41) LIST OF ESSENTIAL OILS FOR SKIN

Eucalyptus leaves.Photocredit Wikipedia

I particularly like any oils that has eucalyptus in it. The fresh, green and grassy aroma is very calming and soothing to the nerves. I use cleansers and massage oils that has this lovely ingredient which I find lifts up the spirits and at the same time make me feel revitalized light and clean. I would also add my favorite oil to a clean air filter device that uses water filling the air with its lovely scent. 

With just a few drops of essential oils in your homemade face masks can make a run of the mill mask into a spa-like experience. However, to figure out which essential oils will work best on skin types can be daunting. So to make your life easier, here is a list of essential oils for you to try and enjoy.

Geranium Photocredit Wikipidea

Essential Oils by Skin Type

You can find these in health food stores. Usually they are come in capsules or  in bottles with droppers

Montserrat flora clockwise from the upper left: cashew, breadfruit, mango, Ylang ylang. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

• Normal skin  Almond, Ylang-ylang, Tea Tree, Atlas Cedarwood, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Soy, Neroli, Evening Primrose,  Orange,  Palmarosa, Roman Chamo, Rose, Rosewood, 

Combination skin Rose Geranium Hydrosol, Geranium, Rosewood, Ylang-ylang,  Neroli hydrosol

Dry or aging skin Palma rose, Almond, Carrot Seed, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Clary, Jasmine, Geranium, Lavender, Orange,  Neroli, Castor, Extra Virgin, Wheat Germ,  Rosewood, Rose, Vetiver, Ylang-ylang


Sensitive skin Roman & German Chamomile, Chamomile, Rose, Palma Rosa, Helichrysum, Neroli, Rosewood, Carrot, Angelica, Jasmine, Neroli,  or Yarrow Hydrosols

Lavender Flowers Photocredit: Wikipedia

Oily skin Roman & German Chamomile, Cedarwood, Geranium, Clary, lavender, Ylang-ylang, Lemon, Peppermint, Niaouli, Cajeput, Cypress, Frankincense, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Juniper, Melisa, Coriander, Lime (distilled), Grapefruit, Rose, Rosemary, Eucalyptus, Red Mandarine, Myrtle, Neroli

Do you have a favorite essential oil for your face, body or home? Share with me what oils you like and how do you use it.

My next topic for discussion is, "Homemade masks and scrubs for Hands, Feet and Body Scrub".

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MY ART CORNER

This is a portrait of a 108 yrs old Englishman. He grew up on a Montana ranch that he later inherited from his father,who lived to 101.

He had 1,500 head of cattle and rode Kentucky-bred horses. Fifty years ago he liked to drink whiskey and gamble.Now he's into fitness;at 102 he was still doing thirty push-ups a day.He walks a mile to church every Sunday in his black cowboy boots,white suit, pink tie and Stetson hat.

"I don't drink, smoke or chase women;" he says, "they chase me."

His face sure does look weather beaten. Do you think maybe, some essential oils will benefit him?

Thanks for looking and taking the time to read my blog.  I welcome feedback and please feel free to share your experiences in relation to today's topic.

Until my next post, "Here's to your health!"