Aug 12 2010
Don’t be scared by a name that sounds like a chemical. Essential Oil chemicals are naturally within the plants. Chemical components in essential oils give the oils natural therapeutic effects. Terpinen-4-ol is a great example. Oils rich in terpinen-4-ol are great for dealing with infection and helping to support the immune system.
Plai (Northeastern) Zingiber cassumunar, [...]
Jul 26 2010
Healing Burns
There are many wonderful carrier oils that can nourish the skin and speed the healing of a burn on your skin. Baobab oil, Shea butter and Tamanu oil are three of my current favorites.
Baobab: The oil is made from the fruit of the Baobab tree (Adansonia digitata) by cold pressing the seed of the [...]
Jun 14 2010
Bergamot Mint (Mentha citrata) is one of my favorite essential oils. The oil is made up of two significant components, linalol and linalyl acetate. The aroma is minty with citrus undertones and very fresh!
So what is significant about linalol and linalyl acetate?
Properties of linalol: airborne antimicrobial, analgesic (always welcomed!), calming, antibacterial, antifungal (candida), anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, [...]
Jun 11 2010
Most typical schools are held in buildings that look like a school. Aromahead Institute has never been a typical school!
Our Settings
While the logistics of Aromahead Institute are those of a typical school, we have unique classroom settings in Ithaca, NY and Sarasota, Fl. We believe in small classes held in an [...]
May 25 2010
Want to know some of my favorite blends for salt scrubs?
I leave mine right in the shower or by the tub, and use them every few days. If I want to use them on my face, I substitute the salt for brown sugar and the rest of the recipe stays the same.
1. Coconut/Orange Tropical Scrub
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