Aromatherapy: Therapeutic Use of Essential Oils for Esthetics

46 Pages·2008·0.66 MB·English

Aromatherapy: Therapeutic
Use of Essential Oils for Esthetics

JIMM HARRISON
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Aromatherapy: Therapeutic Use of Essential Oils for Esthetics
Jimm Harrison
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xiii Foreword
xvii Author Biography
xix Acknowledgments
xxiii Introduction
CHAPTER 1
1 HOLISTIC BEAUTY AND SKIN CARE
2 Beauty as Health
3 Holistic Health
4 Holistic Beauty
4 Holistic Understanding of Essential Oils
6 Establishing an Outcome: The Holistic Goal
8 Defining Beauty
10 Defining Beauty as Health and Vitality
10 Victim Consciousness
10 Expected Outcome
13 Why Clients Seek Beauty Treatment
14 Becoming a Holistic Practitioner
14 The Role of the Holistic Practitioner
17 Aromatherapy for Holistic Beauty and Skin Care
18 Holistic Beauty Program
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21 Chapter Summary
21 Review Questions
22 Chapter References
CHAPTER 2
23 ESSENTIAL OILS AND AROMATHERAPY
24 Aromatherapy
24 Essential Oils
24 Comparing Aromatherapy Marketing and Practice
26 What Is Essential Oil Therapy?
26 Beginnings of Aromatherapy
29 Modern Aromatherapy
32 The Practice of Aromatherapy in Clinical and
Personal Health Care
34 Chapter Summary
35 Review Questions
35 Chapter References
CHAPTER 3
37 THE OLFACTORY SYSTEM AND
ESSENTIAL OIL EFFECTS ON
EMOTIONS
38 Inhaling Essential Oils
38 The Olfactory System and the Sense of Smell
40 Physiology of the Olfactory System and Limbic
System
41 Aromacology and the Study of Fragrance's
Effects on Emotions and Behavior
42 Memory, Emotion, and Behavior
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46 The Scent of Attraction
48 Essential Oils and Emotions
49 Creating a New Odor/Memory Association
50 Essential Oils for Psycho-Aromatherapy
51 Chapter Summary
51 Review Questions
52 Chapter References
CHAPTER 4
55 DISCOVERING ESSENTIAL OILS
56 Ensuring that Essential Oils Are Essential Oils
58 Extracting Essential Oils
62 Quality of Essential Oils for Therapeutic Activity
64 Determining the Source: Specified Botanical Origin
67 Determining Essential Oil Composition:
GC/MS Analysis
70 Adulteration of Essential Oils
72 Chapter Summary
72 Review Questions
73 Chapter References
CHAPTER 5
75 ESSENTIAL OIL BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
76 Science as a Guide, Not a Rule
79 Organic Chemistry
79 The Atom
83 Molecules
86 Carbon Bonding
87 Hydrocarbons
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88 Isomers and Chirality
90 Terpene Hydrocarbons: The Backbone of
Essential Oil Components
91 The Structure-Effect Diagram
92 Reading the Structure-Effect Diagram
94 The Chemical Families on the Structure-Effect
Diagram
95 Using the Diagram
95 Essential Oils and the Structure-Effect Diagram
96 The Chemical Families
97 Functional Groups
101 Phenylpropanoids
103 Identifying a Compound by the Suffix
104 Trace Elements
105 Chemotypes
109 Biology of Essential Oils Compounds
110 Biosynthesis: Some Things Never Change
111 Essential Oils and Humans: The Evolutionary
Connection
112 Emerging Properties
113 The Individual vs. the Biological Whole
114 Chapter Summary
115 Review Questions
115 Chapter References
CHAPTER 6
117 THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS OF
ESSENTIAL OILS
118 Therapeutic Properties of Essential Oils
120 Anti-Inflammatory Properties
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122 Sedative Properties
