Formulating Essential Oil Nasal Gels and Lip Balms

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Formulating Essential Oil Nasal Gels and Lip
Balms

• By Lisa M. Browder, RA, ICA, CR
• Complementary Therapies Manager
• Bonnie Schreck Memorial Complementary Therapies
  Program
• Nathan Adelson Hospice
• 4141 Swenson St.
• Las Vegas, NV 89119
• [phone]
• lbrowder_at_nah.org

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Fixed Oils
Grape Seed Oil
Smooth texture without being oily.
Sweet Almond Oil
Doesnt absorb quickly. Skin softener.
Jojoba
Long shelf life. Anti-inflammatory.
Rosehip Seed Oil
Good for tissue regeneration. Too heavy for
massage.
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Coconut Oil
Stable. Stores easily. Tastes good.
Evening Primrose Oil
Contains GLA important to every organ.
Aloe Vera
Binds moisture into the skin.
Shea Butter Oil
Tamanu Oil
Not suitable for massage. Strong analgesic and
anti-inflammatory. Sciatica, rheumatism,
shingles.
Forms breathable, water-resistant film.
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General characteristics of molecules
Specific chemical constituents that fit into
functional groups
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Terpenes
Sesquiterpenes
Monoterpenes
Names end in ene Top notes in perfumery. You
smell them first but they burn off fast
Terpenes can be skin irritants, but not often
Mucolytic (drying effect) Antiviral (Herpes
virus) Spasmolytic (good for muscle
pain) Possible anti-tumor agents
Lemon
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Terpene Constituents
Limonene stimulates circulation
Lemon 55-80 Rosemary 15-34
Pinene excellent air disinfectants
Pine 22-43 Juniper 26-70
Pine
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Esters
Names end in lyl acetate Easily
metabolized User friendly
Watch for methyl salicylate content
Antifungal Anti-inflammatory Antispasmodic Calming
to the Central Nervous System Sedative Analgesic
Thought to re-equilibrate the sympathetic nervous
system and the endocrine system
Wintergreen
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Ester Constituents
Linalyl acetate
Clary Sage 50 Lavender 40 Bergamot 25
Methyl salicylate
Wintergreen 98 (4ml in children results in
respiratory failure and death Tisserand and
Balacs 1995)
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Aldehydes
Eucalyptus citriodora
Names end in al or have aldehyde in the
name Most citrus oils fit here Usually powerful
aromas
Mucus membrane irritants Unstable and oxidize
easily, leading to dermal irritation and/or
sensitization
Calming to Central Nervous System Anti-infectious
(management of opportunistic infections in the
last stages of AIDS) Antiviral Anti-inflammatory
Hypotensors Vasodilators Air antiseptics
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Aldehyde Constituents
Geranial
Citronellal
Melissa 24 Lemongrass 58 May Chang 41
Eucalyptus citriodora 90 May Chang 6 Citronella
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Citral
Lemongrass
Mucus membrane irritant Be careful of use with
patients who have glaucoma as it causes extra
pressure However antiviral, insecticidal/larvaci
dal/repellent effects
Cinnamaldehyde
Cinnamon Bark
Mucus membrane and dermal irritant
Cinnamon Bark harvest
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Alcohols
Names end in ol Middle notes in perfumery
scent stays the longest Considered the most
beneficial safest of all
Caution Although safest, anything used in excess
can have consequences
Vasoconstrictive Analgesic cooling to
application site Sedative Antispasmodic Strong
antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral
Peppermint
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Alcohol Constituents
Geraniol
Palmarosa 75 Geranium 20
Menthol
Peppermint 45
Linalol
Tea Tree
Lavender 37 Rosewood 90
Terpinen-4-ol
Tea Tree 40 Marjoram 25
Geranium
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Phenols
Names end in ol but there are only 4 common
ones They dont evaporate easily Strong smelling
Thyme
Most irritant of constituents to skin mucus
membranes Contact dermatitis and sensitization
dermatitis Possible liver damage
Most stimulating to peripheral blood circulation
so good for cold hands feet Anti-infectious
can kill Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas
aeruginosa Good for acute infections Treats
Candida albicans (Thrush)
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Phenol Constituents
Thymol
Oregano 85 Thyme 27
Carvacrol
Oregano 4
Chavicol
Bay 56
Cinnamon
Eugenol

• Can deplete the liver of glutahione, a
  detoxifying molecule,
• in the same way as paracetamol

Cinnamon Leaf 87 Clove 76
What do you see in common with these essential
oils?
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Ketones
Names end in one except for one camphor Many
also contain oxides
Resistant to metabolism by the liver Long
half-life so be careful with long-term
use Neurotoxic effects from a select few
Reduce secretions Wound healing properties
wounds, scars, burns and surgical wounds,
preventing cheloid formation and over-production
of scar tissue Antiviral papilloma, herpes
zoster Anti-haematomal (specifically the
italidone in Helichrysum)
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Ketone Constituents
Italidone
Menthone
Peppermint 30
Helichrysum 8
Carvone
Camphor
Spearmint 48
Rosemary 15-30 Spike Lavender 15
Neurotoxic constituents Thujone Mugwort,
Wormwood Pulegone Pennyroyal Camphor Dalmati
an Sage, Yarrow Rosemary ct camphor
Helichrysum/Everlasting/Immortelle
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Oxides
Names end in ole Possibly strongest odorants
Respiratory irritation (mucus membranes) Care
should be taken with asthmatics
Expectorant effect by stimulating mucus glands
and cilia of the respiratory tract
Eucalyptus globulus
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Oxide Constituent
1,8 cineole (Eucalyptol)
Eucalyptus globulus 70 Spike Lavender 15 Rosema
ry 15 Cardamom 30 Sage 15 Niaouli 41
Cardamom
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Lip Balms Nasal Gels
Lip Balm
Nasal Gel
Rollerball container Coconut Oil Mango
Butter Lavender Everlasting 1 dilution
¼ oz container Aloe vera gel Lavender Everlasting
1 dilution
Aloe vera
Nasal inhaler
Perfume rollerball
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What Else Could You Treat?
Nasal Gel
Lip Balm
Digestive Tract Nausea Gas
Constipation Muscular aches pains Oral
Thrush
Headaches Insomnia Anxiety Respiratory
Depression
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Resources
SKS Bottle -containers
Birch Hill Happenings - inhalers
Mountain Rose Herbs fixed oils and butters
Essential Oil Companies Natures
Gift Florihana Original Swiss
Aromatics Wyndmere Naturals
Books Aromadermatology by Janetta Bensouilah
and Philippa Buck The Complete Guide to
Aromatherapy by Salvatore Battaglia Aromatherap
y for Health Professionals by Shirley Price and
Len Price The Healing Intelligence of Essential
Oils - by Kurt Schnaubelt, Ph.D. Aromatherapy
vs MRSA - by Maggie Tisserand Liquid Sunshine
- by Jan Kusmirek The Chemistry of
Aromatherapeutic Oils E. Joy Bowles Aromatherap
y for the Healthy Child - by Valerie Ann
Worwood
Organizations Nathan Adelson Hospice Bonnies
Comfort Visitor Program National Association
for Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA)