Autumn facial oil
Ancient Chinese believed that we should live in harmony with the natural cycles of our environment and recognise the naturally occurring ebb and flow of energy reflected in our bodies. As summer energy yields and nights draw in, de Mamiel Autumn Facial Oil is blended to work in synergy with these changes and put back what nature takes out at a time when it is needed. It works on multiple levels balancing the emotions, strengthening the physical whilst repairing and restoring skin qi ('life force') and vitality.
Autumn is the time of harvest. It is a perfect time to enjoy the fruits of our labour and celebrate our accomplishments during the year whilst also reflecting and acknowledging the changes that have taken place over the past twelve months. It is the beginning of a turning inward; a time when we gather up our thoughts and ideas and put our lives in order. It gives us our sense of quality and value, and our capacity to look at what lies beyond ourselves.
Autumn is associated with the Metal element, our inner disciplinarian and perfectionist. It evokes inspiration and reverence and a longing to find value and meaning in what we do.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Autumn is represented by the large intestine, lungs and skin. The large intestine takes vital nutrients and water from our food whilst eliminating the toxins and unnecessary matter. It represents our capacity to receive, let go, forgive and 'move on' to what is physically and emotionally more pure.
The lungs take what is vital from the air to sustain life, releasing toxins through the breath, energising and revitalising the mind and body and ensuring a clear, optimistic outlook.
The skin is viewed as the third lung so it is vital to strengthen and nourish it at this time of year.
de Mamiel Autumn Facial Oil contains ingredients renowned for their moisturising, anti-wrinkle and skin preserving qualities that will help to regenerate the skin and tone the complexion. This deeply nourishing blend will help heal and plump up the skin, reducing the appearance of ageing and making skin look supple and youthful.
Ingredients:
Essential Oils:
Elemi-wild - Good for inflammation and premature aging. Emotionally healing, encouraging contentment
Frankincense - Good for dry, mature skin with anti-wrinkle properties. Emotionally protective and helps with grief healing
Lemon - Skin toning. Spiritually cleansing, heartwarming and helps mental clarity.
Geranium - Improves circulation and skin tone; invaluable skin-healing properties. Helps self expression
Green Myrtle - Regenerating and decongesting. Encourages truth and wisdom
Rose Otto - Emollient, softening and moisturising. Opens the heart
Patchouli - Regenerative and cooling. Harmonising and stabilising
Vetivert - Strengthens connective tissue, improving skin tone. Connects earth energies; grounding and centring
Myrrh - Moisturising, anti-wrinkle and anti-ageing. Offers a deep sense of tranquility and calm
Palmarosa - Hydrating for dry, under nourished skin; stimulates cellular regeneration. Balances and calms
Cistus - Invaluable for skin repair, scarred tissue, mature skin and fine wrinkles. Has a deeply soothing effect on the soul
Neroli - Highly regenerative to the skin. Clears heat, relaxes the nerves and uplifts the spirit
Sandalwood absolute - Soothing and moisturising. Helps to integrate mind and body
Tarragon - Soothing antispasmodic. Stimulating tonic
Base Oils:
Evening Primrose - Exceptionally high content of GLA; deeply penetrating, it increases oxygen supply in skin cells
Camellia - Excellent nourishing properties; contains anti-oxidants and has good restructuring skin qualities
Argan - More and more sought after for skin repair; rich in antioxidants and Vitamin E
Carrot - Skin protection and conditioning benefits; high quantities of oil soluble carotenoids (antioxidants) that protect human cells from harmful free-radical attack
Red Raspberry Seed (cold pressed) - Deeply nourishing, softening, emollient and conditioning; provides lipid barrier protection and moisture retention for the skin
Arctic Blackcurrant Seed (CO2 extract) - The only plant oil containing Omega 6 and Omega 3 Fatty Acids; nourishing and rejuvenating
Rosemary (extract) - A new generation antioxidant