Aromatherapy Glossary


Conversion Table
Measurement Equals this approximate measurement
1ml 25 drops
1 teaspoon 100 drops or 5ml
1 tablespoon 300 drops or 15ml
1 fluid ounce 30ml or 6 teaspoons or 2 tablespoons
1 pint 474ml or 16 fluid ounces or 2 cups
1 quart 32 fluid ounces or 4 cups
1 gallon 128 fluid ounces or 16 cups or 8 pints or 4 litres
Carrier Oils
Name Properties
Almond for all skin types; softens skin, relieves itchiness
Apricot Kernel excellent for facial massages; rehydrates, restoresskin's glow
Avocado for dry skin; easily absorbed, plumps up prematurely lined skin
Borage rich in gamma linolenic acid; treats eczema and psoriasis; anti-aging properties
Calendula heals cracked skin and rashes
Carrot Seed rejuvenates; reduces premature aging and scarring, itching, restores elasticity
Coconut excellent for cracked or brittle skin; helps retain skin's moisture
Evening Primrose for dry skin; high in essential fatty acids
Grapeseed good for full-body massage; odorless and easily absorbed
Hazelnut good for oily skin; easily absorbed
Jojoba anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, hydrating, good emollient
Macadamia helps maintain the natural moisture level of the skin
Olive Oil disinfecting, healing, excellent to soothe chapped skin
Passion Fruit helps maintain skin's elasticity
Rosehip promotes tissue regeneration; good for scars, burns and wrinkles
Safflower light texture; easily absorbed
Sesame good natural sunscreen; practically odorless
Sunflower softens skin; helps skin maintain its natural level of moisture
Wheat Germ aids muscle and lymph functions; good for dry skin; natural antioxidant, strong odor
Facial Steaming

Steaming is one of the simplest ways of deep-cleaning the skin. Please use the following as your guide for doing steams on various skin types:

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