Rich in essential fatty acids, doTerra Essential Oils form a protective barrier against environmental damage while trapping moisture in the skin. Oils make excellent moisturisers; some encourage new cell growth and some help in the healing process. Oils you can use in your beauty routine include: olive, sunflower, sesame, grapeseed, rose, lavengler, coconut, sweet almond, jojoba, apricot kernel, evening and flaxseed oil.
The infusion of herbs and flowers in water are a gentle, safe alternative to the more potent essential oils. Depending on the plant, they can act either as a softener or a stimulating astringent, and they add fragrance to lotions and creams.
Herbs and flowers known for their calming properties include camomile, rose, geranium, lavender, orange, ylang-ylang, doTerra Essential Oils and flavors that uplift and contain antiseptic compounds include tea tree, rosemary, peppermint, lemon grass, lime and sage.
Beach holidays are everyone’s dream and in most cases they are planned for months, but to avoid them becoming a nightmare, it is better to be prepared by packing the right cosmetics.
The sun can be an ally of health as it helps to synthesize vitamin D that fixes calcium to the bones, and also gives the skin a particularly pleasant amber color. At the same time it can cause damage to the skin and health with its ultraviolet rays. This is why it is necessary to use cosmetics suitable for having a young, hydrated and healthy skin even when returning from vacation.
Before sun exposure it is essential to use adequate protection for your skin type. Six phototypes have been classified that need a different protection. In particular, phototypes 1 and 2 that are characterized by very light skin, red, blond or brown hair must use a very high protection factor such as 50+ or a factor as high as 30-50.
The factor 50 is defined as a total screen and therefore blocks all UVA and UVB rays, while protection 30 stops 97% of the UVB rays. The very high factor must also be used for babies and children. Phototype 3 or 4: moderately sensitive skin protects itself with sunscreen with a medium protection factor. For those who have the skin type 3 or 4, that is people with brown hair and moderately sensitive skin, the solution is the average protection factor ie 15, 20, 25.
Phototype from 5 to phototype 6: olive skin always requires a level of protection even if low. Finally, phototypes 5 and 6, with dark or black hair and olive skin, can use a low shield as protection 6 and 10. Even those with dark skin must use a sunscreen to avoid damage.
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