The Shirley Price Aromatherapy mobile salon came to Birmingham NEC for Beauty UK May 18, 19 2014 with holistics, treatments and a beauty showcase by the Shirley Price staff. Ian spoke on the practical uses of essential oils and natural products to enthusiastic groups in the Beauty Hall on Sunday and the Holistics Hall on Monday.
Shirley Price Botanical Skincare
Monday 26 May 2014
Saturday 17 May 2014
Sunday 2 February 2014
Hydrolats, the skin and the acid mantle
Though composed of water hydrolats have a natural ph of 4-5, the same as that of the skin. Making a moisturiser with hydrolats creates a natural ph balanced moisturiser cream.
Why is the skin naturally slightly acidic? Skin has a protective layer of acidic oils on it, called the acid mantle. Disturbing this acidic mantle may cause many problems. That is why, we hear so much about pH balanced products. Before we proceed, let us understand what pH is.
pH is measure of acidity or alkalinity of any product. Water is neutral and has a pH of 7. Acids have pH below 7 and alkalis have pH greater than 7 up to 14. The pH of any product will be between 1 and 14. If it is acidic, its pH will be less than 7. If it is basic/alkaline, its pH will be between 7 and 14. The lower the pH of an acid the stronger it is and the higher the pH of an alkali, the stronger. it is.
Acid mantle is a mixture of secretions of the skin on the surface of the skin. Sweat and sebum form the acid mantle. The normal skin pH is between 4 to 5.5, so it is acidic. This mixture which is acidic is called acid mantle. The acid mantle protects the skin from bacteria. Bacteria get inhibited and killed by the acid and cannot damage the skin. If you strip the skin of its acidic mantle by using strong alkaline soaps/cleansers, bacteria will find it easy to attack the skin.
Removing the acid mantle disturbs the distribution of dead cells on top of epidermis. This is called stratum corneum. The structure of cells in the dead skin cells layer gets disturbed and the bacteria find an easy passage through to the epidermis. These dead cells protect the skin against such damages. We have to arrive at a fine balance in maintenance of the skin.
Why is the skin naturally slightly acidic? Skin has a protective layer of acidic oils on it, called the acid mantle. Disturbing this acidic mantle may cause many problems. That is why, we hear so much about pH balanced products. Before we proceed, let us understand what pH is.
pH is measure of acidity or alkalinity of any product. Water is neutral and has a pH of 7. Acids have pH below 7 and alkalis have pH greater than 7 up to 14. The pH of any product will be between 1 and 14. If it is acidic, its pH will be less than 7. If it is basic/alkaline, its pH will be between 7 and 14. The lower the pH of an acid the stronger it is and the higher the pH of an alkali, the stronger. it is.
Acid mantle is a mixture of secretions of the skin on the surface of the skin. Sweat and sebum form the acid mantle. The normal skin pH is between 4 to 5.5, so it is acidic. This mixture which is acidic is called acid mantle. The acid mantle protects the skin from bacteria. Bacteria get inhibited and killed by the acid and cannot damage the skin. If you strip the skin of its acidic mantle by using strong alkaline soaps/cleansers, bacteria will find it easy to attack the skin.
Removing the acid mantle disturbs the distribution of dead cells on top of epidermis. This is called stratum corneum. The structure of cells in the dead skin cells layer gets disturbed and the bacteria find an easy passage through to the epidermis. These dead cells protect the skin against such damages. We have to arrive at a fine balance in maintenance of the skin.
Maintaining acid mantle
- Avoid using harsh soaps.
- Moisturize skin frequently with a slightly acidic moisturizer.
- Protect yourself from the sun.
- Use pH balanced skin care products.
Thursday 16 January 2014
Friday 22 November 2013
Essential oils for top ten uses - skincare symptom sorter
Details of all Shirley Price botanical skincare products can be found at ShirleyPrice.co.uk
Botanical skincare catalog | Distributors Orderform
Shirley Price Botanical Skincare is distributed in the UK by Let Nature Provide
What Shirley Price botanical skincare product is right for me?
Muscle Pain
Botanical skincare catalog | Distributors Orderform
Shirley Price Botanical Skincare is distributed in the UK by Let Nature Provide
What Shirley Price botanical skincare product is right for me?
Muscle Pain
http://www.positivehealth.com/article/aromatherapy/parkinson-s-disease-project
Clary sage, Marjoram sweet, Lavender
Soft muscle is relaxed by Rosemary
Hair growth
A good Shirley Price scalp tonic blend contains Benzoin, Geranium, Lavender, Rosemary
Bay oil is a traditional hair tonic
Repeatedly brushing the hair is a traditional way of encouraging a health scalp.
Hair
Argan vegetable oil is recommended for hair conditioning
A useful article on essential oils for the hair
http://www.experience-essential-oils.com/essential-oils-for-hair.html
Anxiety
A useful article on essential oils for anxiety
Research is focussing on melissa essential oil. One of Britain's longest living men
attributed his longevity to a daily cup of Melissa tea made with fresh leaves picked from his garden
Sleep
An article on essential oils for sleep
http://essentialoilbenefits.org/top-10-essential-oils-sleep-insomnia/
A combination of Lavender and Vetiver is recommended. Marjoram Sweet is effective but inhibits the libido
Dry skin
Essential oil skincare chart
http://www.experience-essential-oils.com/essential-oil-skin-care-chart.html
geranium and lavender will be at the heart of the blend.
Shirley Price facial oils.
http://www.shirleyprice.co.uk/
Cellulite
Effective oils are juniper berry, fennel sweet and cypress
Shirley Price cellulite mix
http://www.shirleyprice.co.uk/cellulite-pure-eo-mix-2670-p.asp
Headache
Natural cure for headache
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-25767/Cure-headache--naturally.html
Stimulating oils like tea tree and eucalyptus will increase the blood supply to the brain
and can bring on headaches.
First steps with essential oils, the care for range
Bruises
Lavender in cold water will reduce the pain and swelling
Arnica gel
http://www.shirleyprice.co.uk/5610-arnica-gel-50g-4755-p.asp
Acne
Lavender and Tea tree on the spots
http://www.aromantic.co.uk/acne-natural-skin-care.htm
Shirley Price products can be found at LetNatureProvide.co.uk
In addition, for those who choose to use only natural products on their skin, the following 'every-day use' Shirley Price Natural Aromatherapy products are also in regular demand…
Make-Up Remover | SP Classic Cleansing Cream → | 5634 |
SP Classic Cleansing Milk → | 5635 | |
Night Time Skin Treat | SP Rejuvenating Night Cream → | 5641 |
Toning Lotion | SP Classic Toning Lotion → | 5636 |
Hand Care | SP Hand & Body Lotion → | 5653 |
Moisturiser | SP Classic Moisture Lotion → | 5638 |
SP Classic Moisture Cream → | 5639 | |
SP Echinacea Cream → | 5627 | |
Eye Drops | SP Chamomile Eye Care → | 6022 |
Relaxation | SP Chamomile Cream → | 5625 |
Anti-Bacterial | SP Tea Tree Cream → | 5632 |
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