by Hana Tisserand | Jul 15, 2020
Aromatic Skincare We invite you to dive deep to explore how essential oils interact with the skin in our two-part certification program. We start with a thorough examination of essential oil safety, and then get to grips with the most current knowledge in the field of...
by Robert Tisserand | May 22, 2020 | General, Microbiology
by Robert Tisserand I have always believed that it is important for aromatherapy to move out of the realm of “quack medicine” and to be established as a viable modality. It is really not helpful to this process when claims are made for essential oils that have no...
by Rita Suzanne | Apr 14, 2020
The Blog The Quest for a Natural Sunscreen: Can fatty or essential oils protect you from sun damage? The sunbathing season, or more precisely the time of increased sun radiation intensity, always brings the issue of protection. If you are inclined to use natural...
by Robert Tisserand | Nov 23, 2019 | Cancer, Safety
“Is Nutmeg essential oil safe?” someone asked the Tisserand Institute in a FB message. This, and similar questions, were prompted by a post that claimed this particular oil should not be used in any form, due to its potential toxicity. And since this claim...
by TamaraAgnew | Aug 16, 2019 | Aromatherapy, Commentary
by Tamara Agnew PhD The current mood around aromatherapy is complex. There are companies and company representatives making ludicrous health claims which are damaging to the reputation and therefore the development of the practice. In contrast, there are the vocal...
by Petra Ratajc, PhD. | May 15, 2019 | Aromatherapy, Commentary
by Petra Ratajc, PhD Aromatherapy’s unique appeal is that something natural and fragrant can have beneficial effects on both body and mind at the same time. This therapeutic duality was recognized independently by ancient civilizations that incorporated aromatic...
