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What Is a Client Formulation Plan?

A Client Formulation Plan is the record of how you formulated for one person: what they needed, why each material was chosen, what you made, and what happened next. This is what goes into one, and why it matters once you work with clients.

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Plant materials used in integrative therapeutic formulation

What Is Integrative Therapeutic Formulation?

Integrative Therapeutic Formulation is the design of non-medical topical and olfactory products as a structured, holistic response to a person’s wellbeing needs. An introduction to the discipline, the materials it works with, and where it sits alongside neighbouring fields.

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What Is Aromatology?

Aromatology is the study of essential oils and their therapeutic use, approached with scientific rigour. How it relates to aromatherapy, how it differs from aromachology, and where it fits within therapeutic formulation.

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Peppermint Essential Oil: The Benefits of Mint Power!

In aromatherapy, Peppermint essential oil is a versatile and potent extract derived from the hybrid peppermint plant, a cross between spearmint and water mint. Celebrated for its benefits, Peppermint oil has carved a niche in aromatherapy and topical applications. The Peppermint plant is more than just a sweet-smelling herb; it’s a cornerstone of herbal medicine. This important medicinal plant has been used throughout history for its aromatic leaves and ability to help those cope with various conditions. From easing muscle pain and helping reduce abdominal pain to its use in managing IBS symptoms, the efficacy of Peppermint oil is

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Vetiver Essential Oil: A Guide to Uses & Benefits

Vetiver essential oil, often hailed as another gem in aromatherapy, is derived from the roots of the Vetiver plant (Vetiveria zizanioides). This perennial grass, native to India, is known for its deep, earthy fragrance and many potential health benefits. The oil, extracted through steam distillation of vetiver roots, has been a cornerstone in traditional medicine and is now gaining popularity in modern wellness practices. What is Vetiver Oil? Vetiver essential oil, known as khus oil, is a deep-brown essence with a distinctive woody, smoky aroma. It is an essential oil obtained from the steam distillation of the roots of

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Top 12 Essential Oils for Focus and Concentration

Maintaining focus and concentration can be as challenging and as important in a world where distractions abound – the constant pings of notifications, the demands of a hectic lifestyle, or the struggle to stay engaged with our tasks. But what if the key to unlocking our brain’s full potential could be found in nature’s own essence? Enter the realm of essential oils – nature’s concentrated extracts that have been used for centuries to promote health and well-being. These aromatic compounds are more than just pleasant scents; they are powerful catalysts for change in our mental state. From the invigorating

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Sandalwood Oil: Benefits and Uses

Sandalwood oil is an essential oil used for centuries in various cultures for its therapeutic properties. Traditionally, it is extracted from the heartwood and roots of the East Indian sandalwood tree, one of the world’s most valuable trees. Sandalwood oil has a woody and sweet aroma and is often used in aromatherapy and meditation practices to promote relaxation and calmness. Sandalwood oil has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and anti-ageing properties. It is also used in cosmetics and perfumery due to its unique fragrance. The oil contains more than 90% sesquiterpenic alcohols, mainly α-santalol and

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Formulator recording a client formulation

What Is a Client Formulation Plan?

A Client Formulation Plan is the record of how you formulated for one person: what they needed, why each material was chosen, what you made, and what happened next. This is what goes into one, and why it matters once you work with clients.

Continue Reading »
Plant materials used in integrative therapeutic formulation

What Is Integrative Therapeutic Formulation?

Integrative Therapeutic Formulation is the design of non-medical topical and olfactory products as a structured, holistic response to a person’s wellbeing needs. An introduction to the discipline, the materials it works with, and where it sits alongside neighbouring fields.

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