Posts Tagged ‘lavender’

Dark Skin and Electrolysis

Monday, July 26th, 2010

Unwanted hair and skin discoloration may cause troubling challenges for some. Keloids, acne and ingrown hair are a common concern for women and men a like.

Most of the time, in our office we see ingrown hair to be the culprit of dark spots (hyper-pigmentation). While the most common self-induced practice is tweezing and picking at ingrown hairs, it creates scar tissue and provides a catch 22 shadowy result in the area.

Proven permanent hair removal with electrolysis, reverses this condition and totally eliminates unwanted hairs. It inhibits hairs once released, which will allow blood flow again. Regardless of the coarseness and shape of hairs, with unsurpassed results, the skin is able to recover its natural texture-glow as the hair disappears.

With advanced methods and techniques, the procedure and your comfort level is addressed every step of the way. Based on the comprehensive  consultation with one of our highly specialized professionals, your customized treatment plan will be your road map for your specific hair removal needs.

Did you know: That African Americans have fewer hair follicles per surface area than Caucasians? Therefore, they are not as prone to Hirsutism.

Skin problem? Tea tree oil and lavender are antibacterial. Start with a good cleansing and add to moisturize.

“All great achievements require time.”
Maya Angelou

Lavender virtues

Monday, July 5th, 2010

This is the Lavender season from Provence France through New York State.

Yesterday was a great joy to harvest my *lavendin—mediterranean sky, bright and sunny morning with a hint of crisp in the air—yet you can tell it will be a beautiful summer day.

Lavender and lavendin are synonym to freshness and warm sunny day. Their essences are recognized and very much appreciated for there powerful values antiseptic, healing, anti-inflammatory, anti-migraine, anti-rheumatism, and in perfumery.

Some of the virtues.
In diffuser;  quiet the nerves and relieve headache
In the bath:  relaxant light antiseptic help healing scratches—5 to 10 drops prior to get in the bath
In inhalation;  5 to 8 drops in the preparation—combat acne, sinus, facial
In insomnia;  small pillow of lavender will calm and induce to sleep
In sunburn;  few drops in mineral water use in atomizer, will refresh and cool the skin
In headache;  pad one drop of essential oil on each temple
Insect sting; one drop of essential oil to soothe

*hybrid of lavender from lower altitude, same properties in lower strength.

“In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved”.
Franklin D. Roosevelt