123 Antispasmodic Properties
123 Expectorant and Mucolytic Properties
124 Cell Regenerative and Wound Healing Properties
125 Modern Aromatherapy: Research and Clinical
Studies
126 Paul Belaiche's Aromatogram: Studies of
Anti-Microbial Effectiveness
127 L'aromathérapie éxactement: Clinical Application
by Pierre Franchomme and Dr. Daniel Pénoël
128 Contraindications, Sensitivities, and Toxicity
129 "French" and "British" Aromatherapy Revisited
130 Irritation, Contact Dermatitis, and Allergies
131 Sensitization
133 Neurotoxicity and Hepatotoxicity of Ketones
133 Hepatotoxicity of Phenolic Compounds
134 Potential Kidney Irritation with Monoterpenes
134 Other Precautionary Considerations
136 Chapter Summary
136 Review Questions
136 Chapter References
CHAPTER 7
141 THE ESSENTIAL OILS FOR
THERAPEUTIC USE
142 The Essential Oils
142 Thirteen Essential Oils
152 Five Essential Oils for Increased Therapeutic
Activity and Spa Application
155 Oils of Special Consideration
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164 The Sandalwood Story
168 Choosing Essential Oils for Specific Conditions
173 Chapter Summary
173 Review Questions
174 Chapter References
CHAPTER 8
175 BLENDING AND METHODS OF
APPLICATION
176 Diversity of Essential Oil Application
177 Blending Essential Oils
177 Essential Oil Synergy
179 Dosages
180 Dosages for Basic Essential Oil Blending
182 Calculating for a Basic Essential Oil Blend
185 "Neat" Essential Oils
186 Blending for Massage
186 Adding Essential Oils to a Carrier Oil, Cream,
or Lotion Base
187 Blending for Skin Care
189 Trans-Dermal Penetration of Essential Oils
190 Bath
191 Shower
191 Inhalation
192 Medicinal or Medical Applications
193 Fragrance Blending
197 Chapter Summary
197 Review Questions
197 Chapter References
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CHAPTER 9
199 THERAPEUTIC AND TOPICAL USE OF
CARRIER OILS
200 Fixed, or Carrier, Oils Used in Aromatherapy
Applications
203 Carrier Oils
209 Carrier Oils for Therapeutic Skin Care
214 Chapter Summary
214 Review Questions
215 Chapter References
CHAPTER 10
217 COMPOSITION OF THERAPEUTIC
COSMETIC FORMULAS AND SPA
TREATMENTS
218 Quality Skin Care Formulations and Products
219 Aromatherapy and Skin Care Products
222 Differentiating Between Quality and Marketing
Hype
224 Synthetic versus Natural
228 Isolates
230 Ingredients and the Skin
231 Precaution for Using Essential Oils in
Formulations
232 Ingredients Used in Skin Care and Cosmetic
Formulas
233 Common Synthetic Ingredients to Avoid in
Aromatherapy
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237 Other Common Cosmetic Ingredients
238 Natural Ingredients in Cosmetics
239 Increasing Therapeutic Activity with Nutrients
244 Herbs in Synergistic Essential Oil Formulas
252 Recipes for Skin and Spa
259 Chapter Summary
260 Review Questions
260 Chapter References
CHAPTER 11
265 ESSENTIAL OILS' SYNERGISTIC
RELATIONSHIP WITH NUTRITION, DIET,
AND SUPPLEMENTS
266 Prevention
266 Healthy Diet = Healthy Body
266 Diet, Illness, and Essential Oils
267 Lifestyle and Essential Oils
268 Physical Health and Skin Health
268 Homeostasis
268 Skin Homeostasis and the Health of the Body
269 Nutritional Basics for Health and Vitality
274 Food Allergies
274 Nutritional Supplementation
276 High Quality Multiple Vitamins and Minerals
276 Nutrient Recommendations
281 Antioxidants
282 Herbal Supplements
283 Emotional, Spiritual, and Philosophical Health
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