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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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Aromantic eBooks

You can now purchase various Aromantic publications in electronic format (as Adobe PDF files). Our first 14 eBooks are only £1.99 each and are chapter excerpts from the printed book, The Aromantic Guide to making your own Natural Skin, Hair and Body Care products (ref: 9737). They are updated versions of, and replace, our previous printed Recipe Brochures 1-8; Cosmetic Information 1-3; and Essential Oils Information 1-4.

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Current titles available for download:

eB1 An introduction to making your own natural creams and cosmetics
eB2 Natural Moisturisers & Preservatives
eB3 Making Creams
eB4 Making Gels
eB5 Making Ointments & Lip Balms
eB6 Making Lotions & Sun Creams plus pgs 26 & 27
eB7 Making Skin & Massage Oils
eB8 Making 2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioners, Liquid Soaps and Shower Gels
eB9 Making Face Masks
eB10 Making Toothpastes & Mouth Washes
eB11 Essential Oils & Absolutes, How to use them
eB12 Making Natural Perfumes based on using only Essential Oil
eB13 Adding Fragrances to Creams & other Skin Care products
eB14 Recipes for Essential Oils & Absolutes in the home

We are planning on making more publications available as eBooks in the near future. In the meantime we hope you enjoy accessing Kolbjorn’s extensive knowledge at the click of a button.

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The Aromantic Guide to Unlocking the Powerful Health & Rejuvenation Benefits of Vegetable Oils

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This brand new 190 page book in the Aromantic Guide series is ideal for massage and beauty therapists, aromatherapists and people who make their own natural skin care products. This beautiful, professionally designed book has 212 recipes for oil blends, serums, compresses and in-depth information on the uses and properties of 32 vegetable oils, which will help you to tailor-make natural cosmetic products for a variety of skin and hair types & conditions. Kolbjorn has also included a fascinating introductory section which has useful tips, tables and in-depth information that you may not easily find elsewhere.

The oils covered in the book are:

Apricot Kernel; Argan; Borage; Calendula; Camelina; Castor; Cooconut (Liquid Fractionated); Comfrey; Evening Primrose; Grape Seed; Hazlenut; Hemp Seed; Jojoba; Kiwi Seed; Macadamia Nut; Moringa; Mullein; Mustard Seed; Neem; Olive; Peach Kernel; Pumpkin Seed; Rice Bran; Rosehip; Sesame; Shea Butter (Oil); St John's Wort; Sunflower; Sweet Almond; Thistle and Walnut.

What people are saying about the book:

"Do please give Kolbjorn maximum thanks for such a comprehensive book, it’s a wonderful help. Such detail of information – I’m sure no-one else has come near, in content. It seems to have everything. "
Joan, Isle of Man

"Dear Kolbjorn, Thank you for your new book of which I found very informaitive and easy to understand. it gives a great indepth discusion for each individual oil and their properties of which I found very interesting. There are some great recipes for nearly every skin type that are also easy to blend. All in all a fantastic book and one I will always use."
Debra Solomon

"Hello Louise, I absolutely loved Kolbjorn's new book on vegetable oils. Concise and with a great deal of information I know its going to a reference book that I shall be keeping close to hand. The different recipes are very easy to make, and I love the thought of using such natural ingredients. I shall be using the information to benefit my clients and to be able to give them blends to take home and use is excellent. It was so interesting to read about long and short oils, information that can make such a difference to a masssage treatment and facials. I think Kolbjorn's enthusiasm shines through the book, and having met him at a couple of therapy shows I know how helpful and knowledgeable he is. If you can use any of this, please feel free. It really is a brilliant book."
Gillian Greening

"I am so glad I ordered the latest book. I have all of Kolbjorn's books and have found them invaluable. This new book is, once again, clear and easy to read. It gives all the information you would need to immediately adapt your recipes for your clients. I can't wait to start making some of the recipes and to attend the new course. Thank you once again Kolbjorn and all your team. You are an inspiration. Regards to you all."
Elspeth

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The Aromantic Guide to Unlocking the Powerful Health & Rejuvenation Benefits of Vegetable Oils

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!

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; Marigold; 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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The Aromantic Guide to the Use of Herbs

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!

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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NEW!! REPLACES AROMANTIC EDUCATION PACK 1...

The Aromantic Guide to making your own Natural Skin, Hair and Body Care Products

Formerly known as Aromantic’s Education Pack 1, this Guide has been revised, updated and expanded throughout and has an extra chapter on how to make Cleansers, Peelers, Exfoliates and Skin Toners. This 97-page Guide is packed with information, recipes and step-by-step methods so that you can make your own natural, tailor-made products, whether for your friends, family or therapy clients. What’s more, it’s professionally designed to reflect the value of its contents in a new, easy-to-handle and read book format.

CONTENTS OF THE GUIDE

Precaution
Disclaimer
Welcome
Our Policy on Raw Materials
Sensitivity & Allergy Tests on Raw Materials
Essential Oils, Absolutes and Manipulated Oils
Aromantic’s Purchasing & Sales Policy for Essential Oils and Absolutes
Vegetable Oils, Fats and Waxes
About Double Boilers/Bain-maries
Preservatives dosage guidelines for the Recipes in this Guide
An Introduction to making your own Creams and Cosmetics
Making your own Creams
Vegetable Oils and Fats for Health & Skin Care products
Natural Moisturisers & Preservatives
Moisturisers
Preservatives
Making Creams
Making Cleansers, Peelers, Exfoliates & Toners
Cleansers
Peeling, Scrubbing and Exfoliating Agents
Skin Toners
Making Gels
Making Ointments & Lip Balms
Ointments
Lip Balms
Making Lotions & Sun Creams
Lotions
Sun Creams
Making Skin & Massage Oils
Making 2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioners, Liquid Soaps and Shower Gels
Base Recipes for 2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioners, Liquid Soaps and Shower Gels
Making Face Masks
Clay Face Masks
Cream Face Masks
Gel Face Masks
Making Toothpastes & Mouth Washes
Toothpastes
Mouth Washes
Essential Oils & Absolutes: How to Use Them
Making Natural Perfumes based on using only Essential Oils
Adding Fragrances to Creams & other Skin Care products
Recipes for Essential Oils & Absolutes in the Home
Conversion Tables
Raw Materials and Colours Conversion Table
Essential Oils Conversion Table
Preservatives Conversion Table
Metric-US Conversion Tables

Please note that paper copies of the following Publications will no longer be available for sale:

Recipe Brochures 1-8;
Cosmetic Information 1-3
Essential Oil Information 1-4.

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The Aromantic Guide to making your own Natural Skin, Hair and Body Care Products

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).

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, Marigold 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.