Introduction to Essential and Base oils

                   Essential oils are highly volatile concentrated aromatic extracted from flowers, fruits (peels), grasses, leaves, seeds, roots or hard-wood of a plant through distillation, expression or solvent extraction.

Distilled aromatic plant oils are considered pure essential oils and are extracted. Large vats are filled with plants material which is steamed at a high pressure. The steam and essential oil vapor is then cooled, condensed to liquid and collected. Expression is another method of extraction. Most citrus oils are simply cold-pressed (squeezed). Lemon, orange, grapefruit, mandarin, tangerine and bergamot are the oils obtained this way.

Flowers or delicate-smelling plant materials are solvent extracted. This is an expensive and time consuming process in which solvents such benzene, butane, alcohol and waxes are used. Tonners of flowers are macerated (infused) in the solvent till they become saturated with the fragrance (of the plant material). Then they are centrifuged to separate the oil and wax from the solvent. The product of this process is called a ‘concrete’. This concrete is then mixed with alcohol which is then distilled in a vacuum at low pressure to obtain an ‘absolute’ e.g... Rose absolute, jasmine absolute etc…

Macerated or infused oils are also used in aromatherapy, and are considered as carrier or base oils. This method of greeting essential oils is an ancient and very fruitful way. A vegetable base oils has a plant material added, and is heated or left in the sun for the few days till the plant material turns brown and has no freshness left. Then, fresh plant material is again introduced, till the essential constituents are absorbed by the vegetable and the smell is strong enough. Ashwagandha, Lotus, Calendula, Hibiscus, Carrot, St John’s worth, Lime blossom, Melissa, Mullein flower are a few infused oils. When using them in blend, We use 10% to 30% of an infused oil with another carrier oil, and the mixture is further blended with essential oils or used by itself.

Essential oils are made of synthetic aromatic chemicals to get the fragrance of a particular plant material. These are called reconstitutes oils (RCOs) and are manufactured for use in modern perfumeries and cosmetics. The reconstituted oils have little or no therapeutic values and never used by an aroma therapist, many synthetic essential oils are considered toxic and do more damage to the skin then good. It is very important to buy essential oils from a reputed supplier for quality to be assured.

Vegetable oils and base oils are also known as carrier oils or fixed oils and are used for dilution in aromatherapy. Base oils are obtained through cold-pressed crushing to express the oil. These oils have rich color and a characteristic aroma and high content of vitamins and minerals. Fixed oils are a compound of glycerol and fatty acid. Unlike essential oils, Vegetable oils are greasy and do not evaporate and leave behind an oily stain on cloth or paper. Refined vegetable oils have complicated process of extraction that involves heat. The color is bleached; natural color and odor are removed, causing destruction to the vitamin and enzyme contents in the oil. The use of only cold-pressed carrier oils in aromatherapy is therefore recommended.

Base oils are of two types: Light oil, which is easily absorbed by the skin and which contain a major proportion of a massage oil mix, heavy oils, which are difficult to be absorbed by the skin and are blended with light carrier oil to the tune of 10% to 30% due to their thick texture of cost. Lastly, we also use macerated or infused oils as carrier oils, as mentioned earlier. But the choice of the base oil, or blend  of base oils to be used, in a matter of personal preference or therapeutic needs.

Five Types of Henna.

Type-1

Materials needed:
             Henna       -2 cup.
             Hot water   -1 cup.
             Vinegar      -1 teaspoon.

procedure:  
              Mix the above ingredients into a thick paste and detail it for 1 hour. Double boil the paste which is in a paste bowl on a boiling water for 45 - 60 minutes and then keep out for 3-4 hours. After this process can be applied on the scalp and wait for 2 hours and wash the hair.

Type-2

Materials Needed:

               Henna                    - 200 gm

               Coffee tea-cation    - 1 teaspoon.

               Egg yolk                 - 1 nos.

               Rum (or) Brandi      - 1 teaspoon.

               Protein capsules     - 3 nos.

Method:  

               Beat the egg yolk and add coffee tea-cation and rum blend the henna through retain for 3 hours. Apply it in the scalp. After 1 hour wash the hair clearly.

