Facial oils are pure plant goodness — and they work for every skin type. (Yes, even oily
Skins.) They act on mood as well as complexion, restoring flagging spirits while nourishing, replenishing, balancing, and reviving. (And more...)
Many women shy away from using facial oils because they believe they'll leave their skin looking like an oil slick: greasy, shiny, and messy. But in reality, facial oils are absorbed very quickly, allowing their active ingredients to get to work, delivering intensive skincare benefits. In truth, they're better for night-lime skincare than under daytime make-up - so why not try facial oils to maximize your "beauty sleep", in place of your usual night cream? (Even once or twice a week, if not every single night, can make a difference.)
We asked award-winning aroma therapist Daniele Ryman - a protégé of aromatherapy's pioneer. Marguerite. Maury, and now acknowledged by the. Times of London as "the Queen of Aromatherapy" — to prescribe suitable oils for different skin types, as well as an aromatherapy facial massage technique which not only turbo-charges their benefits, but helps put back the glow, Cast! Daniele recommends making fairly small quantities of the oil (as in these Cookery s) and using them while fresh. Ideally, store the oils in blue or amber glass bottles, and definitely keep them in a cool place out of direct sunlight.
Normal Skin
* People with normal skin are lucky as they tend to have few problem,.' says Daniele. 'But it still needs to be well looked after to keep it supple and balanced..''
40ml (I2/3 fl oz) soya oil (the type used for cooking is fine, but we prefer organic as a lot of other Soya oil on the market has been genetically engineered) 5ml (1/5 f| oz) almond oil
2 capsules wheat germ oil (this stops rancidity - find at health food stores)
8 drops lavender essential oil 4 drops orange essential oil 2 drops geranium essential oil •
Pierce and squeeze the capsules to extract the oil blend with all the ingredients in a 50ml (1 3/4 fl oz) bottle and use daily or nightly.
