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Aromatherapy: Therapeutic Use of Essential Oils for Esthetics JIMM HARRISON 9988995555__FFMM__pppp22..iinndddd ii 1100//55//0077 1122::4466::3311 PPMM Aromatherapy: Therapeutic Use of Essential Oils for Esthetics Jimm Harrison President, Milady: Director of Content and Director of Marketing: Dawn Gerrain Media Production: Wendy Mapstone Wendy A. Troeger Director of Editorial: Director of Industry John Fedor Content Project Manager: Relations: Nina Tucciarelli Sandra Bruce Managing Editor: Robert Serenka Composition: Marketing Coordinator: Pre-Press PMG Nicole Riggi Acquisitions Editor: Martine Edwards Product Manager: Jessica Burns Editorial Assistant: Michael Spring COPYRIGHT © 2008 Milady. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of Library of Congress Cataloging- this work covered by the c opyright in-Publication Data Printed in United States hereon may be reproduced or used 1 2 3 4 5 XXX 11 10 09 08 07 in any form or by any means— Harrison, Jimm. graphic, electronic, or m echanical, Aromatherapy : therapeutic use including photocopying, recording, of essential oils for esthetics / Jimm taping, Web distribution, or infor- Harrison. For more information contact mation storage and retrieval sys- p. cm. Cengage Learning, Inc. tems—without written permission Includes bibliographical references. 5 Maxwell Drive, of the publisher. ISBN-13: 978-1-4018-9895-3 CLIFTON PARK, NY 12065-2919 ISBN-10: 1-4018-9895-5 at http://www.milady.com For permission to use material 1. Aromatherapy. 2. Essences and from this text or product, submit essential oils—Therapeutic use. a request online at http://www. I. Title. thomsonrights.com RM666.A68H376 2008 Any additional questions about per- 615'.3219--dc22 missions can be submitted by e-mail to [email protected] 2007037198 NOTICE TO THE READER Publisher does not warrant or guarantee any of the products described herein or perform any independent analysis in connection with any of the product information contained herein. Publisher does not assume, and expressly d isclaims, any obligation to obtain and include information other than that provided to it by the manufacturer. The reader is expressly warned to consider and adopt all safety precautions that might be indicated by the activities herein and to avoid all potential hazards. By following the instructions contained herein, the reader willingly assumes all risks in connection with such instructions. The publisher makes no representation or warranties of any kind, including but not limited to, the warranties of fitness for particular purpose or merchantability, nor are any such representations implied with respect to the material set forth herein, and the publisher takes no responsibility with respect to such material. The publisher shall not be liable for any special, consequential, or exemplary damages resulting, in whole or part, from the readers’ use of, or reliance upon, this material. 9988995555__FFMM__pppp22..iinndddd iiii 1100//55//0077 1122::4466::3322 PPMM CCoonntteennttss 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 iiiiii 9988995555__FFMM__pppp22..iinndddd iiiiii 1100//55//0077 1122::4466::3322 PPMM iv CONTENTS 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 9988995555__FFMM__pppp22..iinndddd iivv 1100//55//0077 1122::4466::3322 PPMM v CONTENTS 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 9988995555__FFMM__pppp22..iinndddd vv 1100//55//0077 1122::4466::3322 PPMM vi CONTENTS 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 9988995555__FFMM__pppp22..iinndddd vvii 1100//55//0077 1122::4466::3333 PPMM vii CONTENTS 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 9988995555__FFMM__pppp22..iinndddd vviiii 1100//55//0077 1122::4466::3333 PPMM viii CONTENTS 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 9988995555__FFMM__pppp22..iinndddd vviiiiii 1100//55//0077 1122::4466::3333 PPMM ix CONTENTS 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 9988995555__FFMM__pppp22..iinndddd iixx 1100//55//0077 1122::4466::3333 PPMM x CONTENTS 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 9988995555__FFMM__pppp22..iinndddd xx 1100//55//0077 1122::4466::3333 PPMM

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