Type-3

Materials Needed:

              Henna powder     - 4 tablespoon.

              Tea tea-caution    - as required.

              Curd                     - 1 tablespoon.

              Lemon juice         - 1 teaspoon.

              Eucalyptus oil      - 1 teaspoon.

              Egg                       - 1 nos (white layer)

              Protein capsules  - 3 nos

Procedure:

               Mix the above and apply it after 1-2 hours wash the hair clearly.

Type-4- FOR DANDRUFF

Materials Needed:

             Henna Powder  - 4 - 5 tablespoon.           

             Neem powder    - 1/4 teaspoon.

             Tulsi powder     - 1/4 teaspoon

             Amla                  - 2 tablespoon.

             Reetha             - 2 tablespoon. 

             Egg yolk            - 2 nos.

             Coconut oil for hot oil massage

              

Procedure: 

              Mix the above ingredients paste and retain it for 4 hours at this time add lemon 1/2 teaspoon, curd 1 tablespoon, First give oil massage to the scalp then apply lemon juice by using cotton evenly over the scalp to rectify the dandruff. Then comb the hair nicely give pressure on the scalp. Then apply the henna paste all over the scalp. wait for 1 hour and then wash the hair with warm water.

Type-5 - FOR GRAY HAIR

Materials Needed:

               Henna                 - 200 gm.

               Catha                  - 1/4 teaspoon.

               Tea tea-caution  - required quantity. 

               Amla                   - 1/4 teaspoon.

               Reetha powder   - 1/4 teaspoon. 

               Neem                   - 1/4 teaspoon.

               Tulsi                    - 1/4 teaspoon.

               Protein capsule   - 3 nos.

Procedure:

               Crush the catha in powder form and heat it in tea tea-caution before mixing. After 1 hour mix henna powder in other ingredient thoroughly in a iron bowl. Keep it for overnight then apply it on the scalp and retain for 4 hours. Then wash the hair with warm water.

Dealing with Dandruff - Causes and Treatment

CAUSES OF DANDRUFF

             By Definition, Common dandruff is an overproduction and build-up of dead skin cells.

             Causes of dandruff are due to food allergies; allergies to hair care products: a combination of cold weather; low humidity and dry indoor heat; infrequent shampooing; and that standby root of the most health problems like stress. However dandruff cannot be associated with dry skin. Dandruff can actually cause due to overproduction in the scalp's oil glands and people with oilier scalp are more likely to have this disorders.

             Dandruff may be an inflammatory reaction triggered by too much of the microscopic yeast-like organism normally found in small amounts on healthy scalps.

DANDRUFF TREATMENT WITH CONCENTRATION 

ITEMS REQUIRED:

               AHA Concentration.

               China rose shampoo.

               Triphla shampoo.

               Tripla lotion.

               Anti dandruff concentrate.

               Flaky oil.

Procedure:

               Brush hair with a round brush.

               Part hair and apply aroma magic AHA concentration.

               Extract serum concentration from ampoul with a syringe and part it to the parting.

               Apply infra red lamp (or) a FAR infra red paper. leave for 10 minutes.

               Damp the hair and use aroma magic china rose shampoo (or) Triphla shampoo and massage for 10 minutes.

               Rinse off and condition if necessary and apply Triphla hair lotion in a mug mixed with water and use it as a last rinse.

               Dry hair with towel and apply Aroma magic anti dandruff concentrate the same way you applied the AHA.

               Part the hair and apply the concentrate with the syringe. Part it and give pressure point massage for another 10 minutes.

               Give high frequency for 3 minutes.

Advice:

               Do this once a week. should use shampoo.

               Use china rose shampoo & aroma magic flaky oil. don't eat greasy food.

Golden hair care-1

            Loss of hair at a very tender age has become a common disorder these days. Hair loss can be because of number of problems but the main cause according to scientists is a progressive condition known as androgenetic alopecia a common hereditary hair loss factor. It is the combination of hereditary, hormones and age progressive shrinking of certain hair follicles which result in no hair growth at certain period of time.

