Aromatherapy for the beauty therapist

186 Pages·2001·0.2 MB·English

by  Valerie Ann Worwood

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AROMA THERAPY
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Aromatherapy and essential oils are used in cosmetics and beauty treatments all
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aromatherapists. It provides all the information you will need on how to use
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essential oils and aromatherapy in beauty care and beauty treatments.

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Pharmacy.
AROMA THERAPY
Valerie Ann Worwood has an aromatherapy practice in Essex and currently lectures
on the subject in Canada and the USA. Valerie has appeared on television and
for the Beauty Therapist
radio in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the USA. The Daily Mail
recently called her "one of the world’s best aromatherapists". She is the author of
the best-selling aromatherapy book The Fragrant Pharmacy.
Thomson Learning is dedicated to providing innovative Valerie Ann Worwood
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Hairdressing And Beauty Industry Authority Series
Start Hairdressing! – The Official Guide to Level 1 Martin Green and Leo
Palladino
Hairdressing: The Foundations – The Official Guide to Level 2 Leo Palladino
Professional Hairdressing – The Official Guide to Level 3 Martin Green,
Lesley Kimber and Leo Palladino
Beauty Therapy: The Foundations – The Official Guide to Level 2 Lorraine
Nordmann
Professional Beauty Therapy – The Official Guide to Level 3 Lorraine
Nordmann, Lorraine Appleyard and Pamela Linforth
Safety in the Salon Elaine Almond
Patrick Cameron: Dressing Long Hair Patrick Cameron and Jacki Wadeson
Patrick Cameron: Dressing Long Hair Book 2 Patrick Cameron
Trevor Sorbie: Visions in Hair Trevor Sorbie, Kris Sorbie and Jacki Wadeson
Mahogany: Steps to Cutting, Colouring and Finishing Hair Martin Gannon
and Richard Thompson
The Art of Hair Colouring David Adams and Jacki Wadeson
Bridal Hair Pat Dixon and Jacki Wadeson
The Total Look Ian Mistlin
Men’s Hairdressing: Traditional and Modern Barbering Maurice Lister
African-Caribbean Hairdressing Sandra Gittens
The World of Hair andThe World of Skin Care Dr John Gray
Aromatherapy for the Beauty Therapist Valerie Worwood
Indian Head MassageMuriel Burnham-Airey and Adele O’Keefe
Manicure, Pedicure and Advanced Nail Techniques Elaine Almond
The Complete Make-Up Artist: Working in Film, Television and Theatre
Penny Delamar
The Science of Cosmetics andThe Beauty Salon and Its Equipment John
V Simmons

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Aromatherapy for the Beauty Therapist
Copyright © Valerie Ann Worwood 2001
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accuracy of the information contained in this book and cannot accept any legal
responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions from the book or the
consequences thereof.
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British Library Cataloguing-in-Publication Data
A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library
ISBN 1-86152-663-6

First edition 2001 Cengage Learning
Typeset by Meridian Colour Repro Ltd, Pangbourne-on-Thames, Berkshire
Printed in Italy by G. Canale & C.
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Contents
List of Illustrations xi
Preface xv
Introduction: Aesthetic Aromatherapy xvi
Modern Aromatherapy xviii
Beauty and Aesthetic Treatments xix
Hairdressing xx
Fragrances xx
Complementary Medicine xxi
Glossary of Therapeutic Properties xxii
Contemporary Psychology xxiii
1 How Aromatherapy Works 1
Inhalation 1
The Sense of Smell 1
The Skin and its Structure 3
Structure of the Skin 3
Trans-Dermal Absorption 4
The Circulatory/Cardiovascular System 4

The Lymphatic System 5
The Nervous System 5
The Endocrine System 6
The Muscular System 6
The Digestive System 7
The Respiratory System 7
The Reproductive System 7
The Skeletal System 8
2 Safety and Contra-Indications 9
Areas of Caution 9
Dermal Tests 10
Oral Ingestion (by Mouth) Tests 11
Essential Oils and Electrical Equipment 11
3 Fixed Vegetable Oils 12
Vegetable Oils 12
‘Carrier Oil’ or ‘Base Oil’? 12
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The Importance of Using Pure, Organic, Natural Vegetable Oils 13
How Pure, Organic, Natural Vegetable Oils Differ from Processed Oils 13
Summary 14
Base Oil Profiles:
(Sweet) Almond Kernel; Apricot Kernel; Avocado Flesh;
Borage Seed; Camellia Seed; Carrot (Red) Root Extract; Castor;
Coconut; Evening Primrose Seed; Grapeseed; Hazelnut; Jojoba;
Macadamia Nut; Passion Flower Seed; Peach Kernel; Rosehip Seed;
Sesame; Tamanu/Kamanu; Wheatgerm 15
Infused or Macerated Oils:
Calendula (Marigold); St John’s Wort 24
Vegetable Oil Ingredients 25
4 Essential Oils and Hydrolats 26
Where do Essential Oils Come From, and Why Does the Plant
Produce Them? 26
Characteristics of Essential Oils 27
‘Notes’ – The Perfumer’s Art 28
Physical Variation 28
Colour 28
Viscosity 29
Temperature 29
Essential Oil Starter Kit 29
How Essential Oils are Extracted from Plants 29
Steam Distillation 30
Dry Steam Distillation 30
Hydrodiffusion 30
Enfleurage 30
Maceration 30
Expression 31

