The Art & Science of Aromatherapy

by Kayla Fioravanti

The "Art & Science of Aromatherapy, The Abridged Edition" is the layman friendly edition of "The Art, Science & Business of Aromatherapy,” which was originally written for business owners in the cosmetics, soap, personal care and aromatherapy industry. This Abridged Edition takes all the business and professional guidance out while remaining packed with information for the at home user. Presented in a simple and understandable way, "The Art & Science of Aromatherapy" is your complete guide for personal aromatherapy written by in industry insider. Kayla Fioravanti, a certified and registered aromatherapist with years of experience and study, takes you on an informational journey to discover and learn about common and uncommon essential oils alike, making this a must have book for all aromatherapy enthusiasts of any level of experience.

178 pages, Paperback

First published November 30, 2011

About the author

Kayla Fioravanti is living proof that the mind of a scientist can live concurrently with the heart of a poet in one body. Kayla’s first three books are filled with scientific information spoken in plain English for the everyday reader.

Kayla Fioravanti is an award-winning author, aromatherapist, formulator, and hemp CBD expert. In 2011 Kayla her company Essential Wholesale after starting it in 1998 by creating products in her kitchen using essential oils.

The initial $50 investment from their home kitchen, combined with blood, sweat and prayers led to a rewarding thirteen year run in the cosmetic, aromatherapy and skin care industry. But nothing is more exciting to Kayla than the final reward that came with the sale of Essential Wholesale, the ability move onto her next phase in life as a full time wife, mother and author.

In 2011 Kayla wrote and published three books: The Art, Science and Business of Aromatherapy, How to Make Melt & Pour Soap Base from Scratch and DIY Kitchen Chemistry. Currently Kayla is focusing on finishing her poetry book When I was Young I Flew the Sun as a Kite before leaping into her next projects including; Kids Smell Like Dirt and Maple Syrup, Puffy and Blue and Parenting on Bended Knee: Raising the Beyond Strong Willed Child.

Kayla’s articles can be found in dozens of publications including: Dermascope Magazine, Les Nouvelles Esthetique, Global Cosmetic Industry (GCI) Magazine, New York Metro Parent, Saponifier, National Association of Holistic Aromatherapists and Essential Wholesale’s educational arm the Essential U blog. Kayla has been featured and has given expert advice for hundreds of magazines including Real Simple, Self Magazine, Prevention Magazine, Good Housekeeping, Home Business Magazine, Women Entrepreneur, Elle, Private Label Buyer, Redbook, InStyle Magazine, Woman’s World and more. She wrote a chapter in the book Millionaire Mom, The Art of Raising a Business and a Family at the Same Time by Joyce Bone. Kayla has been a guest on Millionaire Moms Radio, Organic Beauty Radio, Indie Radio, Good Day Oregon and more.

Reviews

[Katrina Kunker · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Art and Science of Aromatherapy contains an impressive plethora of detailed, yet accessible and interesting, information. Those who are interested in the field will find this to be an excellent reference book, containing fascinating recipes and excellent instruction on blending essential oils, as well as safety information and quite a thorough section on essential oil profiles, plus a bonus appendix containing profiles of oils, butters, and other ingredients. Profiles are quite comprehensive, covering everything from storage instructions, descriptions of the scent and price, and viable substitutions to very technical information such as specific gravity, flash point, and refractive index (including an entire section that explains what those are and how to use them, for those who are looking to take their aromatherapy practice a step further into the more chemical world). Those who, like me, have less experience in the aromatherapy world but still have a healthy curiosity, will be neither overwhelmed nor put off. The author kindly prefaces this book with her own story of her venture into aromatherapy, reminding us that nobody becomes an expert at birth nor overnight, and her tale is quite interesting (and impresses the power of aromatherapy and essential oils on one rather powerfully). The next chapter is a comprehensive history lesson on the origins of aromatherapy, and every bit as interesting as the author's personal story; this is followed up by another chapter explaining the science of aromatherapy. By the time the first three chapters had been read, my curiosity was piqued and I was eager to delve through the rest of the book. I firmly believe that this book is highly multifunctional and will excel as both a reference book for the more skilled and an introductory book meant to grow with the knowledge of the newcomers. The Art and Science of Aromatherapy will certainly stay on my shelves to receive plenty of use, and I can already think of a few people in my life who will be receiving copies from me for Christmas.

[Cherei · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Art & Science of Aromatherapy is chockful of interesting facts and history of aromatherapy. I bought the book thinking I'd just dip my toes into the water a little bit. Before I knew it.. I was deeply immersed and just amazed at the history. I love that the author included recipes that go back eons. Not just centuries.. eons! The author is so knowledgeable. She imparts fascinating tidbits that just make you sit back and say, "WOW!" I loved finding out the "recipes" that are found in the bible. I highly recommend this book to anyone with an interest in aromatherapy. An easy to follow, how-to guide for anyone!

[Brenda Collette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book

This book is easy to understand and gives lots of detail I would recommend this book for everyone to read