When the
water and roughage of a plant are left behind via the distillation
process, what is left is its pure essential oil. It can take hundreds
of
pounds of leaves, petals or roots, depending on the plant, to render
even one very precious ounce. These highly concentrated and fragrant
"bloods" or "essences" of plants are extravagantly rich in nutrients
and healing constituents, and are aromatically therapeutic as well.
They bring with their nourishment a sense of beauty, pleasure and
well-being into our everyday lives. 
Some
contain hormone-like substances which
encourage the firming of the skin. Others are abundant in proteins
which help maintain the mattress-like buoyancy of collagen. All are
rich in vitamins, minerals and important phyto-nutrients. EOs increase
circulation which oxygenates the blood. This energizes our cells and
allows for better nutrient absorption and cellular regeneration,
fundamental to healthy, radiant skin. Essential oils also improve
lymphatic flow and condition which aid in the elimination of harmful
toxins and oxidants, making them extremely powerful anti-oxidants.
If this is not enough, the volatile molecules of pure essential oils
weave in and out of our beings with ease, touch lightly our cells and
change our energy and vibrations in powerful but subtle ways, lifting
us when we are down, calming and soothing us when we are stressed and
over-stimulated.
