Dr Bo is an Edmund Hillary Fellow, member of the Climate Restoration Group, Registered Medical Council, Osteopath, Naturopathic Physician and an Aromatic Medicine Practitioner.
Your reader questions about how to use essential oils answered by Absolute Essential founder Dr Bo Hendgen.
Q: I have very dry skin so would very much like to know the best oil to use on my face. Sandra
A: I highly recommend using Absolute Essential’s new Untouched Intensive Serum, it is nourishing and formulated especially for dry skin, leaving it soft and nourished. It’s readily absorbed and reduces the appearance of fine lines while restoring elasticity. The skin becomes visibly brighter, firmer and hydrated. Apply this after cleansing 1-2 times per day and watch for the results.
If you prefer something utilising essential oils have a look at these two fabulous formulations: Rose & Frankincense Intensive Serum and Rose & Frankincense Night Cream. The base for the Rose & Frankincense serum is very rich and deeply nourishing and the cream focuses on improving the texture of dry and mature skin.
Q: Does Castor oil really work for wrinkles? Elisabeth
A: Some people swear by Castor oil for all sorts of health benefits, and I must say I used it for a few different purposes (not wrinkles) and have been impressed myself.
Firstly, however, you need to make sure that you find the right Castor oil. There are a lot of cheap varieties on the market and those will not help you much, in fact it could have the opposite effect.
Absolute Essential Castor Oil is certified organic and extracted via cold pressing maintaining all the goodness inside the oil. It is of course hexane-free. It is really emollient (thick) and a little goes a long way. Try to use it as an oil after cleansing in the evening and see what happens, all skin types are different, and some respond really well to it.
Once a week you could also apply it with the “oil cleansing method” which is a deep cleanse with just using Castor oil.
Q: I am 77 years old and have been having my hair dyed at a hairdresser’s since I was 17. That makes 60 years of a “product” being put on my head. It’s a long time for something unnatural. Should I cease the dyeing and go my own grey colour, for my health’s sake now? Andrea
A: Wow, that is a very long time of hair dye and I agree with you that it might be time for a change. I appreciate initially grey hair is something to get used to, but it can look very beautiful and elegant. Regardless of colour or grey hair you could consider using Absolute Essential Hair Restorer, an optimum impact formula to improve scalp condition, readily absorbed deep into the cells for effective repair and rejuvenation.
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