The Body Shop has a really good selection of scented oils and burners for them. There is one in Northpark and in the Galleria.Need to find an aromatherapy store in Dallas Texa; sells scented oils for the use of burning in candle holder.
Have you tried Traders Village in Grand Prarie? It would be less expensive there.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
What are essential oils in aromatherapy?
Kayathrimani oil,olive oil,ground nut oil,mustard oil etc....What are essential oils in aromatherapy?
Just to clarify...are you asking for the definition of 'essential oil' or do you want a list of the essential oils used in aromatherapy?What are essential oils in aromatherapy?
Essential oils: Fragrant oils extracted from plants chiefly through distillation (e.g. eucalyptus oil) or expression (grapefruit oil). However, the term is also occasionally used to describe fragrant oils extracted from plant material by any solvent extraction.
Just to clarify...are you asking for the definition of 'essential oil' or do you want a list of the essential oils used in aromatherapy?What are essential oils in aromatherapy?
Essential oils: Fragrant oils extracted from plants chiefly through distillation (e.g. eucalyptus oil) or expression (grapefruit oil). However, the term is also occasionally used to describe fragrant oils extracted from plant material by any solvent extraction.
Base Oils for Aromatherapy?
Are oils from a grocery store, ie Grapeseed Oil, good for adding essential oils? Or should the oil be from a health food store? Or does it matter at all?Base Oils for Aromatherapy?
I burn a lot of aromatherapy oils to scent my home...and these are the oils I have bought (most regular grocery stores carry them): Sweet almond oil (unscented), and vitamin E oil, and grapeseed oil (unscented). Make sure that the carrier you use is unscented...beleive it or not I found some that have fragrances added to it and that will interfere with the whole aromatherapy concept.
I used to buy mine from this website: www.bodytime.com or even the www.bodyshop.com
But they are pretty expensive. Now I am using sweet almond oil (unscented) which I bought at Bartell's (kinda of like a Longs or Rite-Aid) for 1/3 the price and it's working just as well.
So to me, it doesn't matter where you buy them from. Just whatever you can afford.
Some tips for the aromatherapy oils you may use:
I like to burn peppermint or eucalyptus in the bathroom while I am getting ready to go to work or just get up in the morning.
I save lavender for the bedroom because its very calming.
Other florals are good for around the house to just freshen up...they seem to work a lot better than scented candles and room sprays.
Good luck!Base Oils for Aromatherapy?
Researchers at the University of Illinois, Creighton University School of Pharmacy %26amp; Allied Health Professionals in Omaha noted GrapeSeed Oil
Helps beast, lung and gastric cancer cells while enhancing growth and viability of normal cells. Report Abuse
Yes, grapeseed is a great base oil for use with essential oils to make a body oil or massage oil. It is odorless and good for all skin types and applications. You may have more choices at a health food store, but many ordinary grocery stores carry 'gourmet' cooking oils. You should find Hazelnut and Grapeseed easily. Quality and freshness are things to look for when buying your base oil. The can be fragile and oxidize quickly.
Apricot Kernel Oil: Lighter in color than Sweet Almond Oil, but as easily absorbed. Highly beneficial for all skin types.
Avocado Oil (Refined): A light, premium base oil. Ideal for salt rubs (saturate 4 ounces of sea salt with Avocado Oil to use as an exfoliant body scrub)
Coconut Oil: The ideal choice for massage if you are concerned about soiled sheets, as Coconut Oil washes out easily. Solid at room temperature, it liquefies to the touch or can be gently warmed by placing bottle in warm water for a few minutes.
Grapeseed Oil: Silky and highly absorbent, this lovely pale green European oil is an excellent base for aromatherapy massage and often recommended for infant massage.
Hazelnut Oil: A luxurious and subtly fragrant, silky body oil. Easily absorbed; allows the body to retain moisture, leaving a smoother, more supple skin tone.
Jojoba Oil: [(ho ho bah) (lightly fragrant) The definitive base used by the perfume industry. As little as a few drops of your favorite essential or fragrance oil to one ounce of Jojoba Oil will create a definitive essence. This precious oil is actually a liquid wax; use on hair, face and feet to soften and nurture dry skin.
