We go through all the trouble as far as our skin is concerned. We keep it moisturized   and protected from the cold and during summer, we protect it against the sun and heat. We somehow never get tired of the beauty regimes. There are times when we just cannot help being exposed to the harmful rays of the sun. Aromatherapy combined with the fruits and vegetables help in solving these problems. Aromatherapy combined with seasonal fruits and vegetables can help you retain that soft skin during summer.

HOW IT WORKS
Essential oils are absorbed through the skin and penetrate its deepest layers and from there travel to the organs, glands and tissues of the body. They also regulate the blood and the lymph fluid, improving circulation, which helps respiration of the skin. The antiseptic and anti-bacterial properties of essential oils help in healing skin inflammations. Essential oils are also helpful for treating burns and cuts. They not only reduce the possibility of infection but also stimulate new skin cells through their cycophylatic activity.
Several essential oils act as skin tonics and help muscles to regain a healthy condition. The astringent action of essential oils helps in binding and tightening the skin tissues and thus arrests excessive oiliness of the skin. Essential oils help maintain the moisture level of the skin. Several essential oils act as a natural deodorant and as a skin tonic.

SOME HOT TIPS
1. Before   swimming   for   hours   at   a stretch in the swimming pool apply a protective barrier of Vaseline to which a few drops of essential oil of lavender has been added.

2. When skin is unprotected it can burn within a matter of minutes. To protect your skin you could use a sunscreen which screens out the burning rays or you could use a sun block to block out the sun completely.

3. Apply to sunburned skin every 2 or 4 hours iced water to which a few drops of essential oil of lavender has been added. Iced milk and the juice of cucumber are also very soothing.

5. Use seasonal fruits as facial masks because they are economical and highly moisturizing. Crush the pulp or squeeze in blender and apply as quickly as possible before vitamins lose their potency. Grapes are abundant in sugar, vitamins and mineral salts. Use on wrinkles around eyes and mouth. It moisturizes detoxifies and nourishes the skin. Papayas are useful on blackheads and blotchy or sallow skin. Cucumber is cooling and improves a dull and greasy complexion.

6. Coconut  water  and   a   drop  of sandalwood and rubbed on the skin not only lightens and brightens the skin but also gets rid of heat rash.

7. A drop of rose water in each eye at bedtime also brightens the eyes.

8. Soak your feet in a tub of water with these two essential oils for an energy boost.

Try these home aromatherapy tricks and see it working wonders to your skin.