Herbal Aromatherapy |

by Nancy Bluestone

Perhaps one of the most revered formulations for skin care in natural medicine has been Calendula flower oil. Gentle and effective for children, the elderly, and everyone in-between, many generations have been mothered with the soft touch of this wonderful oil. At the same time, its use was rather limited; but now, Calendula essential oil has become available on a wide scale, allowing folks to make use of the recently elucidated VERY broad range of healing properties.

The Brilliant Calendula Flower

Calendula flowers, a particular kind of Marigold, is a genus of 20 species of herbaceous plants in the Daisy family. Calendula infused oil — made by soaking the flowers in olive oil — is highly regarded as a base of soothing skin formulas, with cooling and hydrating effects. It has been a popular ingredient in formulas for eczema and baby’s needs — or anywhere skin irritation is being addressed. The infused oil had limitations in that the base oil needed to be the infused oil itself, limiting other carrier or base oils included in the formula. Even very small quantities (1-3%, or 8-24 drops per ounce) of the essential oil added to your recipes can have dramatic results

The Healing Potential of the New Calendula Extract

The Calendula essential oil concentrate is often labeled as Calendula CO2, meaning all the lipid-soluble components of the plant have been extracted using pressurized, liquified carbon dioxide. At the end of the process, the carbon dioxide is released and only the essential oil remains. A search through the data provided by the US Nation Library of Medicine uncovers hundreds of references to Calendula officinalis extract. The database is hosted at ncbi.nlm.nih.gov — simply search for the therm “calendula” for pages of facinating results to browse through.

The Data Is In: Calendula Has A Wide Range of Therapeutic Activity

The researchers, prompted by the great historical use of this flower as medicine, have investigated a great many of its healing properties. These include the speeding of wound healing, potent anti-inflammatory action, strong anti-oxidant activity, and a myriad of protective effects to various organs. The research notes that the extract actually increases the speed at which skin cells form, has uniquely strong antioxidant activity due to the red and orange pigmentation, and prevents damage to the liver and kidneys when they’re exposed to toxic chemicals. The conclusions of these studies indicate quite clearly the efficacy of the flower extract in a wide variety of applications. So how can we make use of this oil?

Home Care Formulas Using the Essential Oil

Simply adding a few drops of Calendula essential oil to topical wound healing and pain relief formulas is the most simple means. Calendula will synergize with essential oils such as Helichrysum, Lavender and Tea Tree depending on your needs. For wound healing, with the possibility of scar and hematoma reduction, try 5% Helichrysum, 3% Calendula, 3% Lavender and 3% Tea Tree in a base of virgin Tamanu and Coconut oils. This formula can prevent infection, sooth the injury, and speed the overall healing process. For joint and muscle pain, or injuries to muscles and connective tissue, increase the amount of Helichrysum essential oil to up to 25%, and use 5% Calendula in any carrier oil as a base. Helichrysum is known to be very effective at relieving pain and reducing inflammation, as is Calendula — the two together may provide an even more profound healing effect for many people. Calendula’s profound antioxidant activity make it a first choice for beauty care preparations as well, as its radical-scavenging activity will likely prevent premature skin aging.

Using Your Feet to Protect Your Organs

Calendula’s organ-protective effects can be utilized by applying the essential oil to the feet, which are highly receptive to the energetics of essential oils. The liver and kidney points are directly behind the ball of the foot, at the front of the arch. One can make one ounce of an organ-supportive blend by using 3 milliliters of Calendula, 1 and 1/2 milliliters each of Helichrysum italicum, Blue Tansy and Carrot Seed essential oils in organic Coconut. Regular massage in the area described with this blend is intended to ‘clear’ these organs and support their healthy function. With further dilution, this formula can be massaged in the low back and abdomen for further therapeutic support.