Sweet Almond Oil: A very nurturing and luxurious, pure vegetable oil. Use alone or add 12 drops of essential oil per ounce for a custom-blended body oil that will give you softer feeling skin and soothe your soul. Sweet Almond Oil is also an effective, non-irritating makeup remover.
Wheat germ Oil: The natural source of Vitamin E, which is an anti-oxidant, Wheat germ Oil can reduce surface wrinkles, nurture dry skin and soften scar tissue formation. It can also be added to massage oil, salves %26amp; ointments to prolong shelf life.
Macadamia Nut Oil: A luxurious element in aromatherapy, Macadamia Nut Oil is very nourishing to dry %26amp; mature skin. Ideal for sun preparations and massage blends.
The vegetable oils should be cold-pressed, as the oils on the supermarket shelves may have been processed with a chemical agent.
It really depends on what you are going to use it for and what your preference is
Please do a lot of reading on the subject. Grapeseed is an inexpensive oil that should be kept refrigerated since it goes bad quickly.
There are also apricot oil and so may others. i wouldn't recommend olive oil since it has such a strong aroma on it's own.
Have fun.
I prefer the E Sutras line of oils from iamshaman.com
and particularly like the grapefruit oil, and vetiver root oil.
I burn a lot of aromatherapy oils to scent my home...and these are the oils I have bought (most regular grocery stores carry them): Sweet almond oil (unscented), and vitamin E oil, and grapeseed oil (unscented). Make sure that the carrier you use is unscented...beleive it or not I found some that have fragrances added to it and that will interfere with the whole aromatherapy concept.
I used to buy mine from this website: www.bodytime.com or even the www.bodyshop.com
But they are pretty expensive. Now I am using sweet almond oil (unscented) which I bought at Bartell's (kinda of like a Longs or Rite-Aid) for 1/3 the price and it's working just as well.
So to me, it doesn't matter where you buy them from. Just whatever you can afford.
Some tips for the aromatherapy oils you may use:
I like to burn peppermint or eucalyptus in the bathroom while I am getting ready to go to work or just get up in the morning.
I save lavender for the bedroom because its very calming.
Other florals are good for around the house to just freshen up...they seem to work a lot better than scented candles and room sprays.
Good luck!Base Oils for Aromatherapy?
Researchers at the University of Illinois, Creighton University School of Pharmacy %26amp; Allied Health Professionals in Omaha noted GrapeSeed Oil
Helps beast, lung and gastric cancer cells while enhancing growth and viability of normal cells. Report Abuse
Yes, grapeseed is a great base oil for use with essential oils to make a body oil or massage oil. It is odorless and good for all skin types and applications. You may have more choices at a health food store, but many ordinary grocery stores carry 'gourmet' cooking oils. You should find Hazelnut and Grapeseed easily. Quality and freshness are things to look for when buying your base oil. The can be fragile and oxidize quickly.
Apricot Kernel Oil: Lighter in color than Sweet Almond Oil, but as easily absorbed. Highly beneficial for all skin types.
Avocado Oil (Refined): A light, premium base oil. Ideal for salt rubs (saturate 4 ounces of sea salt with Avocado Oil to use as an exfoliant body scrub)
Coconut Oil: The ideal choice for massage if you are concerned about soiled sheets, as Coconut Oil washes out easily. Solid at room temperature, it liquefies to the touch or can be gently warmed by placing bottle in warm water for a few minutes.
Grapeseed Oil: Silky and highly absorbent, this lovely pale green European oil is an excellent base for aromatherapy massage and often recommended for infant massage.
Hazelnut Oil: A luxurious and subtly fragrant, silky body oil. Easily absorbed; allows the body to retain moisture, leaving a smoother, more supple skin tone.
Jojoba Oil: [(ho ho bah) (lightly fragrant) The definitive base used by the perfume industry. As little as a few drops of your favorite essential or fragrance oil to one ounce of Jojoba Oil will create a definitive essence. This precious oil is actually a liquid wax; use on hair, face and feet to soften and nurture dry skin.
