

WHAT SKIN TYPE ARE YOU?

 

Here are the different Skin Types: Normal, Oily, Dry, Combination, or Sensitive Skin Types. What Skin types are you?

It can change over time. For example, younger people are more likely than older people to have a normal Skin type.

What’s the difference? Your type depends on things such as:

• How much water is in your Skin, affects the Skins comfort and elasticity
• How oily it is, affects its softness
• How sensitive it is

Normal Skin Type

Not too dry and not too oily, normal Skin has:

• None or few imperfections
• None or severe sensitivity
• Barely visible pores
• A radiant complexion

Combination Skin Type

Your skin can be dry or normal in some areas and oily in others, such as the T-zone (nose, forehead, and chin). Many people have this type. It may need slightly different care in different areas.

Combination Skin can have:

• Pores that look larger than normal, because they’re more open
• Blackheads
• Shiny Skin

Dry Skin

 You may have:

• Almost invisible pores
• Dull, rough complexion
• Red patches
• Your skin is less elastic
• More visible lines

Your skin can crack, peel, or become itchy, irritated, or inflamed. If it’s very dry, it can become rough and scaly, especially on the backs of your hands, arms, and legs.

Dry skin may be caused or made worse by:

• Your genes
• Aging or hormonal changes
• Weather such as wind, sun, or cold
• Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from tanning beds
• Indoor heating
• Long, hot baths and showers
• Ingredients in soaps, cosmetics, or cleansers
• Medications
• Not drinking enough water
• Products that are not Holistic, Contain chemicals and allergic reactions

Use these tips to help your dry skin:

1. Take shorter showers and baths, no more than once daily.
2. Don’t let your shower water hit you directly in the face. Cup your hands over your face, so that you don’t break any blood vessels in the skin.
3. Use holistic mild, gentle soaps or cleansers. Avoid deodorant soaps.
4. Don’t scrub while bathing or drying.
5. Smooth on a rich moisturizer right after bathing. Ointments and creams may work better than lotions for dry skin but are often messier. Reapply as needed throughout the day.
6. Use a humidifier, and don’t let indoor temperatures get too hot.

1. Wear gloves when using cleaning agents, solvents, or household detergents.

Oily Skin Type

You may have:

• Enlarged pores
• Dull or shiny, thick complexion
• Blackheads, pimples, or other blemishes

Oiliness can change depending upon the time of year or the weather. Things that can cause or worsen it include:

• Puberty or other hormonal imbalances
• Stress
• Heat or too much humidity

        To take care of oily skin:

• Wash it no more than twice a day and after you sweat a lot.
• Use a gentle cleanser and don’t scrub.
• Don’t pick, pop, or squeeze pimples. They’ll take longer to heal.
• Look for the word “non-comedogenic” on skin care products and cosmetics. This means it won’t clog pores.

 

Sensitive Skin

It can show up as:

• Redness
• Itching
• Burning
• Dryness

If your skin is sensitive, try to find out what your triggers are so you can avoid them. There are many possible reasons, but often it’s in response to particular skin care products.

The 6 Basics of Skin Care

No matter what type of skin you have, these tips will keep it looking its best.

1. Use a broad spectrum sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB rays.
2. Avoid direct sunlight, and wear a hat and sunglasses.
3. Don’t smoke.
4. Stay hydrated.
5. Wash your skin gently but thoroughly every day and never wear makeup to bed.
6. Moisturize
7. Get a Facial

 

Dry Skin and

What You Can Do About It

When Your Skin Is Dry

It can be uncomfortable — rough, itchy, and gray or ashy in color. It may feel tight, especially after you shower, bathe, or swim. You may have unusual redness and lines and cracks in the skin, sometimes deep enough that they itch & bleed. Many things can cause it, and what you can do about it depends on what brought it on.

 

Possible Cause is Your Age

You can have dry skin at any age, but you’re more likely to if you’re in your 50s or older. This is because the glands that make oil for your skin get smaller as you age and make less. Older adults are also more likely to have medical conditions like diabetes and kidney disease that can cause dry skin.

 

Possible Cause: Atopic Dermatitis

This is the most common kind of eczema. Dry, itchy skin is the most noticeable symptom, but you may also have a rash inside your elbows, behind your knees, and on your face, hands, and feet. It is most often caused by an allergic reaction and usually can be managed if you moisturize your skin and stay away from what triggered it — detergent, perfume, sand, or cigarette smoke, for example.

Your skin will be pale in color. It may feel tight, especially after you shower, bathe, or swim. You may have unusual redness and lines and cracks in the skin, sometimes deep enough that they bleed. Many things can cause it, and what you can do it about it depends on what brought it on.

 

Possible Cause: Your Job

You’re more likely to get dry skin and chronic skin conditions if you work with certain chemical and biological materials, or with extreme temperatures. The kinds of jobs that may affect your skin include food service, cosmetology, health care, agriculture, cleaning, painting, mechanics, printing, and construction. You can use protective gear, and try to be exposed to the materials as little as possible, especially if you see symptoms of dry skin or atopic dermatitis.

 

Possible Cause: Water

Soaking in the tub or showering for long periods is a common cause of dry skin. And the hotter the water, the worse it is. Pools and hot tubs that have a lot of chlorine in them are bad, too, because the chemical dries out your skin. It’s a good idea to keep the water on the cool side and your showers to a minimum — you’ll have healthier skin and a lower water bill.

 

Possible Cause: Smoking

Along with all the other health concerns around smoking, it also causes wrinkles and messes with the blood flow to your outermost layers of skin. And it leads to coarse, dry skin.

 

Possible Cause: Your Soap

Many popular soaps and shampoos clean your skin by removing oil. This can cause dry skin or make an outbreak even worse. Your doctor or pharmacist can suggest special cleansers that won’t dry out your skin.

 

Possible Cause: The Weather

Winter tends to dry out your skin more than other seasons because the humidity (moisture in the air) is typically much lower. Heating systems also dry out the air, and that doesn’t help, either. Take special care of your skin in this type of weather: Cover up, moisturize often, and avoid things that trigger allergic reactions.

 

Possible Cause: Water

Soaking in the tub or showering for long periods is a common cause of dry skin. And the hotter the water, the worse it is. Pools and hot tubs that have a lot of chlorine in them are bad, too, because the chemical dries out your skin. It’s a good idea to keep the water on the cool side and your showers to a minimum — you’ll have healthier skin and a lower water bill.

 

Possible Cause: Fish Scale Disease

Known by scientists as ichthyosis vulgaris, it’s an inherited condition that makes dead skin cells bunch together in thick, dry scales. These usually show up on the skin in early childhood and can be tough to manage, both physically and emotionally. There’s no cure, but treatments can help control the symptoms

 

 

 

 

 

All Different Types of Pimples

Disorders of the Sebaceous (Oil) Glands

 

  Contents in This Article

                                                           

What is Acne?

What is a Blackhead or Comedone?

What is a Whitehead or Mila?

What is the difference between a Whitehead & Blackhead?

What is Seborrhea?

What is Asteatosis?

What is Rosacia?

What is Stetoma?

 

Disorders of the Sudoriferous (Sweat) Glands

Anhidrosis

Bromhidrosis

Inflammations of the Skin

Hyperhidrosis

Miliaria rubra

 

Inflammations of the Skin

Dermatitis

Eczema

Herpes Simplex

Psoriasis

Disorders of the Sebaceous (Oil) Glands

 

Acne: Pimples & Zits:

Sooner or later, almost all kids get something called acne.  You might call them pimples or zits.  Some people call them Blemishes.  Whatever you call acne, nobody wants it.  Pimples are a part of growing up. They usually appear when you are between the ages of 12 and 17, but they can appear earlier or later than this.  You might be lucky and only get a few pimples.  You might get more than a few.  Or you might get big bumps that hurt and cover a large area of your face.  If you’re like a lot of kids, you might be embarrassed by your break outs with pimples.  Maybe you don’t raise your hand in class or try to avoid being seen in school, or you might get shy around that cute guy near your locker. Your pimples probably make you sad and feel very self-conscious – and you don’t even want to talk to your best friends. A lot of kids don’t realize there is something you can do about the pimples.  You might just need to change the way you wash your face.  Gently washing twice a day with the right products can help.

 

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The Difference Between a White Head and A Black Head!

 A White Head  

Has oils that don’t come to the surface of your skin and they stay down in the skin.  The oils get hard and stay under the skin.  The Pimple stays white because it does not have any air (oxygen) touching it, so it stays white.

 

A Black Head

As soon as the Blackheads oils hit the surface of the Skin, the air hits the oil and it stays Black.

 

Any pimple that stays below the surface stays white because it wasn’t oxidized by the air.  Any pimple that comes above the surface is automatically oxidized by the air and becomes black.

 

Papules and Pustuales

Sometimes the pores get so irritated their walls break down.  That causes bigger pimples that are called papules and pustules.  Papules are hard when you touch them. A crowd of papules that are near each other can make your skin feel like sandpaper.  Pustules are like papules except they are yellowish, and have liquid pus that fills them and makes them puff out.  Papules and Pustules can be treated by a Licensed Professional Esthetician.  You must have the proper cleansers, lotions and sprays.

 

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Nodules and Cysts

When blocked pores get more irritated, they get even bigger, and go deeper into your skin, too.  They can really hurt.  Nodules are hard.  Cysts have pus and are softer.  If you have these, you might be embarrassed to see people or go out into public.  If you have nodules or cysts, you should make an appointment with your Professional Esthetician as soon as possible. The Skin Professional can use many treatments so you are not stuck with these pimples or embarrassing situations.  After the pimples go away, they might leave a red or dark mark on your skin.  These marks fade away, but it might take a few weeks or months, depending on the severity of the pimples.  Sometimes you get permanent scarring from pimples.  The scars can be bumps or dents in your skin.  See your Licensed Skin Care Professional to help you with fading those scars or discussing different options to make them less visible. There are a few options, such as Chemical Peels, washes, lotions and other treatments that can help.

 

 There are several common disorders of the sebaceous (oil) glands that your Licensed Professional will be able to understand and identify.

 

A Comedone (KAHM-uh-dohn)

Known as a Blackhead, is a wormlike mass of hardened sebum in a hair follicle.  Comedones appear most frequently on the face, especially on the forehead and nose. When the hair follicle is filled with an excess of oil from the Sebaceous Gland, a Blackhead forms and creates a blockage at the mouth of the follicle.  Blackheads should be removed under sterile conditions using proper extraction procedures. Many people that find these Blackheads on their Skin take them out improperly and cause several problems, by infecting the area because there were no sterile procedures addressed before or after.  Let a Licensed Professional remove any disorders from your skin, as not to cause any obstructions or infections to the areas being addressed.

 

Milia (MIL-ee-uh)

These are also called Whiteheads are small whitish, pear-like masses in the epidermis, due to retention of sebum.  They can occur on any part of the face, neck, back, chest, and shoulders. Milia are associated with fine-textured, Dry Types of Skin.

