Index

Page numbers in italics indicate charts.

A

Absolute oils, 3, 16–17

Acacia gum (Acacia spp.), 78

Acid mantle, 55

Acne, 12, 31, 32, 57

African hair and skin, 101, 110

Aging skin. See Face care: mature skin

Alkanet (Alkanna tinctoria), 52

Allergic reactions, 5, 8, 46, 58

Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis), 50

Alpha-hydroxy acids, 130

Annatto seeds (Bixa orellana), 52

Antibiotic oil, 31

Apricot kernel oil (Prunus armeniaca), 38

Aromas, effect of, 9

Aromatherapy: A Complete Guild to the Healing Art (Keville and Green), 19

Aromatic Alchemy blends, 9, 10–13

Aromatic oils

adding, 87

blends, 9–13

characteristics, 2–3, 5–7

exquisite aromatics, 33–35

making, 14–18

names of, 22–33

overview, 3

safe use of, 8, 22

Astringents, 24, 31, 52

Athlete’s foot, 26

Avocado oil (Persea americana), 38

Azulene, 23, 31

B

Balms, 118–20, 121–23

Base oils. See Unscented oils

Bedell, Vicki, 69

Beeswax, 78–79

Berger, Jan, 4

Beta-carotene, 29

Black currant seed oil (Ribes nigrum), 38

Body Way, 4

Borage seed oil (Borago ­officinalis), 38

Borax, 79

Botanicals. See Colorants; Herbs; Oils; Water botanicals

Burns, 23, 25, 41, 50, 51

C

Calendula CO2 (Calendula officinalis), 23, 51, 52

Camelina seed oil (Camelina sativa), 39

Camellia oil (Camellia ­sasanqua), 39

Cananga oil (Cananga odorata var. macrophylla), 32

Candelilla wax (Euphorbia antisyphilitica), 79–80

Canola oil (Brassica napus var. oleifera), 39

Carnauba wax (Copernicia prunifera), 80

Carrageenan, 80

Carrot seed oil (Daucus carota), 23, 52

Castor oil (Ricinus communis), 39

Cell growth, 42

Cellulite, 24

Chamomile oil (Matricaria recutita, Chamaemelum nobile), 23–24

Chance, Kimberly, 137

Chickweed (Stellaria media), 51

Chlorophyll, 52

Citrus extracts, 15, 21, 25

CO2 extracts, 10, 17

Cocoa butter (Theobroma cacao), 40, 45

Coconut oil (Cocos nucifera), 40

Colorants, 52, 93

Combination skin, 58

Comfrey (Symphytum ­officinale), 51

Concrete oils, 16–17, 80

Containers, 21, 37, 74–75

Cook, Marti, 81

Cook’s Cottage Farm, 81

Costs, skin care, 84

Country Herbals, 98

Creams and lotions

after bath, 105

for mothers-to-be, 113

without thickeners, 114–19

See also Emulsions

Cypress (Cupressus ­sempervirens), 24

D

Dandruff, 29

Depression, 28

Diaper rash, 44

Distillation process, 15

Distilled water, 49–50, 91

Dry skin

after bath, 105

aromatic oils for, 28, 29, 30, 33

balms, 122

body lotion, basic, 93

causes of, 56

CO2 blends, 10, 11, 13

creams for, 96–97, 100, 104, 108–12

elixirs, non-thickened, 114–17

unscented oils for, 38, 39, 40, 42, 44, 46, 47

E

Emollients, 39, 47

Emulsions

agents, 78–80, 82–85

aromatic creams, 89–90

basic, 92

equipment, 70–75

preparing, 76–77, 85–87

types, 75–76

Emu oil, 41

Enfleurage, 16

Equipment, 71–75

Essential oils, 3

extraction, 3, 14–18, 35, 37, 41

handling, 22

purchasing, 18–19

storing, 21

Essential Restoratives, 69

Evening primrose oil (Oenothera biennis), 41

Exfoliation, 65, 67, 134

Exquisite aromatics, 33–35

