Essential Oils in SkinCare

Essential Oils in SkinCare Quantity, Quality, Safety & Cosmeceutical Effects~with Robert Tisserand ~

(Direct link to the class on our website: http://thenovastudio.com/description_tisserand_eo_seminar.html)
Date: Saturday, March 31, 2012 and Sunday April 1, 2012 10 am - 5 pm each day ( 7 hours of class total 12)
Cost: Fee: $399

IMPORTANT: Since Robert is flying in, we need a minimum of 10 students enrolled by 1/1/12 in order for this seminar to go. Full payment is required to reserve your spot. We'll make a decision & notify you no later than Monday 1/5/12 & then you can make all your non-refundable travel arrangements. Thank you!

Where: The Nova Studio, 24 W. Richmond Avenue, Point Richmond, CA 94801

Sign-up or more info online at: http://thenovastudio.com or phone: 510-234-5700

Class Description:

IMPORTANT: Since Robert is flying in, we need a minimum of 10 students enrolled by 1/1/12 in order for this seminar to go. Full payment is required to reserve your spot. We'll make a decision & notify you no later than Monday 1/5/12 & then you can make all your non-refundable travel arrangements. Thank you!

Essential Oils in SkinCare
Quantity, Quality, Safety & Cosmeceutical Effects

Do you use essential oils to scent your natural bath & body products? If so, how much do you know about essential oils? Are you aware of their benefits, their cautions, their healing properties, their medicinal qualities, etc.? The more you learn about essential oils, the more you will appreciate how to make full use of their diverse, multifunctional properties.

In this special collaboration between Robert Tisserand and The Nova Studio, we are happy to bring you a rare opportunity to expand your knowledge of essential oils and discover all that you don't know about these potent plant powerhouses.

You will leave this jam-packed weekend seminar with a more thorough understanding of how to scent your handmade bath & body products safely & effectively. You will gain confidence when formulating & be able to explain more thoroughly the benefits & risks to your customers (or friends/family). You will also bring home a nicely bound folder of handouts & a personalized certificate of completion. Here is what will be covered in this unique, one-of-a-kind weekend:

DAY 1: QUANTITY & QUALITY - Saturday, March 31, 10am - 5pm

Essential Oil Basics:

What is an essential oil?
Why and how is it made?
Methods of extraction, and consequent composition
Understanding essential oil chemistry
Essential oil chemistry in relation to soap
How to make an infused oil

Dosage, Mixing & Measuring:

How to convert between drops, ounces, mL, grams, etc.
Proper usage rates in leave-on and rinse-off products
Blending for natural products
Essential Oil Integrity:

Essential oil quality: contamination & adulteration
Is there such a thing as "therapeutic grade" -- and what does that mean?
Flash points -- what are they & what do they matter?
Essential oil oxidation & use of antioxidants
How to properly handle & store your essential oils

DAY 2: SAFETY & COSMECEUTICAL EFFECTS - Sunday, April 1, 10am - 5pm

Adverse Reactions & Safety Issues:

Is it ok to put any essential oils on your skin undiluted?
Citrus oils & phototoxicity -- should you be concerned?
Allergic reactions -- how common are they and how to deal with a bad reaction
Which essential oils to absolutely avoid on the skin
Health concerns and contraindications when using essential oils
Effect of essential oils on hormones (for men & women)
Pregnancy risks & using essential oils on children/babies
A brief discussion about using essential oils internally
Essential Oils & The Skin:

How much of an essential oil penetrates the skin
How essential oils interact with the skin
Protecting the skin with essential oils
Ageing, photo-ageing, skin cancer
Healing the skin
The top 10 essential oils for skin care
Essential oils and their antibacterial effects
Essential oils as preservatives
Aromatherapy effects: calming, invigorating, uplifting

ABOUT THE TEACHERS:
Robert Tisserand is an international speaker, educator, blogger and consultant. In 2010 he delivered presentations in the USA, Australia, Taiwan and Japan. Robert has 40 years of experience in essential oil blending and aromatherapy product development. He has produced more than 50 new functional fragrances by combining natural perfumery with the therapeutic, hygienic, and cosmeceutical properties of essential oils, and has an expert knowledge of essential oil safety. He has been instrumental in bringing widespread professional and public recognition to aromatherapy. During his 15 years as a massage therapist, he wrote one of the first books on aromatherapy in 1977. The Art of Aromatherapy is now published in twelve languages. In 1974 he established The Aromatic Oil Company (a predecessor of Tisserand Aromatherapy) and in 1988 he founded The Tisserand Institute, setting new standards for vocational aromatherapy education.

CANCELLATION POLICY:
Since this teacher is flying in from out of town, the CANCELLATION POLICY is as follows: If you need to cancel *for any reason* let us know as soon as possible both by phone and by email. If you give us more than 60 days notice, you'll receive a refund of your original payment minus a 25% cancellation fee. If you give us between 30 - 59 days notice, you will receive a refund of your payment minus a 50% cancellation fee. There will be no refunds OR future credit (for any reason) with less 30 days notice of cancellation. If you cannot make the workshop, you have the option of sending someone else in your place, just notify us by the day of the class.

SIGN-UP DETAILS:
Refer to the table above for price, date, time and registration options. Contact us at 510-234-5700 with any questions. Please read the Class Policies & Info Page before signing up.