Australian College of Aromatherapy

08/09/2026

💙Niche Series: Aniseed Blog💙We decided to go straight to a deeply divisive oil this week! Continuing with our rare, least purchased, most expensive or even, unloved and unheard of oils?

Have you used it, have you heard about it, do you know what to do with it - let us know below 💙

Aniseed essential oil is a distinctive and powerful aromatic extract obtained from the dried fruits of Pimpinella anisum. Famous for its unmistakable sweet, warm and liquorice-like fragrance, aniseed has a long history of use in traditional herbal practices, perfumery, food culture, and aromatic pre...

06/09/2026

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03/09/2026

🌸Friday Blog 🌸What is Series: Antioxidants in Aromatherapy

Antioxidants in Essential Oil Preparations: Why Prevention Matters Antioxidants are readily available for your preparations, and they should be added before oxidation occurs—not after. When working with essential oils, particularly citrus oils such as Sweet Orange, understanding oxidation is an im...

03/09/2026

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31/08/2026

Whoopsie! The blog fairy is a little late (or too early) this week 😂

🍸Friday Blog: Lets' talk about Alcohol and why we use it in Aromatherapy 🍸

What Is Alcohol in Aromatherapy Used For? Alcohol—particularly perfumer’s alcohol or fragrance-grade ethanol—is commonly used in aromatherapy products such as room sprays, body sprays, perfumes and fragrance mists. It helps essential oils and fragrance materials blend into a more uniform formu...

26/08/2026

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21/08/2026

🌿Friday Blog: We continue with another blog in our "What is Series" ..... demystifying terminology or words you think you should know but cant quite grasp. This weeks is Materia medica and Monographs 🌿

Materia Medica vs. Monographs: Understanding the Foundations of Medicinal Plant Knowledge When exploring herbal medicine, pharmacology, aromatherapy, or other traditional systems of healing, two terms appear repeatedly: Materia medica and monograph. Although they are closely related, they describe d...

13/08/2026

👨‍🦳Friday Blog: Today, more men are discovering the benefits of essential oils as a simple way to create a calmer environment, support relaxation, improve sleep routines, and add a refreshing sensory experience to everyday life.🧔‍♂️

Aromatherapy isn't just about floral fragrances and spa treatments. Today, more men are discovering the benefits of essential oils as a simple way to create a calmer environment, support relaxation, improve sleep routines, and add a refreshing sensory experience to everyday life. For men who prefer....