Aromatherapy: enhance your own beauty products

Learn how to blend essential oils with ready made, unscented base products (cleansers, moisturisers, shower gels) to enhance your own beauty products for family and friends. The course does not include how to make the actual base products. Not suitable for those wishing to make products on a commercial basis.

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Key course information

Dates
12/02/12

Day(s)
Sun

Duration
1 week

Time
10:15 - 17:15

Fees
Full fee: £57^NC

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
FNQ96

Availability
This course has finished

^NC: No concessionary fees available as there is no government funding for this course.

This course has finished

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Course outline

What is the course about?

Learn the principles of blending essential oils with READY MADE, unscented base products (cleansers, moisturisers, shower gels) to enhance your own beauty products. PLEASE NOTE: The course does not include how to actually make base products and is not suitable for those wishing to make products on a commercial basis.

What topics will we cover?

- Knowledge of a few popular aromatherapy oils
- The use of cream as a suitable base for making beauty products
- Blending of synergistic oils
- Therapeutic nature of chosen oils
- Suitable blends for face, hands and body.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- Name at least 5 popular aromatherapy oils
- Identify at least 3 suitable base products
- Create one or two blends that are synergistic for use on hands, face and/or body
- Name some therapeutic benefits of the chosen oils.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

This is an introductory course for those wishing to learn principles to enhance ready-made beauty products with essential aromatherapy oils. You will need to be able to understand percentages, using halves and quarters; locate information using handouts and books; listen and identify main points and participate in discussions.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Teaching methods will include:
Lecture
Practical demonstration
Pair and small group work
Question and answer.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Essential oils will be provided.
It is useful to bring a small clear plastic bowl and wooden spatulas for blending (plastic bowls can be purchased at major supermarkets).
You will also need to bring 50ml of non-perfumed base cream/product (these can be purchased from any company or shop that sells aromatherapy products). You may also like to bring a dark coloured plastic or glass RESEALABLE jar to take your newly created product home with you.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Aromatherapy: an introduction. Other complementary health courses from the Health and Movement studies programme.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2622

health@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times:

During term-time Tuesday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30 Thursday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30

Non term-time Tuesday 17.30 - 18.30 Wednesday 12.30 - 13.30.

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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Health and movement studies

Tel: 020 7492 2622

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