Aromatherapy is an integral part of our process at Body Naturals of the Village of Huntington, Long Island, NY. Essential oils have the ability to pass through the skin. They are antiseptic and germicidal, far superior to the strongest antibiotics without their harmful side effects. They stimulate the regeneration of cells and blood circulation to the dermal tissues bringing better nourishment and oxygenation, speeding up the body's healing processes. They act as vectors for the mineral ions in the algaes, increasing their speed and fixation around organs where they are needed.

There was a time when scientists thought the skin was not much more than a dead appendage. Today, we know that it is the largest and one of the most complex organs in the human body. It is a living, breathing tissue with a rhythm all its own.

The skin is one of five organs of excretion - the others being the lungs, liver, intestines and kidneys. Each organ works synergistically with the others to eliminate the wastes which the body produces every day during cell metabolism.

In order for the skin to be healthy and beautiful, this natural process of waste removal must function efficiently. If it is hindered in any way, waste toxins can begin to build up, destroying healthy dermal cells and slowing down the cell renewal process. Anything which accelerates cell renewal, therefore, will strengthen the skin. While the process of cell renewal is complex, it can be affected in several ways.

Exfoliation is an important esthetic service that benefits skin in many ways, one of which is to encourage an accelerated rate of skin renewal. When dead skin cells are removed from exfoliation, a signal is sent to the basal layer of the epidermis to begin generating new cells.

Deep pore cleansing is the removal of blackheads, whiteheads and papules. The skin being the largest organ for elimination benefits from a procedure such as this.

The skin's self-regenerating mechanism can be effectively stimulated through the use of massage. Pressure from massage activates the nerve fibers near the surface of the skin which, in turn, triggers a powerful rhythmic response in the circulatory system. Blook in the capillaries begins to flow more rapidly supplying nutrients to the skin's basal cells and carrying away toxins. This surge of life-giving energy increases the skin's natural capacity to function more efficiently and helps it to normalize the self-renewal process.

Massage can irrigate the layers of the epidermis, infusing them with active components, natural moisturizing substances and soothing botanicals. Vitamins and minerals will deactivate free radicals and render these unstable, reactive molecules harmless. Using essential plant extracts we can supplement the skin's own Natural Moisturizing Factor and create a healthier environment for the cells.

Today's clients lead stressful lives. A stressful life can severely strain normal physiological functions of skin and body. Using exfoliation, deep penetrating massage and a concentrated nourishing massage blend, the skin's natural balance can be restored, leaving it well able to cope with the effects of the environment and the strains of everyday living.