 

Acne (AK-nee)

This is a skin disorder characterized by Chronic Inflammation of the sebaceous glands from retained secretions.  It occurs most frequently on the face, back, and chest.  Acne, or common pimples, is also known as acne simplex or acne vulgaris.

There are two basic types of Acne: Simple Acne and the more serious Acne Vulgaris.  It is always advisable for the client to have the conditions examined and diagnosed by a Licensed Esthetician that will address all your Skin Care disorders. 

 

Seborrhea (seb-oh-Ree-ah)

A Skin condition caused by an abnormal increase of secretion from the sebaceous glands.  An oily or shinny condition indicates the presence of Seborrhea.   (This means the gland is producing an abnormal, overly abundant amount of oil to the gland.)  Seborrheic Dermatitis is a Skin condition that creates and itchy, red rash.  Also known as seborrheic, eczema or seborrheic Psoriasis, it mainly affects the scalp.  Cradle cap is medically known as infantile Seborrheic Dermatitis, whereas the dandruff is another common term for its symptoms.  The skin condition can also appear in other oily places such as the chest, back, and parts of the face.  A link between the heavy production of sebum and skin yeast in these areas might be the cause of the symptoms.  Babies, elderly, and everyone in between can experience Seborrhea Dermatitis.  For Some people, reoccurring treatments are necessary.

 

Signs and Conditions that Occur from Seborrhea

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 Asteatosis (As-tee-ah-TOH-sis)

A condition of dry, scaly skin due to a deficiency or absence of sebum, caused by old age and by exposure to the cold.

 

Rosacea (roh-ZAY-shee-uh)

Formerly called acne rosacea, is a chronic congestion appearing primarily on the cheeks and nose, characterized by redness, dilation of the blood vessels, and the formation of papules and pustules.  The cause of rosacea is unknown, but certain factors are known to aggravate the condition in some individuals.  These include Spicy Foods, Caffeine, Alcohol, exposure to extremes of heat and cold or sunlight, and stress.

Here is another tip: Don’t allow the water in the shower to hit your face, it breaks down the capillaries under the skin.  Also try to use cool water in the shower.  It will calm the rosacea down and also help keep the skin from turning red.  It is also healthier.

One more thing to remember if you have Rosacea:

Stay away from night shades: Tomatoes, Wine, Egg Plant, Goji Berries and anything that is acidic.  This will help in staying away from the flare-ups.

 

Steatoma (stee-ah-TOH-muh)

Sebaceous Cyst or fatty tumor.  It is filled with sebum and ranges in size from a pea to an orange. It usually appears on the scalp, neck, and back.  A Steatoma is sometimes called a wen.

 

Disorders of the Sudoriferous (Sweat) Glands

 

Anhidrosis (an-hih-DROH-sis)     

Deficiency in perspiration, often a result of a fever or certain skin diseases.  It requires medical treatment.

 

Bromhidrosis (bro-mih-DROH-sis)

There is a foul smelling perspiration, usually noticeable in the armpits or on the feet.

 

Hyperhidrosis (hy-per-hy-DROH-sis)

Excessive sweating, caused by heat or general body weakness.  Medical treatment is required.

 

 Miliaria rubra (mil-ee-AIR-ee-ah ROOB-rah)

Prickly Heat;  Acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands, characterized by the eruption of small red vesicles and accompanied by burning , itching, skin.  It is caused by exposure to excessive heat.

 

 Inflammation of the Skin

Eczema (EG-zuh-muh)

An inflammatory, painful, itching disease of the skin, acute or chronic in nature, presenting many forms of dry or moist lesions.  All cases of eczema should be referred to a Physician for treatment. Its cause is unknown.

 

Herpes Simplex (HER-peez-SIM-pleks)   

A fever blister or cold sore; recurring viral infection.  It is characterized by the eruption of single vesicle or group of vesicles on a red swollen base.  The blisters usually appear on the lips, nostrils, or other parts of the face, and rarely last more than a week.  It is highly contagious.

 

Psoriasis (suh-RY-uh-sis)

A skin disease characterized by red patches, covered with white-silver scales usually found on the scalp, elbows, knees, chest, and lower back.  It rarely occurs on the face.  If irritated, bleeding points occur.  It is not contagious.

 

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12 SKIN CARE TIPS FOR MIND, BODY, SOUL

It’s time to

 REJUVENATE YOUR SKIN

LET’S GET READY FOR SPRING!

We are now almost closing the door to that Cold wintery weather that has been harsh to your Skin. Cold air, wind, and low humidity outdoors dries your skin out.  Similarly, warm and dry air In-doors steals moisture from your skin. Dry winter skin happens because air pulls moisture away from the skin, tightening your skin cells and weakening your protective barrier.  In the winter, dry skin is caused by the drop in humidity outside (due to the amount of moisture in the air).  This makes it easier for your skin to lose the important water that it needs to protect itself.  Skin can become drier and crack, which can become painful and itchy.  Without the proper care, dry skin can lead to redness, itchiness, chapping, and even other skin conditions such as eczema and acne, But with proper Skin Care (from both the inside and outside), you can counteract these effects and keep your skin looking healthy and youthful.  Here are some great tips to keep your skin looking young and beautiful in the Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall.  You can apply them all year round.  You can also find exciting new products that are excellent for your Full Body Skin Care needs. We will help you in addressing all those needs, from taking care of your hair all the way down to your feet.  You will be able to find all these Great Products on our website.

 

 

• SKIN CARE TIPS TO REJUVENATE MIND, BODY, SOUL & YOUR SKIN

 

1. How To Attain Glowing Skin:

Develop Healthy Habits: The daily habits you engage in have an impact on how your skin looks and feels.  By developing a routine of Healthy Habits every day, you can ensure that your Skin & Body stays healthy throughout the year.

 

*Drink eight glasses of water every day to help keep your skin soft and supple.

 

 *Get seven-to-nine hours of sleep a night since sleep helps to rejuvenate your Mind, Body, Soul, And Skin.

 

2. Eating Healthy Foods: What are Healthy Foods?

Eating all these foods will help your Mind, Body, Soul and Skin to look Beautiful, keep Healthy and Active.

 

 Fruits: Apples, Pears, Strawberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Red Berries, Peaches, Nectarines, Plums, Cantaloupe, Melon, Water Melon, Pineapple, Fresh Coconut, Avocados.

 

Vegetables: Broccoli, Spinach, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Celery, Carrots, Garlic, Red/Yellow,

Peppers, Cold Slaw, Tomatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Squash, Pumpkin, Kale and Collard Greens.

 

Fish: Salmon, Seabass, Tuna,

 

Meat: Chicken, Turkey, Duck

 

Healthy Cereals : Oatmeal, Grits, Cream of Wheat, Maypo, Oats & Grains

 

Dairy Products:

Keep these to a minimum also: These cause all kinds of Body, Mind & Health problems,

Milk, Heavy Cream, Whip Cream, Any kind of Cheeses, Yogurt, Ice Cream, and Creamy Drinks, Sour Cream, Salted Butter, Margarine.

 

Minimize These: Sugars, Salts, Red meats, Processed Cheeses, Breads, Sauces, Carb’s that turn into Fat, Wine, Alcohol, Dairy Products, Caffeinated Drinks: Coffee, Tea, Condiments, Syrups, etc.

 

Stay away from Sugars & Salts: Syrups, and Cereals that are loaded with Sucrose, Fructose

  

Have Moderately (Once in a while): Ice Cream, Cakes, Any Desserts, Cookies, Candy, Sodas, Alcohol, Carmel, Popcorn, Snacks, Potato Chips, Chips.

 

What Are Healthy Desserts: (Here are some Healthy Recipes)

 

Recipe #1 – Kirkland Organic Yogurt, Slice some Strawberries, Blueberries, Peaches and put it

On top of the Yogurt, add 2 tablespoons of Honey on top of Yogurt and Fruit, add one   Tablespoon of Granola on it.

Have any of the fruits listed above.  Mix several of the fruits above and make a fruit salad.

 

Recipe #2 – Mocha Cinnamon Chip Ice Cream (Vegan Ice Cream) – Serving: 4

     Ingredients:

     

• 2 cups of canned coconut milk
• ¼ cup of fresh-brewed coffee, chilled
• ¼ teaspoon of powdered stevia
• Pinch of salt
• ¼ cup of miniature cinnamon chips

 

Instructions:

     

1. Combine your coconut milk and coffee in a mixing bowl.
2. Whisk in your stevia and your salt then stir until thoroughly combined and then fold in your cinnamon chips.
3. Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
4. If you do not have an ice cream maker, pour the mixture into ice cubes in the food processor and blend smooth.

 

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Recipe #3 – Sweet Potato Protein Brownies – Serves 6

 

                                                          Ingredients:

 

1 ½ cups sweet potato, cooked and mashed

½ cup coconut flour

2 scoops Progressive Organic Chocolate or Vanilla Whey Protein powder (Optional)

¼  cup Progessive Organic Coconut Oil melted

1 tbsp coconut sugar

2 eggs, lightly beaten

½ tsp cinnamon

½ tsp ground vanilla bean or extract

1 tsp baking soda

Pinch of sea salt

1/3 – ½ cup dark chocolate chips (I used Enjoy Life dairy free mini chocolate chips)

 

Instructions:

 

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 8×8 or 9×9 brownie pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, add all ingredients except the chocolate chips. Stir until well combined. The dough will be slightly thick, but still smooth.
3. Fold in the chocolate chips and gently stir to combine. Pour dough into brownie pan and smooth out. Bake until edges start to turn golden brown, roughly 25 minutes.  Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before slicing into squares.
4. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

 

Recipe # 4 – Raw Lemon Cheesecake

 

Crust

 

• 2 cups almonds, soaked for 4 – 8 hours
• 10 medjool dates, soaked in warm water for 2 minutes
• ½ tsp vanilla powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp sea salt

 

Filling

 

• 2 ½ cups cashews, soaked for 4 – 8 hours
• 1 ½ cup almond or coconut milk
• 1 ¼ cups fresh lemon juice
• ¾ cup maple syrup
• 2 Tbsp lemon zest
• 1/8 tsp sea salt
• ¾ cup coconut butter
• 3 Tbsp arrowroot starch

 

Strawberry Maple Fruit Sauce (optional)

 

• ¾ cup fresh Strawberries
• 2 Tbsp maple syrup
• 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• Pinch of sea salt

 

Instructions:

 

1. For the crust – place almonds in the food processor and process until finely ground, like crumbs. Add the dates, vanilla cinnamon and sea salt and combine

 

2. Press down into the bottom of a 10 inch spring foam pan.

 

3. For the filling – place all of the ingredients, except the coconut butter and arrowroot starch, into a food processor and process until mixture is smooth. Add coconut butter and 1 arrowroot and blend again for 1 minute, until everything is combined.  The final mixture should be smooth and creamy.

