Kalpna Kotecha

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Can essential oils blends provide an effective replacement for cosmetic preservatives?

Essential oils have anti-microbial properties and are regarded as a natural. Has there been any studies of essential oils as preservatives?

21 April 2018 7,133 6 View

Is there any evidence of research on antimicrobial constituents in essential oil hydrosols?

Essential oil hydrosols are often sold in their "unpreserved" state, and often with a long shelf life.

23 March 2018 3,592 6 View

The residue of Frankincense resin still smells lovely after the essential oil extraction. Is it possible to make use of it for anything ?

It would be good to re-use bi-products where-ever possible so would appreciate any advice on left-over frankincense resin, after steam distillation to extract its essential oil. For example, can...

03 March 2018 6,467 4 View

Jojoba oil is considered to be good for oily skin as it mimicks sebum so your skin would produce less sebum. Does that make it "bad" for dry skin?

Is there any research or evidence available that relates to the effect of Jojoba oil on the skin?Currently Jojoba oil is recommended for treating oily skin types as it mimicks sebum and therefore...

19 June 2017 9,599 4 View

Do hydrolats have any proven therapeutic properties?

Some evidence is emerging from research studies for some of the therapeutic effects of essential oils (the volatile oil soluble components from a plant extracted by steam distillation)What about...

06 February 2017 1,658 3 View

Does anyone have any experience of using aromatherapy and essential oils in treating or helping with psoriasis?

There is wealth of information available on aromatherapy but not sure what to believe. It is difficult to find reputable research based information.

21 April 2016 9,914 5 View

Aromatherapy: Why is it that through our sense of smell, we can actually smell the "goodness" of an oil?

Pure high quality essential oils

14 November 2013 9,082 3 View

Is there any real evidence that sniffing coffee beans removes nose/smell fatigue, during sensory evaluation of different aromas?

Coffee beans are used in perfume houses and sometimes left on counters selling fragrances (eg essential oils).

16 October 2013 5,052 1 View

Does anyone have any experience of using aromatherapy essential oils in treating bacterial skin infections like impetigo, folliculitis, cellulitis?

There are many essential oils with antimicrobial properties such as tea tree and lavender.

16 October 2013 1,171 8 View

I have set up a new project in Research Gate entitled "Clinical Evidence of Essential Oils in Therapy". I would be grateful for any contributions.

Searching for research papers related to Aromatherapy / Essential oils - which demonstrate / indicate healing effects of essential oils.

07 October 2013 7,947 3 View

Is anyone involved in studies of essential oils in mouthwashes where specific essential oils are studied and compared?

Interested in finding out which essential oils have proved most effective in mouthwashes to treat plaque and gingivitis.

16 September 2013 3,659 7 View