Fifteen-year-old Mimosa and her mother are the last two aromateurs on the planet who use their extraordinary sense of smell to create elixirs the help others fall in love. However, they themselves cannot fall in love or risk losing their sense of smell. When Mim accidentally gives an elixir to the wrong woman, she needs the help of the school soccer star to fix the problem, risking her heart and her only talent.
"Explores science's new biological understanding of essential oils for improved immunity and treatment of degenerative diseases"--Provided by publisher.
Provides advice on the beneficial properties of fragrant oils, with instructions on drying flowers and using essential oils, fillers, and fixatives, with recipes and directions for making potpourris, perfumed products, and scented decorations.
create your own personalized beauty treatments and natural remedies
Nixon, Deborah
1996
This book includes a wide range of recipes for aromatherapy, inspirational ideas for using aromatherapy in the home and workplace, and instructions for making a scented selection of health and beauty items - massage mixtures, bath oils, beauty treatments and natural remedies.
Explains the basic principles of aromatherapy, discusses the history, effects, and applications of over forty essential oils, describes techniques for using plant essences, and presents an alphabetical listing of common conditions and aromatherapy treatments.