It is now widely recognised that our skin absorbs many of the ingredients included in cosmetics. On one hand this is good, because it means our skin can be nourished with some wonderful natural ingredients but on the other hand the news is bad, because many skin care products contain harmful chemical ingredients we would never be allowed to take orally, but are still absorbed into the blood stream through our skin. It is estimated that the average woman applies 175 different chemicals to her body in the form of cosmetics every day and will eat two pounds of lipstick in her lifetime! The majority of these products contain a mind-boggling cocktail of industrially produced synthetic chemicals, which can cause a range of conditions from skin allergies to more serious medical conditions.

The word ‘cosmetic’ is derived from the Greek word, ‘cosmos’.  A dictionary definition of ‘cosmos’ is ‘the world or universe as an embodiment of order and harmony, as distinguished from chaos….’ while ‘chaos’ is described as ‘a state of extreme confusion and disorder’.  Ancients cultures such as Greeks and Egyptians (e.g. Cleopatra), considered that to be physically beautiful was to be in harmony with the universe and to be in harmony with the universe was to be in harmony with nature; so they used natural substances on the body to re-enforce the cosmos within.  Nowadays the demand for natural cosmetics is increasing as many of us realise that synthetic substances really can create ‘chaos’ within. 

5 CPD Points

In response to a demand from clients as well as from therapists, a new one-day course in Natural Facials has been designed by Hands on Training, a network of experienced tutors offering courses in the UK, Ireland, France, Dubai and Bahrain This course is recognised by the Complementary Therapists association (CThA) and the Complementary Medical Association (CMA) and counts for 5 CPD points. It is designed specially for massage therapists who wish to extend their skills and learn a facial treatment using natural products.
The Natural Facial consists of cleansing, toning, applying a warm compress and face mask, and massaging the face and neck with oils suited to particular skin types.  It can be used as a treatment in its own right or as an add-on to another treatment. A Natural Facial treatment will leave your clients with a vibrant, radiant appearance.  On this course you will discover and learn:

• How to assess skin types
• Carrier oils and aromatic waters - what they are, how to use them
• Characteristics of 10 carrier oils suitable for facial treatments
• Characteristics of 5 aromatic waters for toning various skin types
• Benefits ,Contraindications, Client consultations
• How to make natural face masks, eye treatments and a cleanser
• How to cleanse, tone, apply a warm compress and a natural face pack
• How to massage the face with suitable oils

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