Aromatics and the Skin Book

Full color text book: 8 1/2 x 11 - 245 pages

Table of Contents:

Part I: Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin
Lesson 1: Introduction to the Skin
Lesson 1a: Functions of Lipids in the Skin
Lesson 2: Functions of the Skin
Lesson 3: Wound Healing and Tissue Repair
Lesson 4: The Dermal Microbiome
Sprout: Dermal Microbiome and Holistic Health
Allergies at large
Atopic dermatitis
The dermal microbiome and holistic health
Cross talk: microbes, immunity, and the brain
Stress and the microbiome
Nature-relatedness and the need for green spaces
Personal care products: Phenoxyethanol
Towards a new ecology
Lesson 5: The Endocrine System and the Skin
Lesson 6: The Endocannabinoid System and the Skin
Lesson 7: Skin and the Aging Process
Lesson 8: The Health of the Skin
The Skin & Ayurveda

Part II: Aromatics and the Skin
Lesson 9: Essential Oils and the Skin
Lesson 10: Essential Therapeutics & the Skin
Lesson 11: The Essential Oil Palette for the Skin

Part III: Carrier and Herbal Oils (SEPARATE BOOK)
Please see the Carrier Oil Palette book

Part IV: Hydrosols and Misc. Base Ingredients
Lesson 12: Hydrosols
Lesson 13: Misc. Base Ingredients

Part V: Aromatic Applications for the Skin
Cutaneous methods of application
General Guidelines for Dilution
Dilution Rates
Lesson 14: Cleansers and Toners
Lesson 15: Oils and Creams
Lesson 16: Gels and Salves
Lesson 17: Exfoliants and Scrubs
Lesson 18: Clays and Baths

Part VI: Skin Types and Seasonal Skin Care
Lesson 19: Western Skin Types
Lesson 20: Seasonal Skin Care

Part VII: Aromatherapy and Skin Imbalances
Lesson 21: Introduction to Imbalances of the Skin
Lesson 22: Acne
Lesson 23: Psoriasis
Lesson 24: Eczema/Dermatitis and Rosacea
Lesson 25: Bruises and Pruritus
Lesson 26: Wounds/Scars, Cellulite, Sunburn
Lesson 27: Boils
Lesson 28: Viral skin conditions

Part VIII: The Skin care consultation