An Excellent Safety Profile

Calendula essential oil has been listed by the FDA as being safe for ingestion in commonly-used amounts. What does this mean? When essential oils are ingested, they are typically consumed by the drop, and usually in the range of only 1-3 drops per day. Ingesting the oil may be a way to utilize the liver and kidney anti-toxicity protective effects described in the research. While typically essential oil ingestion is frowned upon in the United States, the real challenge is proper education about dosages. Calendula CO2 extract specifically should be quite tame, although perhaps the most tasty thing one has ever put in their body! Ingestion of 3 drops daily, put in an empty cellulose capsule if you like, may impart a range of benefits, from antioxidant activity, to chemo-protective, to antibacterial and antiparasitic potential actions.

Calendula: Now One of the Most Highly Regarded Natural Medicines

The flowers of the Calendula plant have an exceptionally rich history of medicinal, therapeutic use — backed by a large amount of scientific data. This data elucidates the mechanisms for the medicinal actions, and allows us to make better use of Calendula extract than ever before. Calendula essential oil has such a wide range of healing properties that it really deserves a place in everyone’s natural home care kit. It is safe for use with children and elderly, and addresses many of their common ailments. The essential oil is exceptionally easy to use, and could even be blended into preparations you may already have on hand. For all its beauty (the flower) and its healing potential (the extract) Calendula officinalis is certainly worth a closer look.

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The author has made available much information about aromatherapy, such as using pure patchouli and other oils at http://www.anandaapothecary.com/essentialoilswholesale.html.

by Amy Nutt

Do you switch products with the seasons? If not, it’s time to reevaluate how you treat your skin throughout the year. There is no one single skin care product that can combat against all problems. Each season brings with it new challenges for your skin; especially your face, and you need to have the right products to handle these.

Spring

After all that cold, spring can be a welcome season. You’ll probably start spending more time outdoors, but there is still a chill in the air that can cause some chapping. Use a neutral moisturizer as part of your daily routine to keep skin healthy and supple.

Summer

This season is traditionally very hot and sunny. That means you need extra protection for your face and lips. Try using a moisturizer with SPF 15 or higher to keep your skin safe from the sun, even if you don’t plan on being outside much.

Another common issue during the hotter months of the year is excess oil production, which can result in a greasy look. Many women find that a good cleansing routine in the morning will help keep this in check. You don’t want to actually strip the oil away with an astringent because that only signals your body to produce more. Instead, use blotting papers or powder to absorb the excess and keep your face matte instead of shiny.

Fall

With fall comes wind and wind can wreak havoc on your skin. Again, moisturizer is key, but you’ll need something more than the light versions used in spring and summer. Stick to heavier lotions that are formulated for the face.

Another problem with all that wind is the dust it kicks up. Youll want to make sure you use a cleanser in the evening before bed to clear out those clogged pores and a scrub will help remove any dead skin and debris to prevent blackheads.

Winter

Obviously, winter can be tough on the skin, particularly if you live in an area where it gets very dry during the winter. Your cleansing routine will be very important during this time. You want to avoid chemicals if possible, since your skin will already be sensitive and irritated from the cold. Stick to heavier moisturizers and don’t forget the scrubs to exfoliate the skin that will tend to build up in colder weather. Even though it’s winter, a moisturizer with SPF is a good idea. The glare off the snow can actually burn you if you aren’t careful. Stay away from astringents or other products that contain alcohol since they will tend to dry the skin out even more than it already is.

Just like you change your wardrobe with the seasons, you need to change your daily skin care routine. Make sure you keep your face protected from sun and wind or you’ll end up with chapped skin that looks bad. Keep an eye on your skin and make sure you treat it with care according to the seasons.

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As massage oils relieve the body from aching muscles, one must also realize the importance of protecting their skin by using natural cosmetics. While an adults skin requires protection, baby skin care is even more important as their skin is more delicate.

by Amy Nutt

Any night owl knows that after mainstream television has gone off the air the boob tube becomes inundated with infomercials that promise to make you lose weight, grow hair or stay looking young forever. The most popular of the latter category appears to be beauty products, like night creams, that make promises of eradicating wrinkles and fine lines like a Botox filled injection. What many of these companies won’t tell you is their night creams are filled with harsh chemicals that will harm the skin and actually do more damage as time wears on. Knowing this, what can informed women who desperately want to reverse or prevent aging signs do? Investigate organic night cream options made from ingredients with a proven track record is what.