 

4. Pour the filling onto the crust and spread out evenly with a spatula. Cover the cake and freeze it for about 4 – 6 hours, or overnight.

 

5. For the strawberry sauce – add all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Store in a mason jar in the fridge until cheesecake is ready to serve and pour over each slice.

 

Notes

The strawberry sauce is optional but makes a delicious and refreshing addition to the cake.  Plus  it looks pretty poured over top.  Alternatively, you can garnish your cake with lemon slices and a sprinkling of shredded coconut.

 

 

 

3. No Fried Foods:

Bake or Grill your foods. Fried foods cause havoc to your digestive system, skin, body and health.

• French Fries: Bake instead of cooking in oil.
• If you don’t eat meat, take an algae tablet that contains Omega-3 fatty acids – (Kril).

Make sure you take a Full Essential Vitamin, Vitamin C, D, and Liquid Minerals.

 

4. CHANGE YOUR LIFESTYLE:

To achieve beautiful, healthy skin and body, you need to take care of your body.  That can mean changing your lifestyle to rid yourself of harmful substances or adopt healthy routines.

 

*Drink less alcohol and quit smoking as both of these substances can dry out your skin and accelerate many signs of aging.

 

*Exercising is very important. Try to exercise for at least thirty minutes daily to boost your endorphins, circulation and activate naturally occurring moisturizers in your skin.

 

*Some people don’t like to go to the gym: Try walking or exercising at home.  You can even try Yoga.

 

5. Wear Sunscreen:

Put on a Holistic Natural SPF 30 or 40 everyday, even if it’s cloudy or cold outside. UVA and UVB    rays lead to wrinkles, dryness, and drooping skin.

If you have a good sunscreen, you will only have to apply it once a day.

 

6. Exfoliate your Body/Skin Regularly:

Before getting into the shower, wipe your body with loofah.  This will remove dead skin cells.       Make sure to wipe your entire body in the shower, use a pumice stone to rub your feet and any other rough areas of skin, such as your elbows, calluses.  For the rest of your body, use a brush to gently rub your skin.  At the end of your shower, turn on the cold water. This will close your pores and remove all soap that still remains on your body.

 

*When you get out of the shower, dry your body by patting it with a towel.  Avoid rubbing your skin aggressively with a towel.

 

7. Moisturize Your Whole Body:

Put on a moisturizer and make sure you gently apply it to all areas of your body upward as to fight gravity.  Remember: Everything goes upward, never downward.

 

8. Socialize: It is really important to get outside and Breathe Fresh Air and Gather with Family and Friends. Relaxing and having fun is a very important part of putting everything aside and letting go. Put all your worries behind you and have some fun.  You will be amazed on how you will feel better in Mind, Body and Soul.  You will feel totally rejuvenated and will probably function better, and get a good night’s sleep.

 

9. Kick Off Your Shoes and Relax: Rejuvenate Your Feet:

It’s time to Relax.  Your feet are very important. Fill up a nice warm bucket of water, put ½ cup of Rosemary Bath Salts in it. Get a Towel to keep by your side to dry your feet when you’re done. Sit down in a quiet area with a good book and sit back and relax.  Let your feet stay in the sea salts as long as you desire.  This is called Time Out!  You deserve some time for yourself.  Not only will your whole body be relaxed, but so will your Soul.

 

10. Schedule time for a Facial:

Many people think a Facial is only needed if you have Skin Problems, this is a myth.  Everybody can benefit from getting a Facial.  If your skin is absolutely stunning, Yes! You don’t need to go for any other reason except to benefit the skin in Relaxation and reaping great benefits in cleansing, moisturizing and supplementing every ones skins needs. Yes! Those needs are different for each and every one of us, being Vitamin C, Camphor Masks, Mud Masks, Aging Masks, and so many more Creams and Masks that are beneficial to all of us in one way or another.  One other fact that nobody recognizes is by receiving a massage on the face, neck and decollate area, it supplies oxygen to that area.  This is very beneficial for supple, moisturized skin and it also helps prolong any skin aging, or skin diseases which could occur.

 

• Oxygen to the Skin: “Oxygen has to do with breathing and blood flow. On and in the Skin, as for other tissues in the body, Oxygen is essential to the health and maintenance of the cells. Young Skin gets plenty of Oxygen from the environment, but as we get older we tend to have more responsibilities, chores, kids, house, shopping, laundry, etc.  No time to breathe and be out doors for fresh air and time out.  Yes! You can use a Facial.  It’s time.  So kick off your shoes and schedule your Facial today.  (net has a staff of Professional Estheticians that are available for Facials in several locations in the U.S., Contact us at: [email protected] to set up your Time Out Facial.  We offer Free Mini Facials in certain areas as well.  Inquire about these offers.)

 

12. Facials for Problem Skin:

There are certain areas of concern that need to be addressed by a Licensed Skin Professional.

If you are experiencing any of the following, it is time to make an appointment with your Skin Care professional who cares about all your Skin Care needs.

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13. Common Skin Concerns of the Body:

• Mottled Skin tone, Age spots, and Freckles
• Dark velvety or thickened regions of Skin
• Ashy, dry, or lackluster Skin
• Fine lines, Dryness, or Scaly-looking
• Acne, Cystic Acne and/or Acne Scarring
• White bumps and rough texture
• Black Heads, Pustules, Seborrheic Dermatitis
• Ingrown Hair
• Fine Lines, Wrinkles, Discoloration, and a loss of elasticity: are common skin concerns as we age. This is largely due to the fact that from age 20, we produce about one percent less skin-supporting collagen every year. This is why dermatologists have been prescribing some form of retinoid for decades.  Since hundreds of wrinkle creams and lotions are available over the counter, how do you know which are safe and effective? We will show you what Retinoids are and what to look for in a quality product.

 

• What is a Retinoid? How Do Retinoids Work?
• Anti-aging ingredients come and go, but Retinoids have been major players for decades.
• Retinoids have been in a class of vitamin A derivatives which have been used in skin care since the 70’s. The most famous product Retin-A, is made with the retinoid tretinoin.  It was used as an acne treatment back in the day and approved by U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
• Retin-A was also approved for wrinkles and skin tone in acne patients. The first patented cream
• Renova, a tretinoin in an emollient base, was the first FDA-approved topical treatment for wrinkles and fine lines.  That was about 18 yrs ago, and yet Retinoids still are a number one seller in everything from moisturizers and serums to eye and neck creams, “But” the most popular and top sellers that are sold worldwide, are the Holistic Sunscreens and the Retinoid creams, because they are the most important Anti-Aging products out there.
• Since the first Retinoid was approved for acne in 1971, these drugs have been acknowledged by many as a cure-all for skin problems. Although Retinoids may not be the answer to every Skin condition, there are several with proven results.

 

• Retinoids for Acne
• If you have moderate to severe acne that hasn’t gotten better with other treatments, a retinoid may help. When spread on the skin, Retinoids can unclog pores, allowing other medical creams and gels to work better. They also reduce acne outbreaks by preventing dead cells from clogging pores.
• By clearing acne and reducing outbreaks, they may also reduce the formation of acne scars.

 

• How to use: Smooth a pea-sized amount of retinoid cream over the skin once a day 20 to 30 minutes after washing your face.

 

• What else you need to know: When you first use retinoids, you may notice redness, peeling of your skin, or worsening of your acne. You can minimize this by using the product every other day until your body gets used to it.

 

• Retinoids for Wrinkles:
• Retinoid works by increasing the making of Collagen. It also stimulates new blood vessels in the   skin, giving skin a rosy appearance, fading age spots, and reducing precancerous skin spots called actinic keratosis.  Tretinoin also may help prevent more serious effects of ultraviolet radiation.

 

• How to use: Apply to your face, neck, chest, hands, and forearms at least twice a week.

 

• What else to know: It takes 3 to 6 months of regular use before improvements in Wrinkles are seen, with best results happening after 6 to 12 months.

 

 

 (Beautyontheroad.net has a staff of Professional Estheticians that are available for Facials in several locations in the U.S., Contact us at: [email protected] to set up your Time Out Facial.  We offer Free Mini Facials in certain areas as well.  Inquire about these offers.)

 

14. Sunshine Cures:

Before antibiotics, sunlight was used to speed up the healing of wounds because it is an efficient germ killer. All nature including humanity is solar powered. Deprived of sunlight, man loses physical vigor and strength.  Take away sunlight and all life on earth would soon perish.

Since before the time of ancient Egypt, doctors and natural healers relied on sunlight to mend wounds, treat bone diseases like rickets or lung infections like tuberculosis.

 

Before antibiotics, sunlight was used to speed up the healing of wounds because sunlight is an efficient germ killer.  Sunlight is man’s primary source of vitamin D, the “Sunshine Vitamin”.  You get only a quarter of the vitamin D you need from your diet with the rest coming from the sun. The body is better able to use the vitamin D it makes itself than that which it gets from the diet.  Your skin makes D from casual sun exposure from a little as five to 15 minutes of sunshine per day, two to three times per week on the face and hands.

 

Calcium:

Being a fat-soluble vitamin, it is stored in your body fat.  Vitamin D is perhaps the most underrated nutrient probably because it is free – no prescription required, yet it has numerous health benefits. (Keep in mind: If you do not get out in the Sun to receive your free Vitamin D Source, you need to take at least 2000 mgs of Vitamin D supplement every day.)

You need a good supply of vitamin D to help absorb calcium from your intestines.  Calcium is required in the body for strong bones and teeth.

 

In the West, there are more hip fractures in winter when there is no sunlight.  Almost half the elderly population who have suffered a broken hip have been shown to be Vitamin D deficient, yet safe sunbathing, which is simple and free, can reduce the risk.

 

Sunlight triggers release of the “Feel Good” hormone serotonin, which other than controlling your sleep pattern, body temperature and sex drive, lifts your mood and helps ward off depression.

 Vitamin D increases the amount of Oxygen your blood can transport around the body, which in

Turn, will boost your energy levels, sharpen your mental faculties and give you an improved feeling of wellbeing.

 

Sunlight can help lower blood cholesterol levels and is powerful in the fight against heart disease.  Both cholesterol and Vitamin D are derived from the same substance in the body, which is also found in the skin.

 

Blood Pressure:

In the presence of sunlight, this substance is converted to Vitamin D but in the absence of sunlight, it is converted to cholesterol, raising its levels.  Sunlight can also affect blood pressure because blood pressure levels are higher during winter and lowest in the summer.

It is thought that without enough Vitamin D, the body increases levels of parathyroid hormones, which causes calcium to leach from the bones and also raises blood pressure.

 

Taking a Daily Walk Ten to 15 minute walk in the sun will not only clear your head, but relieve stress and increase circulation; but it could also cut your risk of cancers according to scientists.

How Does this Work? The Vitamin D produced in the skin by the sun’s rays improves the function of your immune system by increasing the number of white blood cells, the bodies primary defense against disease.  Vitamin D also controls cell growth, slows the growth of cancer cells and stops new blood vessels from being formed, curbing the spread of cancer.

