Core topics:

• Anatomy of the skin: A review & additional studies
• Skin analysis
• Aromatic plant medicine for the Skin: Essential oils and Hydrosols
• Advanced delivery systems: Vegetable & Herbal oils
• Disorders of the skin
• Caring for the skin
• Aromatic plant medicine and the skin: Experiential work/Mock case studies
• Experiential clinic work for friends and family

Upon successful completion of Aromatic plant medicine for the Skin, you will be able to:

• Describe the physiology of the skin including the epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous layers.
• Describe how essential oils can affect the immune system and the cells responsible for this potential action.
• Specify key physiological, chemical and psychological functions of the skin..
• Explain how primary wound healing occurs and the 10 most important factors which influence the skins health.
• List and discuss 8 analytical categories of the skin.
• Describe the unique characteristics of the 7 ‘skin types’ from oily & dry to dehydrated and lacking oil.
• Apply essential oils to the skin safely.
• Identify the key therapeutic actions of essential oils and hydrosols on the skin.
• Create an herbal oil.
• Demonstrate knowledge of over 6 herbal oils for the skin and muscular/skeletal system.
• Demonstrate knowledge of various vegetable oils and the importance of quality.
• List and discuss the therapeutic benefits of the main nutrients found in vegetable carrier oils used for skincare and massage.
• List and define 5 common issues of the skin.
• Apply your knowledge of essential oils to the skin for 5 common skin issues.
• Make a therapeutic salve, skincare cream, salt scrub, cleanser, toner and massage oil.
• List and describe the 3 aspects of a basic facial care regime.
• Perform a case study.
• Demonstrate your knowledge of herbal and vegetable oils, hydrosols and essential oils, by creating a skincare cream, toner and cleanser.