Review: The safety and efficiency and benefits of Essential Oils
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 5, 2014
In the opening chapter of this very interesting and useful and broad spectrum book on the use of Essential Oils the author gives a fine history:  `The history of essential oils is well documented in many different cultures and in the Bible. The Chinese use of essential oils dates back to 3000 BC. The Egyptian people used essential oils through alchemy documented back to 1500 BC. The Arabian culture has a history dating back to 500 BC with frankincense as a primary trade. The Greeks and Romans adopted the use of oils from the Egyptians in 450 BC. The powerful aromas of essential oils were used for many different purposes from health to beauty. The history of essential oils used in Chinese culture is deeply rooted in the Shen Nong Shi herbal medicine book. This is the oldest medical book that told of herbal medicine. The herbal medicine book contained 350 recipes that he personally tasted and tested for effectiveness. The 350 recipes in the book are derived from minerals, plants, and animals. Shen Nong Shi was the first herbal doctor that helped China develop into an economic and social power....The power and benefits of essential oils dates back to biblical times. The Bible has references to essential oils over 150 times....Essential oils are used for physical, emotional, and spiritual health.'From this moment of historical reference the author opens the door to the information on essential oils, none of which contain the chemicals and potential carcinogens found in many of the beauty care industry products. Such important topics are addressed in the chapters Why Are Essential Oils So Popular And Widely Used For The Organic Beauty Care, 8 Harmful Chemicals in your Beauty Products That Your Cosmetic Companies Won't Tell You, Don't Break These 18 Basic Rules When You Are Using Essential Oils For Your Beauty Care, Top 14 Questions And Answers You Want To Know: Essential Oil FAQ For Beauty Care, Top 20 Beauty Care Essential Oils For Your Body Washes, Body Scrubs, Body Butters, Facial Scrubs, Facial Washes, And Sun Care, Top 8 Carrier Oils For Combining With Essential Oils For Topical Use!! And a chapter on skin types.The rest of this book is a recipe book, offering the ingredients and the manner of preparation for essential oils for al skin types: Dry/ Oily/ Normal Skin (Facial Toner, Facial Serums, Facial Mask and Exfoliation, Facial Scrub, Facial Moisturizer: Hair Care: Dry/ Oily/ Damaged/ Dandruff/ Loss/ Grow (Shampoo, Refresher, Serum, Conditioner, Mask, Shining: Top 12 Tips for Lip Care To Prevent Damage - Repair, Chapped Lip, Lip Balm, Lip Exfoliating Scrub: Essential Oils Recipes to Comfort and Sexy Feet - Eliminate Odor, Spray, Balm, Lotion, Mask, Scrub: Nail Care Recipes - Nail Strengthening And Growth, Cuticle Recipes: Body Care Recipes (Scrub, Lotion, Butter, Mousse, Bath Salts Recipes, Bubble Bath  and Body Spray.  All of the recipes and treatments are easily accessible and the book is well researched and well written. Grady Harp, June 14