The practical use of essential oils was known since olden times. They were used in ancient civilizations for many different purposes: healing, skin care, perfumes and in religious ceremonies. When in 1922 the tomb of Tutanahamon was opened, numerous jars containing aromatic substances such as olibanum were discovered.
Aroma Therapy is based on natural treatment with aromatic oils extracted from various plants. Oils are extracted from different parts of the plant: leaves, flowers, roots, bark, blossoms, seeds or fruits. These essential oils are found in the plant at low concentrations which explains their high cost. For example in order to obtain one kilogram of lavender oil, 200 kilos of fresh lavender flowers are needed or a quantity of 3000 lemons is needed to produce 1 kilogram of lemon oil. Plants produce oils for various reasons such as keeping away undesirable animals or for attracting insects or animals able to carry pollen for fertilizing needs. Some oils were used as insecticide and many of them have disinfecting properties. Each oil is composed of tens or hundreds of different organic substances, for example: the eucalyptus oil contains as many as 250 compounds so that the entire composition only maintains the qualities and properties of the oil. The essential oils tend to change their characteristics according to their place of growth and other conditions. Essential oils may be used in various ways: to massage the skin (diluted to the proper concentration), as an addition to a hot bath, inhalation and compresses. Aromatica is a series of skin care products which contains combinations of high quality essential oils at their optimal concentrations.
MASSAGE GEL FOR NORMAL-DRY SKIN
Essential oils: Olibanum (frankincens), rosewood, lavender, lemongrass. Other active ingredients: panthenol, and chamomile. Effect on the skin: refreshing, calming, regenerative (stimulating cell renewal and metabolism), anti-aging.
MASSAGE GEL FOR OILY SKIN
Essential oils: Lavender, olibanum, eucalyptus. Other active ingredients: panthenol, and chamomile. Effect on the skin: antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, astringent, regenerative.
SKIN CALMING MASSAGE GEL
Essential oils: Ylang ylang, lavender, peppermint. Other active ingredients: panthenol and chamomile. Effect on the skin: regenerative, calming, soothing, antiseptic.
MASSAGE OIL
Essential oils: Ylang ylang, lavender, olibanum, lemongrass, bisabolol. Vegetable oils: avocado, wheat germ, calendula.Effect on the skin: moisturizing, soothing, antiseptic, regenerative.
TREATMENT MASK
Essential oils: Olibanum, lavender, lemongrass, bisabolol. Other active ingredients: panthenol, aloe vera. Effect on the skin: refreshing, moisturizing, antiseptic, calming.
TREATMENT COVER STICK
Essential oils: lavender, olibanum, bisabolol. Other active ingredient: triclosan. Effect on the skin: anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory.
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