Fundamentals of Aromatherapy & Skin Care Fundamentals of
Aromatherapy & Skin Care Shakti Vinay Shukla Fragrance &
Flavour Development Centre, Kannauj Slide 2 Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy Cure with aroma. The art-and science of using plant
oil for treatment. Wholistic therapy, taking into account of the
mind, body and spirit of the person. Slide 3 Modes of Action of
Aromatherapy PPharmacological PPhysiological PPsychological Slide 4
Evolution of Aromatherapy Dr. Rene Maurice Gatteffosse 1937 Dr.
Jean Valnet 1964 Concept of Conventional Medicine Psychological
& Neurological Effects Wholistic Approach Slide 5 Evolution of
Aromatherapy Paul Belaiche 1979 Medical application of essential
oils Pierre Franchomme Daniel Penoel 1990 LAromatherapie Exactment
Modern science+ wholistic orientation Robert Tisserand 1977
Aromatherapy Massage Paul Jellinek 1973 Psychological Basis
Perfumery Aroma Lamp 1980 Warwick Conference 1987&1991
J.S.Jellinek Slide 6 Do have specific effect But in combination
they behave Synergistically Slide 7 Rates of Absorption of
Essential oil through Skin Essential oil Absorption time
Turpentine20 minutes Eucalyptus & Thyme20 40 minutes Anise,
Bergamot & Lemon 40 60 minutes Citronella, Pine, Lavender &
Geranium60 80 minutes Coriander & Peppermint100 120 minutes
Slide 8 Methodology of Action of Essential Oil Through Human body
Blood & Cortex Gas Chromatography Spectroscopic Method (Parts
per billion level) Inhalation & Massage Slide 9 Medical
Aromatherapy Cosmetic Aromatherapy AromachologySimple Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy Massage Slide 10 Aroma bearing Herbs for Cosmetic Use
S. N. Aroma bearing HerbPart UsedMain Constituent Uses 1.Curcuma
longa (Haldi)Rhizome - Turmerone Curcumin Acne, Improves luster
& Complexion, Deodorant. 2.Nardostachys jatamansi (Jatamansi)
Rhizome & root JatamansoneHair growth, Deodorant, Improves
complexion 3.Allium Sativum (Lasan)Bulb Diallyl disulfidePimple,
Itching, Black spot. 4.Acorus calamus (Bach)Rhizome
Asarone,Calamenol. Calamene Acne, Blemishes 5.Curcuma amada
(Amahaldi) Rhizome 1- & 1- Curcumene, d-Camphor, d-Camphene
Itching, Rashes, Acne, Soothening of skin 6.Santalum album
(Chandan) Heart wood -Santalol -Santalol Deodorant, Darkness
Blemishes, Improves complexion. 7.Coriander sativum (Dhania) Fruits
Corianderol, & Pinene Terpinolene Itching, Redness, Acne, Mouth
deodorant, Anti oxidant. Slide 11 8.Myristica fragrans (Jayaphala)
Seeds & crustPinene, Myristicin Dipentene Aphrodisiac, Teeth
cleaning, Mouth deodorant, Complexion promotion 9.Crocus sativus
(Kesar)Dried Stigma & tops of styles of flowers SafranalMouth
deodorant Dispigmentation of skin, Pimple 10.Saussurea lappa
(Kootha) RootsDihydrocostus lactone, Dispigmentation of skin,
Tootache, 11.Lawsonia inermis (Mehndi) LeavesGrowth & darkening
of hair, prickly heat, Natural colouring agent. 12.Trigonella
foenum (Methi) Seeds & leaves Dihydrobenzofuran Hexanol Pimple,
Black head, Wrinkles, Silky & lustrous hair, Anti- dandruff,
Deodorant. 13.Cyperus rotundas (Morehi-jhar) Bulbous rootCyperol,
Cyperene, -Cyperone Itching, Redness, Deodorant, Complexion
promoter 14.Citrus acida (Kagji nimbu) FruitLimonene,
CitralItching, Skin irritation, Wrinkle,Hair conditioner, Skin
sootheness, Oily skin. 15.Rosa damascena (Gulab)FlowersCitronellol,
Geraniol, Phenyl Ethyl Alcohol Skin glow, Deodorant, Blemishes,
Dark patches. Slide 12 16.Vetiveria zizanioides (Khus)
RootVetiverol Vetiveryl Acetate Complexion promoter, Prickly heat,
