Yon-Ka’s Plant Extracts and Essential Oils
Posted on Thu, Dec 29, 2011
Plant Extracts work mainly on the epidermis or top layer of the skin and can have incredible anti-inflammatory effects. They can also be used for hydration and have a great soothing effect on the skin.
Essential oils will work deep into the skin - generally to the dermal layer so they can be used to treat the root cause of many skin problems.
By having essential oils and plant extracts together it means we can treat both layers of the skin. Plant extracts can calm and soothe issues which you can see superficially like flaking from dehydration or a breakout. Essential oils are going deeper to the root of that problem to actually fix it.
The top five essential oils are the Signature Yon-Ka Quintessence:
Lavender: Is a very strong healer - can be applied directly to burns or scalds and heals skin without scarring. Great for acne skin but will have benefits on all skin types. Also known to be extremely calming.
Geranium: Skin Regenerating - strong anti-age ingredient. Can also be used in the treatment of scarring as it too has healing properties. Lavender and geranium work very well in blends together.
Thyme: The main effect is anti-bacterial. Thyme is very effective for acne or problem skins.
Cypress: Has a decongestant effect on the skin. It helps to drain redness by increasing circulation and draining toxins from the skin.
Rosemary: Very multifunctional ingredient used commonly by Yon-Ka. It is a great firmer for
the skin and also has a dissolvant action. Rosemary can treat infection from under the skin.
We use this in the treatment of ingrown hairs (Phyto 152), cysts, infection or milia (Phyto 52). It is a powerfully active ingredient.
The Top Plant Extracts Yon-Ka Use are:
Chamomile: Anti-inflammatory with soothing effects. Chamomile is sometimes known as "the plant doctor", because it is thought to help the growth and health of many other plants, especially those that produce essential oils.
Calendula: Calendula has a long history of use as a wound-healing and skin-soothing botanical. This marigoldlike flower is considered a substance that promotes healing. Calendula is also anti-inflammatory and a great antioxidant for the skin
Burdock: Burdock consists primarily of carbohydrates, volatile oils, plant sterols, tannins, and
fatty oils. Researchers aren't sure which active ingredients in burdock root are responsible for its healing properties, but the herb may have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial effects. In fact, recent studies show that burdock contains phenolic acids, quercetin and luteolin -- all powerful antioxidants.
Carob: Hydrates by humectant action. It can also be used as an exfoliator to lift dead cells from the skin.
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