Benefits of Using Night Creams

Many women understand how important it is to keep their skin cleansed and moisturized during the day, but few realize the benefits of using a nice night cream.

Well, just as a day routine will protect the skin from the harsh elements we face on a daily basis, a night cream takes advantage of sleeping skin’s increased elasticity. This relaxed state makes the ingredients in the cream absorb more quickly and your skin can feel and look more rejuvenated.

This of course goes a long way towards decreasing the signs of aging, which often occurs when the skin loses essential compounds to keep it elastic and youthful in appearance. That said, the night cream you use is only as good as the materials found within it.

Bonus of Nighttime Organic Skin Care

Although science likes to point out that the claims of organic products can be a bit ambiguous, they cannot dispute that many natural components, like soy or shitake mushrooms, have been used for centuries in health and beauty regimens. There is a reason why these types of ingredients have such longevity and it is largely because they work. To get great results and prevent aging, leave the man made chemicals behind and look for a night cream that can truly prevent the signs of aging without destroying your skin in the process.

The advantages of organic night care are plentiful and include:

1. Less likelihood of drying and peeling because of harsh chemical bases, like parabens, which can also cause serious health risks with prolonged use 2. All natural materials will absorb into the skin quickly and effectively because they are easy to break into their natural components 3. Unless you are allergic to an ingredient, you are less likely to have a bad reaction to an organic night cream 4. A nightly, organic skin regime keeps the skin supple and moist and therefore can prevent the signs of aging far better than using a daily routine alone.

What’s more, many organic night cream providers can be located online and have prices comparable to the over the counter, mainstream brands- some are even less expensive while being more effective.

A night cream is an essential weapon in the bid to prevent aging signs on the skin. To find an organic night cream that is suitable for your skin type, do a bit of research and try to locate manufacturers with a great reputation for presenting a high quality product at an affordable price

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As skin care products allow an individual to achieve flawless skin, it is essential to apply night cream to the delicate areas of the face. By combining the use of organic soaps with Dr. Hauschka skin care, your skin could experience an outstanding effect.

by Serena Greene

‘Facial skin care’ is more a matter of routine than anything. It is also about using the best products that you are able to afford to gain an amazing complexion.

The top salons can advise you on the top beauty care products and programme for your skin type but here’s some recommendations to get you going.

A facial skin care routine is what you want ( and you must follow the facial skin care programme with complete seriousness ) to get the best results.

So let’s check what involves an effective facial skin care programme.

Well, simply, a facial skin care routine can follow the following four steps :

* Cleansing * Toning * Exfoliating * Moisturising

Cleaning is the first thing in facial skin care routine. Cleaning aids in removing dust, pollutants, grease and extra oil from your skin, so stopping damage to your skin.

Just spot your neck and face with a good cleaning lotion or cream and softly massage it into your skin using upward strokes. Use a soft face tissue or cotton wool to wipe your face in a mild patting fashion ( don’t rub ).

Cleaning should be completed at least twice a day i.e. Morning ( as a factor of complete facial skin care routine ) and evening ( on a standalone basis ).

Water-soluble cleaners are recommended for inclusion in your facial skin care routine.

Whilst toning is an important part in a facial skin care routine. However this is the optional part of the routine. Frequently proper cleaning can compensate for toning.

Toning helps remove all traces of dust, grease and excess cleaner. Rather than making it part of your ordinary facial skin care routine, you can using toning infrequently i.e. When you have received exposure to particularly tricky environment/pollution.

Exfoliation is again, kind of, optional step in normal routine for facial skin care. However, exfoliation is necessary one or more times a week ( or twice, depending on the skin type and the environmental conditions ).

Exfoliation discovers its place in facial skin care routine because of the natural bent of skin to replenish the skin cells each 3 or a month.

As a facial skin care system, exfoliation assists in removing the dead skin cells that block the pores, so assisting the skin in the natural process. However exaggerated or oppressive exfoliation could cause damage to your skin ; so you need to balance it out.

