Who is the person responsible for introducing E.O. Into the cosmetics field?
Madame Margarite Maury
Who researched the healing properties of E.O. in the medical field?
Maurice Gattefosse
Describe the normalizing action of E.O.
- whatever the problem, they tend to bring the body back to normal
- they help strengthen the systems working holistically regulating body functions
What are the two routes E.O. Get into the bloodstream?
Through the skin and lungs
What are two ways E.O. Work with the endocrine system?
- First they may stimulate certain glands, thus stimulating and normalizing hormonal secretions
- Secondly, they are loaded with plant hormones or phyto-hormones, which have an effect on the skin
Explain how and why E.O. Pass into the general circulation & travel around the body:
Essential Oils have a molecular structure. Just below the skin, the particles of essential oil pass into the fluid, & bathes every cell of the body, than they pass through ultra thin walls of the lymph ducks & capillaries. Another reason is they dissolve easily in fatty substances. The E.O. can dissolve easily in the sebum produced by the skin.
All E.O. Are able to stimulate generation of new cells, the word for this property is:
Cytophylactic
State 5 ways of extracting essences:
Sorry, my, dad, eats, everything
- distilled oils (heating the plant material
- expression or cold-press method (extracted by pressure)
- enfleurage method (absorbed into fat)
- maceration (plunged into hot fat, same as enfleurage)
- solvent extraction method (slowly heated, similar to two above)
If using a 20ml of carrier oil for a body treatment, how many drops of E.O. is used?
12 drops for 20ml
3 drops of E.O. to every 5ml
What must you tell your clients after an aromatherapy treatment?
- drink plenty of water (6-8 cups)
- avoid any alcohol for 24/h
- avoid any forms of heat (saunas, whirlpools) for atleast 6/h
- avoid UV exposure (many E.O. are photosensitive)
Give 4 examples of ways in which the purity and quality of an E.O. may be affected:
- the amount of raw material required (high cost)
- methods of cultivating
- harvest time
- if pesticides, herbicides, fungicides are used
List 5 factors to remember when storing E.O:
- store away from strong sunlight & all sources of heat
- avoid transferring to polythene containers due to their volatile nature
- store at room temperature
- never put them in the refrigerator
- store in dark glass bottles
Define the meaning of the word Aromatherapy?
The art and science of using essential plant oils in treatments.
What is the difference of properties of herbs & properties of essences?
Essence in general have a much more pronounced effect on the mind and emotions than herbal medicine. However essences are 75-100 times more concentrated than herbs.
Ex; one drop of Roman Chamomile is equal to 35 cups of chamomile tea
Explain The difference between Otto oils and absolute oils:
Similar in scent but Otto oils are more therapeutic
Absolute oils involve a solvent extraction method, while Otto oils involve a enfleurage method
What are the 3 factors that affect the physical value of an aromatherapy treatment?
- The purity & quality of the essential oil used
- The type of base/ carrier oil used
- The formulation-percentage of dilution used
List 10 properties E.O. have in common:
- antibacterial
- antiviral
- anti fungal
- antiseptic
- increase circulation
- detoxifying
- euphoric
- rejuvenating
- reduce stress
- oxygenate
- hydrate
- plant hormone
What are the only 2 oils that can be used safely on the skin?
Shouldn’t be used undiluted
Oils that are not pure, natural and derived from a known sole botanical source should not be used.
Why should E.O. not be taken orally, or added to your water?
Oil will not mix with water. As you are swallowing your water the E.O. molecules will attach to your mucosa in your mouth, oesophagus and stomach. Some of the effects of swallowing E.O. are stomach irritation, ulceration in the mouth, oesophageal tract/stomach lining, allergic reactions, and teeth enamel may be worn away.
3 properties of basil:
Good for anxiety, depression & headaches.
3 properties of grapefruit:
Good for tiredness, acne, overweight
3 properties of lavender:
Good for anxiety, depression and insomnia.
3 properties of Mandarin:
Good for depression, menopause, and PMS.
3 properties of tea tree:
Good for anxiety, nervousness, acne