Sweet Almond Oil: A very nurturing and luxurious, pure vegetable oil. Use alone or add 12 drops of essential oil per ounce for a custom-blended body oil that will give you softer feeling skin and soothe your soul. Sweet Almond Oil is also an effective, non-irritating makeup remover.
Wheat germ Oil: The natural source of Vitamin E, which is an anti-oxidant, Wheat germ Oil can reduce surface wrinkles, nurture dry skin and soften scar tissue formation. It can also be added to massage oil, salves %26amp; ointments to prolong shelf life.
Macadamia Nut Oil: A luxurious element in aromatherapy, Macadamia Nut Oil is very nourishing to dry %26amp; mature skin. Ideal for sun preparations and massage blends.
The vegetable oils should be cold-pressed, as the oils on the supermarket shelves may have been processed with a chemical agent.
It really depends on what you are going to use it for and what your preference is
Please do a lot of reading on the subject. Grapeseed is an inexpensive oil that should be kept refrigerated since it goes bad quickly.
There are also apricot oil and so may others. i wouldn't recommend olive oil since it has such a strong aroma on it's own.
Have fun.
I prefer the E Sutras line of oils from iamshaman.com
and particularly like the grapefruit oil, and vetiver root oil.
What can I go to improve my new Aromatherapy essential oils Website?
I'm creating a new website business that stems from my experience using essential oils with my massage clients.
Over the past few months many of my clients in person have purchased customized essential oil lotion blends for muscle relief, sleep help, arthiritis relief, etc.
At their encouragement I've put together a website and wondered what you web-savvy folks think I should focus on to improve it.
I have added a merchant account and will have shopping cart/credit card capabilities within the next month or so.
Other than that any ideas?
http://www.yournaturalessentials.com Natural Essential Aromatherapy WebsiteWhat can I go to improve my new Aromatherapy essential oils Website?
I just looked through the website. Very nice, original idea. I like the colors, the simple, easy-to-read listings (I don't like super fancy websites), your tone is friendly and professional. You're adding a shopping cart soon, so that's good, and you've got the newsletter sign up...
You might think it's basic and simple, but you have to think of your clientele...people who are looking for aromatherapy (which is something esoteric) are not looking for fancy shamncy...they just want to know that you have what they want so they can get it...A+...I wouldn't change a thing:)
Over the past few months many of my clients in person have purchased customized essential oil lotion blends for muscle relief, sleep help, arthiritis relief, etc.
At their encouragement I've put together a website and wondered what you web-savvy folks think I should focus on to improve it.
I have added a merchant account and will have shopping cart/credit card capabilities within the next month or so.
Other than that any ideas?
http://www.yournaturalessentials.com Natural Essential Aromatherapy WebsiteWhat can I go to improve my new Aromatherapy essential oils Website?
I just looked through the website. Very nice, original idea. I like the colors, the simple, easy-to-read listings (I don't like super fancy websites), your tone is friendly and professional. You're adding a shopping cart soon, so that's good, and you've got the newsletter sign up...
You might think it's basic and simple, but you have to think of your clientele...people who are looking for aromatherapy (which is something esoteric) are not looking for fancy shamncy...they just want to know that you have what they want so they can get it...A+...I wouldn't change a thing:)
What determines the choice of carrier oils for a client in aromatherapy?
That is up to you.
I prefer grapeseed or jojoba.
Some people like almond.
Try different ones and see which you like better.What determines the choice of carrier oils for a client in aromatherapy?
Some highly subjective and/or pseudoscientific criteria, no doubt.What determines the choice of carrier oils for a client in aromatherapy?
All carrier oils are different - it is a matter of matching up the needs of the client with the appropriate oil. Oils very in their viscosity, ie how thick they are, and their ability to penetrate skin. Some are quite light in texture (eg apricot or grapeseed) and therefore are more appropriate for oily skin, Others are richer and more emollient(eg. avocado or olive) so are good for dry skin. Some have anti-inflammatory properties( eg evening primrose) so are useful for eczema, psoriasis etc. Some like jojoba, actually absorb sebum and are useful for acne or oily scalp. Most Aromatherapists would use a combination of 2 or more carrier oils to get the most benefit.