            Usually we lose about 100 hair per day, after a few months, a new hair grows out of the same follicle. But because of some reasons hair growth becomes absolutely nil and resulting in baldness. Some causes of hair loss are stress, skin disorders, or some serious diseases, shock, excessive drug intake, wrong eating habits, subjecting your hair to chemical treatments etc. Wrong eating habits and inadequate nutrition in your diet also cause loss of hair. These are a few helpful tips to help regenerate hair follicles, But they do not cure any underlying conditions, or stress- related hair loss.

            Take dietary supplements such as Vitamin- B6, Protein & silica, These supplements are useful when you can't get enough from natural food sources.

            Get enough sleep and have a balanced and healthy diet. Regularly massage your scalp after a hair wash. It will activate the sebaceous glands and there will be effective circulation of blood in the affected area, making the hair grow healthy. 

             Apply coconut milk all over the scalp and massage it through the hair. It will nourishes beneficial for hair growth. The coconut milk can be prepared by grinding the coconut and squeezing the residue.

             Applying the juice of green coriander leaves on the head is also considered beneficial for hair growth. Massage your scalp with Amla oil, prepared by boiling dry pieces of Amla in coconut oil.

             Rinse your hair with a mix of apple cider vinegar and sage tea this helps hair grow. Try drinking blend bananas with honey, yogurt (curd) & low fat milk. As far as possible lead a stress free life.

Taking Care Naturally:

            Do you want to have a beautiful long hair?, But cannot because of problems like dandruff, split-ends, graying etc.. which compel you to cut your hair. Well, here are some easy home recipes for good growth of hair. So get going to have free bouncy hair. Wash and clean a bunch of methi leaves in water. Without adding water, add black pepper, a few drops of lemon and salt to taste and boil. Churn this in a mixer or juicer and drink this concoction. Drinking this regularly will increase hair growth.

             Eat pieces of  coconut or if you get cough because of coconut, have jaggery instead. Also include coconut in your daily food like dals, vegetables, etc..

Apply coconut milk half an hour before washing your hair.

Anti Pigmentation Treatment.

Materials Needed:
                 Face wash.
                 AHA Serum Concentrate.
                 Anti Pigmentation Serum.
                 Oxy Pack.
                 Green tea face pack.
                 Glossy pack.
                 Hydro gel.
                 Almond moisturizing lotion.


Procedure:
                 Cleanse the face with face washer. wipe your face with a tissue.
                 Apply AHA serum concentration all over the face. Apply more on the pigmented area and cover the area with an occlusion mask and keep it for 15 minutes.
                 Cleanse the face with damp cloth and tissue to dry the face.
                 Apply anti-pigmentation serum concentrate and use oxygen pen at high frequency for 3 minutes.
                 Apply oxy pack on pigmented area and use oxygen pen in high frequency for 3 minutes.
                 Apply green tea face pack mixed with glossy pack on pigmented area and apply glossy pack on the rest of the face.
                 Cover the face with occlusion mask and leave it for 15 minutes.
                 wet your hands with water and massage gently for 5 minutes.
                 Clean the face with damp cotton and dry with tissue. Then apply AHA Serum on the pigmented area. Leave it for 2 minutes.
                Apply hydrogen (or) almond moisturizing  lotion.



ADVICE:
           Use fairness lotion at night in pigmented areas for 6 days a week and on the 7th day all over the face and apply glossy pack.

Glyco-peel Facial

Is this a clear Scar-kit:
                          Glyco-peel is a very effective and a scientific remedy for erasing active and inactive ache scars. Smoothing uneven skin tone. And for reducing and shrinking enlarged skin pores.


How it works:
                Glyco-peel is a mild and non-allergic combination of 30 percent alpha and beta acids which helps to dissolve away rapid dead skins, scar tissues by expiating the skin cells. The fruit acids remove all debris and hard-ended scar tissues also very effectively minimizing enlarged pores.



Period: Once a week.

Glycopeel kit contains:
                       Glyco-peel gel.
                       Glyco-peel lotion.
                       Glyco-peel pack.


