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Aromantic Publications

Aromantic Publications


Sharing his knowledge with, and revealing the secrets of the cosmetics industry to, both professional and lay people is at the heart of Kolbjørn's life and work and is the basis of Aromantic itself. Aromantic Publications are no exception. Based on 20 years of Kolbjorn Borseth's research, development and practical application of Natural Skin, Hair, Bath, Body Care and Cosmetics products and cannot be found anywhere else.

So, whether you want to make these natural products to use at home or as hand-made gifts for friends and family, or whether you would like to tailor-make them for your clients, or create your own range of products, these information packs and sheets are for you. They are also helpful if you simply want to know more about the raw materials and ingredients that go into commonly used cosmetics and skin care products. Whatever you want to do, these Education Packs and Recipe Brochures are a definitive guide to getting started.

 These Aromantic publications are extremely affordable and can be shipped at low-cost to almost any destination, with special low shipping costs applicable to orders containing only printed materials.


"I recieved oils yesterday, and I have to say I am more than impressed. I loved the literature and I am compelled to make some of your soaps etc. I will definitely be ordering again."
Paula M.

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Herbs Book

The Aromantic Guide to the use of Herbs in Skin, Hair and Health Care products

Learn how to make your own Natural Skin, Hair, Body and Health Care products that have real healing benefits!

Featuring recipes for you to try at home, this Guide contains the basic information and general methods you need to make natural products for yourself, your family and friends. If you're a Complementary Therapist you may even want to tailor-make them for, and sell them to, your clients. Learn how to make Natural Creams, Ointments, Macerated Herb Oils, Skin Toners, Nail Baths, Hair Rinses & Tonics, Mouth Washes, Foam Baths, Pet Care products and how to use herbs in Shampoos, Gels, Body and Foot Baths, Facial Steams, Compresses and Poultices...and more!

A comprehensive and illustrated reference guide on 37 common, easily available herbs will help you to decide which herbs to use for different purposes.

Enjoy taking your health and beauty into your own hands!

Contents

Herbal medicine traditions; Constituents of herbs; The skin, hair and nails; How to prepare your Herbs for use in Natural, Skin, Body and Hair Care products; How to use Infusions and Decoctions in your recipes; Tinctures; Herbal CO2 Extracts; Hydrolates; Macerated Herb Oils; Other ways to use Herbs for Health, Healing and Beauty; Tips for Bath Treatments and skin problems; Skin Toners; Compresses, Poultices and Plasters; Gels and Creams; Ointments; Shampoos; Conditioners; Toothpastes; Deodorants and Insect Repellents; A Description of the Herbs and their application: Aloe; Arnica; Birch; Chamomile; Chickweed; Cleavers; Comfrey; Coltsfoot; Cornflower; Dandelion; Echinacea; Elderflower; Eyebright; Gingko; Ginseng; Horse Chestnut; Horseradish; Horsetail; Hyssop; Lady's Mantle; Lavender; Lemon Balm; Calendula; Myrrh; Nettle; Orris Root; Peppermint; Plantain; Rose; Rosemary; Sage; St. John's Wort; Thyme; Tormentilla Root; Wild Pansy; Witch Hazel; Yarrow.

Plus: Glossary; Metric US Conversion tables, Bibliography, Biographies, List of Suppliers.

This Aromantic Guide replaces Education Pack No. 3.

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Aromantic Guide to the Use of Herbs

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Recipe Brochures

Aromantic Recipe Brochures cover a wide range of Natural Skin Care issues, including:

  • Use of Essential Oils
  • Massage Oils
  • Skin Toners
  • Shampoos and Liquid Soaps
  • Skin Cleansers
  • Creams and Moisturisers
  • Advanced Hair Care products
  • Clays
  • Fizzy Bath Bombs
  • Pet products
  • Sprays and Lotions

.. and more!

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Education Packs

The Aromantic Education Packs are a series of publications which have been designed to provide you with information and instructions to help you make your own Natural Skin Care products from raw materials using simple equipment. Also included is basic raw material information.


I saw an article today in 'proof' about your hair colour (for my partner) and so went to have a look and couldn't believe the amount of stuff you do, and how freely you share information, the Education Packs in particular being brilliant.
Simon Packford

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2nd Edition Education Pack No.1

An all-in-one, easy reference 68-page A4 booklet.

Contains everything you need to know to get started making your own Natural Skin, Hair and Personal Care products, including over 135 recipes complete with detailed methods on how to make your own Creams, Lotions, Gels, Lip Balms, Ointments, Sun Creams, Massage Oils, Toothpastes, Shampoos, Conditioners, Soaps and Face Masks. Also includes a handy reference chart for converting our Raw Materials, Essential Oils and Preservatives from grams to millilitres and information on how to use Preservative K in your recipes.

