Aromadermatology - JANETTA BENSOUILAH & PHILIPPA BUCK

ABSTRACT: Aromadermatology: Aromatherapy in skin care and treatment. This comprehensive guide promotes an integrative approach between aromatherapy practices and dermatological clinical care. The information contained in this reading will not only increase awareness of the scientific basis of this topic, but also provide a basis for effective treatments. Issues such as: structure and function of the skin; what is aromadermatology; how to develop safe formulations; skin care basics; relationship between skin and psyche; skin infection care; dermatological complaints characteristic of childhood; inflammatory disorders, wounds, nails, hair and sebaceous glands.

Book Content

CHAPTER 1 - Structure and function of the skin

Introduction

skin anatomy

Structures derived from the skin

skin functions

References

CHAPTER 2 - Science of essential oils in context

Introduction

Essencial oils

Botanical origins of essential oils

An overview of essential oil chemistry

terpenoid compounds

isomerism

Synergy of essential oils: enhancement and antagonism

Variations in the composition of essential oils

quality control issues

Transdermal permeability of essential oils

References

CHAPTER 3 - Aromadermatology and safety issues

Introduction

skin irritation

skin sensitization

Guidelines to avoid adverse reactions

Overview of other security issues

 

CHAPTER 4 - The essence of aromatic formulations

Introduction

Ingredients used in topical preparations

additional ingredients

preservatives

Essential measures in product preparation

Choice of vehicles

Variables associated with topical application

Approach to dosage

Basic product recipes

 

CHAPTER 5 - Essential skin care

Introduction

Cleansing, moisturizing, protecting: the mantra

Preventing skin aging

 

CHAPTER 6 - Skin and psyche

Introduction

Associations between mind and skin

Aromatherapy and the mind

psychodermatological disorders

Focus on aromatherapy approaches

CHAPTER 7 - Skin infections

Introduction

Normal skin microflora

bacterial infections

antibacterial aromatherapy

yeast infections

antifungal aromatherapy

antiviral aromatherapy

CHAPTER 8 - Skin complaints in childhood

Introduction

The use of CAM in pediatrics

Skin barrier functions in the neonate and young infant

Dermatitis or eczema?

common viral warts

molluscum contagiosum

Lice

CHAPTER 9 - Inflammatory disorders

Introduction

Psoriasis

Urticaria

miliaria

Dermatitis (eczema)

CHAPTER 10 - Treatment of wounds

Introduction

The healing process

Delay in wound healing

Using aromatherapy to promote wound healing

scars

CHAPTER 11 - Nails, hair and sebaceous glands

Introduction

Acne

Rosacea and perioral dermatitis

Hair

nail diseases