Adolescents, a moment of change. The revolution starts. In many ways. Its the moment of self exploration, independence from the parents, the start of the reproductive cycle. It is very different for boys and girls, but some things are similar in all.

All cultures have different ways of dealing with this transition from child to adulthood, its often marked with initiation rituals. In our society the teenager experiences a rebellion with wild initiation rituals as challenging the authorities, might be parents, police or professors. The young generations initiate their adult life searching for ways to experience things beyond the perception of a child. Some unfortunately choose alcohol and drugs, other extreme sports or video games. Its the rise of sexuality. Lose control, let go and surrender to the drive they feel, especially the sexual desire awakens as the youngster get into their fertile years.

This hormonal change manifests on all levels, hairs appear on many places of the body irritating the skin, menstruation and hormones like testosterone flood the body which unbalance in many ways the skin and the mood. Body odour appears, acne spreads all over, emotions go crazy. Its the moment where deodorants, perfumes and skincare get important. The young body needs special care. Natural cosmetics is a great way to both cure the symptoms of the hormonal change and also personalise the treatment . Teenage years are all about defining who you are and who you want to be, integrating aromatherapy into the process of self exploration can be a positive way to experience this exciting moment of life.

DIY recipe for liquid deodorant

Tea tree and Lemongrass Essential Oils Body odor is caused by elimination of toxins and waste from your system via sweating (which contains bacteria). Lemongrass oil changes the PH of the skin by making it more acidic. Bacteria generally can’t survive in an acidic environment therefore using lemon essential oil in your deodorant can help eliminate body odour. Tea tree oil is well known for its antiseptic properties, it kills bacteria and has a pleasant smell.

Ingredients

• 5 drops of Tea tree essential oil
• 5 drops of lemongrass essential oil
• 30 ml of vodka

Directions:

Mix ingredients and pour the into a refillable spray bottle. Apply to under arms daily and make sure to shake the mixture before each use.

 

DIY Recipe for Clay Mask

Clay mask with Bentonite clay, apple cider vinegar, and roman chamomile essential oil. Bentonite clay tightens skin and removes all impurities from the skin. Furthermore, it cleanses skin and reduces acne. Another ingredient is apple cider vinegar which removes dead skin and gives fresh new skin.

Ingredients

• 2 – 3 drops of Roman chamomile essential oil.
• 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar.
• 1 teaspoon of bentonite clay.

Directions

Mix all the ingredients in a bowl. Take enough amount of water to make it a paste. Apply the paste on the face skin for 15-20 minutes. If your skin is sensitive then it is better to apply for a shorter duration. Wash your face with warm water and apply normal lotion on your face. NOTE: Bentonite clay dries up the skin, so do not get panicked. For more recipes suiting teenage topics read the following blog articles