Contents:

  • Cosmetic Information 1 - Introduction to making your own Creams
    Includes: Introduction; Creating your own Recipes; Base Recipe; Basic Tips and Suggestions; & How to rectify common mistakes.
  • Cosmetic Information 2 - Vegetable Oils for Health & Skin Care Products
    Includes: Introduction; and information about commonly used Vegetable Oils and how to use them in Skin Care products.
  • Cosmetic Information 3 - Natural Moisturisers & Preservatives
    Includes: Information on Moisturisers and Preservatives; Safety data; & a handy Conversion Table for converting certain Raw Materials from grams to millilitres.
  • Recipe Brochure 1 - Creams
    Includes: Introduction; Equipment Needed; Conversion Table for ingredients in Creams; 2 Recipes for Base Creams - Simple Moisturiser and Calendula Cream; 4 Recipes for other types of Creams - Vitamin Cream for Dry/Sensitive Skin, Highly-effective Moisturiser, Cleanser Cream, and Dry Skin Cream; Basic Method for making all Creams; Tips; Examples of Essential Oil blends to use in Creams; Recipe variations; & Frequently Asked Questions.
  • Recipe Brochure 2 - Gels
    Includes: Basic information about the Ingredients; Method; Tips for making Gels; & 9 Recipes for Gels - Cellulite Gel, Scrubbing Gel, Aloe Vera Gel, Strong Muscle Gel, Tea Tree Gel, After Sun Gel, Haemorrhoid Gel, Foot Gel, and Rosemary Gel.
  • Recipe Brochure 3 - Ointments & Lip Balms
    Includes: Basic information about Ointments and Lip Balms; Method; Tips;
    8 recipes for Ointments - Arnica, Base, Calendula, Zinc, Foot and Leg, Tea Tree, St. John's Lip Wort and a Liniment for Sore Muscles; plus 6 Recipes for Lip Balms - 2 different Base Lip Balms, Sun Protection, Zinc, Tea Tree and Vitamin E.
  • Recipe Brochure 4 - Lotions & Sun Creams
    Make your own natural Sun Creams! Includes: Introduction to Lotions and Creams; 4 Recipes for Lotions – Soothing Chamomile, Aloe & Avocado, Vitamin, and Carrot; Information about Sun Block & Creams ingredients; and 8 Recipes for Sun Creams with factors ranging from 4 – 20; plus Recipe & Method for Sun Cream with Microfine Titanium Dioxide.
  • Recipe Brochure 5 - Skin & Massage Oils
    Includes: The difference between Mineral Oils and Vegetable Oils & Fats; Information about Fatty Acids - Saturated, Mono-unsaturated, Duo and Polyunsaturated; 9 Recipes for Massage Oils - Normal Skin, Dry and Mature Skin, Oily/Acne Skin, Sensitive Skin, Baby, Swedish Massage 1&2, Body, and Sun Oil; & Table of fatty Acid Content of Vegetable Oils.
  • Recipe Brochure 6Shampoos with Conditioners & Liquid Soaps
    Includes: Information about Ingredients; Tips; 4 Recipes - Shower Gel, Hand Soap, Dry Hair Shampoo, and Oily Hair Shampoo; Methods; How to make Infusions and Decoctions; Table suggesting which Herbs, Essential Oils and Active Ingredients to use for different Hair Conditions; Tips.
  • Recipe Brochure 7 - Face Masks & Face Gels
    Includes: Information about Face Masks and Ingredients; Information different types of Clay; 3 Basic Recipes for Ionised Clay Face Masks; 4 Recipes for Ionised Clay Masks - Cleansing, Stimulating, Nourishing, and Sensitive Skin; 2 Recipes for Face Gels – Rose Water, and Lavender Water; & 2 Recipes for Face Masks made with Cream - Moisturising, and Vitamin; Methods; Tips.
  • Recipe Brochure 8 - Toothpastes
    Make your own natural Toothpaste without SLS! Includes: Introduction; 7 Recipes for Toothpastes - Regular, Kaolin, Orris Root; General Methods for making Toothpaste with Gelling Agents 1&2, with Low Abrasive Content, and Cool Blue Toothpaste with Peppermint; 2 Mouth Wash Recipes - Basic, and Healing; 4 Tincture blends for Toothpastes; & 3 Recommended Essential Oil Blends for Toothpastes.
  • Essential Oils Information 1 - Essential Oils & How To Use Them
    Includes: What are Essential Oils; Use of Essential Oils; Safety Guidelines; Basic properties of the 23 most commonly used Essential Oils; Dosage Percentages related to small and large Droppers; & a Dosage Table for using these 23 Essential Oils in Creams, Gels, Massage Oils, Fragrance Burners, Spray Flasks and Baths.
  • Essential Oils Information 2 - Recipes for Natural Perfumes
    Includes: Introduction; Balancing your Perfume; Method; & 12 Recipes for Perfume Concentrates.
  • Essential Oils Information 3 - Adding Fragrances to Creams & Oils
    Includes: Introduction; the difference between Artificially Synthesised Scents and Essential Oils; Different Skin Types and Conditions; 16 Recipes for Creams; & 5 Recipes for Gels.
  • Essential Oils Information 4 - Recipes for Essential Oils in the Home
    Includes: How to use blends of Essential Oils in Fragrance Burners, Spray Flasks and Aroma Stones as well as Using the Drops Directly; & 32 Recipes of Blends of Oils for Home Use.

