cosmetic aromatherapy
DESCRIPTION
a pesentation about cosmetic aromatherapyTRANSCRIPT
AROMATHERAPYAROMATHERAPY is the therapeutic is the therapeutic use plant essential oils obtained by use plant essential oils obtained by destillation or expression from leaves, destillation or expression from leaves, roots, flowers, stems, seeds, wood, resin roots, flowers, stems, seeds, wood, resin or fruit. It is delivered through inhalation, or fruit. It is delivered through inhalation, topical with or without massage by topical with or without massage by suppository or by mouth.suppository or by mouth.1.1.Treatment with fragrancesTreatment with fragrances
2.2.Using pure essential oils from Using pure essential oils from plants to improve psychological and plants to improve psychological and physical well being of a personphysical well being of a person
3.3.Non invasive that aims for positive Non invasive that aims for positive effects on the whole personeffects on the whole person
4.4.Holistic therapyHolistic therapy
Earliest speculation: 7,000 BC
Other speculations: date back at least 6,000
years to ancient Egypt and China
Egypt: used papyrus to record medicinal
remedies
China: recorded remedies in books
(e.g. The Chinese Yellow Emperor Book of
Internal Medicine)
India: Ayurveda (3,000 years)
“Discovery” of the Americas: Maya, Aztec, Inca
1. Facilitate relaxation or test
2. Reduce anxiety and agitation
3. Alleviate symtoms of nausea and vomiting
4. Increase energy
5. Alleviate depression
6. Create a sense of well being
7. Lift your spirit
8. Stimulate pleasant memories
9. Improve air quality
10.Encourage the feeling of participation in your own healing process
Skin absorption
Massage blends: essential oil blended with carrier oil
Bath therapy: essential oil added directly to water (body, foot, and hand)
Inhalation
Steam
Handkerchief
Nebulising diffuser
Clay candle or electric pottery
Cold/Hot compresses, salves, mouthwashes, creams, gels
Emotional benefitsdepression, frustration, grief, hysteria, anxiety,
insomnia,lack of concentration, irritability, fear, poor
memory,hopelessness, moodiness, panic attacks, nervous
tension,sadness, worry
Medicinal benefitsbruises, sprains, burns, wounds, scars,
nervousness, stress,motion sickness, fatigue, respiratory illnesses,
muscularaches, fungus, inflammation, digestive disorders
Skincare benefitsdermatitis, stretch marks, eczema, acne, psoriasis,
matureskin, varicose veins, dry skins, cellulite, wrinkles,
fungus,bacteria
No. Fragrance Aromatherapy Aromatherapy class
Tradicional use
Potencial Psychological
Impact on people
1. Orange Citrus Calming Soothing agent
Calming and relaxing effect for nervous
people
2. Lavender Herbaceous Calming, balancing, soothing
Muscle relaxant
, soothing
agent
Relaxing and calming, help
create a homey and comfortable
feel
3. Jasmine Floral Uplifting balancing
Emolient, soothing
agent
Help makes people feel refresed comfortable
4. Peppermint Minty Energizing stimulating
Skin cleanser
Increase attention level ang boosts
energy
ESSENTIAL OIL BENEFITS
Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus, Eucalyptus radiate)
Respiratory, immune system booster, reduce muscle tension
Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata)Relaxant, reduce muscle tension, anti-
depressant
Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens)
Female hormone balancer, skin, relaxant, anti-depressant
Peppermint (Mentha piperita) Head and muscle aches, digestive problems
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
Relaxant, wound and burn healer
Lemon (Citrus limon) Uplifts, relaxant, deodorizer, disinfectant
Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea)Pain killer, muscle aches, relaxant, hormone
balancer
Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)
Anti-fungus, infections, immune system booster
Roman Chamomile (Anthemus nobilis)
Relaxant, anxiety, muscle aches, tension, wounds
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
Stimulation, uplifting, muscle aches