The subsequent thing in facial skin care is moisturising.

In truth, moisturising is the most vital part of facial skin care routine. Moisturisers stop your skin from getting dry. Dry skin is actually ugly since it cause the upper layer skin to break, leading to dead skin cells.

Again, use light upward strokes to make the moisturiser more effective. Moisturisers work the best when applied on warm and damp skin.

So don’t attempt to remove all of the moisture in the prior steps of facial skin care routine.

Besides the standard facial skin care routine, you need to also exercise the following for facial skin care :

* Use correct make-up remover instead of just washing it away * Pay heed to your skin type and the environment, when selecting facial skin care creams. * Before you begin using a new facial skin product, test it by applying it on a short patch of skin e.g. Ear lobes. * Never rub your skin too hard. * Use suntan lotion lotions for shield against sun.

Straightforward steps that may make all the difference. .

About the Author:
Serena Greene, a natural beauty advisor for over twelve years, for the best skincare information learn more at Beauty Salon Bristol one of the country?s best beauty treatment salons of excellence.

by Ellen Tesston

With the news of potential pandemic influenza prevailing the airwaves, many folks are turning to natural medicines to support their immune system. There’s great interest in protecting one’s self and one’s family from Swine Flu, Avian Flu and the like. Although there has not been any large-scale trials on influenza-prevention using natural methods, there IS a good amount of data on the anti-viral and immunostimulant activity of essential oils. (For those of you not in-the-know, essential oils are the concentrated, carefully-extracted volatile chemical constituents of plants and plant materials). Interestingly, it’s been the position of many of the world’s foremost aroma-medicine practitioners that the most medically important use of essential oils is for the treatment and prevention of infectious illness. Here’s a review of the scientific data, some suggested antiviral recipes, and instructions to use these oils for yourself and your family.

Essential Oils’ Antiviral Activity: The Research

In the last few years, more laboratory research has been performed revealing the ability of essential oils to actually destroy viruses. In addition, a limited number of papers have been presented noted that oils alter our cells in such a way as to prevent viruses moving between cells, thereby preventing the spread of infection. All the data referred to in this paper is available online through the Pub Med database, free of charge. To see these yourself, simply search for Pub Med, then enter terms such as “antiviral essential oil”, “essential oil virus”, “essential oil immune” and the like. This is an excellent way to further motivate yourself to get the most from aromatherapy oil use.

Interpreting the Data: Many Oils vs. Many Viruses

With more than one hundred published research papers on the subject, a summary is in order. What scientists are finding is that many of the essential oils commonly in use today have antiviral properties. Whether an oil is effective against a particular virus depends upon the natural chemical makeup of the oil and the structure of the virus being studied. The data, without a doubt, is very encouraging. One study perfomed in Germany this year concluded with the note that Tea Tree was able to “reduce viral infectivity by greater than 96 percent”. The same study went on to clarify that the whole, natural oil, rather than any single chemical synthetically extracted, was up to TEN TIMES more effective as an antiviral agent. The precise reason for this is not known — it is clear that some of the most chemically complex oils exhibit the greatest antiviral effects, and perhaps this mixture of nature’s chemicals attacks the virus AND supports immune function is several ways at once.

Bay Laurel and the SARS-CoV Virus

Because research is not yet available on the effects of oils against Swine and Avian influenza specifically, we need to make careful, logical conclusions from the data that IS available. For instance, the oil from Laurus nobilis (or Bay Laurel, the common cooking spice) was found to have antiviral action against the SARS-CoV virus — a highly contagious illness that made headlines as it spread around the world in 2003. A look at the aromatherapy literature notes that Bay Laurel has a highly complex makeup, containing molecules from nearly every one of the major classes of compounds found in essential oils. Hyssop is another oil also considered potently antiviral, again with a similar complex structure.

