Holistic Facial

[Susilo N]

Hi there

I know this is a holistic facial queston but it relates to aromatherapy too !! I did a holistic facial course yesterday and was wondering :

Lots of people say do not use neat oils on the face - are there instances where you can use them neat or is it recommended to always use a carrier oil - or can you use certain ones on the face. What ones would you recommend and what ones would you avoid.
Many thanks.

 

[just me]

HI

RE ESSENTIAL OILS - The only 2 I know that you can use neat are tea tree and lavender - I have used tea tree on a spot and cold sore which seemed to clear them up more quickly but unless you are a qualified aromatherapist I would advise against it (sorry cant remember if you are or not)
ylang ylang on a spot is good but "it will get worse before it gets better"

my favourite carrier oils for the face are
jojoba, balances oily and dry skin alike as it has properties closest to sebum
evening primrose oil
avacado
and Anne Parry recommended Camelia oil when I did my Japanese facial massage workshop with her
I use all of the above on a regular basis
peach and apricot kernal oils are good as well as long as your have no worries about nut allergies

hope this helps

Sarah

 

[Cecile]

Hi Sarah

Thanks for all that info. I will go and buy a couple more Carrier Oils I only have 3. I like to give people a choice. That one for the Japanese facial sounds good. Will look out for that one.

Thanks again.

 

[EndumnEmibure]

You're welcome

as you dont need very much oil for a facial massage (5 mls is usually plenty) you can buy a small amount of a couple of oils until you find what you prefer and is good for your clinets and their needs.

have fun

Aromantics are a good company to get supplies from

Sarah

 

[charlieme5150]

Hi Sarah

Sorry not been online for a while. Thanks for that advice I will google Aromantics now!
Cheers
Tracey