Things that contribute to Poor Skin Conditions

1.Antibiotics and alcohol lead the way in reducing good bacteria in the digestive tract. The liver and most of the immune system is in the digestive tract.

2. Poor diet, or faulty digestion restricts availability of nutrients that are important to skin’s health

3. Sluggish liver can not store skin-loving vitamins such as A

4. Smoking subtracts years fro your health. It shows mostly in your skin.

5. Lack of exercise reduces blood circulation. This means fewer nutrients and oxygen make it to the skin.

Avoid these ingredients in skin care products:

Glycerin, sodium, lauryl sulfate, antibiotics, imidazoli, petrolatium, propylane glycol, PVP/VA copolymer, sodium lauryl sulfate, steaaralkonium cloride, synthetic colors, synthetic fragrances, and triethanolamine.

What Essential Oils do for your Skin:

Penetrate lower skin layers to work on moisturizing and healing

Stimulate and regenerate skin cells, to heal skin damaged by sun, bums, wrinkles, or injury

Destroy infectious bacteria, viruses, and fungi, such as those associated with acne and other skin problems

Reduce inflammation and puffiness

Soothe sensitive or injured skin

Regulate over- or trader active oil glands

Encourage removal of waste products

Contain plant “hormones’ (for hormonally related skin problems)

Treat stress-related skin problems

Gerald F. McCarthy holds a patent on the unique diffuser used in all ESSENTIAL AIR models.

Over the years McCarthy of Leyden House has accumulated seventeen patents in the field of energy and health related products. A speech pathologist by profession he was intrigued by the beneficial effects of natural healing and began searching for ways to deliver essential oils more effectively.

Visit: http://www.essential-air.com

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With the huge variety of fragrances, colognes and
perfumes available, it is understandable that men will
find it confusing and difficult to choose their
personal perfume. It is easy to get lost in the myriad
of scents and smells that some pick the wrong perfume
that does not compliment their personality and taste.
There are many different kinds of scents, oils and
essences being advertised which makes choosing one,
very challenging. Finding the right perfume that
compliments and enhances your personality is important.
You don’t want a perfume that simply smells good but a
scent that becomes uniquely you - irresistible,
alluring and attractive. There are many things a man
should consider when choosing a personal perfume. These
simple pointers are just to guide you in making the
right decision.

When choosing a perfume, go for one which appeals to
you and makes you feel great. Think of what kind of
smell you find most attractive. Is it the woody and
aromatic smell of spices? Then go for a spicy perfume.
If you love the smell of the fresh ocean breeze, then
you should choose an oceanic fragrance. If you feel
good about yourself, you will exude confidence, which
makes you much more attractive and charming. There are
six main categories of perfumes including:

1. Floral - romantic and feminine, has flowers as a
dominant theme

2. Fruity - spicy and fresh with fruits used as part of
the formula

3. Oceanic - use synthetic elements to smell strongly
of the sea

4. Greens - fresh energetic perfumes that remind you of
the outdoors

5. Orientals - sexy exotic and intense perfumes that
smell of musk, vanilla, spices and opulent heavy
flowers

6. Woody - Perfume that smells like bark, moss and
other things you might find in the forest

Of course, not all of these perfumes will suit your
personality and taste. Go for a scent that will bring
out the best qualities in you. Pick a scent that is
subtle enough and not overpowering. You do not want to
smell as if you took a bath in your perfume. Your scent
should be sensual, but not overly sexy that you might
give the wrong signals. Choose a scent that comes
closer to the natural attractants in a man’s body. By
accentuating those scents, your perfume becomes much
more effective and magnetic. For best effect, your
scent should elicit happy memories in a woman. Such a
scent will leave a woman wanting for more.

You can choose from many popular perfume brands. Some
of the recommended colognes and perfumes include the
following: Acqua de Gio by Armani has a strong citrus
scent that reminds one of summer. Most people love its
fresh scent. Cool Water by Davidoff is simply a classic
- cool, refreshing and smooth, it is perfect for
everyday wear. L’Eau D’Issey combines the scent of
citrus and tobacco for a differently exciting
fragrance. If you want a perfume that is elegant and
speaks of class and good taste, go for perfumes from
the French perfume houses Guerlain and the House of
Creed. You can also choose Penhaligon’s, Czech and
Speake from England or Acqua di Parma from Italy.