Procecdure:
                Cleanse skin as usual by milk cream.
                Massage with Glyco-peel gel all over the skin and affected area for 10 minutes.
                Wipe the face and remove blackheads and wash face with Glabra wash.
                Apply Glyco-peel lotion on affected areas(an instant burning sensation will be observed).Do not panic at this movement. especially do not apply near eyes and mouth areas leave it for 2-3 minutes. Wash face with plenty of water. 
                Apply Aloe vera  cooling gel leave skin to rest for 2-3 minutes. Do not wipe.
                Apply Glyco-peel Pack and leave it for 20 minutes and wash as-usual.



Follow up practices:
                     Use clay mint pack in alternate days.
                     Use Glabra wash instead of soap.
                     Use anti-pimple drying pack twice a week.

The Phytodermin treatment for Acne, Blemishes, Scars and Spots.

                        Used for all skin problems related to over or under production of sebum and sweat. This treatment works as an equalizer of the 'PH' levels reducing skin infection and bacteria. Blemishes and scars gradually fade with this treatment with no re-occurrence.

                        Acne is actually caused because of hormone imbalance. your skin breaks out because of a hormone called testosterone. If you have acne, you haven't got abnormal levels of testosterone. you have got skin that react abnormally to this hormone. You start producing testosterone around the time you start sprouting body hair. Testosterone glands in your skin called sebaceous glands, to produce oily stuff called sebum. The tube that hold each hair become gummy and get partially blocked produces blackheads and if sebum blocks the tube it becomes big acne.

                        Blackhead caused when excess skin oil, sebum and congesting toxins are expelled though your skin from the blood and lymph fluid that supplies your skin with nutrients. These congesting toxins combined with skin oil and sebum clogs and pores causes blackheads, whiteheads, and full brown acne.

                       Wrinkles are caused because of number of reasons, the most dangerous is sun exposed. Sun exposure damages skin inside and out. First, it attacks the epidermis, the thin, outermost tier of skin, forming a layer of dead cells that gives skin a leathery appearance. Then it progressively damages the upper layer of the dermis, or the bulk of the skin, leaving them thinner, less resilient and more susceptible to wrinkling. over time, the collagen and elastic fibers that form the dermis also break down, causing gradual drooping and sagging. Thus by protecting yourself from the sun, shunning cigarettes and eating, you can prevent many new wrinkles from occurring. Doctors agree that certain nutrients in our diet can help prevent wrinkles and keep our skin smooth and supple.

The Birth Cycle of Acne

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Over active sebaceous glands

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Increase in sebaceous secretion.

Increase sebum deposition on the pores

of the skin through the sebaceous glands

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Skin pores get clogged and cannot breath.

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Accumulation of dust waste products & sebum on the pores.

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Formation of the white head.

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White head exposed to air.

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Oxidation formation of black head.

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Infection of  black head.

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Pus formation.

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Acne.

Back ground of the treatment:
          Phytodermin is a compendium of plant extracts that are used in controlling infections of the skin and also acts as a powerful germicidal for the epithelial, sub-epithelial and dermal layer of the skin. Their action is to primarily root out infection producing micro-organism and render the area aseptic.


Periodicity:
         Twice a week with a gap of 3 days.


Phytodermin Kit Contains:
                         Phytodermin non- greasy cream.
                         Phytodermin treatment powder.
                         Phytodermin Powder Pack.

Procedure:
             Cleanse the face with Rose water.
             Massage the Phytodermin cream with your finger tips for 20 minutes.
             Mix 2 teaspoon of Phytodermin treatment powder in cold water to make a paste.
             Then apply on pimples and affected areas. Leave it for 15 minutes. Then massage it very gently for 5 minutes. Only for clinical treatment high frequency can be used.
             Apply the phytodermin powder pack mixed with water on top leave it for 20 minutes.


Home Treatment:
             Use natural anti pimple cream pack at night and anti-pimple powder pack in the morning for 90 days.
             Use tea free gel for pimples.
             Use anti blemish gel for blemishes.