The Essential Oil Maker's Handbook

Description

Extracting, Distilling, and Enjoying Plant Essences & Hydrosols: With their
pleasing scents and uses in natural remedies, essential oils are more in
demand now than ever. Unfortunately, modern production methods and
unscrupulous labeling practices make it extremely difficult for consumers to
know whether an oil is genuine or artificial, and increasingly the only way to
be certain that your essential oils are free from chemical additives is to
make them yourself. Producing your own essential oils and hydrosols in small
quantities is easier than you might think, especially with the guidance of
Austrian master distillers Helge Schmickl and Bettina Malle. Translated from
its original German, The Essential Oil Maker’s Handbook has been revised and
updated to include information on hydrosols, the aromatic water once
considered a mere by-product but now recognized as a valuable substance in
itself. Learn how to make your own shower gels and creams using essential oils
that you created yourself out of materials from your garden and pantry,
without chemical additives. The authors provide guidance, based on data from
their own experiences, on the harvesting, processing, and use of 130
indigenous and exotic plants as well as the necessary equipment for oil
extraction. This guide covers in detail:Effective proceduresNecessary
equipmentSuitable plantsPractical uses for your oilsTips and tricks Including
about 40 base recipes for personal care products – from bathing additives to
facial and body care to perfume – this book provides a solid foundation for
both beginners and professionals. This detailed and authoritative reference is
indispensable in appreciating the production and wide range of applications of
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Features:

Product Details:

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Spikehorn Press (September 1, 2015)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 156 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1943015007
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 09
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 0.75 x 10 inches
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