Perfumery and Cologne Formulating (6-hours)
Formulating aromatic perfumes and colognes is so creative and joy-filled application of aromatherapy. They also make awe-inspiring personalized gifts.
This presentation will include the step-by-step process of formulating aromatic perfumes and colognes.
- Brief History of Perfumery
- Aromatic Extractions
- Essential Oils, Absolutes, CO2’s, and Oleo Resins used for Perfumery
- Applications of Aromatherapy
- Perfume Types and Concentration
- Perfume Notes
- Fragrance Wheel and Blending Scents by Groups and Combinations
- Creating Carrier Oil, Alcohol, and Wax Based Formulations
- Safety Factors
- Equipment and Supply List
- Sample Perfume Formulations
- Resources
Included in the course:
- Text Materials
- Recorded Video Presentation
- Written Workbook
- Personalized Instructor Support by phone and e-mail.
- 6-hours Continuing Education Credits
About the Presenter: Shanti Dechen, CCAP, CAI, LMT.
Shanti Dechen, owner and director of Aroma Apothecary Healing Arts Academy, is a Certified Clinical Aromatherapy Practitioner and Instructor, Nationally Certified Massage Therapist, Certified Chi Nei Tsang Practitioner and Instructor, Body Mind Clearing Practitioner, and a Certified Yoga Instructor with over 15,000 hours of training in holistic modalities. Shanti has been a holistic health practitioner since 1979. She specializes in aligning health and balance in daily life by using the modalities of Clinical Aromatherapy, Herbology, Massage, Chi Nei Tsang: Internal Organ Rejuvenation, Reflexology, Nutrition, Bodymind Clearing, Craniosacral therapy, Energy Medicine, Qigong, and Acupressure.
NOTES: Please note this is a more advanced course, and it is suggested to have a prior foundation in aromatherapy. The information provided in this course is more extensive on perfumery than is presented in the Aromatherapy Level 2 Module E
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