Extraction methods, 3, 14–18, 35, 37, 41

Eye area care, 38, 67

F

Face care

cleansing, 59–60, 62, 67, 131–36, 138, 140–41

creams, 45, 95, 99, 111

facials, 46

layers, skin, 54–55

masks, 65–66, 68, 145–54

mature skin, 29, 30, 38, 39, 41, 42, 44, 46, 49, 51

moisturizers, 10, 38, 60

skin types, 56–58

toning, 24, 25, 60, 63–64

Floral waxes, 80

Florasols (formerly phytols or phytosols), 18

Flower extracts, 16–17

Foods, using

about, 126–28, 139

alpha-hydroxy acids, 130

in body treatments, 142–44, 155–56

in cleansers, 131–36, 138, 140–41

juices, 50

in masks, 145–54

Foot care, 26, 102, 142

Foraha/tamanu oil (Calophyllum inophyllum), 48

Fowler, Andrea, 98

Fragrance effects, 9

Frankincense oil (Boswellia carteri), 24

Free radicals, 48, 49

G

Geranium oil (Pelargonium spp.), 24

German chamomile oil (Matricaria recutita), 23–24, 52

Ginseng (Panax ginseng), 51

GLA (gamma-linolenic acid), 38, 41, 46

Glycerin, vegetable, 50

Grapeseed oil (Vitis vinifera), 41

Green plants, 52

H

Hair care, 39, 44, 45, 101

Hand care, 106, 108, 120

Hazelnut oil (Corylus ­avellana), 42

Health warnings

oils, 5, 8, 22, 25, 31, 46, 48, 51, 58

skin changes, 56

smoking, 55

wax, 17

Helichrysum oil (Helichrysum italicum), 25

Heliocarrot oil (Daucus carota), 42, 52

Hemorrhoids, 51

Hemp seed oil (Cannabis sativa), 42

Henrie, Connie, 103

Herbs, 50–51, 52

Honey, 152

Hydration, of skin, 66

Hydrodiffusion, 15

Hydrosol/hydrolat (plant water), 15, 50, 56, 60–61, 66

Hypericum, 51

I

Illipe butter (Shorea stenoptera), 42

Insect bites, 23, 51

Insomnia, 27

J

Jojoba oil (Simmondsia chinensis), 42, 44

Juices, fresh, 50

K

Kokum butter (Garcinia indica), 44

Kukui nut oil (Aleurites moluccana), 44

L

Lanolin, 44, 82

Lavender (Lavandula spp.), 25

Layers, of skin, 54–55

Lecithin, 44–45, 82

Lee, Ginny, 88

Lemon (Citrus limon), 25

Leslie’s Garden, 53

Linolenic acid, 29, 42

Lip care, 39, 47, 118

Lotions. See Creams and lotions; Emulsions

M

Macadamia nut oil (Macadamia integrifolia), 45

Mango butter (Mangifera indica), 45

Manuka (Leptospermum scoparium), 31

Maria Grace Aromatherapy Shop, 76

Massages, 30, 38, 39, 40, 48

Measuring ingredients, 71, 73–74

Melissa (Melissa officinalis), 26

Mineral oil, 45

Moisturizers

normal skin, 114, 115, 117

oily skin, 117

See also Dry skin

Muscle aches, 30, 51

Myrrh (Commiphora spp.), 26

Myrtle (Myrtus communis), 27

N

Nail care, 39, 108, 119–20

Neroli oil (Citrus aurantium), 27–28

Normal skin, 11, 12, 33, 57

Notes, of oils, 6–7

O

Oils

absolute, 3, 16–17

basic, 33

characteristics, 6–7

CO2 Crew, 10–13

concretes, 16–17, 80

massage, 30, 38, 39, 40, 48

oil phase, 85, 86, 93–94, 112

O/W and W/O emulsions, 75–76, 77

storing, 21, 37, 41, 48

types of, 3, 5

See also Aromatic oils; Essential oils; Health warnings: oils; Unscented oils

Oily skin, 12, 29, 31, 32, 41, 46, 57, 33

Olive oil (Olea europaea), 45–46

P

Palm stearic acid (Elaeis guineensis), 82

Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin, P. heyeanus syn. patchouli), 28