Choosing The Best Essential Oils for Influenza Protection

Here’s where we’ll make the leap from the scientific evidence to relying on many many years of Aroma Medicine practice throughout the world. In the aromatherapy textbooks, the list of antiviral essential oils is long. This corroborates with the scientific findings that a great many essential oils DO in-fact have antiviral activity. Where the help of skilled professional practitioners comes in is that in these texts, oils are prescribed by how effective they are against viruses that produce particular symptoms — respiratory tract infections are treated with cineol-containing oils such as Eucalyptus Radiata and Ravensara Aromatica. Viral infections of the skin are often treated with Melissa and/or Tea Tree. The doctors who have been using essential oils as medicine for years in Europe have developed a solid system, and can be relied upon in defining the appropriate list of oils for us.

A selection of potentially helpful essential oils includes the following: Melissa (also known as Lemon Balm), Eucalyptus Radiata (one of many kinds of Eucalyptus, this one specifically noted for its antiviral effects), Ravensara (similar to Eucalyptus, also a highly regarded antiviral), Lavender (don’t let its flowery aroma trick you — it is also considered antiviral and an immunostimulant), Maleleuca ericifolia (a relative of Tea Tree), Hyssop, Bay Laurel, and Thyme.

A Balanced Formula To Make At Home

A blend can be made using the following oils (and this complete formula can then be adapted to different applications as we’ll see): 1 milliliter (ml) Melissa, 1/2ml Thyme, 2ml Lavender (use Lavendula angustifolia), 1 and 1/2 ml Ravensara aromatica, 2ml Eucalyptus Radiata, 1 and 1/2 ml Hyssop decumbens, 3 ml Maleleuca ericifolia and 3ml Laurus Nobilis (Bay Laurel). A simpler, yet still effective formula with a more gentle nature — and more appropriate for children: 4ml Lavender, 3ml Melaleuca ericifolia, 1ml Ravensara, 1ml Eucalyptus, and 3ml Bay Laurel. While having a medicinal purpose, these blends do really smell wonderful as well.

Diffusing Your Oils for Best Results

The best way to use these oils is through diffusion, which is essentially “rapid evaporation”. A nebulizing aromatherapy diffuser will make a fine mist of essential oil which cleanly evaporates in your surroundings. This method allows a low concentration of the oils to be inhaled regularly. The effect is to actually disinfect the air in your home, as well as getting the oils into one’s lungs and bloodstream in small amounts. A feature of oils’ activity is that they are reported to reduce the ability of viruses to penetrate cell walls, so the lungs and sinuses become protected just by breathing the oil-infused air. Be careful not to overdo it though — the aroma should never be overwhelming or irritating, and your body will tell you if you’ve had enough. The oils do their immune-supportive job in subtle ways, which require only the smallest amounts of oil. The casual inhalation of the oils also gets them into circulation throughout the bloodstream, penetrating all the organ systems, and most importantly the lymph system — home to our immune function. A cold air nebulizing diffuser (as oppposed to an ‘ultrasonic’, which dilutes the oils with water) would ideally be run 5-10 minutes every hour for this purpose.

Aromatherapy Baths and The All Important Foot Massage

Immune-protection topical oil blends can be easily mixed, putting the essential oil formula in a carrier oil such as Coconut or Jojoba. This concoction can then be massaged daily into the feet (a highly receptive area of the body) or into regions of lymph nodes: the neck, armpits and sternum. Adding the essential oils to a carrier at a 5 to 10% concentration is suitable (10% would be 1 part essential oil mixture to 9 parts carrier oil). If you’d like to use a topical formula for children, use the “childrens” recipe above, and lower the concentration in the carrier oil to 1% for ages 2-4, 2% for 5-7, 3% for 8-12 (a 1% concentration is 8 drops total essential oils in each fluid ounce of carrier, 2% is 16 drops per ounce, etc). Soaking in a bath with oils added to the water is also an excellent way to gain their benefits — for young kids, add 2 drops essential oil to a teaspoon of ANY carrier oil (olive oil from the kitchen will do fine), then swirl this into the bath once it’s been drawn. 4 drops essential oil blend for older children, and 6 drops for adults.

