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The planet-cooling effects of aromatic plants

The planet-cooling effects of aromatic plants

“It now appears that the world would have warmed more than it has were it not for the aromatic cocktail of chemicals emitted by plants. It turns out that this can change the weather - and anything that changes the weather day after day and year after year changes the...

Essential oils and cosmetics: skin, scent and psyche

Essential oils and cosmetics: skin, scent and psyche

Among the many plant extracts that can be used as ingredients in cosmetic formulations, essential oils bring a host of benefits, the combination of which is unique. What other type of ingredient can give you both cosmeceutical and psychological benefits, while also...

Practical AromaPsychology – A Client-Centered Approach

Practical AromaPsychology – A Client-Centered Approach

by Jonathan Benavides Note: The following is an excerpt of course notes for Practical AromaPsychology. Jonathan Benavides passed away in May 2025. In a person-centered therapy framework, which emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and the client's...

To ingest or not to ingest, that is the question

To ingest or not to ingest, that is the question

This article was originally submitted as part of Andrea Canales' final project for the Diploma in Aromatic Science at the Tisserand Institute. Andrea Canales In recent years we have seen a growing tendency to prefer natural products: plant-based food, plant medicine,...

The Ultimate Guide to Essential Oil Inhalation

The Ultimate Guide to Essential Oil Inhalation

It’s very likely that the first time you experienced essential oils was through inhalation. Our noses are the perfect gateway for the volatile compounds in essential oils, in fact they are designed precisely to engage with the smells of our world. Perhaps this is why...

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