Aroma means fragrance. The aromatherapy is a science which involves the use of certain essential oils obtained from, different parts of plants such as roots, stalk, leaves, flowers, resins. There are a number of ways in which essential oils are obtained, the most common being distillation. The essential oils have medicinal value.
For example “peppermint” oils obtained from the flowering tops of mentha plant is famous for the cooling effect. It is used in cases of nausea. It calms the pain of a decaying tooh. “Sandal Wood” oil when applied externally is good for eczema, sores, and abscess (pus). “Pine” oil spray is used as antiseptic of the respiratory tract. The essential oils used in the treatment of cellulite due to accumulated lymphatic wastes and poor circulation are, Juniper, lavender, geranium and rosemary. Lavender has a distinctive comphor odour.
These essential oils when applied to the skin are rapidly absorbed. The time of absorption of the oils by the skin varies between 20 and 70 minutes. The power of penetration of, essential oils through the skin is very great. Soluble into the parts of the skin, they quickly penetrate the different layers to get into the blood stream.
Aromatherapists make use of lavender, geranium or rosemary, mixed with vegetable oil, to massage the affected area of body, for improving circulation or juniper to counteract water retention. All are good for cleaning and detoxifying the blood.
What is body brushing? How is it applied in the treatment of cellulite?
Body brushing is a technique to detoxify the body. A person applying this technique, makes use of a good quality body brush available at most departmental stores. With the help of a body brush you gently brush the skin-including soles of feet and fingers – working in long strokes towards heart.
Body brushing, helps to detoxify the body by stimulating the circulation and lymphatic system to drain away waste (toxin) , as well as removing dry skin (exfoliating) and helping to break up cellulite.