Aromatherapy and Essential Oils for Beginners

by Kimberly Jones

This book is an attempt to throw some light on the basics of aromatherapy and various uses of essential oils. It contains easy and practical methods of using essential oils. This book contains more than 100 sample recipes, you can make at home, from skin care to home making. But it is not a simple recipe book, it is a guide book. You will use it to understand the compositions of any particular blend to be used for some specific purpose. After reading this book you will be able to decide the component/essential oils of any specific blend and the percentage of the oils in that blend. It will help you establish this foundation for your new skills as an aromatherapist.

Genres: Nonfiction, Health, Self Help, Reference, How To, Food

202 pages, Paperback

First published June 21, 2014

Reviews

[Deborah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Informative and easy to use.

As a family we've used essential oils for so long they've become second nature, when I get a headache the first thing I do is reach for the lavender, if anyone feels sick it's peppermint, after my son's played football a few drops of marjoram go into his bath, my husband no longer suffers from cold sores since as soon as he feels one starting he puts eucalyptus on and it stops it from really breaking out.
At one point I bought base creams and mixed my own moisturiser, shampoo and conditioners, when I think back now I'm not sure why I stopped I suppose when my children were young I just didn't have the time but his book has made me want to start again, everything is explained really well so by the time you get to the recipes you have the information you require. Over the years I've collected a whole host of aromatherapy books but I love the way this is set out, I can quickly find whatever I need, just look at the content list, I fancy face cream so chapter thirteen skin care with essential oils and which do I want? Dry skin, oily skin or let's be honest it's wrinkles so I touch wrinkles and it takes me to the recipe, I literally can't wait to get started again and I just love the smell of all the oils.
This book is well written and laid out, it's easy to find what you're looking for and the recipes look good and although I have most of the oils already but I suspect a lot of the less common ones will need replacing.
If you've used oils before take a look at the recipes and I bet you'll find some you want to try if you've not yet used oils then it's well worth a go, they really work, one example is insect bites, it doesn't matter where we go I get bitten I've tried nearly every bug spray available and none of them work now I buy a non or very slightly perfumed cream the last one was a tub of Vaseline cream, any will do I put some in my hand and I add several drops of eucalyptus mix it together and then moisturise, no bites it's worked for years now.
I'm almost giddy I can't wait to get started I'm so glad I read this book and yes the first one I try will be the wrinkle cream.

[Thomas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really good at explaining the basics of aromatherapy. Strong focus on safe and healthy uses. Plus a how to on getting started in a safe way. My wife got into this but she's Korean sites for info. This gives me a better idea of how to help her. The method of going slow and trying each oil separately is very smart.

If you want to start aromatherapy in an organized and safe way, this is a good guide.

[Christine J Randall · Rating 2 out of 5]

I received this book for free from BookBub. I didn't like the writing style. The author rambled a bit and, at times, would tell you something and then add a 'but' and take it back. A few quick recipes were given for impatient readers to try, despite the author not yet being done with all the cautions. If you haven't read anything else on aromatherapy then this is useful introduction. This kind of book usually has illustrations, and I felt the lack.

[Snufkin · Rating 4 out of 5]

An informative and interesting look into the world of aromatherapy - does what it says and guides the reader to further reading and research if keen.

[melrea pierz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Basics to Make Almost Anything Smell Good

I learned so much from this book. I began to try out the recipes right away in my homemade soaps and cleaning
carpets.

[William Kulbicki · Rating 4 out of 5]

good beginning reference book

['kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great place to start!

Loved how the book covered almost every area of how to use oils. The recipes are great ! Lots of information but not overwhelming!