 

Food Sources:

You can reap the sun’s health benefits with as little as 20 minutes of sun exposure.

Darker skinned people need longer exposure to benefit.

 

Sunlight Exposure: is the only reliable way to get Vitamin D in your body because there are only a few naturally occurring food sources of Vitamin D, most of which are high in fat.

These include fatty fish and eggs. Some foods are fortified with Vitamin D like cow milk, soymilk, rice milk, breakfast cereals and breakfast bars. Vitamin D can also be obtained from multi-vitamins.  (Beautyontheroad.net offers an Excellent Sources of Vitamins, including Vitamin D and all your Top Vitamin Sources.)

 

Your body is not able to overdose on vitamin D from the sun, because it will self-regulate and only generate what it needs, but your skin can suffer damaging effects from too much sun.

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• Shampoos & Conditioners:

Have you been misguided by the cosmetics industry? Do you suffer from acne, eczema, psoriasis or rosacea? And can’t figure out how to get rid of it? What foods can you eat for strong, shiny and healthy hair? Are you using safe shampoo, conditioner and styling products?

 

1. Your skin is the largest organ! What you put on your hair, is absorbed into your blood stream through your scalp and face. Nurture it, be kind to it, and most importantly LOVE it!
2. Eat foods that have a rich source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids & all the essential amino acids like chia seeds, hemp seeds, and flaxseeds. Your hair is  made up of protein, getting all the essential amino acids will help it get stronger and grow more lustrous
3. Silica found in cucumbers, cabbage and celery are great to improve elasticity of hair preventing split ends.
4. Eat lots of dark leafy greens like Kale that provides Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Iron which are critical for healthy, strong and shiny hair, also eat legumes too!

Brittle Hair is often caused by a deficiency in biotin which is found in beans.

5. Choose Hair Care Products Fragranced with natural smells from Essential Oilss, Herbs, Fruits and Vegetables.
6. Sleep on 100% silk pillowcase – not only will this help you prevent bed head – it will help you get less wrinkles on your face.
7. Did you know that Cosmetics are loaded with chemicals, minerals that clog your pores and cancer causing agents? There is never any warning labels on your cosmetic products telling you this.  Don’t you think it’s time to get a cosmetic that works? One that is natural and does not cause your pores to be blocked from the precious air your skin breathes through your skin and it does not clogged your pores, which causes many skin problems as well.  Isn’t it time to change all your make up to a Holistic Brand.  Here is a Foundation that is exactly what the Label says it is: Perfect Picture Foundation.  It not only has not dangerous ingredients in it, “But” it gives you that Perfect Picture look you are looking for.  You don’t have to apply it more than once a day and Even Better, Its Affordable.  You pay $39.00 and it lasts approximately 1 year.  You don’t have to buy a foundation that last about a month or two and costs $14 or more. Isn’t it time to treat your face to cosmetics that are good for your health? You can find all your cosmetics right here on net.  They are all Holistic/Natural and better for your Skin, Body and Health that you will be able to maintain for Life.

 

Shampoo & Conditioners That Work!

“Look no further! Beautyontheroad.net has all these Holistic products right here for you.

 

Nutra Peptide Shampoo:  For: Dry, Sensitive, Oily, Normal, Combination

 

Appearance: Clear Liquid Shampoo, Wonderful scent of citrus blend.

  Benefits:  Sea Buckthorn Seed Oil contains a balanced combination of linoleic and alpha-linolenic acids back with plenty of tocopherol.  These essential fatty acids smooth hair surface, prevent protein loss and damage of the hair body, and enhance microcirculation of the scalp, improving epidermal regeneration.  Alpha-linolenic acid is an essential nutrient for healthy shiny hair.  Superoxide Sismutase & Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel) Seed Extract & Visnaga Vera Extract – Hair follicles have very high rates of metabolic activity.  However, studies of aged follicles often find inadequate capillary circulation directly to the follicle suggesting that the resultant lack of nutrient flow may be a contributory factor in the thinning of hair with age.  These two combined ingredients enhance microcirculation in the scalp, but in the same complex, deliver’s protective nutrients to the only actively growing, living portion of hair, the follicle.  Hexapeptide-11 bio fermented peptide that has been shown to up regulate key genes responsible for collagen production and important extracellular matrix components such as hyaluronic acid.  Studies indicate that this peptide is capable of influencing the principal biochemical pathways responsible for converting young velus hair into mature terminal hair.

Swertia Japonica Extract – A traditional Japanese hair care ingredient for “Alopecia areata” for (hair loss condition).  Fruit extracts isolated from Sugar Cane, Lemon and Apple offer natural exfoliating action helping to clear the follicles of excessive buildup of dead cells, allowing more room for thicker hair growth.

 

Nutra Peptide Sensory Serum: Dry, Sensitive, Oily, Normal, Combination

 

Appearance : Translucent creamy serum, wonderful scent of citrus blend.

 

Use:  Use daily after shampooing, conditioning and towel-drying hair.  Apply 2-3 drops of Sensory Serum to scalp and massage deeply into the scalp with fingers.  For best results, use in combination with Nutra Peptide Shampoo and Nutra Peptide Conditioner.

 

Understanding Hair Anatomy:

As we age our hair thins as a result to hair loss and reduction in the active growing cycle. The subcutaneous fat layer of the scalp also thins and hair becomes more brittle. The Ability of the hair cortex to absorb melanin begins to diminish and the hair starts to lose its youthful color and shine. The hair grows from a vital portion of the skin called the follicle. Unlike the visible portion of the hair is comprised of keratin and is “non-living”, the portion of the hair that resides below the scalp, in the follicle of activity and life. The hair fiber originates at the terminal point called the hair blub where living dermal papilla cells, grow, divide and absorb melanin. By addressing hair and scalp health at the cellular, this formula provides healthier, thicker, stronger, and younger hair and scalp!

                                               Benefits: All the same benefits as above.

 

Nutra Peptide Conditioner:   For: Dry, Sensitive, Oily, Normal, Combination 

This formula is designed to improve hair growth and enhance microcirculation on the scalp.

Appearance: Opaque creamy, wonderful scent of citrus blend.

Use: Use daily after shampooing. Apply Nutra Peptide Conditioner to wet hair, massaging deeply into the scalp.  Rinse thoroughly, and towel dry hair. Dry your hair under low heat and style with normal styling products. For best results, use in combination with                 Nutra Peptide Shampoo and Sensory Serum.

 

Other Holistic – Natural Products from Young Living Essentials

Copaiba Vanilla Shampoo – Plant-based, safe and environmentally responsible. Moisturizing Shampoo is rich, hydrating cleanse for dry or damaged hair. Use daily for extra hydration and moisture.

Copaiba Vanilla Conditioner – (Same as above). Use daily for moisture and more often as needed for extra conditioning.

Lavender Mint Daily Shampoo & Conditioner – Plant-based, safe, and environmentally responsible, Lavender Mint Daily Shampoo is an invigorating cleansing blend suitable for all hair types.

Use – Shampoo daily to cleanse and nourish hair.

           Conditioner – use lightly and nourish hair.

 

Lavender Volume Conditioner – Gently conditions and Volumizes fine hair. A fabulous follow up to Lavender Volume Shampoo, it is formulated with MSM, milk protein, and vitamins to strengthen limp weak hair. Essential oils are added to ensure that nutrients penetrate the hair follicle and leave the hair clean and perfumed.

Use – Apply liberally to wet hair.  Leave on for several seconds for light conditioning, or for at least one minute for deeper nourishment.

          

KidsScent – Shampoo – Has a safe, mild formula designed to provide the perfect pH balance for children’s delicate skin.  It contains MSM, a natural sulfur compound known to strengthen hair, along with aloe vera, chamomile, and other nourishing herbs and vitamins.

Use– Apply a small amount of KidScents Shampoo to the hair, Lather then rinse.  Use Caution to keep out of children’s eyes and mouth.  Do not expose to excessive heat or direct sunlight.

                                                                                                                                             

KidScents Shampoo Contains:

Natural ingredients:

Therapeutic-grade Essential Oils:

No Mineral Oils:

No Synthetic Perfumes

No Artificial Coloring

No Toxic ingredients

KidsScents – Bath Gel & Lotion – Is safe, gentle, and mild all-natural liquid soap that contains MSM ( a natural of sulfur that promotes healthy, clear skin), soothing aloe vera, a mix of antioxidant vitamins and botanicals, and fragrant essential oils to leave tender skin feeling soft and refreshed.  KidScents   Bath Gel has the perfect pH balance for children’s skin.

Use- Apply a small amount of KidScents Bath Gel to a washcloth or directly to the skin.  Rub gently, then rinse. Use as you would liquid soap.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

KidScents – Lotion – moisturizes, softens, and protects children’s sensitive skin using herbal extracts and a unique mix of botanicals.  It contains MSM to promote healthy skin, calming and soothing Shea Butter (with natural UV protection), Aloe Vera, antioxidant vitamins, wheat germ and almond oil, and uplifting therapeutic-grade essential oils.                                                                                                                       

 

 

 

 

 

 

What is Aromatherapy?

Aromatherapy is the practice of using naturally distilled essences of plants to promote the health and well-being of your body, mind, and emotions.  These essences, called essential oils, can restore balance and harmony to your body and to your life.

 

Essential oils can be used in a variety of ways

You can inhale them directly from the bottle. You can use them for Skin Care, Hair Care, and Body Care, as well as for numerous other beauty purposes.  You can use them for Personal Hygiene and Oral Hygiene. You can take aromatherapy baths. You can soak your tired, aching feet in a foot bath fragranced with essential oils. You can give and receive aromatherapy Massages.  You can breathe in aromatherapy blends to relieve congestion, clear your head, and make your breathing easier. You can make delightful fragrances with essential oils.

 

Aromatherapy Helps Prevent & Ease an Assortment of Aliments 

Essential oils can boost your immune system and help you stay well. You can treat aches, pains, and injuries with essential oils. Essential oil compresses can relieve the pain or discomfort of a wide variety of problems.  Aromatherapy can also help you reduce Stress, lift Depression, and restore or enhance Emotional Well-Being. You can even Disperse Essential Oils in the Air throughout your home or office to help improve your productivity or to alter your moods. 

 

There are hundreds of Aromatherapy blends, each designed for a specific purpose, as well as many different ways you can incorporate aromatherapy into your life.

Learn to experiment with the many different essential oils on your own.  Aromatherapy offers a natural approach to Health and Beauty Care that you can use to make your life Healthier and more Enjoyable.

What Aromatherapy Can Do for You!

 Women, men, and children are all benefiting from the use of Aromatherapy.    Aromatherapy works with your body in a very natural way.  By gently activating your body’s own healing energies, Aromatherapy helps to restore balance to your Body, Mind and Spirit.  Aromatherapy complements almost any other type of therapy or healing practice, whether conventional or alternative.

