List of Illustrations                      xi
Preface                                            xv
Introduction: Aesthetic Aromatherapy               xvi
Modern Aromatherapy                                xviii
Beauty and Aesthetic Treatments                    xix
Hairdressing                                       xx
Fragrances                                         xx
Complementary Medicine                             xxi
Glossary of Therapeutic Properties                 xxii
Contemporary Psychology                            xxiii
  How Aromatherapy Works                           1    (8)
    Inhalation                                     1    (1)
    The Sense of Smell                             1    (2)
    The Skin and its Structure                     3    (1)
      Structure of the Skin                        3    (1)
      Trans-Dermal Absorption                      4    (1)
    The Circulatory/Cardiovascular System          4    (1)
    The Lymphatic System                           5    (1)
    The Nervous System                             5    (1)
    The Endocrine System                           6    (1)
    The Muscular System                            6    (1)
    The Digestive System                           7    (1)
    The Respiratory System                         7    (1)
    The Reproductive System                        7    (1)
    The Skeletal System                            8    (1)
  Safety and Contra-Indications                    9    (3)
    Areas of Caution                               9    (2)
      Dermal Tests                                 10   (1)
      Oral Ingestion (by Mouth) Tests              11   (1)
    Essential Oils and Electrical Equipment        11   (1)
  Fixed Vegetable Oils                             12   (14)
    Vegetable Oils                                 12   (1)
    `Carrier Oil' or `Base Oil'?                   12   (1)
    The Importance of Using Pure, Organic,         13   (2)
    Natural Vegetable Oils
      How Pure, Organic, Natural Vegetable Oils    13   (1)
      Differ from Processed Oils
      Summary                                      14   (1)
    Base Oil Profiles:
      (Sweet) Almond Kernel; Apricot Kernel;       15   (9)
      Avocado Flesh; Borage Seed; Camellia
      Seed; Carrot (Red) Root Extract; Castor;
      Coconut; Evening Primrose Seed;
      Grapeseed; Hazelnut; Jojoba; Macadamia
      Nut; Passion Flower Seed; Peach Kernel;
      Rosehip Seed; Sesame; Tamanu/Kamanu;
      Wheatgerm
      Infused or Macerated Oils: Calendula         24   (1)
      (Marigold); St John's Wort
      Vegetable Oil Ingredients                    25   (1)
  Essential Oils and Hydrolats                     26   (50)
    Where do Essential Oils Come From, and Why     26   (1)
    Does the Plant Produce Them?
    Characteristics of Essential Oils              27   (1)
    `Notes' - The Perfumer's Art                   28   (1)
    Physical Variation                             28   (1)
      Colour                                       28   (1)
      Viscosity                                    29   (1)
      Temperature                                  29   (1)
    Essential Oil Starter Kit                      29   (1)
    How Essential Oils are Extracted from Plants   29   (2)
      Steam Distillation                           30   (1)
      Dry Steam Distillation                       30   (1)
      Hydrodiffusion                               30   (1)
      Enfleurage                                   30   (1)
      Maceration                                   30   (1)
      Expression                                   31   (1)
      Solvent Extraction                           31   (1)
    Hydrolats - Aromatic Hydrosols                 31   (1)
    Hydrolats and their Uses                       32   (1)
    Essential Oil `Waters'                         33   (1)
    The Chemistry of Essential Oils                33   (1)
    Aromatic Chemical Groups, and their Uses       34   (1)
    Adulteration of Essential Oils and the         35   (2)
    Importance of Purity
      Nature-identicals                            35   (1)
      Synthetics                                   35   (1)
      Substitution                                 36   (1)
      Rectification                                36   (1)
      Mixing                                       36   (1)
      Dilution                                     36   (1)
    Ensuring Purity                                37   (1)
    Quality Testing of Essential Oils              37   (1)
    The Essential Oil Beauty Profiles:Basil        37   (39)
    (Sweet); Bergamot; Black Pepper; Bois de
    Rose (Rosewood); Camomile German; Camomile
    Roman; Cedarwood; Clary Sage; Cypress;
    Eucalyptus Radiata; Fennel (Sweet);
    Frankincense; Geranium; Ginger; Jasmine
    (Absolute); Juniper Berry; Lavender; Lemon;
    Lemongrass; Mandarin; Marjoram (Sweet);
    Melissa; Neroli; Orange; Palmarosa;
    Patchouli; Peppermint; Petitgrain; Rose
    Maroc (Absolute); Rose Otto (Rose Bulgar);
    Rosemary; Sandalwood; Tea Tree; Thyme
    Linalol; Vetiver; Violet Leaf (Absolute);
    Ylang-ylang (Extra)
  Professional Blending Techniques                 76   (10)
    Equipment Required                             76   (10)
      Pre-Prepared Blends                          77   (1)
      Technique                                    77   (2)
      Blending Sheets for Pre-prepared Blends      79   (1)
      Immediate Individual Client Blends           80   (1)
      Technique                                    80   (5)
      Home-use Blends                              85   (1)
  The Salon and Retail Sales Potential             86   (8)
    Using Essential Oil in the Treatment Room      86   (2)
    or Cubicle
      Ventilation                                  86   (1)
      Face and Body Treatment Procedure            87   (1)
      Equipment                                    87   (1)
      Hand Washing                                 88   (1)
    Sales Potential in the Reception Area          88   (3)
      Aromatherapy Clients                         89   (1)
      Display of Essential Oils and                89   (1)
      Aromatherapy Products
      Essential Oils for Sale                      89   (1)
      Other Aromatherapy Products                  89   (1)
      Diffusing Essential Oils in the Reception    90   (1)
      Area
      Smelling Strips to Maximise Sales            90   (1)
      Other Retail Possibilities                   90   (1)
    Purchasing and Storage of Essential Oils       91   (1)
      Purchasing                                   91   (1)
      Storage                                      92   (1)
    Essential Oils and Aromatherapy Products -     92   (2)
    The Law
      Preparing Products for Individual Clients    93   (1)
      Selling Essential Oils                       93   (1)
