378: The Evolution of Aromatherapy: From Massage to Self Care
“I think [those] against internal use is more fear-based than having an understanding and a relationship to the power of essential oils, and then how to use them.”
“[In] mental health, I believe there's exponential growth and potential for essential oils to support all of us as the world keeps changing, and stress rises, or the hectic schedules we all keep these days.”
One of the most important parts of learning about something is first knowing its history, so in this episode, we talk about aromatherapy from the very beginning. Aromatherapy has had a plethora of uses, from massage, medicine, and more recently, self-care. So how did it all start, and how did we eventually get where we are now?
On today’s show, returning guest Jade Shutes and I explore the captivating world of aromatherapy, from its early days to its transformative evolution encompassing the its shifts and developments. We delve into its frequent use nowadays, particularly in the realm of self-care, as well as the most common misconceptions regarding its risk and effectiveness.
Jade Shutes is a seasoned aromatherapist, herbalist, researcher, and educator with an illustrious career spanning over three decades. Holding multiple diplomas in holistic aromatherapy, massage, anatomy, and more, Jade's expertise is unmatched. Her passion eventually led to her becoming the founder of the School for Aromatic Studies and a former president of the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy.
Jade's dedication for aromatics and healing through the sense of smell has solidified her reputation as a thought leader in the aromatherapy community, though what she wants is simply for people to appreciate the capabilities and usefulness of aromatherapy.
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Check out Jade Shutes’ courses at Aromatic Studies:
○ Foundations of Aromatherapy Course
○ Aromatic Studies Online Course
Check out our previous episodes with Jades Shutes here:
○ 227: The Art of Blending with Aromatherapist Jade Shutes
○ 282: Save Your Skin with Essential Oils with Jade Shutes
○ 304: True or False? NEVER Use Undiluted Essential Oils
○ 305: True or False? NEVER Ingest Essential Oils
○ 306: True or False? NEVER Use Essential Oils w/ Cats
○ 307: True or False? NEVER Use EOs While Pregnant or w/ Kids
○ 363: Why Smell is More Important Than You Think w/ Jade Shutes
Winter Skin Scrub
From: Kindred Kimber
This scrub is great for gentle exfoliation and nourishing the skin with moisture.
Ingredients:
1 cup finely ground oats
1 cup Epsom salts, Himalayan salt, sea salt or sugar for sensitive skin
1 Tablespoon raw, unfiltered or manuka honey
Carrier of choice (olive oil, fractionated coconut oil, jojoba oil, avocado oil) to texture.
10 drops Lavender
10 drops Frankincense and
10 drops Cedarwood to help soothe dry, irritated skin.
Directions:
The more oil you add, the smoother the texture. Use less oil if you'd like it to be more scrubby. Play with it, and see what you like!