Solvent Extraction 31
Hydrolats – Aromatic Hydrosols 31
Hydrolats and their Uses 32
Essential Oil ‘Waters’ 33
The Chemistry of Essential Oils 33
Aromatic Chemical Groups, and their Uses 34
Adulteration of Essential Oils and the Importance of Purity 35
Nature-identicals 35
Synthetics 35
Substitution 36
Rectification 36
Mixing 36
Dilution 36
Ensuring Purity 37
Quality Testing of Essential Oils 37
The Essential Oil Beauty Profiles:
Basil (Sweet); Bergamot; Black Pepper; Bois de Rose (Rosewood);
Camomile German; Camomile Roman; Cedarwood; Clary Sage;
Cypress; Eucalyptus Radiata; Fennel (Sweet); Frankincense;
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Geranium; Ginger; Jasmine (Absolute); Juniper Berry; Lavender;
Lemon; Lemongrass; Mandarin; Marjoram (Sweet); Melissa;
Neroli; Orange; Palmarosa; Patchouli; Peppermint; Petitgrain;
Rose Maroc (Absolute); Rose Otto (Rose Bulgar); Rosemary;
Sandalwood; Tea Tree; Thyme Linalol; Vetiver; Violet Leaf
(Absolute); Ylang-ylang (Extra) 37
5 Professional Blending Techniques 76
Equipment Required 76
(1) Pre-Prepared Blends 77
Technique 77
Blending Sheets for Pre-prepared Blends 79
(2) Immediate Individual Client Blends 80
Technique 80
(3) Home-use Blends 85
6 The Salon and Retail Sales Potential 86
Using Essential Oil in the Treatment Room or Cubicle 86
Ventilation 86
Face and Body Treatment Procedure 87
Equipment 87
Hand Washing 88
Sales Potential in the Reception Area 88
Aromatherapy Clients 89
Display of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy Products 89
Essential Oils for Sale 89
Other Aromatherapy Products 89
Diffusing Essential Oils in the Reception Area 90
Smelling Strips to Maximise Sales 90
Other Retail Possibilities 90

Purchasing and Storage of Essential Oils 91
Purchasing 91
Storage 92
Essential Oils and Aromatherapy Products – The Law 92
Preparing Products for Individual Clients 93
Selling Essential Oils 93
7 Client Care 94
Client Assessment 94
The Initial Consultation Form 94
Additional Lifestyle Form 96
Therapist’s Consultation with the Client 96
The Facial Skin Examination 96
Medications and their Effects on the Skin 97
Medications and their Potential Side-effects on the Skin 98
8 Aromatherapy for Facial Treatments 99
Prior to Treatment: Consultation and Skin Examination 100
Diluting Essential Oils for Facial Treatments 100
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The Percentage Volume of Essential Oils to Use 100
Skin Types 101
Skin Sensitivity 101
Sensitive Skins 101
Acne 101
Emotional State 101
Depression 101
Allergies 101
Medications 102
Undergoing Radiation or Chemotherapy Treatment 102
Pregnancy 102
Vegetable Oil Starter Kit 102
Specialised Essential Oil Facial Treatments 102
Tonics 102
Face Masks 103
Steaming 103
Poultices 103
Eye Pads 103
Herbal or Floral Tea Compresses 103
Compress Plant Uses 105
Facial Reflex Points 105
Extra Reflex Points 109
Facial Massage with Essential Oils 110
Timing and Technique 110
Basic Essential Oil Facial Massage 111
Performing an Essential Oil Facial 112
Time Required 113
The Treatment 113
Allergies 115
Medical Skin Conditions 115

Acne Facial Treatment 116
Medications 116
Acne Treatment 117
Rosacea Facial Treatment 118
Rosacea Treatment 119
Essential Oils for Facial Treatments 120
9 Essential Oil Body Treatments 121
Products 122
Dilution of Essential Oils 122
Basic Relaxing Body Massage Using Essential Oils 122
Reflex Points 122
Preparing the Room 125
Equipment 125
Client Modesty 125
Client Examination 126
Commencing Treatment 126
Vertebrae and Nerve Connections 127
Cervical Region 127
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Thoracic/Dorsal Region 128
Lumber Region 129
Sacral Area 129
Coccyx 129
Energy Transference During Massage 129
Blending for Bodywork 130
Body Beautiful Techniques 130
Body Scrubs 130
Body Brushing 130
Cellulite Treatment With Essential Oils 131
What is Cellulite? 131
Cellulite Treatment 131
Massage for Tired and Aching Legs 132
Aching Muscles 132
Acne on the Back and Shoulders 133
Essential Oils for Body Treatments 134
10 Cosmetic Surgery 135
Pre-operative Measures 135
Treatment 136
Scarring and Scar Tissue 136
New Scars 136
Old Scars 136
11 Water Treatments 137
Soothing Healing Baths 137
Saunas 137
Steam Rooms 138
Hosing Down and Under-water Massage 138

12 Essential Oils and Hair Removal 139
Epilation 139
Waxing 139
Sugaring 139
Threading 140
13 Hands, Feet and Nails 141
Hand Massage Creams 141
Basic Hand Cream Recipe 141
Warts 142
Nails 142
Nail Products – Health and Safety Issues 142
The Feet 143
Hydrolats 143
Foot Massage 143
Cuticles and Hard Skin Removal 144
Nailbed Infections 144
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