Oils are GREAT for your SKIN!

Everyone should take care of their skin...not just women..Let's start by saying that! To alleviate age signs on the face, neck, and hands, professionals recommend Vitamin E and rosehip. They are rich in vitamins, fatty acids and antioxidants which promote skin cell regeneration. In fact Vitamin E oil has been studied to show boosting the effects of other oils. Evening Primrose (oenothera biennis) is high in omega 6 essential fatty acids. Geranium has antiinflammatory properties. Palmarosa is used to balance sebum levels on the skin and also is used for mild treatments of depression and  anxiety. Rode Otto has positive emotional benefits as well, while also performing as an antioxidant. promoting cell rejuvenation. Frankincense is actually more than a lyric in a Simon and Garfunkel song...it has healing properties. So does Helichrysum. Tumeric is another miracle spice...

Here are a few recipes taken from yogajournal.com. Try these and leave a comment below!

Anti-aging essential oil blends

Soothing skin oil

This rich, anti-aging oil blend can be applied as a spot treatment to wrinkles or in a thin layer nightly to mature skin. Blend essential oils with 2–3 oz. of distilled water for a handy aromatic mist, or add to a cool mist room diffuser for extended aerial application. This blend will also work well as a rollerball application using 1 oz. carrier oil.

• 2 oz. Carrier Oil
• 16 drops Evening Primrose Oil
• 12 drops Carrot Seed Essential Oil
• 8 drops Lavender Essential Oil
• 8 drops Geranium Essential Oil
• 12 drops Palmarosa Essential Oil
• 12 drops Helichrysum (Immortelle) Essential Oil
• 6 drops Rose Otto Essential Oil

Mood lifter blend

Blend these anti-aging essential oils with 2–3 oz. of distilled water for a handy aromatic mist, or add to a cool mist room diffuser for extended aerial application. This blend will also work well as a rollerball application using 1 oz. carrier oil.

• 16 drops Palmarosa Essential Oil
• 10 drops Rose Otto Essential Oil
• 10 drops Frankincense Essential Oil

Muscle balm

Prepare essential oils in 4 oz. epsom salts to make an anti-aging bath soak, or in 2 oz. carrier oil for massaging into affected areas.

• 20 drops Frankincense Essential Oil
• 16 drops Helichrysum (Immortelle) Essential Oil
• 16 drops Tumeric Essential Oil

Memory mist

Blend these anti-aging essential oils with 2–3 oz. of distilled water for a handy aromatic mist, or add to a cool mist room diffuser for extended aerial application.

• 2 oz. Distilled Water Essential Oil
• 26 drops Rosemary Essential Oil
• 24 drops Lavender Essential Oil
• 18 drops Geranium Essential Oil

As always, test oil sensitivity to using a skin patch test. If ill or pregnant, consult your family physician prior to using essential oils. Keep oils out of reach of children and pets.