The IFA appointed Northumbria University to undertake three studies to determine whether essential oils can reduce stress levels within people using saliva and hair samples to determine cortisol, therefore stress levels. Previous studies on essential oils have not kept the essential oil active, subjecting it to oxygen and sunlight which quickly kills the active ingredients, so results are not accurate.

With many GP’s and recruiters now only referring to Accredited Registers, we are delighted to announce that the IFA has been approved as an Accredited Register by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA), a UK body accountable to Parliament and this prestigious kitemark of professionalism is in effect from March 2020.

While it is impossible to predict right now the long-term implications that Brexit may have on the aromatherapy industry, it will be ‘business as usual’ until the UK government decide which of our current laws and regulations they wish to keep, and which to amend, and then finally put a plan together to achieve the changes.

85% of complementary, traditional and natural healthcare therapists do not use plastic-based products in their practice, according to a sustainability survey carried out by the Integrated Healthcare Collaborative (IHC) of which the IFA is a core member.

We are sad to announce the passing of Tony Burfield one of the leading chemists in the aroma arena. Tony was a specialist advisor and friend to the IFA since our humble beginnings. He will be sourly missed.