Aromatherapy offers you an easy way to enhance the quality of your life and improve your health.  It can and will help boost your Immune System, Often you can prevent common ailments or illnesses with aromatherapy.  If you do get sick, you can use aromatherapy to minimize the discomforts and speed up your recovery. Aromatherapy can help you get back on your feet after an illness.

 

Aromatherapy can help you Reduce and Manage Stress.  Stress plays a major role in almost all illnesses, both physical and mental.  The regular use of essential oils can help you control stress, alleviate anxiety and tension, and minimize the physical aches and pains they cause.  You can use aromatherapy to Relax and Unwind after a stressful day at work, at home, or on the road. Or you can use it to Refresh and Recharge Yourself so that you can keep up the pace of your busy life. 

 

Aromatherapy has a positive influence on the emotions.  Many essential oils can help you regulate your moods.  Some are uplifting and energizing, others are calming and sedating.  Some work to restore balance.  There are essential oils that will elevate your mood, soothe your emotions, clear your mind, quiet your anger, and even inspire your creativity.

 

Aromatherapy treatments for the Skin, Hair, and Body can add a dimension to your Beauty or Personal Hygiene Routine.  They are among the most natural and effective types of Beauty Treatment.  Aromatherapy can give a healthier appearance to the skin, especially troubled or problem skin.  Essential Oils can revitalize dry or prematurely aging skin, Regulate Oily Skin, Clear Problem Skin, and Add a Healthy Glow to all Complexions.  Men as well as women will enjoy using essential oils-in After Shaves, in Skin Care products, and for Hair Care.

 

In addition to offering a natural, holistic approach to enhancing Health and Wellbeing, the practice of Aromatherapy supports the environment.  Growing plants-lots of them-for the production of essential oils helps the planet and helps us. Without plants, humans could not exist.  Plants provide us with a most vital element for life-Oxygen. They manufacture and circulate this life-sustaining gas so that we may breathe. In doing so they utilize the carbon dioxide we exhale-waste that otherwise contributes world’s diminishing forests instead of demolishing them. By reducing greenhouse gases, plants may also help preserve the fragile ozone layers. Each time you purchase Pure Essential Oils, you cast a vote for natural botanical that can have immediate and long-term effects on your Health and Well-being as well as on the Health and Well-being of the planet.  You send the message to manufactures that you want to buy products that are good for the planet, that help sustain agriculture around the world, that preserve plant species, and that Support Life on Earth. By using botanicals in your everyday life, you can help guarantee plants survival. And their survival has important influence on people. We need plants. We cannot live without them.  Aromatherapy can make a big difference in your life. Besides beautifying its surroundings, every plant that flourishes makes the air a little cleaner, reduces some of the effect of greenhouse gases.  Growing botanicals can help protect the world’s diminishing forests instead of demolishing them.

 

HOW ESSENTIAL OILS WORK

Essential Oils work on several different levels. The first way they affect most people is through the sense of smell.  The sense of smell is the most complex and the least understood-and at the same time the most sensitive – of the five senses.  Whenever you open a bottle of an essential oil, its volatile aromatic molecules permeate the air. As you inhale the aroma, odor molecules enter your nostrils and drift upward into the olfactory receptors, structures in the nose where smell originates.  The olfactory nerves are the only sensory pathways that open directly into the brain.

Research shows that people who surround themselves with pleasant scents enjoy higher self-esteem.  Smells initiate both physical and psychological reactions by stimulating the release of neurotransmitters and endorphins into the brain. These hormone like chemicals produce gratifying sensations, even feelings of euphoria, and generate an overall sense of well-being. Neurotransmitters can arouse sexual feelings, reduce stress, relieve pain, and restore emotional balance.

 

Smells can gain direct access to your emotions and work on a subconscious level to modify emotional imbalances or change behaviors.  Inhaling certain essential oils can enhance your emotional equilibrium, either calming and relaxing you or stimulating and energizing you.  Calming floral fragrances such as Neroli, Rose, or Ylang Ylang, Jasmine, Lavender, will relax you, while the stimulating scents of Black pepper, Ginger, or Peppermint oil will energize you.  Some essential oils work to restore balance, depending on what your body needs. Lavender and Geranium are two oils that can establish or enhance a sense of equilibrium. You can get these oils right here on Beautyontheroad.net

 

Essential Oils work through your skin, too.  They can stimulate circulation to surface skin cells and encourage cell regeneration, the information of new skin cells.  They can calm inflamed or irritated skin.  Some oils can release muscle spasms, soothe sore muscles, and relieve muscular tension.

 

Scientists suspect that essential oils stimulate the body’s own natural defense systems.  For example: Certain oils, such as basil, tea tree, and thyme oils, can encourage the production of white blood cells, thereby boosting essential oils fight harmful bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other microbes in the body.

 

INGESTING ESSENTIAL OILS

Yes! There are a number of Vitality oils that can be digested.  Make sure you read which ones are for digesting.  Essential oils are absorbed directly into the bloodstream through the digestive system. 

Essential oils can improve your health and well-being in many different ways.  Open a bottle of an essential oil and inhale it. Apply aromatherapy cosmetics to your face.  Massage aromatherapy skin oils over your body.  Take aromatherapy baths.  Blend your own perfumes with essential oils. Disperse essential oils throughout your room, house, office, business, with a diffuser.  No matter how you choose to use aromatherapy, it can work on at least one of the levels mentioned above.

 

HERE ARE SOME YOUNG LIVING OILS

YOU CAN INGEST

Basil – Cinnamon Bark – Clove – Lemon – Oregano Peppermint –

Rosemary – Sage – Thyme

You can get these oils right here at:

Beautyontheroad.net

PURE ESSENTIAL OILS VERSUS SYNTHETIC SUBSTITUES

THIS IS “VERY IMPORTANT” TO KNOW!

 

The most important thing to understand when selecting essential oils is the difference between pure essential oils and synthetic products.  The practice of aromatherapy requires essences extracted from plants, not synthetics scents made from petroleum byproducts in laboratories.  Synthetics oils can never produce the same desirable results that pure essential oils can.  Aromatherapy is a holistic healing method that works by treating individuals with pure essential oils, not synthetics. 

Many companies and businesses including your local pharmacies, drugstores, shopping centers and even places you wouldn’t think would have essential oils  say there 100% Pure Essential Oils, however you will learn that they are not.  DON’T ALWAYS BELIEVE WHAT YOU READ ON A LABEL.  DO YOUR HOME WORK BEFORE YOU BUY.  HERE IS HOW YOU WILL KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A PURE ESSENTIAL OIL or A SYNTHETIC ONE.

1. Open the bottle and place some oil on you thumb.
2. Put your index finger and your thumb together and rub the oil around in a circle.

IF IT FEELS GRITTY, it’s a SYNTHETIC OIL.

This oil never dissipates into the skin.  It just stays oily and gritty.

3. IF IT HAS NO GRITTINESS and IT IS SMOOTH IN BETWEEN YOUR THUMB AND INDEX FINGER, IT DISSIPATES INTO YOUR SKIN AND YOU NEED MORE?

This is a Pure Essential Oil with no Synthetic fillers in it.

4. Another way to see if a product contains Synthetics is to place a drop of it on a piece of paper.

Pure essential oils will evaporate, leaving no trace, whereas those in carrier oils will leave an oily spot.

 

Synthetic products can be cheaper to produce, able to re-create a wider variety of scents and are more convenient since they generally last longer, but are the trade-offs worth it? It is important to realize that synthetic fragrance oils may contain any number of toxins: Benzaldehyde, benzyl acetate, propylene glycol, parabens, and sulfates just to mention a few. In all, there are dozens of commonly used chemicals in these products, 95% of them derived from petroleum by products.

 

Mineral Oil and Petroleum Jelly are both by products of petroleum production.  They are not of natural, botanical origin and are never used in the world of aromatherapy.  Mineral oil is used in baby oils and many commercially available moisturizers because it is an inexpensive oil to manufacture.  Petroleum jelly, however, can clog pores, prevent the skin from breathing naturally, prevent Essential Oil absorption, prevent toxins from leaving the body through the natural process of sweating, and they can be absorbed into the body and block vitamins from properly being utilized by our bodies.

 

Manufactures of synthetic fragrances must add toxic solvents to make their synthetic fragrances spread and dissipate into air.  They also add toxic chemicals to make the airborne fragrance molecules become sticky so they will cling to clothing, hair, furniture, and skin.  This causes the smell to persist for hours or days or months.  You get lasting effect but of unhealthy chemicals.

 

The Skin absorbs these man-made chemicals in a few ways: by direct application, by contact with fragranced items, and by exposure to air containing fragrances that can accumulate in your body and even internally. They can trigger allergic reactions, migraines, asthma, nausea, eczema, and a whole host of other sensitivities. 

 

Here are some of the compounds found in

Synthetic Fragrances

 

Phtalates: is usually highly concentrated and is a known carcinogen and hormone disruptor. Adverse health effects may include damage to liver/kidneys, infertility issues in men and women.

Parabens: A commonly used type of synthetic preservatives in many fragrances, they also can interfere with the production and release of hormones and cause many of the problems listed above.

 

As if these weren’t bad enough, some chemicals, like methylene chloride were banned in the 1980’s, however this ruling cannot be enforced due to “trade secret” laws.  Among the worst offenders, methylene chloride is a known carcinogen that is absorbed through the skin and stored in body fat.  Synthetic fragrances have had several other negative issues come to light over the past few years including a high rate of allergic reactions, as well as the controversy surrounding the undisclosed aroma chemicals and preservatives in every fragrance oil.

 

Do Synthetic Oils have any healing properties in them?

Some synthetic oils may smell very much like the real thing, but     because they lack all of the genuine oil’s many components, they cannot produce the desired therapeutic results. Synthetic substitutes also lack the balance and synergy that pure essential oils have.

 

What can Synthetic Oils do to your Health & Skin?

 

It clogs the pores and causes several problems to your Bodies Health Care System.  It might not affected you right away, but eventually if you use it often enough, it will. Some people with weak immune systems, allergies or even if your body is very sensitive, it will affect you quickly. Synthetics are a toxin to your body. Which means it is not healthy for your body and causes havoc in many ways.

 “WARNING”

Not all natural plants or plant products are beneficial to Health.  Deadly night-shades can be poisonous and stinging nettles sting.  The following essential oils should NOT be used under any circumstances.

 

Bitter almond                                  Rue

Boldo leaf                                         Sassafras

Calamus                                           Savin

Yellow Camphor                             Southernwood

Horseradish                                     Tansy

Jaborandi leaf                                 Thuja

Mugwort                                          Wintergreen

Mustard                                           Wornseed

Pennyroyal                                      Wormwood

 

 

DANGERS of SYNTHETIC SCENTS

INCLUDE CANCER, ASTHMA, KIDNEY DAMAGE

and MORE

 

THE SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS of SYNTHETIC SCENTS

 

The dangers of synthetic scents aren’t always evident, but we have the science to prove that everyone, regardless of age or health, needs to make avoiding fake fragrances a major priority.

