Shirley Price Aromatherapy at Beauty UK

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.

Birmingham NEC May 18, 19 - see you there

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. 

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.

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Botanical skincare - store guide, aloe vera, footcare, gels and creams

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

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

Problem	Suggested SP Product	Ref.
Acne	SP Clear Skin Cream →	5661
Aging Skin	SP Rejuvenating Night Cream →	5641
	SP Frankincense and Rose Cream →	5630
	SP Superlight Eye Cream →	5640
After Sun	SP Clear Aloe Gel →	5601
Bruising	SP Arnica Gel →	5610
Blotchy Skin	SP Special E Moisture Cream →	5662
Breathing Issues	SP Breath Easy Moisture Cream →	5665
Cellulite Reduction	SP Banish Cellulite →	5621
Circulation Issues	SP Moisturising Minute Gel Masque →	5648
Dehydrated Skin	SP Almond and Sandalwood Cream →	5619
Dry Skin	SP Neroli Hydrating Gel →	5615
	SP Classic Moisture Cream →	5639
	SP Frankincense Pretty Serum →	5637
	SP Evening Primrose Cream →	5628
Eye Lines	SP Superlight Eye Cream →	5640
	SP Eye Gel for Line Relief →	5602
Eczema & Problematical Skin	SP Special E Moisture Cream →	5662
Exfoliation (Reaction To)	SP Cypress Exfoliating Cream Masque →	5649
Exfoliation (Dry Skin)	SP Post-Epilation Moisture Cream →	6018
Facial Lines	SP Frankincense and Rose Cream →	5630
Foot Problems…
→ Put a Spring Back!	SP Warming Foot Cream →	5609
→ Deodorising	SP Deodorising Foot Cream →	5603
→ Exfoliating Dry Skin	SP Exfoliating Foot Cream →	5604
→ Nourish Dry Skin	SP Foot Reflex Cream →	5605
→ Re-Invigorate	SP Peppermint Footagel →	5606
→ Reduce Swelling	SP Relaxing Foot Cream →	5608
→ Tired And Aching	SP Warmagel →	5614
→ Athletes Foot	SP Fungagel →	5617
Fungal Infections	SP Tea Tree Cream →	5632
Inflammation	SP Borage Gel to Re-Moisturise →	5611
Itchy Skin	SP Lavender Gel →	5613
	SP Clear Aloe Gel →	5601
	SP Comfrey Cream →	5626
Mature Skin	SP Moisturising Honey Masque →	5647
Oily Skin	SP Clear Skin Cream →	5661
Puffy Eyes	SP Facial Treat Rejuvenator →	5652
Red Skin Patches	SP Smoothagel/Rosegel →	5616
Rosy Cheeks and/or Nose	SP Smoothagel/Rosegel →	5616
Scaly Skin	SP Tea Tree Cream →	5632
Scar Care	SP Scar Repair Moisture Cream →	5663
	SP Facial Treat Rejuvenator →	5652
Sensitive or Sore Skin	SP Hypericum Cream →	5631
	SP Aloe Vera Special Cream →	5620
Sprains	SP Comfrey Cream →	5626
Stretch Marks	SP Care for Stretch Marks (125ml ready-mixed oil) →	2104
Sunburn	SP Clear Aloe Gel →	5601
Visible Veins	SP Visible Veins Moisture Cream →	5666

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