Conclusion: Essential Oils, Infectious Illness and the Future

As noted earlier, the world’s leading aroma-medicine practitioners believe the most important healing potential for essential oils is in the prevention and treatment of infectious illness. Of course, one should evaluate every available means of strengthening their immune system and those of their loved ones — there are many ways health professionals will recommend to do this. Considering the scientific data, essential oils are certainly a very worthy method of providing this support. Given all the contagions, Swine flu, Avian flu, and ones yet to be named, natural medicines have the long-term advantage of not being easily “adapted to” by viruses. The oils are so complex, and have evolved as the defense mechanism of plants over millions of years that they may present a far greater challenge to a virus to become resistant to when compared to synthetic preparations. And they’re such a joy to use — you’re house will be smelling fantastic while you’re keeping healthy; a great many amateur practitioners will concur that think you’ll find essential oils very worthwile.

Please note: The statements and recommendations in this document have not been evaluated by the FDA; they are not intended to treat, cure or prevent any disease. The information presented here is the opinion of experienced natural drawing from readily available peer-reviewed published research and traditional uses of essential oils.

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More information on using pure organic essential oil and therapeutic formulas can be found through www.anandaapothecary.com

by Amy Nutt

You could essentially look at hair loss as falling into two different categories - You lose some hair naturally as part of the normal cycle of hair loss and growth, but it is also possible to suffer from excessive hair loss. Every hair grows approximately 1cm, which is less than half of an inch every month during the normal growth cycle which lasts between 2 years and 6 years.

About 90 percent of all of the hair on your head is currently growing at one specific point in time. The rest of your hair, approximately 10 percent, is in the resting phase. After a period of two to three months, the resting hair will fall out and then new hairs will begin to grow in their place. Shedding some hair is completely normal as part of this cycle, but if you are experiencing hair loss that is greater than normal, then you need to know what steps you can take to battle against excessive hair loss.

The first key to leading the battle against excessive hair loss is to determine why you are losing your hair more quickly than you should be. Excessive hair loss is capable of affecting anyone, including men, women and children and people of any age. For example, if you have recently had a major surgery or a major illness, you may be loosing hair as a result of the stress behind the illness or the surgery.

Another thing that may cause hair loss is hormonal problems such as a thyroid gland that is either underactive or overactive. Many women may notice excessive hair loss within a few months of having had a baby. There are also some medications that are capable of causing hair loss. There are a number of reasons that you may be losing your hair excessively, and you cannot begin the fight against this hair loss until you determine exactly why it is happening.

Another cause for excessive hair loss is improper hair care. Are you using tight hair rollers, or wearing tight hairstyles like pigtails or cornrows? These things may be pulling on your hair unnecessarily, causing traction alopecia. If you stop this pulling before your scalp scars, you may be able to stop the hair loss.

Furthermore, you can also try using organic hair products as a substitute for synthetic ones. As most of those products are hypoallergenic, it allows even those with sensitive skin to use it. The contained vitamins and minerals also strengthen hair and offer vitality.

There is a strong chance that your family doctor will be able to help you battle your excessive hair loss with natural hair treatment. Your doctor will ask you a lot of different questions about the medicines that you are taking, your current diet, any recent illness that you may have experienced as well as how you normally take care of your hair. Other questions may be asked depending on your gender, age and situation. Your doctor is also going to want to perform a physical exam to find out if there are any other causes of excessive hair loss. Once you know the real cause for your excessive hair loss, you can figure out a plan to fight it.

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by Shirley Meier

Stress is the curse of living in modern times. Everybody suffers from stress in some form or another. And the strain we suffer takes a heavy toll on our bodies, feelings and minds.

Feeling strung out, worn out by fatigue or just having a sad day, the neatest thing to do is chill-out, but what’s the easiest method to relax?

Watching television could be a sort of relaxation for some, but is not a recommended methodology by experts. When we watch TV we are bombarded with commercials, advertisements, sounds and pictures.

So how can we achieve total relaxation?

If there are thousands of ways we are able to get stressed, one of them is not meeting cut off dates, there are many ways we will be able to relax.