 

National Academy of Sciences points out some vital facts: About 95 % of chemicals used in synthetic fragrances are derived from petroleum (crude oil).  They include benzene derivatives (carcinogenic), aldehydes, toluene and many other known toxic chemicals linked to cancer, birth defects, central nervous system disorders and allergic reactions.

1. Unfortunately, 30 years later, toxic ingredients continue to turn up in products we use and breathe in on a daily basis. Some of the worst toxic ingredients used in lotions, shampoos, laundry detergents, cleaning products and so much more include synthetic scents, often listed as on labels as the elusive “fragrance.” And many on the list are known or suspected endocrine disrupters, compounds that tinker with hormonal health that can trigger weight gain and even set you up for diseases decades down the line.

 

Avoiding the dangers of synthetic scents is crucial.  It’s something I need you to share with your family and friends. When a company puts “fragrance” on the label, don’t be tricked. This is a catch – all term actually can stand for thousands of different ingredients (literally, at least 3,000).  And when you use a product containing “fragrance” of “parfum,” all of those mysterious ingredients are absorbed right into your bloodstream.  These ingredients are predominantly made from chemicals and are just outright toxic for your health in so many ways.

 

The dangers of these synthetic scents not only include short term-symptoms like Allergies and Respiratory Distress, but also Headaches, Dizziness, Nausea and Brain Fog.  There are too many side effects to list.  It goes on and on.

2. This serves as evidence that regardless of your age or health status, it is imperative that you avoid fragrance chemicals.

 

WHAT ARE SYNTHETIC SCENTS?

Synthetic scents or “fragrance” represent an unidentified mixture of ingredients including carcinogens, allergens, respiratory irritants, endocrine disruptors, neurotoxic chemicals and environmental toxicants.  These artificial scents can be found in all kinds of body care and cosmetic products, as well as air fresheners, cleaning materials and laundry detergents. 

 

HOW FAKE FRAGRANCES IMPACT THE BODY

 

“Fragrance” or “Parfum” on an ingredient label is a blanket term for 3,000 + ingredients.

Fragrance = an unidentified mixture of ingredients, including:

 

 

• CARCINOGENS
• ALLERGENS
• RESPIRATORY IRRITANTS
• ENDOCRINE DISRUPTORS
• NEUROTOXIC CHEMICAL
• ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICANTS

 

Found In:

 

Lotion & Serums, Shampoo, Scented candles, Dryer Sheets, Laundry detergent, Cleaners, Cosmetics, Air fresheners, Plug-Ins, Wax melts, Deodorant,  Soap, Sunscreen, Perfumes, Colognes & body sprays, and other personal care products.

 

95% of Shampoos, conditioners & styling products list “fragrance’ as an ingredient.

 

Who is Vulnerable? EVERYONE

                        ESPECIALLY: Pregnant women, Infants, Children

 

         HOW FRAGRANCE CHEMICALS

                   DAMAGE THE BODY

 

  Here are just a few of the Toxic Chemicals allowed to

Hide out behind the “Fragrance” ingredient.  Many are also hormone disruptors.

 

1. ACETALDEHYDE: “Potentially carcinogenic to humans. Adversely impacts the kidneys, nervous & respiratory systems.

 

2. BENZOPHENONE: Endocrine disruptor linked to liver tumors.

 

 

3. BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE (BHA):

Listed as a carcinogen under California’s Prop 65

Endocrine disruptor listed as European Commission’s “category 1 priority substance”  

 

4. BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOUENE (BHT):

Skin & eye irritant

 

5. BENZYL SALICYLATE: Allergen

 

6. BENZYL BENZOATE: Exposure can burn and irritate the genitalia and scalp.

 

7. BUTOXYETHANOL: Skin, eye, nose, and throat irritant.

 

Exposure can lead:

• To blood in the urine
• Vomiting and nausea
• Long-term damage to the kidneys, liver, lymphoid system, nervous system, respiratory system and blood cells.

 

8. BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL:

Skin inflammation & itchiness trigger

Can set off skin sensitization, leading to even more intense  irritation with each exposure.

 

 

9. CHLOROMETHANE (METHYL CHLORIDE):

Causes acute and chronic effects on the nervous system

Also adversely impacts the live, kidneys and skin.

 

10. DICHLOROMETHANE (METHYLENE CHLORIDE)

      Linked to mammary gland tumors

 

11. DIETHYL PHTHALATE (DEP):

    Eye, skin & respiratory tract irritant

    Potential hormone disruptor

    Linked to nervous system damage

 

12. FORMALDEHYDE: A known human carcinogen

    Banned in cosmetics and toiletries in Japan and

    Sweden.

    MEA, DEA, TEA – ethanolamines

    Often mixed with other ingredients to form

    Nitrosamines

Some nitrosamines are possible and known carcinogens

 

13. OXYBENZONE (BP-3): UV-filter accumulates in

    The blood, kidneys and liver and may be toxic to

    liver cells  

 

14. PROPYL PARABEN (PROPYLP-

HYDROXYBENZOATE): Linked to breast   cancer

Banned in Denmark in cosmetic products for children up to 3 years old

 

15. RESORCINOL: Changes liver, kidney & spleen functioning

 Adversely affects the cardiovascular and nervous system

In japan, the form Resorcin is banned in cosmetics

 

16. STYRENE: Toxic to red blood cells and the liver

   Toxic to the central nervous system when inhaled

 

 Reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen

& endocrine disruptor

 

17. SYNTHETIC MUSKS (TONALIDE, GALAXOLIDE, MUSK KETONE, MUSK XYLENE)

Build up in breast milk, body fat and newborn’s cord blood

Linked to hormone disruption and reproductive, development and organ damage

 

18. TITANIUM DIOXIDE (T102):

   Lung & respiratory system damage

   The International Agency for Research on Cancer

   Also calls it a possible human carcinogen

 

19. DIOANE: Common “possibly carcinogenic to humans”

    By-product

 

 

It may seem unbelievable, but the FDA does not even currently require fragrance and cosmetic makers to disclose exactly what they are using in scent products.  Many will say their formulas are proprietary and they don’t want other companies copying them.  The FDA website also states how the agency cannot legally require companies to warn about allergens in cosmetic like they do the food.

 

Are you wondering why companies would continue to use synthetic scents if they’re so bad for our health? The answer is straightforward – they are cheaper. Unfortunately, just because you enjoy a scent, doesn’t mean it’s good for you.

 

ASTHMA & OTHER BREATHING DIFFICULTIES

 

If you have asthma, your really don’t need anything to get in the way of breathing easily. It’s extremely common for asthmatics to suffer health symptoms when exposed to perfumes, colognes and other scented products, especially when they contain artificial scents.

One study looked at patients with a history of worsening asthma symptoms after being exposed to cologne.  They found that the patients exhalation volume decline by 18 to 58 % during cologne exposure.

      There’s no doubt in my mind that synthetic scents are enemies of optimal     

      Breathing trouble, then truly fragrance-free products are your best bet.

 

 

 

BETTER ALTERNATIVES

 

The good news is that you can help yourself and your family to:

AVOID THE DANGERS OF SYNTHETIC SCENTS in all of the products you buy and use.

 

Try using Only Natural, Holistic Products that don’t have all those harmful Synthetic Chemicals that were listed in this article.

 

Completely avoiding any products that list fragrance, parfum, phthalate, DEP, DBP, or DEHP as an ingredient.

 

Look for products that use essential oils when you are looking for a scent.

 

Buying certified organic products, which are less likely to include artificial scents (but still read labels).  Watch out for “limonene” or linalool” on labels too. When they are listed in this form on the label, they are likely synthetic, man-made versions, not the natural compounds part of a more complex organic essential oil.

 

To provide a fresh, natural scent to your home or office, use Young Living Essential Oils.  They are 100% Pure.  You can find all their products here: Beautyontheroad.net. 

 

Buy laundry detergent that is scented with pure essential oils or that is fragrance-free.

 

If you want to burn an occasional candle, use beeswax with a lead free wick.

 

Share this article with all your family, friend, employer and favorite businesses.  Let them know about the economic harmful fragrances in public and work spaces. 

 

Let them know there are alternatives and you can find all your Holistic, Natural Products right here on

 

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Cleaning with Essential Oils

It can be daunting to live a healthier lifestyle, and one of the last areas you may think to change is your cleaning products. Most modern cleaning products require certain chemicals and surfactants (or cleansing agents) to make them work, and you should know what they are and their potential affects. It’s also important to find ways to limit your exposure to these toxins, and learn about safe, effective alternatives.

Here’s a quick run-down of some common cleaning chemicals, along with some of the many places you may see them:

• DEA (Diethanolamine)—Found in more than 600 home and personal care products, such as shampoos, conditioners, bubble baths, lotions, cosmetics, soaps, laundry and dishwashing detergents. Suspected of carcinogenic activity (causing or contributing to cancer) or of being potentially dangerous or hazardous to health.
• Propylene Glycol—The main ingredient found in anti-freeze; also common in shampoos, deodorants, cosmetics, lotions, toothpastes, processed foods, baby wipes, and many more personal care items. Implicated in contact dermatitis, kidney damage, and liver abnormalities; can inhibit skin cell growth in human tests and can damage cell membranes causing rashes, dry skin, and surface damage.
• Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)—Industrial uses include concrete floor cleaners, engine degreasers, and car wash detergents. Also found in shampoos, liquid soaps, conditioners, cleansers, toothpaste, and children’s personal care products. SLS is found in nearly all toothpastes, and is absorbed through skin contact and retained for up to five days.
• Talc—Chemically similar to asbestos, talc has been inked to ovarian cancer. It’s found in many body and baby powders, as well as many cosmetics.
• Alcohol—Most mouthwash products have a higher alcohol content than most alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, etc). Mouthwash products with alcoholic content greater than 25 percent have been linked to cancers of the mouth, tongue, and throat. Alcohol acts as a solvent inside the mouth, making tissues more vulnerable to carcinogens.

·        Essential Oils

• Essential oils, known as nature’s living energy, are the natural, aromatic volatile liquids found in shrubs, flowers, trees, roots, bushes, and seeds. The distinctive components in essential oils defend plants against insects, environmental conditions, and disease. They are also vital for a plant to grow, live, evolve, and adapt to its surroundings. Essential oils are extracted from aromatic plant sources via steam distillation, and are highly concentrated and far more potent than dry herbs.
• While essential oils often have a pleasant aroma, their chemical makeup is complex and their benefits vast—which makes them much more than something that simply smells good.
• Historically, essential oils have played a prominent role in everyday life. With more than 200 references to aromatics, incense, and ointments throughout the Bible, essential oils are said to be used for anointing and healing the sick. Today, essential oils are used for aromatherapy, massage therapy, emotional health, personal care, nutritional supplements, household solutions, and much more.
• Young Living Essential Oils, the leading provider of essential oils, offers more than 300 essential oil singles and blends. All Young Living essential oils meet the YLTG standard. This means that every essential oil Young Living distills or sources has the optimal naturally-occurring blend of constituents to maximize the desired effect. Only YLTG essential oils should be used for the primary methods of application, which include inhalation and application.