As long as there are no allergies to speak of, there isn't a huge difference. Except for jojoba oil, which has a shelf life of 30+ years. It is more expensive, but will actually save you money, because it will keep your blends from spoiling. If there are allergies, stay away from nut based oils.windows live
I prefer grapeseed or jojoba.
Some people like almond.
Try different ones and see which you like better.What determines the choice of carrier oils for a client in aromatherapy?
Some highly subjective and/or pseudoscientific criteria, no doubt.What determines the choice of carrier oils for a client in aromatherapy?
All carrier oils are different - it is a matter of matching up the needs of the client with the appropriate oil. Oils very in their viscosity, ie how thick they are, and their ability to penetrate skin. Some are quite light in texture (eg apricot or grapeseed) and therefore are more appropriate for oily skin, Others are richer and more emollient(eg. avocado or olive) so are good for dry skin. Some have anti-inflammatory properties( eg evening primrose) so are useful for eczema, psoriasis etc. Some like jojoba, actually absorb sebum and are useful for acne or oily scalp. Most Aromatherapists would use a combination of 2 or more carrier oils to get the most benefit.
As long as there are no allergies to speak of, there isn't a huge difference. Except for jojoba oil, which has a shelf life of 30+ years. It is more expensive, but will actually save you money, because it will keep your blends from spoiling. If there are allergies, stay away from nut based oils.
I want to do an aromatherapy course, but i have allergies to some of the oils,can i still do it?
ive always wanted to do it but some of the oils used in persific treatments im allergic to. is it still possable to do it?I want to do an aromatherapy course, but i have allergies to some of the oils,can i still do it?
Allergies to essential oils are quite rare but senstivity can develop sometimes through contunual use. Other factors which might be responsible are - how pure were the oils, how were they used, at what strength etc etc.
I would do the course. You will learn alot about how to use the oils and may find some oils can be used with caution, as well as learning what alternatives there are to oils you cannot tolerate at all. Good Luck!I want to do an aromatherapy course, but i have allergies to some of the oils,can i still do it?
how do u know that u are allergic ? and if you are sure that u are I cannot see how you can work with the oils and not react.
of course. take the course and tell the instructor what you are allergic to. they will be of big help to you. have fun
Allergies to essential oils are quite rare but senstivity can develop sometimes through contunual use. Other factors which might be responsible are - how pure were the oils, how were they used, at what strength etc etc.
I would do the course. You will learn alot about how to use the oils and may find some oils can be used with caution, as well as learning what alternatives there are to oils you cannot tolerate at all. Good Luck!I want to do an aromatherapy course, but i have allergies to some of the oils,can i still do it?
how do u know that u are allergic ? and if you are sure that u are I cannot see how you can work with the oils and not react.
of course. take the course and tell the instructor what you are allergic to. they will be of big help to you. have fun
How do you make essentual oils for cooking and aromatherapy?
you need a still and vast amounts of raw materials. Its impractical for home manufacture unles you grow literally kilos of the raw materials and are good at distillingHow do you make essentual oils for cooking and aromatherapy?
Please don't consume any essential oils unless under the guidiance of a qualified aromatherapist.How do you make essentual oils for cooking and aromatherapy?
Do not use essential oils for cooking. Essential oils should not be taken internally, they are for the outside of the body only and should be diluted with some kind of carrier oil.
Gather together all kinds of pretty smelling things, put them in a press one by one, and squeeze them until all the pretty smelling stuff drips out. Careful, because this method usually kills the pretty smelling things.
Please don't consume any essential oils unless under the guidiance of a qualified aromatherapist.How do you make essentual oils for cooking and aromatherapy?
Do not use essential oils for cooking. Essential oils should not be taken internally, they are for the outside of the body only and should be diluted with some kind of carrier oil.
Gather together all kinds of pretty smelling things, put them in a press one by one, and squeeze them until all the pretty smelling stuff drips out. Careful, because this method usually kills the pretty smelling things.
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