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9781401898953

Aromatherapy Therapeutic Use of Essential Oils for Esthetics

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  • ISBN13:

    9781401898953

  • ISBN10:

    1401898955

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2007-10-30
  • Publisher: Milady
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Summary

Aromatherapy by Jimm Harrison explores the complex and important chemistry and application of essential oils. With alternative and natural therapies becoming a part of daily life, this pertinent topic deserves this complete and informative treatment. Through aromatherapy, the use of essential oils is a creative, versatile, and powerfully effective treatment. This book provides the therapist and enthusiast with the tools and knowledge necessary to understand the complexities of essential oil therapy, and confidently utilize its healing potential. There is also extensive coverage of 33 essential oils allows the reader to know in-depth how these oils should be valued and used in a spa or medical setting. The book carefully notes and explains the many varying descriptions of essential oils that are out there, and presents in detail the reasons why conflicting information exists and how to filter through it. The inclusion of the plant origin of the essential oils in order to more clearly define their healing properties as well as their relationship with human hormonal balance adds dimension to the book. In all, Aromatherapy provides a thorough and accurate essential oils study for the reader, and will remain an invaluable resource in continued practice.

Table of Contents

Holistic Beauty and Skin Care
Essential Oils and Aromatherapy
Psyco-Aromatherapy: The Olfactory System and The Effects of Fragrance on Body and Mind
Discovering Essential Oils
Essential Oil Biology and Chemistry
Therapeutic Effects of Essential Oils
Methods of Application
Botanical Fatty Acids, Nutrients and Herbs for Clinical Skin Care and Spa Therapy
Essential Oils for Topical Therapeutic Use in Skin Care
Therapeutic Cosmetic Formulae and Spa Treatments
Essential Oil's Synergistic Relationship with Nutrition, Diet and Supplements
The Holistic Consultation
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