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Wed Sep 20, 2006 3:49 pm  |
| I have been taking a break from using essential oils for a few months now since I was reading reports questioning if they could cause irritations and also reading that they should not be used in the sun. I decided to focus on more high tech ingredients like epidermal growth factors, beta hydroxy acid, retinol, peptides and vitamin c to name a few. I looked at my skin a couple of days ago and felt that it was quite dull looking, so I went into my box of skin care tricks to look for a magic potion. I decided against another enzyme peel or microdermabrasion, and I did not have any moisturizing masks (should get one really...) so I landed on my Liz Earle Superbalm Concentrate which is a little rollerball applicator of rosehip oil, argan oil, vitamin e, lavender, neroli and chamomile. I massaged it in generously and woke up the next day with beautiful smooth, healthy looking skin. I think I would like to have some essential oil products at hand to use once in a while as I find they do really make a difference to the skin, I think the best way to describe it is it looks energized. What are you all finding with essential oils - do you like the effect and do you have any favorite products to recommend? |
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Wed Sep 20, 2006 7:15 pm |
| Smoothskin, just curious, what skin type are you? Which EO's were you using and explain the benefits you felt you got from them. TIA |
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Thu Sep 21, 2006 12:01 am |
I've never had great luck in my own DIY recipes which involved using EOs, usually I go crazy and end up adding too much so that it actually irritates my skin.
But I really like using Decleors YY balm, with age old but trusty tea tree oil.
I find that my skin tolerates clary sage very well, I can use it neat to treat pimples.
I have ventured into getting some good quality and rare EOs like violet leaf, lotus, cypress, helichrysum... and I'm looking for the ever elusive Orchid.. |
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Thu Sep 21, 2006 1:08 am |
| I got decleor's Ylang Ylang oil sample from EDS earlier and I found it pretty amazing. After putting this oil on my face, my face won't get shiny for the est of the day. Instead, I get this subtle glow. Loves it~ |
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Thu Sep 21, 2006 9:54 am |
| I agree...I have been using "store bought" products and I've been on a "natural" kick lately. Nothing works better for my skin than my OCM and then I use a little as a moisturizer at bedtime. I've even been putting it on my eyes...love it! My skin just glows. |
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Thu Sep 21, 2006 11:45 am |
| I love the smell of Ylang Ylang and have a shiny t zone, so this might be one for me to try. |
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Thu Sep 21, 2006 1:36 pm |
| If you have combination skin, decleor's ylang ylang or neroli would do you just fine. If you have samples, then, you could alternate. I like both of them. |
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Thu Sep 21, 2006 3:00 pm |
| Thanks for the recommendation, I am going to ask for some samples next time I go shopping. |
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Thu Sep 21, 2006 6:35 pm |
| Another one to try is Darphin's Niaouli Aromatic Care! |
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29f, oily/dehydated/acne prone skin. enlarged pores... LOVING Tazorac!!! |
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Thu Sep 21, 2006 11:52 pm |
| I used all of the Darphin oils and this one actually left my skin a bit dry. I prefer their chamomile or rose. The jasmine gave me break outs and I just did not like the smell of the myrrhe. |
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