·        Historical Use of Essential Oils

• Essential oils are considered mankind’s first medicine and have been used around the world for centuries. Essential oils and other aromatics have been used in religious rituals, to treat various illnesses, and for other physical and spiritual needs.
• Research dates the use of essential oils back to 4500 BC. Ancient Egyptians were the first to discover the potential of fragrance, and records demonstrate that oils and aromatics were used for treating illness and performing rituals and religious ceremonies in temples and pyramids. In fact, three oils that are still commonly used today cedar wood, myrrh, and frankincense—were used in the embalming process.[1]
• According to ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and Chinese manuscripts, priests and physicians used oils thousands of years before the time of Christ. There are more than 188 references to oils in the Bible, and some precious oils like frankincense, myrrh, rosemary, cassia, and cinnamon were used for the anointing and healing of the sick. Additionally, biblical prophets recognized the use of essential oils as protection against disease.[2]
• The reintroduction of essential oils into modern medicine first began during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Since that time essential oils have been used traditionally to kill harmful germs, as well as spiritually to balance mood, lift spirits, and dispel negative emotions.

Using Essential Oils

The following how-to-use essential oils guide will show you how to experience their health-enhancing benefits:

Inhalation

Inhaling essential oils heightens the senses and can trigger numerous desired responses in the body. Follow these guidelines when using essential oils for inhalation:

1. Inhale directly—simply smell them.
2. Diffuse the oils using a diffuser, which disperses the oil in a micro-fine vapor into the air. The diffuser will not heat the oils, thus ensuring full benefits, as extreme heat can damage important constituents in the oil.
3. Use with a humidifier. Put a tissue or small cloth, sprinkled with a few drops of oil, in front of the escaping steam. (Do not put essential oil in your humidifier. It will float on top of the water instead of rising with the water vapor and may cause damage to your humidifier.)
4. Carefully pour hot water into a bowl and add a few drops of essential oil. Cover your head and bowl in a tent-like fashion with a towel. Breathe deeply and slowly.

Topical Application

Topical application of many essential oils is safe and can offer an enjoyable, relaxing experience. For topical application, follow these simple steps:

1. Carefully tip the oil bottle and place 2–3 drops in the palm of your hand or directly on the desired application area.
2. If dropping oil in your hand, rub palms together in a circular motion and then massage oil onto the desired point of application. If applying directly to the desired area, use your hand to massage the oil in a circular motion into the skin. Repeat if desired.
3. Caution: Essential oils are very potent and some may be irritating to the skin. If irritation occurs, immediately apply pure vegetable oil such as V-6™ Enhanced Vegetable Oil Complex to the area to dilute. Please read labels directions for each individual oil before using.

Internal Consumption

Many essential oils make excellent food flavorings or dietary supplements. To use essential oils for internal consumption, Young Living suggests these methods:

1. Place several drops of oil into an empty capsule and swallow the capsule with water.
2. Add 1–2 drops to a glass of water or rice milk.
3. Put 1–2 drops onto a piece of bread or add to your meals when cooking.
4. Add 1–2 drops onto a teaspoon of Young Living Blue Agave and swallow.
5. Drop directly onto the tongue and swallow. Exercise extreme caution when using this method. Many essential oils are potent and should be tested by pouring a single drop onto a spoon and tasting a small portion to determine the amount of oil to be used.

Natural Household Solutions

6. Don’t think that essential oils can only be used for aromatherapy or massage therapy—they have so much more to offer!

   While going about your daily household tasks you’ve probably stopped to consider the effects of artificial flavoring in foods or the synthetic compounds in your household cleaner. More than likely you’ve wondered if these mystery ingredients are even safe to use in your home.

   Essential oils can eliminate these concerns when you incorporate them into your daily household routine. Replacing man-made synthetics with natural, plant-based essential oils removes questionable ingredients from your home and adds countless benefits. Whether you use essential oils to infuse your favorite dishes with flavor, clean your home without harmful chemicals, or supplement your existing first-aid kit with plant-based solutions, they’re sure to safely and naturally enhance your experience.

   In the Cooking with Essential Oils section, learn the difference between common vegetable oils—olive, flax, sesame, canola—and essential oils, as well as some of the best essential oils for flavoring your favorite dishes!

   If you want to know which harmful synthetics are in your home, the Cleaning with Essential Oils section will teach you which chemicals—known to cause everything from skin to ovarian cancer—are in products you use every day and which essential oils and oil-infused products can replace them.

   Every home should have a first-aid kit, and in the Essential Oils and First Aid section, learn which essential oils are good natural complements to your existing kit.

   And to make your transition to essential oil cooking seamless, Young Living also offers a selection of top-of-the-line titanium cookware. Discover why your cookware makes a difference in the Cookware

7. Tip—Stuck Gum
8. “I found a chunk of gum stuck to our hall shag carpet. It had been there for several months, dried but thoroughly stuck to the fibers. I dabbed Thieves® Household Cleaner on a cotton ball, then rubbed it on the gum and let it sit for a minute. The gum literally just lifted off the carpet. You can rub your fingers across the treated spot. There is no way to tell there ever was any gum there!”
   —Kristen Grunewald
9. Tip—Bath Drain
10. “Our bath drainage unit would not stay in the open drain position and couldn’t be replaced. We used a number or chemical and mechanical options with no result. Finally I dropped a few drops of lemon essential oil on the problem area, waited a few moments, and came back. Result: The bath now drains freely once again!”

 

 

Yoga Health and Essential Oils

Yoga is an ancient discipline that originated in India. It focuses on joining the physical and spiritual bodies through poses (asanas) and meditation. Archaeological discoveries suggest that yoga originated sometime between 3300 to 1700 B.C.E. Today, yoga is experiencing increased popularity worldwide as a form of relaxation, a way of deepening the mind/body connection, and as a method of total-body exercise.

Essential oils naturally complement yoga by supporting physical and mental strength and focus through the science of aromatherapy. Essential oils are extremely versatile and have many practical applications in yoga, including techniques for complementing pranayama, meditation, relaxation, post-practice, and for cleansing and purifying. Essential oils are also used to activate and balance the energy centers of the body.

Young Living Therapeutic Grade™ essential oils can create an environment that supports deeper yoga practice. Watch Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman Yee talk about integrating Young Living essential oils into their yoga practice.

Aromatherapy and Essential Oils

Aromatherapy is the inhalation of plant oils, called essential oils, for improved physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Essential oils are the pure essence of the plant—often referred to as nature’s living energy—and can provide both psychological and physical benefits when used correctly. Essential oils can be used on their own for aromatherapy or with complementary natural ingredients, such as vegetable or carrier oils.

Aromatherapy for Improved Health and Wellness

Aromatherapy is one of many ways you can enjoy the therapeutic benefits of essential oils. When practicing aromatherapy it’s vital that only pure, undiluted essential oils are used. Synthetic, perfume-grade products lack the necessary level of beneficial constituents and offer little or no positive effect.

Only by diffusing pure Young Living Therapeutic Grade™ (YLTG) essential oils can you create a proper mood, state of mind, or improve your physical well-being.

 

The Science of Aromatherapy

When a YLTG essential oil is diffused, it’s inhaled and processed through the olfactory system, which then sends the therapeutic benefits of the aroma to the brain. Depending on the specific constituents in the oil, you may begin to feel the release of negative emotions, the soothing of undue muscle tension, or experience the cleansing effect of the oils as your body eliminates toxins.

There are two ways to use essential oils for aromatherapy: inhalation and topical application.

Inhalation

When inhaling oils for aromatherapy, here are some commonly used techniques:

• Inhale essential oils directly—simply smell them straight from the bottle.
• Diffuse essential oils using a device that disperses the oil into the air in a micro-fine vapor. Young Living offers a line of essential oil diffusers that effectively spreads the aromatic benefits of essential oils through the air without damaging their important constituents.
• Use essential oils with a humidifier. Sprinkle a few drops of essential oil on a tissue or small cloth and place in front of the escaping steam. Avoid putting the oil directly into your humidifier, as it will float on top of the water instead of dispersing with the water vapor.
• Pour hot water into a bowl and add a few drops of essential oil. Lower your face a few inches over the bowl and cover your head and the bowl with a towel, then breathe deeply and slowly.

Topical Application

Essential oils can be applied directly to the skin. Be sure to read the label before using oils topically, as some oils must be first diluted with a carrier oil—like Young Living’s V-6 Enhanced Vegetable Oil Complex—prior to use.

Key areas for topical application are:

• Crown of head
• Temples
• Behind ears
• Neck
• Upper back
• Abdomen
• Over vital organs
• Soles and tops of feet
• Ankles

Steps for topical application are:

1. Place 2–3 drops of oil in the palm of your hand or directly on the desired area.
2. If placing oil in your hand, rub palms together in a circular motion and then massage oil onto the desired point of application. If applying directly to the desired area, massage the oil into your skin using a circular motion. Repeat as desired.

Note: Essential oils are very potent and some may be irritating to the skin. If irritation occurs, immediately apply a carrier oil or pure vegetable oil to the area to dilute. Please read label direction for each individual oil before using

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Massage Therapy and Essential Oils

Touch, body work, and massage have many positive effects on the muscle, joint, circulatory and other body systems, and when combined with massage essential oils create a relaxing, luxurious experience that balances the mind, body, and spirit.

Offering only the purest, most potent natural properties from each plant source, Young Living Therapeutic Grade™ (YLTG) essential oils contain the optimum level of therapeutic constituents for the most beneficial massage results.

 

Massage Therapy for Improved Health and Wellness

Massage therapy—the treatment and practice of soft tissue manipulation with physical, functional, and psychological goals—involves massaging a person’s body in a way that increases overall wellness. Targeted pressure on the body is usually applied with hands and elbows and is said to have numerous health benefits.

Massage therapy dates back more than 3,000 years. Used by the Chinese, Hindus, Egyptians, Persians, and ancient Greeks, the therapeutic benefits of various types of massage have been documented for centuries.

The Science of Massage Therapy

Massage therapy has been shown to have a wide array of benefits. From anxiety reduction and pain relief to improved circulation, the therapeutic effects of touch promote all aspects of wellness. Essential oils further support the benefits of massage therapy by enabling targeted aromatic and topical relief. Certain oil collections, like Young Living’s Raindrop Technique®, combine the art of aromatherapy with the techniques of Vita Flex—rolling and releasing motions that activate the reflex points—and massage.

