Jurlique Essential Oils

Essential Oils

Obsessed with essential oils? So are we! Here at Le Reve we carry a variety of essential oils, each differing in ingredients, aroma and purpose; & all yours to choose from! 

Essential oils have always been more than just pretty smelling aromatic oils. Just adding some of the most common essential oils like lavender, frankincense, lemon, peppermint and tea tree oil to your natural medicine cabinet can do so much! Oils have been used for decades to help fight cold and flu symptoms, relax your body and soothe sore muscles and even heal skin conditions. Each essential oil has ingredients that vary in their benefits depending on its purpose & your needs. I personally love the Tranquil Blend because the lavender oil can help alleviate insomnia! Who doesn't enjoy a well rested night? ;)


Curious and want to know more about the benefits of essential oils? Check out Dr. Axe's 101 Essential Oil Uses and Benefits. 


Purchase your Essential Oils Le Reve's online store, call, or stop in. 
Le Reve is located in the beautiful downtown area. Directions to our organic boutique 

Warmly,

 Spa Coordinator, Maite

Le Reve Organic Spa and Boutique 

www.le-reve.com

21 W Gutierrez St Santa Barbara Ca 93101

805-564-2977

Muscle Cramps or Spasms?

If you are having muscle cramps or spasms a great natural way to help calm and relieve the pain is peppermint. A little bit of peppermint essential oil on the problem are will help relax the muscles. 

Here in the spa we do carry many essential oils and the Jurlique Peppermint Oil is definitely one of my favorites. Peppermint has many great uses, so you will not regret the purchase! You can stop into our organic boutique or purchase this product by going to our online store. Enjoy!

Below are some other useful uses and benefits.

Uses and Benefits of Peppermint Oil

Peppermint oil is often used in aromatherapy, or the use of essential oils to support health. Studies have found that aromatherapy is effective in relieving anxiety, pain, and vomiting, as well as improving memory. The aroma of peppermint oil has been shown to improve memory and raise alertness.
According to findings, peppermint oil exhibits antiviral, antimicrobial, antifungal, antioxidant, analgesic, radioprotective, and antiedema properties.
Below are other common uses of peppermint oil:

• Relief for Stomach Problems
Peppermint oil is a safe and effective alternative to medications like Buscopan in reducing colonic spasms. It eases abdominal pain by allowing gas to pass through easily. Peppermint oil also provides relief for indigestion and upset stomach.
Research has also shown that peppermint oil is effective in improving the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Another show that it has helped reduce total irritable bowel syndrome score by 50 percent among 75 percent of the participants.
Peppermint contains large concentrations of menthol and is twice as potent in the essential oil form in decreasing smooth muscle spasm and blocking calcium channels in the gut.

• Respiratory Benefits
Peppermint oil can be used as an expectorant and decongestant. It can clear up phlegm in your respiratory tract when used as a chest rub or inhaled through a vaporizer.
The essential oil may also provide benefits to individuals with tuberculosis. Researchers found that when inhaled, the oil can help decrease tuberculosis-induced inflammation and prevent the disorder from worsening or recurring.
Peppermint oil can also work against asthma as it contains rosmarinic acid, which helps curb inflammation-causing chemicals that may cause the condition.

• Pain Relief
Peppermint is beneficial in addressing pain. It can be used to relieve sore muscles when used with massage or added to bath water. Dabbing a few drops on your wrist or inhaling the aroma can reduce headache pain. Like with sore muscles, it can be massaged onto your temples.

• Positive Effect on Cancer-Related Treatments
Peppermint oil can substitute drugs that address chemotherapy-induced nausea. It can also help treat hot flashes in women receiving treatment for breast cancer.

• Treatment of Herpes Infections
Peppermint oil was found to have a beneficial effect on drug-resistant herpes simplex virus when applied topically. Because of its lipophilic nature, peppermint oil is able to pass through the skin, making it an ideal treatment against recurrent herpes infection^.
Using peppermint oil on shingles rash also improves pain induced by the disease.

• Hair and Skin Health
Mixing peppermint oil into massage oils, shampoos, body washes, and lotions gives these products antiseptic and antimicrobial properties, helping cool skin and eliminate dandruff or lice from your scalp. It can also improve frizzy hair and may contribute to hair growth.
Peppermint oil can aid in oil secretion in skin, therefore preventing acne. It can also heal cracked lips, which is why it's often an ingredient in lip balms.

• Dental Health
Peppermint oil extract is shown to be more effective than the mouthwash chemical chlorhexidine in preventing the development of biofilm that contribute to cavities. It can also prevent bad breath. To use, just add one to two drops to your toothpaste.

• Comfort for Stress and Nervous System Problems
Due to its energizing effects, peppermint oil is used to manage stress and treat nervous disorders and mental fatigue. Studies suggest that the essential oil may have an effect similar to psychostimulants, as shown in a study involving mice.

In addition to these health benefits, peppermint oil can also be used as a natural insect repellent. The cooling sensation provided by peppermint can also help relieve itching caused by insects by blocking the sensation.

 

La Bella Donna Eye Pencils

La Bella Donna Eye Pencils

La Bella Donna is a revolutionary, pioneering concept in cosmetics: Minerals that behave like makeup. It is a complete collection of mineral-based formulas that are actually healthy for the skin. Not all minerals are created equal. La Bella Donna's minerals contain only pure minerals from rock that give benefits to the skin that you cannot get from any other products.

La Bella Donna Eye Pencils come in Black, Brown, Smokey Quartz, and Violet Chariote

Formulated with naturally-derived mineral based pigments these kohl eye pencils are soft and blend easily. If you haven’t use an Eye Pencil, now’s the time to try one.

•   Super soft around the eye area
•   Contains no inflammatory properties, ideal for lining the inside rim of the eye
•   Staying power for all day and into the evening

Mystical Properties of Smoky Quartz

Quartz is believed to have the ability to neutralize energy. It aids in bringing the natural Yin and Yang energy flows within the body into balance, which is highly useful when the individual has tendencies to go from emotional highs to emotional lows, or when the natural polarities in the body’s systems need to be brought back to the center.

Chariot stimulates your inner vision.

Charoite can be used to overcome obsessions and compulsions. It grounds the spiritual self, opening and balancing the crown chakra.

Lifts energy when the body is exhausted, regulates blood pressure, assists with deep sleep and powerful dreams.  In combination with amethyst, it will help to release these fears.

HOW TO APPLY:
Always apply your Eye Pencil after you apply your Mineral Eyeshadow and Mineral Mascara. You may wish to hold the tip of the pencil between the thumb and forefinger to soften the tip, then apply close to the top and bottom lash line with a very light hand.

You can purchase these products by visiting our online store or by stopping into our organic boutique at 21 W. Gutierrez St. 

xoxo, Linda