In natural beauty products Essential Oils (EO) are most
crucial. These consist of tiny aromatic molecules that are readily absorbed by
the body and penetrate skin by inhalation with quickest effect. Entering
through the Cillia (the fine hairs lining the nose) to the limbic system which,
when stimulated, releases endorphins, neurotransmitters and other 'feel-good'
chemicals. These control our moods, emotions, state of skin and general
appearance, memory and learning, heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, stress
levels and hormonal balance. Stress-free mind is essential for good health as well as for
maintaining well hydrated , revitalized, wrinkle-free and shining skin.
Since
EOs work through our powerful sense of smell, it would be useful to understand
how it (olfaction sense) works at physical level. The recent article in MNT
explains it scientifically.
We all are aware that odors can be detected via our noses, and
that aromas are capable of evoking powerful memories and, conversely, deep
revulsion. Olfaction plugs deep into our
brains. A single odor can be attached to physical realities, memories and emotions.
The first phase of olfaction is detection. The nasal cavity is
covered by an olfactory epithelium, which, in a human, contains an estimated 20
million olfactory sensory neuron cells (for comparison, a bloodhound has around 220
million). These cells produce receptor proteins that lie in wait for an aroma
to pass by; humans have around 450 different types of olfactory receptor.
Once an odor arrives in the nasal
cavity, it binds to a receptor of the appropriate shape. This binding triggers
a nerve impulse that is transmitted to the olfactory bulbs, a region where
olfactory neurons converge. Olfactory bulbs are 2 pea-sized blobs, sitting just
below the frontal lobe.
Comparted to the ability of dogs, our sense of smell is less developed than many
other mammals. Still our reduced sensitivity, can detect millions of airborne
odorants in very small amounts. Also, our ability to distinguish between smells
appears to be better than our conscious brain realizes. In a study, the participant's
olfactory receptors could detect the most subtle differences between odor
chemistry, but their conscious brain was left in the dark.
Talking of the organic beauty products in which HerballyRadiant specializes, out of more than 90
Essential EOs, Herbally Radiant uses different base and carrier EOs in facial
and body treatments to assist natural ability of skin to balance, regulate,
heal and restore its natural glow. These penetrate skin via hair follicles and
sweat glands, and get absorbed in body fluids. Minute molecules of EOs are
immediately absorbed into the blood stream when inhaled as the drugs oxygenate
the blood.
The EOs derived from flowers, plants, resins and roots,
are the basic life force of plants, and are effective in helping increase circulation and
promote new cell growth, while eliminating toxins. As antispasmodic, analgesic,
antibacterial, antiseptic, astringent, chologogue, febrifuge, sudorific,
antidepressant, deodorant, anti-inflammatory, their therapeutic effect on body,
mind and spirit is amazing.
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