In up to date studies, mavens have determined that heart Problems is interlinked with anger and bad temper and linked to psychological stress. Too much stress brings about high blood pressure that can cause or cause a cardiac arrest. Relaxation takes on added importance in light of this matter.

Handling your hate and perspective is significant to heart health, and relaxation will help you manage stress.

One method of relaxation is transcendental meditation.

Fresh studies have also shown this system might reduce artery blockage, which is a major cause for coronary and stroke. Folks practice transcendental meditation by repeating letting out calming sounds while meditating, this is to attain total relaxation.

The analysts discovered that supporters of transcendental meditation significantly reduced the thickness of their arterial wall compared to folks who did not practice transcendental meditation.

Another study on another method of relaxation, acupuncture, appears to reduce high blood pressure by initiating many body functions for the brain to release chemical compounds known as endorphins. Endorphin helps to relax muscles, ease panic, ease pain, and reduce hysteria.

One amazing way of relaxation is getting a full body beauty massage with natural aromatherapy concentrated oils at your local makeover salon.

To gain full relaxation, you need to totally surrender to the handling and touch of a pro consultant.

There are some types of massages that also give assorted levels of relaxation..allowing the warm oils to penetrate your skin delivering total relaxation, while you are there your trained consultant will debate with you different sorts of beauty treatment and body care to compliment your beauty regimen.

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One perfect way of relaxing is receiving a beauty massage with natural aromatherapy essential oils. To gain total relaxing, you need to totally surrender to the care and touch of a trained therapist. Visiting Beauty Salons Bristol beauty centre, your specific requirement will be catered for.

by Amy Nutt

Nobody expects for their beauty products to be harmful to their health, but are you aware of the dangers of using synthetic hair spray? The truth about hair spray is that it can be harmful to your health if you take in the chemical fumes that are created by aerosol hair sprays. Hair spray poisoning is capable of existing by breathing in or inhaling hair spray.

There are a number of ingredients within synthetic hair sprays that can be harmful for your health and these include Polyvinylpyrrolidone, Propylene glycol, Polyvinyl alcohol, Hydroflurocarbon, Denatured alcohol and Carboxylmethylcellulose. All of these ingredients are considered to be toxic or poisonous, and because they are contained within synthetic hair spray products, these products can be harmful to your health.

Some of the symptoms that are associated with hair spray toxicity or poisoning by way of hair spray include rash, stupor, low blood pressure, burns to the eyes, burning pain in your throat, difficulty with breathing, vision blurring or difficulty seeing and even coma.

If you use a synthetic hair spray and you believe that you have accidently inhaled or otherwise consumed any amount of the product, it is vitally important that you seek medical help as soon as possible. If you inhaled the poison, you should immediately move into fresh air. Take note of the time that you inhaled the product as well as the name of the product and the ingredients if you know them, and relay this information to emergency services when you call for help.

You need to have a health care provider measure your vital signs and continuously monitor them. The important vital signs include your breathing rate, your temperature, your pulse and your blood pressure. As symptoms arise, they will be treated appropriately. These may include medicines that are designed to treat an allergic reaction such as prednisone, epinephrine or diphenhydramine, surgical removal of any skin that was burned and irrigation or washing of the skin that was burned as needed. If the hairspray poisoning was severe then you may end up being admitted for a decent stay in the hospital.

It is possible for you to sustain extensive amounts of damage to your mouth, your throat and your stomach. The outcome of your brush with synthetic hair spray poisoning is seriously going to depend on how much damage was sustained. Damage is actually capable of continuing to occur in your stomach as well as your esophagus for as many as several weeks after you initially inhale or swallow the poison. This is why seeking help from a medical practitioner is so vitally important. If you do not find out just how much damage has been sustained, you may actually allow the problem to become exacerbated.

When used properly, synthetic hair spray can be safe, but you are taking a very large risk when you use it because the chemical compounds contained within are capable of causing serious damage.

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Just like shampoo, different types of hair gel target different hair concerns. Whether one wants to smooth frizz or add volume, hair treatments serve to prevent irritation and hair loss. Organic hair care such as organic shampoo helps to moisturize and restore silky texture to hair.