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Monday, March 12, 2012

The basic elements of aromatherapy are essential oils.

The basic elements of aromatherapy are essential oils.
Essential oils are defined as the essence of a plant
and are strong and volatile in nature.
These essential oils are extracted by different processes.



However, currently the most common form of distillation is steam distillation.
Essential oils are usually too strong to be used by themselves
and require a carrier oil made of vegetables, nuts or seeds.



Organic essential oils are safer for therapeutic use.
Some common applications of essential oils for the purpose of aromatherapy
are oils, baths, facials, massage, candles and ambient fragrances.
Any of these methods can be used as holistic therapy
for the mind, body and spirit.

When using essential oils in massage, always dilute the oils
in a carrier oil prior to application to the skin.
Essential oils are very powerful concentrates, and unless indicated otherwise,
should not be directly applied to the skin.



Essential oils should never be used undiluted on the skin.
There are instances when experienced aromatherapy users and practitioners
make exceptions to this precaution, but only once significant essential oil
knowledge is gained should you ever attempt to apply it undiluted.







Lavender and tea tree are listed by a large number of aromatherapy sources
as being oils that can be used undiluted. Undiluted use of lavender and tea tree,
however, should only be done on rare occurances as severe sensitivity
still could occur in some individuals.
Again, the safest rule of thumb is to never use any essential oil undiluted.



If properly cared for, essential oils can have a shelf life up to seven years.
Direct sunlight and exposure to air are most damaging to essential oils.
Keep your oils out of the sun and make sure the caps are tightly secured.
Try to keep your oils in a cool dry place.
They are sensitive to extreme temperature changes.



A trained aromatherapist can help you find the right essential oils
at the right concentrations for your particular needs.

Homemade Anti-Dandruff Rosemary Preparation:


Homemade Anti-Dandruff Rosemary Preparation:



*1 handful Rosemary Leaves

*1 litre water

*2 tsp.Vinegar



Boil the water and soak rosemary leaves in it. Let it stand for one night.
Strain and add vinegar to it. After shampooing, wash your hair with
this preparation. It treats the hair very fast.

How to apply acrylic nails:

How to apply acrylic nails:

• First off all you need to prepare your nail by giving it a really neat manicure,
to remove all the dead skin and to smooth out rough edges.

• Then remove all previous traces of polish and acrylic
with a non-acetone nail polish remover.

• Roughen nails up with a filing block, and trim nails back to the skin,
not too far though. The reason of cutting your nail back to the skin
is that if the tip of your acrylic nail decides to break,
it's not going to take half of your nail off with it.

• Set your acrylic nail tips out next to your glue ready to apply.

• Apply just a drop of glue on the tip, from the bottom up
to the little indentation where the edge of you nail should go.

• If you apply the acrylic nail wrong you can quickly remove it
by soaking it in water.

• Adjust the acrylic nail's length to suit your needs,
using either an artificial nail tip cutter or toenail clippers.
File down the rough edges as well, and compare them
with the rest of your nails, making sure they're even

• Pour the liquid acrylic into your dish, this stuff is very potent
so open a few windows as it can give you quite a headache when you apply it!
Open you container of powder, dip your brush into the liquid acrylic,
wipe both sides on paper towel. Then dip the brush in the liquid again
and wipe against the side of the container as you would with your nail polish.

• Dip the tip of the brush into you powder; a little ball of product should form.
It should be damp, but not too wet, apply this ball on the edge
of the acrylic tip and your natural nail.

• Quickly spread it out and smooth it in, but be careful not to flatten it though,
wipe your brush to remove excess product.

• Then repeat the steps over and over to build and copy the natural curve
of your nail, apply a coat to the tip as well, just not as thick.
However be careful NOT to apply any acrylic onto the cuticle area!
You could develop a mold or fungus under the nail if it lifts.

• After your acrylic has set, and dried, (it should take no longer than ten minutes)
file the sides of the nail and close to the cuticle with a grit nail file,
then shape the nail too look natural.

• Smooth your nail with a filing block then scrub them with soapy water
and a nailbrush to remove any dust and filings.

• Remember to apply some nail oil on your cuticles as you just exposed
them to chemicals and buffering and they will need to retain their moisture.

• However every two weeks you will need to reapply some acrylic
to your nails as your nail will grow and move the acrylic nail up.