Essential Oils for Skincare

Essential Oils: The Life Force of Plants

Since the beginning of human history man has been healing with herbs and scents. Aromatherapy dates back 5000 or more years. It was practiced by the Egyptian Pharaohs (Hatshepsut, Cleopatra), High Priests and Physicians (Imhotep), Queens (Esther of Persia, Elizabeth 1, Zenobia of Syria), Royalty (Empress Theodora), Romans, Greeks (Hippocrates), during the life of Jesus and into the 21st century.

Essential oils are the life force or essence of plants. This essence is found in leaves (such as eucalyptus), petals (rose), bark (sandalwood), resins (myrrh), roots (calamu), rind (citrus fruits) and seeds (caraway).

The modern era of aromatherapy dawned in 1930 when the French chemist Rene Maurice Gattefosse coined the term aromatherapy for the therapeutic use of essential oils because of his fascination with the benefits of lavender oil in healing his burned hand without leaving any scars. He then began investigating the effect of other essential oils for healing and for their psychotherapeutic benefits.

During World War II, the French army surgeon Dr. Jean Valnet used essential oils as antiseptics. Later, Madame Marguerite Maury elevated aromatherapy as a holistic therapy. She started prescribing essential oils as remedy for her patients. She is also credited with the modern use of essential oils in massage and aroma cosmetology, the practice of aromatherapy in beauty therapy. Her book “The Secret of Life and Youth” is influential to the practice of aromatherapy and use of essential oils today.

Many more throughout history and time, have enjoyed a refined life with aromatics for healing, inspiration, spiritual growth, rituals and beautifying face and body. Following in this tradition, Isis Essentials natural organic skincare products are prepared with the utmost care with you in mind.

Learn more about the characteristics of essential oils in our Essential Oil Guide.

Some of the Many Healing Essential Oils in Our Skincare Product

Borage
Rejuvenates the skin and reduces wrinkles
Highest known content of essential unsaturated fatty acids
Highest concentration of GLA (an Omega-6 fatty acid

Frankincense
Reduces the appearance of scars, fine lines and wrinkles
Aides in healing wounds, scars, dry skin
relieves for sore muscles

Carrot Seed
Benefits mature skin, age defying, reduces wrinkles, revitalizes, tones and stimulates cell growth
Helps protects skin from sun-damage and wrinkles
Maintains skin firmness and radiance because of anti-aging properties

Lavender
Helps skin heal itself, stimulates cell growth through increased cellular activity and preventing cell death
Soothes skin irritations
Evens skin tone

Myrrh
Revitalizes aging skin
Prevents and nourishes wrinkles
Aids in preventing tissue degeneration

Jojoba Oil
So closely resembles skin's natural sebum (oil) that it actually reduces natural oil production
Contains vitamin E, B Complex and minerals

Evening Primrose Oils
Rejuvenates the skin and reduces wrinkles
Prevents premature aging
High levels of GLA (an Omega-6 fatty acid)

Jasmine
Increases elasticity of skin
Soothes and restores skin cells
Reduces appearance of scars and stretch marks

Sandalwood
Provides anti-aging properties, great skin toning
Hydrates and repairs

Calendula
Promotes elasticity
Combines lipophilic extracts and hydrophilic extracts that promote healing and skin repair

Sweet Almond Oil
Nourishes the skin and revives your natural glow
Close to the natural sebum produced by the skin
Protects and pampers the skin

Rose Absolute
Benefits mature skin and reduces wrinkles
Rejuvenates and relieves dry skin

Ylang Ylang
Rejuvenates and soothes skin
Believed to hold aphrodisiac properties
Fragrance of romance
Benefits circulation

Geranium
Promotes cellular regeneration
Relieves clogged pores, congested skin and cellulite

Sesame Oil
High in Vitamin E, B complex vitamins, minerals
Natural moisturizer for all skin types

Rosehips Oil
Contains an amazing 77% fatty acids
Functions in the regeneration of skin cells and repair of damaged tissues

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