Deodorant 17.Mimosa elengi (Maulshri) Flower-Teeth cleaning &
Gum strengthening. 18.Eletaria cardamomum (Chhoti Elaichi)
SeedEucalyptol Terpenyl Acetate Mouth deodorant & freshner,
Itchining, Pimple, Tooth-ache 19.Acacia farneciana (Khaira) Leaves,
Pods & Skin -Mouth deodorant, gum strengthening 20.Cinnamomum
Compohora (Kapur) ResinCamphorHeadache, Toothache, Spots,
Inflammation 21Hibischus abelmoschus (Muskdana) SeedAmbrettolide,
Farnesol Mouth deodorant, Aphrodisiac 22.Syzygium aromaticum
(Launga) BudsEugenolMouth deodorant, Toothache, Headache
23.Hedychium spicatum (Kapoor kachri) RhizomesEthyl cinnamate,
Ethyl ester of p- methoxy Cinnamic acid Hair growth, Teeth
cleaning, Mouth deodorant. 24.Cinnamomum zeylaniccum (Dalchini)
Inner bark of shoot & branches Cinnnamic aldehyde,Eugenol,
Benzaldehyde Tooth & Gum care Lice, Nervous exhaustation.
25.Jasmine officinale (Bela)FlowerBenzyl Acetate Benzyl Alcohol
Aphrodisiac, Dry & sensitive skin, stress related condition.
Slide 13 Essential Oil DrySkin Sensitive Skin Oily
SkinElasticityWrinklesAcne Bergamot x Cedarwood xx Clary Sage xxx
Cypress xx Frankincense xxx Geranium xxxxxx Helichyrsum xx Jasmine
xx Lavender xxxxxx Lemon xxxx Essential Oils in Skin Care Slide 14
Essential Oil DrySkin Sensitive Skin Oily
SkinElasticityWrinklesAcne Lemongrass xx Myrrh xxx Orange xxx
Patchouli xxxx Peppermint x Roman Chamomile xxx Rose xx Rosewood xx
Rosemary xxx Sandalwood xxx Essential Oils in Skin Care Slide 15
DOSE LEVEL OF AROMATHERPAY OIL GENERAL DOSE LEVEL 2.5% MUSCULAR
PAIN/RHEUMATISM3.0% DEPRESSION/STRESS1.5-2.0% FACIAL LOTION0.5-1%
BABIES & PREGANT WOMAN 0.5% Slide 16 CHEMISTRY OF CARRIER OILS
H 2 C OOCR 1 H C OOCR 2 H 2 C OOCR 3 Mol. Wt. 41 Mol. Wt. 650-970
THEY ARE TRYGLYCERIDES ESTERS OF LONG CHAIN FREE FATTY ACIDS Slide
17 SOME IMPORTANT CARRIER OILS ALMOND OIL (Prunus amygdalus)
Myristic (1%), Palmitic (4.5%), Oleic (77%), Linoleic (17%) APRICOT
OIL (Prunus armeniaca) Saturated fatty acid (3.6%), Oleic (61%),
Linoleic (30%) GRAPE SEED OIL (Vitis vinifera) Saturated fatty
acid, (8-16%) Un-Saturated fatty acid (85-90%), Palmitic (4-11%),
Stearic (2.5-5%), Archidic (Traces), Oleic (12-33%), Linoleic
(45-72 %), Linolenic (0.2%) OLIVE OIL (Olea Europa) Myristic
(0.1-1.2%), Palmitic (7-16%), Stearic(1- 3%), Arachidic (0.1-0.3%),
Oleic (65-85%) Linoleic (4-15%) Slide 18 SOME IMPORTANT CARRIER
OILS SESAME OIL (Sesamum indicum) Myristic (Traces), Palmitic
(7-9%), Stearic(4-5%), Arachidic (0.4-1.0%), Oleic (37-49%)
Linoleic (35- 47%) WHEAT GERM OIL (Triticum) Palmitic (11-16%),
Stearic(1-6%), C-20-C22 saturated (0-1%), Oleic (8-30%), Linoleic
(44-65%), Linolenic (4-10%) COCONUT OIL (Cocos nucifera) Caproic
(0-.8%), Caprylic(5-9%), Capric (6-10%), Lauric (44-52% ), Myristic
(13-19%), Palmitic (8- 11%), Stearic (1-3%), Arachidic (0-.4%),
Oleic (5- 8%), Palmitoleic (1%) Linoleic (Trace) Slide 19 ESSENTIAL
OILS FOR COMMON PROBLEMS SANDAL WOOD OIL (Santalum album linn)
ACTION : Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac Sedative USES :
Skin care (Acne, dry, cracked & chopped skin), depression,
nervous tension & stress related complaints CLOVE BUD (Szygium
aromaticum) ACTION : Antioxidant, Antiseptic, Antibiotic,
Antirheumatic USES : Skin (Acne, cuts, burns), Arthritis, sprains,
rheumatism, insect repellant CITRONELLA OIL (Cymbopogan nardus)
ACTION : Antiseptic, deodorant, fungicidal, diuretic USES : Skin
care (oily skin), depression, headache, migraine, insect repellent.
