Aroma means scent, and Therapy means treatment. Aromatherapy, then, is the use of the fragrant parts of aromatic plants to improve health and general well being. Aromatherapy offers pure enjoyment. Taking a whiff of a spice in kitchen or a bunch of flowers is fundamental aromatherapy. The natural oils extracted from flowers, bark, stems, leaves, roots, fruits or other parts of a plant help to enhance psychological and physical well-being. The inhaled aroma from these "essential" oils is widely believed to stimulate brain function and relieve symptoms of headache, stress, and aid sleep. Essential oils can also be absorbed through the skin, and can promote whole-body healing. There are a wide number of essential oils available, each with its own healing properties. They are also very widely used in hair and skin care products in beauty and cosmetics industry.

Topics Covered

In this basic two day class students will learn the history and benefits of Aromatherapy, their extraction methods, learn all details of five important essential oils, and carrier oils, see, smell and feel them. They will learn various methods of blending and using essential oils, They will also learn about the safe use of essential oils. In class students will be involved in practical sessions to make chemical free, natural soothing lip balms, stress relieving inhalers and wellness diffusers.

Who should attend

Anyone who love to pursue aromatherapy as alternate therapy and wish to know more are good candidates for this basic course. Also anyone interested in making beauty and cosmetic products learn benefits of using essential oils. In fact everyone who is inquisitive in aromas of plants material and their uses would gain from this basic course.

Pre-requisites

Nothing

What you need to bring

Nothing All necessary material will be provided in the class

Key Takeaways

* Learn the benefits of Aromatherapy in Beauty and Health * End of the class students will able to make their own lip balm and inhaler and take them home.