Discovering the history, botany, functional properties and chemistry composition of three Australian native essential oils and one common Australian distilled essential oil. Finally for each essential oil you will discover what ailments it is best suited for, based on the knowledge you have been discovering. Learn about waxes, butters and preservatives and how to incorporate them into your products. The practical session will utilise the essential oils covered in this module to create a basic cream and balms. 

Buddha wood Eremophila mitchellii, Australian white cypress Callitris glaucophylla, Narrow Leaved Peppermint Gum Eucalyptus radiata and Rose Rosa damascena