Aromatherapy is a method used by many civilizations throughout history, where essential oils obtained from plants are used for treatment and beauty purposes. This method has therapeutic properties that support physical and mental health. The history of aromatherapy dates back to ancient Egyptian, Chinese, Roman, Arab and Indian civilizations. Important medical scholars, such as Avicenna and Hippocrates, used aromatherapy in their treatments.
Aromatherapy mainly involves the use of two types of oils: Essential oils and fixed oils.
Essential Oils:
Obtaining:They are obtained by water vapor distillation from various parts of plants such as roots, leaves and flowers.
Features:These oils do not leave an oily feeling, do not stain, and are generally transparent, light yellow or light green in color.
Valuation and Storage:Essential oils are obtained in small quantities from large amounts of plant material, so they are highly valuable and stored in small glass bottles that are protected from light.
Fixed Oils:
Obtaining:They are obtained by cold pressing method, without applying heat.
Use of:They are used to dilute essential oils and have very high benefits in skin care.
Benefits:Thanks to their high vitamin and mineral content, they help moisturize the skin and give it a bright appearance. Their anti-wrinkle and anti-blemish properties make these oils important in skin care.
Aromatherapy is used in a wide range of areas beyond skin care, such as providing mental and spiritual relaxation, reducing stress and anxiety, and helping with problems such as insomnia. Additionally, aromatherapy is known to be used as an effective pain management method. These properties make aromatherapy valuable not only for beauty and body care, but also as a holistic health approach.