Lately I have tried a “medical-grade” skincare, a.k.a. pharmaceutical, which is said to be extremely effective as compared to the conventional skincare products we see in the market. One day after the product demonstration, I discovered that my skin has become extremely tight, dry & thin; my entire topmost layer of the epidermis has been stripped off! Repeat use of moisturisers simply does not make the skin feel any better. Finally I decided to turn to my trusty aromatic pals for help …. I used a tiny amount of Jojoba carrier oil for its emollient effects together with Frankincense & Lavender essential oils for their cell-renewal properties, to “slather” literally upon my entire face, allowing the rejuvenation oils to seep gradually into my “parched” skin. Immediately within 30 minutes, I could literally feel my entire face softening down. I used to wonder why we are not using natural products, such as, essential oils, etc., in the rejuvenation of our skin when it is an extremely economical way of providing our skin with all the necessary nutrients. While natural aromatherapy skincare products may not the “miracle skin product”, they are truly a viable alternative that we could look into as part of our skin care regime.
Cedric Chow - Aromatherapy Principal Trainer