Patch test, 8, 46, 58

Peanut oil (Arachis hypogaea), 46

Petroleum jelly, 45

Phillips, Sara, 129

Photosensitivity, 25

Phytols/phytosols (now florasols), 18

Plantain (Plantago major), 51

Plant, Leslie, 53

Plant water. See Hydrosol/hydrolat

Popsicle sticks, 74

Psoriasis, 50

Q

Queen of Flowers. See Rose oil

R

Rainbow Meadow, Inc., 43

Roman chamomile oil (Chamaemelum nobile), 23–24

Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis), 51

Rose hips (Rosa rubiginosa) seed CO2 extract, 29

Rose hips seed oil (Rosa rubiginosa, R. moschata, R. canina), 46

Rosemary oil (Rosmarinus officinalis), 29

Rose oil/Queen of Flowers (Rosa x damascena, R. x alba, R. x centifolia), 28

S

Safety guidelines. See Health warnings

Safflower oil (Carthamus tinctorius), 46

Sallow skin, 13, 24, 49

Sandalwood (Santalum album), 29–30

Scars, 29, 41, 116, 123

Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) berry CO2 extract, 30

Second Skin Elixirs, 114–17

Sedatives, 30

Sensitive skin, 33, 57

Separation, of emulsions, 70

Sesame seed oil (Sesamum indicum), 46

Sexual desire, 34

Shea butter (Butyrosperum parkii), 45, 47

Shelf-life, 37, 40, 48, 90

Silver, Pat, 124

Skin irritations, 42, 51–52, 125

burns, 23, 25, 41, 50, 51

eczema, 50, 51, 125

inflammations, 11, 23, 25, 31, 41, 46, 51, 52, 116

insect bites, 23, 51

Smoking, 55

Soaps, 34, 40, 82

SPF (sun protection factor), 60

Spikenard oil (Nardostachys jataamansi), 30

Spent plant material, 15

Sprains, 41

Squalene (squalane), 47

Steam bath, facial, 65

Steam distillation, 15

St.-John’s-wort (Hypericum perforatum), 51–52

Storing products, 21, 37, 41, 48, 74–75

Stress, 27, 28, 126

Sun, 25, 50, 60

Sunflower seed oil (Helianthus annuus), 47

Suppliers, 37, 157–60

Sweet almond oil (Prunus dulcis), 47–48

T

Tamanu/foraha oil (Calophyllum inophyllum), 48

Teas, herb, 50

Tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia), 31

Thickeners, 78–80, 82–85, 114

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris), 31

Toners, 24, 25, 60, 63–64

Tragacanth gum (Astragalus spp., A. gummifer), 83

Treasures from the Garden, 137

T-zone, 58

U

Unscented oils

botanicals, 49–52

list of, 38–42, 44–48

origin of, 36–37

Upham, Melody, 43

V

Vascular conditions, 24

Vegetable emulsifying wax, 84

Vitamins A, C or E, 42, 46, 47, 48–49

Volatility rate, 6

W

Water botanicals, 49–50

Water phase, 85–86

Wax, 16–17, 78–79, 79–80, 84, 87

Weight conversions, 72

Wheat germ oil (Triticum spp.), 48

Witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana), 52

W/O (water-in-oil) emulsions, 75–76, 77

Wrinkles. See Face care: mature skin

X

Xanthan gum, 84–85

Y

Yarrow oil (Achillea millefolium), 31, 52

Ylang ylang oil (Cananga odorata var. genuina), 32