In recent years, scientists have become increasingly interested in monoterpenes because they are capable of scavenging ‘reactive oxygen species’ (ROS) in the body. ROS molecules are a natural product of the metabolism of oxygen, and play key roles in cell signalling and other biological processes.

No hace mucho tiempo antes de que la aromaterapia se hiciera tan popular, todas las aguas destiladas se conocían colectivamente como "aguas florales". Sin embargo, como el término "aguas florales" solo se refiere realmente al agua que queda de la destilación de aceites esenciales de flores y más y más aguas aromáticas aparecieron en el mercado, se tuvo que usar un nuevo término ...

The Integrated Management Plan is being executed in "El Cerrito" sector of Jipijapa city, province of Manabí. It has gone through several stages since the creation of the project - meetings with the community, surveys to the community and finally getting approval by the Ministry of Environment for the sustainable use of Palo Santo.

Stress, now considered a normal part of life, can be a positive experience, creating a buzz of excitement, concentration, or increased energy; clarity of thought, happiness and contentment. More often however, the term is used to describe negative emotions or feelings of anxiety or tension in overwhelming situations.

Marguerite Maury (1895-1968), the Austrian-born biochemist and aromatherapist, eloquently delves into the subject of aging in her book “The Secret of Life and Youth” (1964), in which she explores the psycho-emotional-spiritual process of ageing and the natural relational qualities of essential oils and plants.

Ancient Egypt has left a legacy of art and beauty which is startling to visitors today. The women who have been immortalised in art and sculptures capture the imagination. The serene timeless beauty of Nefertiti (the Beautiful one who comes) wife of Rameses II, has an impact which reflects the high state of cosmetic art.