Slide 20 ESSENTIAL OILS FOR COMMON PROBLEMS PALMAROSA OIL
(Cymbopogan martini) ACTION : Antiseptic, bactericidal USES : Skin
care (Acne, dermatitis, scars, wrinkles, moisturizes the skin,
stimulate cellular regeneration) LEMONGRASS OIL (Cymbopogan
citratus) ACTION : Analgesic, Antidepressant, Antiseptic,
Antimicrobial, bactericidal USES : Skin care (Acne, Athletes foot),
muscular pain, headache, stress related conditions, insect
repellent (fleas, lice ticks). JASMINE (Jasminum officinale) ACTION
: Analgesic (mild), Anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Sedative USES :
Skin (Dry, greasy sensitive skin), Labour pain, depression, stress
related condition Slide 21 Storage of Essential Oil Oxiadtion
Resinification Polymerisation Hydrolysis of Ester Interaction of
Function Group Air (Oxygen) Light HeatMoisture Reactions
Responsible for Deterioration Slide 22 High terpene Essential Oils
High terpene Essential Oils Citrus,Pine,Tagetus, Turpentine Prone
to Oxidation & Resinification Essential oil with High Acids
Reduced aldehyde contents High Ester Essential Oils Lavender &
Bergamot High Aldehyde Essential Oils Lemongrass Slide 23 Storage
of Essential Oil Smaller sample Bulk How to remove moisture, metal
? Anhydrous sodium Sulphate Rectification Centrifuging at high
speed rpm more than 15,000 Metallic Impurities in Clove, Bay Treat
with Tartaric acid & filter Slide 24 Long Shelf Life of
Essential Oil Storage in Cool Place Storage in Dry Environment
Protection from Sunlight Removal of Air Removal Of Moisture Removal
Of Impurities Slide 25 What is Cosmetic Aromatherapy? Use of
Natural Essential Oil for Cosmetic. Advantages of Using Natural
Essential Oil Over Herb. Topic includes Slide 26 Cosmetic
Aromatherapy It is any article intended to be rubbed, poured,
sprinkled or spray on or introduced into, or otherwise applied to
human body or any part thereof for cleaning, beautifying, promoting
attractiveness or altering the appearance. Slide 27 Aims of
cosmetic aromatherapy Rejuvenate and beautify the body through the
use of aromatic oils. Improve the outward appearance i.e. beauty
complexion. To treat the specific skin condition. Slide 28
Essential oils for beauty The ancient Egyptian were renowned for
their expertise in using the aromatic essence and herbs in this
field. Recent research has also confirmed that Essential oils like
Rose, Neroli, Lavender, frankincense etc can indeed stimulate
cellular granulation,which is the first stage of healing after an
injury, and keep the skin looking beautiful. Slide 29 Essential
oils for skin Sandal wood oil Palmarosa oil Bergamot oil (
bergaptene free) Myrrh and Frankincense Slide 30 Increased Self
Life of Cosmetic Product. Better Appearance & Acceptance of
Product. Consistency in the Quality. Ease in Quality Control. Ease
in Production. Ease in Storage & Transport. Ease in
Identification. Advantages of Using Natural Essential Oil Over Herb
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