A light ideal exclusive oil blend for acne, blemish, scared, discolored, dry, wrinkled, aging, flaky and many other skins conditions. The sesame oil is a profoundly restoring oil that blends perfectly with real oil of lemon.
A little lemon, facts!
Lemon oil is a good remedy for the increasing the luster of dull skin. It is astringent and detoxifying in nature, and rejuvenates dull skin. Its antiseptic properties help in treating pimples and various skin disorders. Lemon is also recommended for oily skin.
Hair Care: Lemon oil is also effective as a hair tonic. Many people use lemon oil to get strong, healthy and shinning hair. Lemon oil is also used for removing dandruff from head.
The magic rub that soothes, a little bit of sesame! Sesame seed oil has been an inherent part of the lives of the people of Tamil Nadu since time immemorial. Though the daily ritual of the sesame seed oil bath has come down drastically, even today in traditional households, oil bath is taken on Tuesdays and Fridays.Sesame seed oil bath accords several benefits. Unfortunately, today’s generation has given up the wise old ways that were handed down to us by our ancestors, in an attempt to ape the West. Little do they realize that the western habits do not befit our climatic conditions? The hot and humid climate of Tamil Nadu causes increased body heat, fatigue of the brain and nerves, tiredness of the limbs etc.
Sesame seed oil helps retain body heat at desirable levels. A regular routine of sesame seed oil massage in the head and body, followed by retaining the oil for about half an hour and a warm bath helps in rejuvenating the mind and the body
Sesame seed oil massage is a natural technique to detoxify our body. In Ayurveda, it is known as ‘Abhyanga’. Charaka Samhita, the medical treatise, delineates the benefits of sesame seed oil massage in great detail. Sesame oil massage promotes softness and luster of the skin, lubricates the muscles, tissues and joints and increases flexibility. A regular routine of this massage is believed to make one strong, and diminish the effects of aging. It helps increase the body’s capacity to handle strenuous work and healing after injury.
Research studies on the healing properties of sesame oil massage have documented that it decreases stress hormones and strengthens the immune system. It reduces anxiety. Depression and pain. The National Cancer Institute recommends this massage for alleviation the pain of cancer patients.
The linoleic acid in sesame seed has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Therefore, the oil massage decreases the bacteria on the skin.
For applying oil, the palms of the hands are used instead of fingertips, in vigorous circular motions. It is ideal to begin the massage on the scalp, followed by the face, ears motion over the muscles are effective for the arms and legs. The chest and abdomen are massaged in large clockwise motions. The massage on the back is done vigorously. The ritual is concluded with a rub on the legs and feet.
Traditionally the massage used to be done before meditating and showering. The oil is kept for about 20minutes and then a shower is taken.