  Client Care                                      94   (5)
    Client Assessment                              94   (1)
    The Initial Consultation Form                  94   (2)
    Additional Lifestyle Form                      96   (1)
    Therapist's Consultation with the Client       96   (1)
    The Facial Skin Examination                    96   (1)
    Medications and their Effects on the Skin      97   (1)
    Medications and their Potential                98   (1)
    Side-effects on the Skin
  Aromatherapy for Facial Treatments               99   (22)
    Prior to Treatment: Consultation and Skin      100  (1)
    Examination
    Diluting Essential Oils for Facial             100  (1)
    Treatments
    The Percentage Volume of Essential Oils to     100  (2)
    Use
      Skin Types                                   101  (1)
      Skin Sensitivity                             101  (1)
      Sensitive Skins                              101  (1)
      Scne                                         101  (1)
      Emotional State                              101  (1)
      Depression                                   101  (1)
      Allergies                                    101  (1)
      Medications                                  102  (1)
      Undergoing Radiation or Chemotherapy         102  (1)
      Treatment
      Pregnancy                                    102  (1)
    Vegetable Oil Starter Kit                      102  (1)
    Specialised Essential Oil Facial Treatments    102  (3)
      Tonics                                       102  (1)
      Face Masks                                   103  (1)
      Steaming                                     103  (1)
      Poultices                                    103  (1)
      Eye Pads                                     103  (1)
      Herbal or Floral Tea Compresses              103  (2)
    Compress Plant Uses                            105  (1)
    Facial Reflex Points                           105  (4)
    Extra Reflex Points                            109  (1)
    Facial Massage with Essential Oils             110  (1)
      Timing and Technique                         110  (1)
    Basic Essential Oil Facial Massage             111  (1)
    Performing an Essential Oil Facial             112  (3)
      Time Required                                113  (1)
      The Treatment                                113  (2)
    Allergies                                      115  (1)
    Medical Skin Conditions                        115  (1)
    Acne Facial Treatment                          116  (2)
      Medications                                  116  (1)
      Acne Treatment                               117  (1)
    Rosacea Facial Treatment                       118  (2)
      Rosacea Treatment                            119  (1)
    Essential Oils for Facial Treatments           120  (1)
  Essential Oil Body Treatments                    121  (14)
    Products                                       122  (1)
    Dilution of Essential Oils                     122  (1)
    Basic Relaxing Body Massage Using Essential    122  (5)
    Oils
      Reflex Points                                122  (3)
      Preparing the Room                           125  (1)
      Equipment                                    125  (1)
      Client Modesty                               125  (1)
      Client Examination                           126  (1)
      Commencing Treatment                         126  (1)
    Vertebra and Nerve Connections                 127  (2)
      Cervical Region                              127  (1)
      Thoracic/Dorsal Region                       128  (1)
      Lumber Region                                129  (1)
      Sacral Area                                  129  (1)
      Coccyx                                       129  (1)
    Energy Transference During Massage             129  (1)
    Blending for Bodywork                          130  (1)
    Body Beautiful Techniques                      130  (1)
      Body Scrubs                                  130  (1)
      Body Brushing                                130  (1)
    Cellulite Treatment With Essential Oils        131  (1)
      What is Cellulite?                           131  (1)
      Cellulite Treatment                          131  (1)
    Massage for Tired and Aching Legs              132  (1)
    Aching Muscles                                 132  (1)
    Acne on the Back and Shoulders                 133  (1)
    Essential Oils for Body Treatments             134  (1)
  Cosmetic Surgery                                 135  (2)
    Pre-operative Measures                         135  (1)
      Treatment                                    136  (1)
    Scarring and Scar Tissue                       136  (1)
      New Scars                                    136  (1)
      Old Scars                                    136  (1)
  Water Treatments                                 137  (2)
    Soothing Healing Baths                         137  (1)
    Saunas                                         137  (1)
    Steam Rooms                                    138  (1)
    Hosing Down and Under-water Massage            138  (1)
  Essential Oils and Hair Removal                  139  (2)
    Epilation                                      139  (1)
    Waxing                                         139  (1)
    Sugaring                                       139  (1)
    Threading                                      140  (1)
  Hands, Feet and Nails                            141  (4)
    Hand Massage Creams                            141  (1)
      Basic Hand Cream Recipe                      141  (1)
    Warts                                          142  (1)
    Nails                                          142  (1)
    Nail Products - Health and Safety Issues       142  (1)
    The Feet                                       143  (1)
      Hydrolats                                    143  (1)
      Foot Massage                                 143  (1)
      Cuticles and Hard Skin Removal               144  (1)
      Nailbed Infections                           144  (1)
      Verrucas and Athlete's Foot                  144  (1)
    Foot Massage                                   144  (1)
  The Working Environment - Health and Safety      145  (2)
  in the Salon
    Relevant British Laws                          145  (2)
      The Medicines Act 1968                       145  (1)
      A Guide to the Cosmetic Products (Safety)    146  (1)
      Regulations
  Knowledge Review                                 147  (8)
Appendix                                           155  (2)
    Further Reading                                155  (1)
    Organisations                                  155  (1)
    Essential Oil Suppliers                        156  (1)
Index                                              157