Topical application of these specific oils to various areas of the body brings balance and harmony while fostering a truly holistic wellness experience. Here are some commonly used techniques for self-massage:

• Head massage: Rub essential oils into the base of the skull, the crown of the head, or on the temples in a circular motion.
• Face massage: Place a few drops of essential oils onto your hands and rub them together. Lightly cup your face in your hands; the warmth of your hands and aroma of the oils will aid in relaxation.
• Jaw massage: Rub 1–2 drops of oil into the soft spot just below your ear lobe to release tension.
• Torso massage: For a quick energy boost rub oils into the area above the kidneys.
• Foot massage: There are many pressure points in the feet that correspond to other body systems. Rubbing the soles of the feet with essential oils is a great way to release tension

 

Everyday Nutrition and Essential Oil Supplements

Hectic schedules and increasing personal demands make eating a well-balanced diet seem impossible. The average person consumes only a fraction of the recommended nine daily servings of fruits and vegetables, and as a result needs nutrient-dense vitamins and minerals to supplement his or her diet. In fact, current research indicates that more than 64 percent of American adults are either obese or overweight—a 14 percent increase from 20 years ago.¹

Poor nutrition can lead to a variety of health concerns like fatigue, a compromised immune system, and poor digestion. Young Living makes it easy to combat these issues and incorporate better eating habits into your busy schedule. From the energizing, replenishing, and fortifying benefits of NingXia Red® to a wide array whole food-sourced multivitamins and great-tasting, essential oil-infused meal replacements, Young Living has unique, effective solutions!

 

 

Improved Wellness with Essential Oil Supplements

Infusing nutritional supplements with the added benefit of essential oils enables nature’s living energy to provide internal bodily support. Products like Longevity™ and Omega Blue™ contribute to overall wellness by balancing dietary insufficiencies and infusing the body with essential oils.

Multivitamins for Core Nutrition

The average person consumes only a fraction of required daily nutrients, so it is important to take vitamins and minerals to supplement your diet. Enhancing your diet with a whole food-sourced multi is an excellent way to ensure optimal wellness, regardless of age or individual nutritional requirements. The benefits of Young Living’s whole food-sourced multivitamins far surpass those offered by synthetic supplements.

 

Enzymes and Minerals for Core Nutrition

The modern diet is comprised primarily of convenient, pre-packaged meals. These nutrient-deficient choices are full of synthetic flavor enhancers and lack the important dietary minerals our bodies require. Young Living offers a variety of detoxifying enzymes and mineral supplements to help rid the body of unnecessary and potentially damaging substances.

 

Personal Care and Essential Oils

Essential oils are natural personal care products that work wonders for enhancing the complexion and promoting general health and wellness of skin. These benefits have led to essential oils appearing in a variety of personal care products on the market today. Great for the skin and hair, essential oils offer the added benefit of their refreshing, relaxing, and rejuvenating properties.

What separates Young Living’s oil-infused product line from others is the quality of the Young Living Therapeutic Grade™ (YLTG) essential oils in each formulation. Whether you’re interested in bath, body, hair, or skin care, Young Living has the natural personal care products for your every need.

Bath

Revitalize body and mind with Young Living’s wide selection of shower gels and soaps. Whether mixing your own signature scent with Young Living’s Bath & Shower Gel Base, or lathering up with Lavender-Rosewood Moisturizing Soap, the mild formulations in Young Living’s bath and shower lineup guarantee aromatic options for all your pampering needs.

 

Body

Silky, soft, and luxurious, Young Living’s body products pamper everything from head to toe. Infused with the added benefits of YLTG essential oils, Young Living’s exclusive personal care products offer a truly decadent experience.

Hair

Available in clarifying, volumizing, or moisturizing formulations, Young Living has created essential oil-infused shampoo and conditioner options for every hair type.

Skin

Whether your goal is to combat damaging free radicals, smooth away blemishes, or quench dry skin, essential oils offer the beauty solution you’re looking for.

Young Living has developed a skincare line full of diverse, essential oil-infused cleansers, serums, toners, and creams renowned for their complexion-enhancing benefits

Natural Pet Care with Essential Oils

The therapeutic benefits of essential oils are meant for every member of the family, including pets. Whether your best friend is in need of a bath, a mood boost, or suffering from minor skin irritation, Young Living has a pet-friendly solution.

           Young Living’s Most Popular Products for Pets      

• AnimalScents™ Shampoo: Cleans, conditions, and protects your pet’s coat without harmful ingredients.
• Animal Scents™ Ointment: A protective and soothing salve formulated for external use on animals.

Did You Know: Essential Oils Pet Care Kit: Veterinarian Dr. Mary Hess of Madison, Wisconsin, recommends that every pet owner carry an essential oil care kit for pets. Based on her experience as a veterinarian, Dr. Hess suggests these Young Living essential oil blends to keep pets feeling their best.

• Peace & Calming® Essential Oil Blend: Ideal for stress, fear, anxiety, and similar conditions, Peace & Calming blend can help calm your pet. If the pet is injured, Peace & Calming blend can relax the animal enough to administer other treatments. It can also be used on cats that are resistant to other forms of treatment for urinary problems or that excessively groom themselves.
• Purification® Essential Oil Blend: Useful for external parasites, such as fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes.
• Thieves® Essential Oil Blend: Perfect for minor wounds, abrasions, and lacerations, Thieves blend can also be used for dental concerns. It is safe for kittens and puppies.

 

• Melrose™ Essential Oil Blend: Used in conjunction with R.C. and Raven blends, Melrose blend provides respiratory support and can also be used on minor wounds, abrasions, and lacerations if Thieves blend can’t be tolerated.
• C.™ Essential Oil Blend: Ideal for respiratory and urinary tract support, R.C blend is practical for cats that require bladder fortification, when conventional therapies fail. (It can be paired with Raven blend for added support.)
• Raven™ Essential Oil Blend: Used for respiratory and urinary tract support, Raven blend is more powerful than R.C. blend and features essentials oils not found in the latter. Combined, the two oils are highly effective.
• Di-Gize™ Essential Oil Blend: Gastrointestinal systems respond well to this blend. Nutmeg and ginger can be added for additional support.
• PanAway® Essential Oil Blend: Valuable for relieving discomfort and relaxing the muscles, ligaments, and tendons. This oil blend can be used alone or in addition to other essential oils that aid in general discomfort. Using a moist towel over the area increases the effectiveness of the oils.
• Relieve It™ essential oil blend: Especially beneficial for relieving discomfort, Relieve It blend can be alternated with PanAway blend.

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Targeted Health Solutions with Essential Oils

Proven effective when taken internally, essential oil-infused supplements offer a variety of wellness solutions from supporting bone health to balancing digestive function. Formulated specifically to target certain areas of the body, Young Living’s supplements encapsulate essential oils like peppermint, clove, and oregano in rapid release soft-gels that deliver immediate, lasting results.

Bone Health

Proper bone health is crucial to overall wellness. Without providing vital nutrients to your bones, painful and debilitating bone diseases like osteoporosis may result. Essential oil supplements like BLM™ and MegaCal™ are specially formulated to support healthy bone and joint health and ensure you’re getting all the vitamins and minerals your bones require.

Young Living’s Most Popular Products for Bone Health

• BLM: Formulated to support normal bone and joint health.
• MegaCal: A powerful source of calcium, magnesium, manganese, and vitamin C.

Digestive Health

Normal digestive function is crucial for optimal health and vitality. Without proper digestive health one cannot break down and absorb nutrients from food and can suffer a variety of ailments. From meal replacements to dietary supplements to the antioxidant-rich superfood NingXia Red®, Young Living offers a wide array of products catered to supporting digestive health.

Young Living’s Most Popular Products for Digestive Health

• Life 5™: Probiotic that builds and restores core intestinal health.
• Digest + Cleanse™: Reduces the digestive discomfort and bloating that sometimes accompanies high fiber intake.
• Balance Complete™: A superfood-based meal replacement that is both a powerful nutritive energizer and a cleanser.
• NingXia Red: Nutrient-infused wolfberry drink that will energize, fortify, and replenish your body.

Heart Health

Without healthy cardiovascular function you can suffer from a variety of health issues. Proper nutrition is one of the easiest ways to combat poor circulatory health and avoid problems like poor circulation, decreased energy, and heart disease. Nourishing the body with essential oil-infused supplements like Cardia Care and Omega Blue is one step towards keeping your heart healthy.

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Young Living’s Most Popular Products for Heart Health

• CardiaCare™

Provides important ingredients shown in numerous studies to support a healthy heart and cardiovascular system.

Immune Health

Maintaining a Healthy Immune System is Key to overall wellness. Without a Healthy Immune System one can’t combat infections or disease, and people with Low-Functioning Immune Systems tend to be sluggish and fall ill more frequently.

Young Living has developed a variety of essential oil supplements designed to support immune function.

 

 

 

 

 

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We are excited you’re here!  Beautyontheroad.net has been renewed and redesigned into an Exciting New Site.  Our new web designer has updated your shopping experience so that you will find things quickly and easily.  You will find it fun and enjoyable to browse and find what you’ve been looking for.   Lets go shopping and find all the special items that are for sale.  When you get done stop into our blog and tell us about your shopping experience at our Grand Opening.  Tell us about you and maybe share something you do that might interest or help someone else. This is going to be fun and exciting to see how we all can help one another or just learn something new along the way.   

                                                            Beauty On The Road   

 We hope you will join us and celebrate our NEW! Web-Site and check out our special products that are on SALE! We also have many special products and services to offer, such as our Tempur Pedic Products, Essential Oils, Skin – Care Products, Instantly Ageless, Vitamins. We have great Spa/Salon Services to offer, also SPA PARTIES that can service up to 800 people.  We are mobile and can bring that Spa Party to your choice of location, weather it be a home or business or any other venue, we are ready for you. Get ready to have us at your parties, weddings, holidays, corporate or business. Just contact us by email and let us know what the occasion is and the details.  [email protected]. Email us and let us know if there is anything you are looking for, can’t find or something that would interest you that we could add to our shopping menu.  We are always open to suggestions to make your shopping experience worth coming back for more.

We want to reach out and offer certain help to those in need of healing, comforting, education, guidance, health care, life decisions, and to answer  many questions you may have. There are many of us who need God’s loving touch, or don’t know what direction to go, choices to make, need ideas, need a professional’s help or just, need someone who cares. We will even cheer you up when you’re down and give you the boast you may need.  We will be addressing Mind, Body & Soul, Life & Essential Living, as well as Health Care Questions and Answers. We hope to touch many peoples lives in a variety of ways.  Beauty On The Road gives Jesus Christ all the honor and glory.  In his name, we pray for his blessings.  Amen.

Hey! What are we waiting for! Let’s Go Shopping! Let’s Blog! Don’t forget to sign up to become a Member.  As a Member you will automatically be entered into our annual Raffle, for a chance to win a beautiful gift basket of random products from our site.  You will also receive special savings that come with your membership. Thank you so much for joining us!

                                               HAPPY SHOPPING SHOPPERS!