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1 Aromas ESSENTIAL OILS FOR LIFE SEPTEMBER 2014 VOL. 1 ISSUE 2 HOW ARE ESSENTIAL OILS CREATED? There are various methods used to create essential oils depending on the plant to be extracted and the desired end product. The best methods are generally accepted to be cold pressing and low pressure total steam distillation, because these preserve a maximum of active components, and allow the largest number of these components to be extracted from the plant material. Other methods include effleurage (using animal fat and alcohol), maceration (which is used for extracts in alcohol or in carrier oils), direct heating (as used for birch tar), water distillation, hexane extraction, and CO2 extraction. How Are Essential Oils Created? Chaste Tree - Featured Essential Oil Fragrance of Essential Oils? September Specials Recipe Apple Cider Toner A number of plant essences cannot be distilled, either because the yield would be too small, or the end product would not correspond to the olfactory standards set by perfumers. Fragrant flowers used in the perfume industry such as jasmine, tuberose, and mimosa are usually extracted with solvents. Oils of the citrus family are usually cold-pressed from the rind although lime oil is usually distilled, petitgrain oil comes from the leaves and twiglets of citrus trees, and neroli is from the blossoms of the Bitter Orange tree.

2 FEATURED ESSENTIAL OIL CHASTE TREE BOTANICAL NAME Vitex agnus-castus COMMON NAME Chaste tree, chasteberry, Monk's pepper PARTS USED Berries MEDICINAL BENEFITS Premenstrual syndrome - PMS (excepting type C, characterized by dizziness, craving for sweets and headache). This includes: premenstrual mastalgia (breast pain) and fluid retention; conditions aggravated by sex hormone levels including mouth ulcers, acne, herpes type 1 and epilepsy. Emotional complaints, such as weepiness, loss of self-esteem and mood swings appear to benefit as well. Menstruation disorders including secondary amenorrhea (lack of menstruation), irregular menstrual bleeding from functional causes (metrorrhagia), lengthened or shortened menstrual cycle. Vitex agnus-castus MEDICINAL BENEFITS continued Infertility due to decreased progesterone levels or excessive prolactin levels. Insufficient milk production Menopausal symptoms; helping withdrawal from hormone replacement therapy. Conditions where excessive estrogen / low progesterone are implicated, such as endometriosis, fibroids and ovarian cysts. Conditions caused by excessive prolactin levels, such as erectile dysfunction in men, galactorrhea (breast milk production in women outside of pregnancy or in men), male acne, breast cysts, fibrocystic breast disease and benign prostatic hyperplasia. Vitex has also been used for polycystic ovarian syndrome, uterine fibroids, infertility and miscarriages due to luteal phase defects Sexual overstimulation can reduce libido

3 Unlike commercial qualities of essential oils on the market which are frequently adulterated, high quality essential oils have a subtle and remarkably deep aroma. With practice, it is possible to be able to detect the difference between pure and adulterated oils. When we experience an essential oil it is not the strength of the fragrance we are looking for, but its richness and profile. The fading of the fragrance over time is not a sign of quality or lack of quality of the oil, but is simply linked to the natural compounds in the oil and their evaporation rate which varies depending on whether it is a head note, a heart note or a base note. For example lemon oil (head note) will fade more quickly than patchouli oil (base note). From our aromatherapy perspective, this is an unfortunate practice because it destroys the natural complexity of the oil. The same happens in the case of most of the modern perfumes which smell strong and remain for a considerable time as a result of chemical fixing compounds. An aromatherapist does not usually look for fixing qualities in an essential oil as he is more aware of the energy factor of the oil, that is to say its inner value rather than how many hours an oil will remain on the skin (a perfumery viewpoint) or how strong it smells (which may be a superficial approach). Generally speaking, the more an essential oil has been chemically treated the less is its profound healing effect. A word of caution here: essential oils are sometimes blended with synthetic compounds. For example citral is often added to Sicilian Lemon oil, and menthol can be added to a peppermint oil in order to strengthen the aroma of the essential oil and make it last longer.

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5 RECIPE Apple Cider Toner This energizing wash is gentle enough to be used as a facial cleanser. Feel free to experiment with other oils until you find your favorite! Ingredients 1 cup pure filtered water 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar drops of essential oil (optional, see below for ideas) *Other oils that may be substituted. This is not a definitive list, just some ideas to get you started! To Make Combine all ingredients in an airtight container and shake well. To Use Lavender Soothing and relaxing Geranium Good for oily, acne-prone skin Neroli (orange blossom) Stimulates the production of new cells, reduces scarring Ylang Ylang Balances the skins production of sebum. Beneficial for both oily and dry skin. Chamomile Soothing, healing, stimulates production of new skin cells. Beneficial for acne, eczema, and dry skin. Tea Tree Good for oily, acne prone skin in moderate amounts. Too much can be drying and might actually trigger increased sebum production Sandalwood Balances skin and helps to prevent scarring Grapefruit Stimulates collagen production. Beneficial for mature and acne prone skin Rose Moisturizes and soothes Vanilla Softens and smoothens Pour on a soft cloth or cotton pad and sweep the pad upward and outward across your chin, cheeks, nose and forehead. Allow to dry before applying moisturizer. Shelf Life Up to one year. DISCLAIMER The statements on this website have not been evaluated by the Ministry of Health. Products and information provided by us are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you have a medical condition, consult your physician. All information is provided for educational purposes only. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Keep these and all supplements out of the reach of children.

6 SEPTEMBER 2014 Aromas Aromas is the proprietary monthly newsletter of Nature s Body Shop. We are advocates of healthy living by harnessing the healing powers of own body with some help from Mother Nature s rich resources of herbs and plants in forms of oils. The purpose of this newsletter is to communicate facts about pure essential oils and the benefits of replacing essential oils in place of chemicals in our lives. VOL.1 ISSUE 2 Get Gorgeous Naturally! We are a Malaysian-based business that sells 100% pure essential oils and organic natural products for all your health and beauty needs via our E- Store. All of our products are imported from the USA and UK.