The Aromas of Nature: Organic Perfumery's Alluring Charm with Bonita Barth
11/14/23 • 47 min
In this episode, Nikki interviews Bonita Barth, who’s been working in the field of natural skincare, organic perfumery, and plant medicine for over 30 years.
Nikki and Bonita discuss:
- Her favourite essential oil, cistus
- How Bonita started her aromatherapy journey as an herbalist
- How The Aromatherapist is a family business
- What is organic perfumery
- How synthetic perfumery started and the changes in the perfume industry
- The safety and health issues behind synthetic chemicals in perfume
- The ‘need’ for scent in so many things in our lives
- When starting, be mindful of the scents and aromas around you
- Play with the scents, the art of it is to have fun
- Diluting precious oils in alcohol
- Diluting in carrier oils
- Perfume in liquid vs. wax
Remember to put the date made and expiry date as no one wants rancid oils for perfume
Blending by Notes - Top, Heart/Middle, Base notes and how quickly they each evaporate
Diluting for perfumery is different than clinical aromatherapy
Diluting at the upper limit of 10% for perfume, and 5% for cologne, sprays, floral waters
Remember to keep allergies in mind, skin tests are important
If you want to connect with Bonita, and find out more about perfumery, you can connect with her at:
The Aromatherapist: https://www.thearomatherapist.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/letsbringbackflowerpower
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thearomatherapist_com/
This podcast is for information purposes only. We are certified clinical aromatherapists and holistic health professionals. If you have a medication concern, please refer to your health team. Everyone’s health is unique to themselves, so the topics and suggestions stated may or may not apply directly to you. Please reach out to an aromatherapist to work with or consider training to become one yourself!
Show music: Happy Dreams - By David Fesliyan
In this episode, Nikki interviews Bonita Barth, who’s been working in the field of natural skincare, organic perfumery, and plant medicine for over 30 years.
Nikki and Bonita discuss:
- Her favourite essential oil, cistus
- How Bonita started her aromatherapy journey as an herbalist
- How The Aromatherapist is a family business
- What is organic perfumery
- How synthetic perfumery started and the changes in the perfume industry
- The safety and health issues behind synthetic chemicals in perfume
- The ‘need’ for scent in so many things in our lives
- When starting, be mindful of the scents and aromas around you
- Play with the scents, the art of it is to have fun
- Diluting precious oils in alcohol
- Diluting in carrier oils
- Perfume in liquid vs. wax
Remember to put the date made and expiry date as no one wants rancid oils for perfume
Blending by Notes - Top, Heart/Middle, Base notes and how quickly they each evaporate
Diluting for perfumery is different than clinical aromatherapy
Diluting at the upper limit of 10% for perfume, and 5% for cologne, sprays, floral waters
Remember to keep allergies in mind, skin tests are important
If you want to connect with Bonita, and find out more about perfumery, you can connect with her at:
The Aromatherapist: https://www.thearomatherapist.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/letsbringbackflowerpower
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thearomatherapist_com/
This podcast is for information purposes only. We are certified clinical aromatherapists and holistic health professionals. If you have a medication concern, please refer to your health team. Everyone’s health is unique to themselves, so the topics and suggestions stated may or may not apply directly to you. Please reach out to an aromatherapist to work with or consider training to become one yourself!
Show music: Happy Dreams - By David Fesliyan
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This podcast is for information purposes only. We are certified clinical aromatherapists and holistic health professionals. If you have a medication concern, please refer to your health team. Everyone’s health is unique to themselves, so the topics and suggestions stated may or may not apply directly to you. Please reach out to an aromatherapist to work with or consider training to become one yourself!
Show music: Happy Dreams - By David Fesliyan
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- Thoughts on combining modalities
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- Tips for hyperhydrosis
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- The importance of staying within one’s scope of practice
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Resources and people mentioned:
Kevin Kunz
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Website: www.suetoddreflexology.com
Facebook group: Sue Todd Readings, Reflexology, Aromatherapy https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057735576508
Facebook group: It’s About Gratitude: https://www.facebook.com/groups/303551925641095
This podcast is for information purposes only. We are certified clinical aromatherapists and holistic health professionals. If you have a medication concern, please refer to your health team. Everyone’s health is unique to themselves, so the topics and suggestions stated may or may not apply directly to you. Please reach out to an aromatherapist to work with or consider training to become one yourself!
Show music: Happy Dreams - By David Fesliyan
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