Guest guest Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 Hi all, Can a Fragrance oil have the same or similar aromatherapy benefit as an Essential Oil? That is, can the perception of the smell give the benefit if the fragrance isn't from a plant scource. Regards Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 Hi Dawn, From an Aromachology standpoint, yes, fragrance chemicals can have an effect on the mind and mood. For example, a synthetic blend of vanilla might bring back fond memories of childhood, such as making cookies and eating vanilla frosted cupcakes, or an apple pie scented candle might make one think of grandma's house during the holidays and give a comforting feeling. That can in turn makes a person's mood better in some way. From an Aromatherapy standpoint, no, you're not going to get the true physical and/or psychological benefits from a synthetic fragrance product due to the fact that Essential Oils contain many chemicals, some in very minute amounts, that create a synergy that just can't be reproduced in the lab. It is, in part, that synergy that makes EO's do what they do best, and a synthetic fragrance just isn't going to match up. *Smile* Chris (list mom) Jasmine & Orange Blossom Floral Waxes LAST DAYS TO ORDER AT PRE-BUY PRICES! <http://www.alittleolfactory.com> http://www.alittleolfactory.com On Behalf Of Dawn Blakey Hi all, Can a Fragrance oil have the same or similar aromatherapy benefit as an Essential Oil? That is, can the perception of the smell give the benefit if the fragrance isn't from a plant scource. Regards Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 Hi Chris, Thank you for your reply, that has confirmed what I thought. I have been talking with someone who sells Aromatherapy Candles and he uses synthetic FO's. My point to him was that they are not giving any aromatherapy benefit. He would have to use EO's in his candles. (That would then cause fire hazzard issue etc) Sure the lavender one would remind you of your Grannie's garden when you were a child and give you a happy, calm and relaxed feeling but the smell would not give an aromatherapy benefit. He would be better to call them Aroma candles or something like that. Thank you Dawn > From an Aromatherapy standpoint, no, you're not going to get the true > physical and/or psychological benefits from a synthetic fragrance > product due to the fact that Essential Oils contain many chemicals, some > in very minute amounts, that create a synergy that just can't be > reproduced in the lab. It is, in part, that synergy that makes EO's do > what they do best, and a synthetic fragrance just isn't going to match > up. > > *Smile* > Chris (list mom) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 Essential Oils contain many chemicals, some in very minute amounts, that create a synergy that just can't be reproduced in the lab. It is, in part, that synergy that makes EO's do what they do best, and a synthetic fragrance just isn't going to match up. [Dave:] I totally back that up, and thank you Chris for using the word synergy! The difference is Life. Plants are alive, and they give something to the product that no combination of chemicals can duplicate. The reason I make CP soaps is the continuing process that takes place over the 4-6 week curing period. And it’s mastering those plant synergies alongside the actual soapmaking process, that makes your products unique and special, and truly beneficial to those who use it. Sorry to butt in, but I had to add my 2¢ worth to this one. _____ -- Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.5.1/326 - Release 4/27/2006 -- Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.5.1/327 - Release 4/28/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 Can a Fragrance oil have the same or similar aromatherapy benefit as an Essential Oil? That is, can the perception of the smell give the benefit if the fragrance isn't from a plant scource. [Dave:] Dawn, think of a computer-simulated experience, one where you’re wearing a wired suit and helmet, and the computer lets you experience the sensation of walking through the giant sequoia forests. The sky and the mountains are perfect. The trees are magnificent. You hear woodpeckers among the trunks. A deer steps from the shadows. Ferns grow at your feet. Down the mountainside, you see a mother bear with her two cubs in a meadow of yellow wildflowers. All in all, a wonderful experience by anyone’s standards. But can it really duplicate the sensation of hiking these 1,000 year old forests? The only manmade thing I can relate to the experience is time spent in a Gothic cathedral – a real one, not a reproduction. Those buildings contain no concrete or steel, just thousands of tons of stones piled up and leaning on each other. They are tension structures, and that much stone under that much pressure generates energy. You don’t get that from a movie or a simulation. You have to be there. It’s the same with the ancient forests. In real life, the picturesque bear in the meadow becomes a stinking, scary pain in the a** trying to steal your potato chips in the middle of the night, You might not see a deer. But I guarantee, the experience will change you in ways that no computer can. To me, that’s the difference between FOs and EOs. _____ -- Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.5.1/326 - Release 4/27/2006 -- Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.5.1/327 - Release 4/28/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2006 Report Share Posted April 29, 2006 Hi Dave, I do see clearly what you are saying, (even though I am not talking to you face to face lol) What I was referring to was exactly that..... Perception. eg. If someone was suffering from a headache caused by a hectic, stressful day. If they took in the aroma of Lavender EO it could have a mild sedative effect on the brain and help the body relax and ease the headache. But, would the same thing happen with Lavender FO?, Would the aroma of the FO be enough to stimulate the brain? Remember, I'm not talking physical contact with the oils only olfactory. BTW, what a lovely account of a day in the woods... Dawn > [Dave:] Dawn, think of a computer-simulated experience, one where you're > wearing a wired suit and helmet, and the computer lets you experience the > sensation of walking through the giant sequoia forests. The sky and the > mountains are perfect. The trees are magnificent. You hear woodpeckers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2006 Report Share Posted April 29, 2006 Hi Dawn, I have seen other people say you cannot use eo's in candles and I can't understand why people think this. I think they are truly best used in beeswax, but I have used them in paraffin, palm and soy. Is it the flash point that people are confused with? The only time I would worry about flash point (and if non polar) would be if using gel. Virginia West Aussie At 02:33 AM 29/04/2006, you wrote: >Hi Chris, > He would have to use EO's in his candles. (That >would then cause fire hazzard issue etc) Sure the lavender one would >remind you of your Grannie's garden when you were a child and give you >a happy, calm and relaxed feeling but the smell would not give an >aromatherapy benefit. He would be better to call them Aroma candles >or something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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