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
