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The Essential Oil Maker’s Handbook

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Extracting, Distilling, and Enjoying Plant Essences & Hydrosols: With their pleasing scents and uses in natural remedies, essential oils are more in demand now than ever. Unfortunately, up to date production methods and unscrupulous labeling practices make it extremely difficult for consumers to know whether an oil is genuine or artificial, and increasingly more the only way to make certain that your essential oils are free from chemical additives is to lead them to yourself.

Producing your own essential oils and hydrosols in small quantities is easier than you might think, especially with the guidance of Austrian master distillers Helge Schmickl and Bettina Malle. Translated from its original German, The Essential Oil Maker’s Handbook has been revised and up to date to include information on hydrosols, the aromatic water once regarded as a mere by-product but now recognized as a valuable substance in itself. Discover ways to make your own shower gels and creams the usage of essential oils that you created yourself out of materials from your garden and pantry, without chemical additives.

The authors provide guidance, according to data from their own experiences, on the harvesting, processing, and use of 130 indigenous and exotic plants in addition to the necessary equipment for oil extraction. This guide covers in detail:

  • Effective procedures
  • Necessary equipment
  • Suitable plants
  • Practical uses for your oils
  • Tips and tricks

Including about 40 base recipes for personal care products – from bathing additives to facial and body care to perfume – this book provides a solid foundation for both beginners and professionals. This detailed and authoritative reference is indispensable in appreciating the production and wide range of applications of essential oils.

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