| In the practice of aromatherapy, essential oils are | | | | individual who will have repeated exposure to the sun. |
| combined with various oils expressed from plant | | | | It is not truly a sunscreen, but it does have some |
| parts before they are placed on the skin. These are | | | | sun protectant properties. |
| known as carrier oils and they contain either no scent | | | | Cameillia oil has been a well-kept secret in the Eastern |
| or a very light aroma that blends nicely with the | | | | World for centuries. This ingredient is what women in |
| other ingredients. Different varieties of these | | | | Asian countries use in order to nourish their dry and |
| substances yield different benefits to the body. | | | | damaged hair. It is also used on the skin to moisturize |
| Sweet almond oil is a light and nourishing substance | | | | and soften wrinkles. It even has nail strengthening |
| that may be used on all skin types. It is one of the | | | | properties when one to two drops are applied to the |
| most popular items used in massage and it blends | | | | nails on a daily basis. |
| well with all types of essential oils. The cost is | | | | These are just a few common carrier oils that are |
| relatively inexpensive due to its wide number of | | | | sold online and in stores. When mixed with essential |
| applications. | | | | oils and applied to the skin during massage or |
| Apricot kernel contains natural vitamin E and this light | | | | aromatherapy, oils such as sweet almond, apricot |
| oil provides soothing benefits to all skin types. | | | | kernel, avocado, and camellia have useful therapeutic |
| Avocado comes from the pulp of the fruit and is | | | | properties. Many of these are beneficial not only to |
| especially helpful in treating damaged, dry, or aging | | | | the skin, but also to the nails and hair. |
| skin. This substance is also good to use on an | | | | |