Aromatherapy skincare

Although the therapeutic qualities of Essential Oils have been acknowledged for over 5,000 years, the centuries old art of Aromatherapy is also a very contemporary science. French Chemist René Gattefossé coined the actual term Aromatherapy early in the 20th century and Decléor has lead the way in terms of expertise and innovation for the past 40 years.

Aromatherapy works by harnessing the concentrated life force of a plant’s flowers, leaves, resins or fruits (herbs, bark and roots can also be used) to create potent Essential Oils. These natural oils have many different beauty and wellbeing uses depending on their natural properties, which may be stimulating or toning, healing or decongesting, relaxing or soothing. Traditionally extracted through steam distillation the amount of essence obtained from each plant can vary enormously and often means a vast quantity of petals or leaves are needed to yield just a few kg of Essential Oil. For example, 100kg or orange blossom is needed to create 100g of neroli Essential Oil. As a result, Essential Oils are highly prized meaning they must be treated with the greatest care and respect to ensure they do not lose any of their potency. Essential Oils are also rich in natural compounds, often containing over 100 different substances each of which has a different action meaning a high level of expertise is required to successfully balance the effects of these magical elixirs.

At Decléor at least three different Essential Oils are used in every AROMESSENCE™ Concentrate to maximise its beneficial effects and obtain the perfect balance of ingredients for a glowing complexion. But these oils are not only good for skin; they also stimulate olfactory senses and can positively affect the way we respond to stress making aromatherapy the ideal beauty solution today and for the future.