Aromatherapy Aromatherapy Absolutes are similar to essential oils and are used in aromatherapy. The difference is that where essential oils are created through a process of distillation absolutes are extracted with the use of chemical solvents. ...more on Wikipedia about "Absolutes"
Aromachology is the study of the influence of odors on behavior. Although it has been shown that certain plants have stimulating or relaxing effects, research on wider scopes of application are still at an early stage. Some cosmetic brands such as Shiseido and Décléor are devoting substantial efforts to the task. ...more on Wikipedia about "Aromachology"
Aromatherapy, commonly associated with complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), is the use of volatile liquid plant materials, known as essential oils (EOs), and other aromatic compounds from plants to affect someone's mood or health. The word was coined in the 1920s by French chemist René Maurice Gattefossé. ...more on Wikipedia about "Aromatherapy"
A bath bomb, sometimes called a bath fizzie, is a not only fun but a relaxing addition to any bathtub. They are mostly made up of sodium bicarbonate and citric acid; a bath bomb can be made of many colours and smells. When one is placed in a full bathtub, it bubbles and fizzes, scenting and colouring the bath water. Some bath bombs contain herbs and scents, used in aromatherapy, to give the same effect. Bath bombs are generally relaxing and some can even be therapeutic. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bath bomb"
Carrier oil, also known as base oil or vegetable oil, is used to dilute essential oils and absolutes before they are applied to the skin. They are so named because they carry the essential oil onto the skin. Carrier oils do not contain a concentrated aroma, unlike essential oils, nor do they evaporate like them. ...more on Wikipedia about "Carrier oil"
Chemotype - effect of chemical variaity of plants or microorganisms species. Some chemical substances in live plant of one taxonomy type may have various concentration. It is effect of genetic differency, if it is a little notedly in phenotype and yet not come into account in common classification. There are also known as chemovar. ...more on Wikipedia about "Chemotype"
An essential oil is a concentrated, hydrophobic liquid containing volatile aromatic compounds extracted from plants. It may be produced by distillation, expression, or solvent extraction. Essential oils are used in perfumery, aromatherapy, cosmetics, incense, medicine, household cleaning products, and for flavoring food and drink. They are valuable commodities in the fragrance and food industries. ...more on Wikipedia about "Essential oil" www.shortopedia.com Dreamteam.
Grape seed oil (also grapeseed oil) is a vegetable oil pressed from the seeds of various varieties of Vitis vinifera grapes, an abundant by-product of wine making. Grape seed oil is used for: salad dressings, marinades, deep frying, flavored oils, baking, massage oil, sunburn repair lotion, hair products, body hygiene creams, lip balm and hand creams. Most grapeseed oil is produced in Italy, with other producing nations including France, Spain, and Switzerland. Although known to Europeans for centuries, grape seed oil was not produced or used on a large scale until the 20th century, largely due to the fact that grape seeds contain a lower percentage of oil as compared to other oil-producing seeds, nuts, or beans. ...more on Wikipedia about "Grape seed oil"
An Infusion is a method of preparing herbs in which 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried herb or 2 to 4 fresh herbs ( flowers and berries are substitutable) is "infused" or placed in oil or boiling water, and then, after about ten minutes, is strained. Waiting too long before straining results in bitter tasting herbs. Short-term infusions are more popular today, made in 24 hours to 3 weeks. The herb/ botanical is then removed from the oil and the oil is used in the many formulas that call for short-term infused oils. Using ceramic pots with lids, drinking one cup thrice daily, and preparing the infusion quickly, help treat colds and flus. ...more on Wikipedia about "Infusion"
Neroli oil is a plant oil similar to bergamot produced from the blossom of the bitter orange tree (Citrus aurantium var. amara or Bigaradia). ...more on Wikipedia about "Neroli"
Pine oil is an oil manufactured by the steam- distillation of pine (Pinus sylvestris) needles, twigs and cones. ...more on Wikipedia about "Pine oil"
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