SunRose Aromatics Newsletter
August 27th, 2002
Vol. 2, Issue 14
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1. Welcome New & Old SRA Subscribers
2. Upcoming Workshops
3. New Arrival ~ Macadamia Nut Oil
4. Receipe Booklet
5. End of Summer
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1. Welcome to SRA Subscribers.

Welcome to the SRA Newsletter, we hope you will find it informative and entertaining. Our goal is to share with our customers ~ information: featuring articles from SRA & others that will share their knowledge and expertise, any new products, specials that are going on and any news regarding the essential oil trade.

SRA welcomes feedback and comments from our readers!
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2. Aromatic Chakra Blending: A hands on experience

Date: September 21, 2002
Day : Saturday
Time: 12 - 4 PM
Location:
Ambrosia Foundation
60 St. James Place
Manhattan, NY

Registration: Phone: 212.566.8948

Cost: $110.00 - Materials Included:
equipment, carrier oils and rare & exotic essential oils.
($50.00 for the Workshop & $60.00 for materials fee)

Discussion of the metaphysical/etheric structure of the Chakra System. Series of exercises and processes designed to open up the participants to their perceptual around essential oils.

An experiential workshop on blending for the Chakras. In addition to a large selection of essential oils, you will be offered the opportunity to create energy blends using rare aromatics not usually accessible on the regular marketplace.

The class will concentrate on the process of opening up to your own inner creative guidance. You will leave with a set of blends you made yourself, and a new ability and confidence in your unique talents as an aromatic creator.

Instructor: Gail Adrian
Gail Adrian is a license cosmetologist, certified aroma therapist from the Institute of Aromatherapy, and a practitioner of Natural Aromatic Cosmetology.

Her continuing education has led her to study with two master perfumers: Katherine DeGraff & Christine Malcolm.

Gail studied the ancient arts of astrology, mythology, and various other esoteric disciplines that expand her understanding of the world and its Spiritual Truths.

For more information please visit:
http://gailadrian.com/studycb.html
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3. New Arrival ~ Macadamia Nut Oil http://gailadrian.com/studycb.htmlMacadamia Nut Oil ~
Macadamia integrifolia, or Macadamia ternifolia
Family: Proteaceae
Method of Extraction: Cold Pressed

Contains: This oil is made up of triacylglycerols that contain monounsaturated fatty acid units (80%) and has good resistance to rancidity.

Macadamia oil is particularly unusual in having a high percentage of Palmitoleic acid units not commonly found in other carrier oils.

A typical fatty acid profile of Macadamia:

Myristic ..........................................0.6 -1.6
Palmitic ..........................................7.0 -11.0
Palmitoleic ....................................18.0 - 25.0
Stearic ............................................2.0 - 4.0
Oleic .............................................55.0 - 62.0
Linoleic ............................................1.0 - 4.0

External Uses:
It is a highly nourishing and emollient oil recommended for dry and mature skin. Due to the high Palmitoleic acid, which is also found in sebum, Macadamia oil has often been recommended for older skin which starts to dry as the sebum production diminishes.

This oil makes a pleasant massage oil with good keeping properties as it has a long shelf life. It is also a skin lubricant and is easily absorbed by the skin.

It has been describing as the 'vanishing' oil. The high levels of Palmitoloeic acid units found in Macadamia oil are not found in any other known plant oil.

Cosmetic use:
Used in products that afford protection from the aging effects of the sun. In hair care it is utilized in brilliantine's and hot oil conditioning treatments.

Ref:
Salvatore Battaglia: The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy
Len Price: Carrier Oil for Aromatherapy & Massage

Please visit:
http://sunrosearomatics.com/catalog/carrieroils.html
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4. Recipe Booklet ~ By Anastasia's Ideas

Anastasia's Ideas - Spring & Summer Menu ~ Now available in an easy to read recipe booklet.

You can make all the soaps from the Spring & Summer Menu as well as all the butters offered! Essential oil blends and suppliers are included.

Below is a sample of one of the recipes. Blaze, one of my top sellers this year! Trust me when I tell you that it will knock your socks off! That is how wonderful this soap is!

BLAZE

The essential oil blend:
- 1/2 ounce neroli oil
- 3 ounces sweet orange
- 1/4 ounce geranium bourbon
- 1 drop patchouli
- 10 drops ylang ylang

I sometimes make slight variations to this blend and you should as well.However, for the most part this is the formula.

This is the soap base recipe. It is smooth, creamy and does not cost too much to make! Well, except for the Neroli which will cost you!

Proportions you will need for this soap base:

** Remember to wear goggles and gloves when handling chemicals such as lye or "raw" soap base.

- 24 ounces water
- 9 ounces lye
- 16 ounces cocoa butter (deodorized)
- 16 ounces virgin coconut oil
- 16 ounces olive oil
- 16 ounces shea butter (naturally refined)
- 4 ounces rose hip seed oil added at the very end before pouring
- 1 table spoon calendula petals added at the end before pouring

** Temps are at 90 degrees as usual
** Never use the microwave to melt your fats
** Use a double boiler instead or
** Simply melt your fat on a very low heat.

To purchase your copy of Ana's Recipe Booklet ~
Please visit:
Anastasia's Ideas
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5. End of Summer ~

Can't say Im sorry to see this summer end! The heat was just unbearably miserable here in NYC. The hottest and driest on record I believe.

Summer is winding down, the Mom's are getting the kids ready for school. My Mom's 'Patio Plantation' is ready to be harvested and she will be bottling her tomatoes. As are many of my friends with gardens making pesto from the basil and freezing it. Lining their pantry shelves with colorful glass jars of fruit and vegetables.

Labor Day Weekend is almost here .. 'See you in September' (one of my favorite songs) .. For those taking that last minute vacation enjoy.

For the crafters of handmade toiletries and those with businesses it is time to start checking your supplies to be sure you are ready for the onset of the holiday season.

I sure am looking forward to the glorious colors of Fall .. here in NY it is just beautiful.! And those first cool breezes of Autumn.!

til next time,
Rosanne
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Rosanne Tartaro
Owner | SunRose Aromatics, LLC
roe@sunrosearomatics.com
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