Absorption of Essential Oils
In the Aromatherapy it is held that essential oils have a relatively small, simple and lipid-soluble molecular structure that allows them to pass easily through the skin. Once diluted essential oil is applied directly to the skin it is completely absorbed and penetrates deeply into the tissues, interstitial fluid and bloodstream. Different oils have varying rates of absorption,between 20 and 120 minutes.
In the field of Aromatherapy it is held that in skin care essential oils regulate the activity of capillaries and restore vitality to the tissues. In Maguerite Maury¡¯s Guide to Aromatherapy,she states ¡°essential oils are natural rejuvenating agents which facilitate the elimination of waste matter and dead cells and promote the regeneration of new and healthy cells.¡±
In Aromatherapy it is held that when essential oils are applied in a body massage, they are carried by the to specific organs and systems of the body where they enhance the natural functions of these organs.
In aromatherapy it is held that simply inhaling an essential oil elicits an immediate olfactory response and provides for ready absorption in the bloodstream. Essential oils as implied by the term ¡°Aromatherapy¡±, have a powerful effect through our sense of smell.
Smell (olfaction) is the least understood of our five senses and yet is perhaps the most powerful. The olfactory membrane is the only place in the human body where the central nervous system is exposed and in direct contact with the environment. When an olfactory receptor cell is stimulated, an impulse travels along the olfactory nerve to the limbic portion of the brain where memory, hunger, sexual response or emotion is evoked. Before consciously knowing we are in contact with an aroma, our subconscious mind has already received and reacted to it.
Care of Essential Oils:
If properly cared for, essential oils can have a shelf life up to seven years. Direct sunlight and exposure to air are most damaging to essential oils. Keep your oils out of the sun and make sure the caps are tightly secured. Try to keep your oils in a cool dry place. They are sensitive to extreme temperature changes.
Absorption and Care of Essential Oils