 

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2nd Edition Education Pack No.2

With 58 additional entries, and 102 updated and expanded entries in this 76-page A4 A-Z Guide of raw materials for making your own Natural Skin Care products and Cosmetics and which raw materials to avoid. All of the raw materials we stock are now covered in this edition. (Please note that we will not stock many of these products listed in the Pack if they are considered to be harmful).

Contents:

AHA Fruit Acids, Algae, Alginates, Allantoin, Almond Oil, Aloe Vera Concentrate, Alpha Detergent, Aluminium hydroxide, Antioxidants, Aosaine, Apricot Kernel Oil, Apricot Seed Powder, Avocado Oil, Balsam, Beeswax, Betaine, BHT, Bio-energiser, Bisabolol, Borage Oil, Borax, Botanical CO2 Extracts, Capric/Caprylic Triglycerides, Carbamide, Carnauba Wax, Carotene, Carrageen, Carrot Seed CO2 Extract, Castor Oil, Cellulose, Cetyl Alcohol, Chalk, Chamomile CO2 Extract, Chondrus Crispus, Citric Acid, Clay, Cocoa Butter, Coconut Butter, Coconut Oil, Collagen, Colours for Cosmetics, Dead Sea Salt, DHA, Detergents, D-Panthenol, Emulsifiers, Emulsifan, Emulsifan CB, Euxyl K 100, Evening Primrose Oil, Evening Primrose Oil CO2 Extract, Exfoliating, Peeling and Scrubbing Agents, Farnesol, Fatty Alcohols, Fat Restoring Agents, Glycerine, Grape Exfoliator, Grape Seed Oil, Guar Gum, Cosmetic Guar Gum Powder, Gum Arabic, Hair Starch, Hemp Seed Oil, Honey, Honey Moisturiser, Hydrosols, Inulin, Isopropyl myristate, Jojoba Oil, Jojoba Peeling Grains, Kaolin, Kathon CG, Kojic Acid, Lactic Acid, Lanolin, Laurel Sulfate, Lauric Acid, Lauryl Alcohol, Lard, Lecithin, Lemon-Ester, Linseed Oil, Loofah, Lipo luffa, Macadamia Nut Oil, Magnesium Stearate, Mango Butter, Calendula CO2 Extract, Microfine Titanium Dioxide, MF Emulsifier, Moringa Oil, Pearlescent Pigments, Neem Oil, NFF Complex, Olive Oil, Omega, PABA , Palm Kernel Oil, Parabens, Parabens (Aromantic), Peach Kernel Oil, Peanut Oil, Pectin, Phytokeratin, Polysaccharides, Potassium Sorbate, Potato Flour, Preservatives, Preservative K, Propylene Glycol, Pseudocollagen, Retinol Palmitate, Rice Bran Oil, Rosehip Oil CO2 Extract, Rosemary and Sage Antioxidants (CO2), Salt, Sea Buckthorn CO2 Extract, Sea Silk, Seaweed Products, Sesame Oil, Shea Butter, Siberian Ginseng Extract, Silica, Silk Amino Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate, Sodium Stearate , Sorbitol, Soybean Oil, Spermaceti, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, St. John’s Wort Oil, Sugar Detergent, Sunflower Oil, Tallow , Talc, Tiosol, Thistle Oil, Titanium Dioxide, Triethanolamine, Triglycerides, Turkey Red Oil, Vanilla Extract, VE Emulsifier, Vegetal, Vitamins, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Wheatgerm Oil, Xanthan Gum, Zinc Oxide, 2 Bromo -2 Nitropropane, & Vegetable Oils, Fats & Waxes.

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Natural Skin care Library

Aromantic Company Information

About Aromantic
Customer Testimonials
Contact Aromantic

How To Make...

Creams and Lotions - Tips
Natural Skin Care Products
Natural Cosmetics
Natural Soap
Spa and Bath Products
Bath Treatments
Compresses
Face Masks
Lip Balms
Massage Oil
Ointments
Seaweed Body Wrap
Skin Cream
Skin Gel
Swedish Massage Oils

Raw Materials

Raw Materials In-Depth

Dangers of commercial skin care products
Our Policy on Raw Materials
Sourcing and Origin of Raw Materials

Active Raw Materials -
for adding to our Seaweed and Clay
Face Masks and Body Wraps

Base Products
Beeswax
Clays
Colours
Colours - Pearlescent
Herbs for Skin Care and Hair Care
Preservative K
Pseudo Collagen
Rosehip Seed Oil
Seaweed
Seaweed Body Wraps
Siberian Ginseng
Vegetable Oils / Fats
Vitamins used in Skin Care

Essential Oils

Essential Oils - General Information
Using Essential Oils

Natural Treatments for...

Acne
Eczema
Psoriasis
Sensitive Skin

Product Information

Base Products
Colours
Colours - Pearlescent
Education Packs and Recipes
Starter Pack

Legal Issues & Regulations

E.U. Regulations on Cosmetics - 1999 (PDF)

E.U. Cosmetics Regulations Amendments - 2003 (PDF)

Natural Skin Care Courses

Introduction to Aromantic Courses
Course Venues





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