Finding the perfect perfume that compliments your
style, personality and essence may be challenging and
difficult but it is also rewarding and enjoyable.
Perfume becomes a medium of expressing yourself. Having
the perfect scent makes a strong and lasting
impression.

Timothy A. Garyantes enjoys shopping online and recommends: http://www.youngperfume.com/
as a resource for information about perfume.

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An aromatic way to reduce stress levels

Aromatherapy - the therapeutic use of essential oils - is a widely acknowledged, effective way to relieve stress, and the inhalation of certain vaporised essential oils has been shown by research to have immediate stress-relieving effects, raising mood, reducing anxiety and aiding focus and concentration.

There are a number of easily obtainable essential oils that can be used to reduce the symptoms of stress especially work related stress. A few are listed here, together with their main stress-relieving properties.

Basil

Basil essential oil, derived from the leaves of the herb, is usually very pale yellow in colour and has a fresh sweet but spicy, aniseed aroma. It is useful in cases of mental and intellectual fatigue, negativity or burn-out and helps improve concentration, clarity and enthusiasm.

Cedarwood

Cedarwood essential oil is amber in colour and is extracted from the wood of the cedar tree. It aids focus, concentration, strength of purpose and stability, and is particularly useful against mental strain, worry and anxiety.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon essential oil is obtained from the bark of the cinnamon tree, and has a warm, sweet and spicy aroma. Pale amber in colour, this oil invigorates and aids positivity, helping fight stress and fatigue.

Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus oil is colourless and its aroma is head-clearing and cooling. The oil is extracted from the leaves and young twigs of the tree. Eucalyptus is used to combat confusion, sluggishness and restlessness, and aids confidence, balance, enthusiasm, vitality, creativity, regeneration and understanding.

Grapefruit

Grapefruit is pale yellow in colour and has a fresh citrus aroma. The oil is extracted from the fresh peel of the fruit. Grapefruit oil is a mental stimulator and can be used to counteract mental pressure/exhaustion and frustration, and improve clarity, balance, positivity and inspiration.

Lavender

Lavender is a very versatile oil and has been used for healing purposes since ancient times. Extracted from the flowering tops of the plant, this usually colourless/pale yellow oil with a sweet floral aroma is particularly useful in stressful situations as it has been shown to reduce levels of anxiety, depression and fatigue. It also aids clarity, balance, relaxation and rejuvenation.

Lemongrass

Lemongrass is yellow in colour with a lemony aroma. Obtained from fresh and partially dried grass, the oil helps reduce stress and panic, and improves concentration and focus.

Orange

Orange essential oil, like grapefruit essential oil, is extracted from the peel of the fruit. Pale yellow in colour, the oil has a sweet and refreshing aroma, and provides mental stimulation, helping to fight apathy, anxiety and burn-out.

Pine

Extracted from pine needles, this essential oil is colourless to pale yellow with a strong refreshing aroma. Pine essential oil is good for combating stress and a lack of confidence, providing assurance and balance.

Rosemary

Rosemary is a colourless to pale yellow oil extracted from the flowering tops of the herb. A refreshing aroma with woody undertones, it aids energy, creativity, clarity and concentration. It is useful in cases of strain, overwork, fatigue, sluggishness and lethargy.

For the best effects, it is advisable to buy 100% pure essential oils; products containing synthetic ingredients will not provide the same degree of benefit.

Aromatherapy at work

Everyone experiences some degree of pressure at work, and being under pressure can sometimes help improve performance and productivity. Excessive levels of workplace pressure, however, can have adverse effects, resulting in stress and intense long-lasting stress can lead to mental and physical ill-health. In such situations, simple techniques that can help relieve stress, such as aromatherapy, can be of major benefit.

Although there are many ways of relieving stress outside the office, only a few techniques are suitable for use in the workplace. For example, relaxation techniques, such as exercise and mediation, are often impractical during day-to-day working life. One method that can be used in a work environment is aromatherapy (the therapeutic use of essential oils extracted from plants).

Many essential oils are recognised for their stress-relieving effects, and can help aid concentration and focus, and improve productivity and mood. Aromatherapy is today widely practised in the home, but it can also be used in the office, where it can be used to combat stress at its source.

You spend a lot of time in your place of work - by taking simple steps to reduce any stress you may encounter, and making your workplace as pleasant as possible with aromatherapy, you can increase your own well-being and productivity.

Inhale away the stress of your day with aromatherapy, a natural approach to stress relief.

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