1. Indoor Air Pollution One of the most pressing global problems today
Mostly from household products
2 to 5 times – and occasionally more than 100 times – higher than outdoor pollutant levels
Statistics show that nearly half of the world is affected by indoor air pollution
Causes about：
35.7% of respiratory tract infections
22% of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
1.5% of trachea, bronchus and lung cancer

2. Indoor Air Pollution
Residues of more than 400 toxic chemicals have been identified in human blood and fat tissue
A five-year U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) study that surveyed 600 homes showed that:
Peak concentrations of 20 toxic compounds were 200 to 500 times higher inside some homes than outdoors
Linked to cancer and birth defects
Pesticides
Risk for leukemia increases by 4 to 7
times for children, ages 10 and under
Pesticides, insecticides, herbicides and
flea collars on pets
Increases risk of childhood brain cancer

3. Indoor Air Pollution Symptoms Runny nose Itchy eyes Scratchy throat
Headaches and dizziness
Respiratory tract infections
Long-term exposure to indoor air pollution
Lung cancer
Liver and kidney damage
Central nervous system damage

4. Personal Care Products e. g
Personal Care Products e.g. Anti-bacterial Toothpaste, Hand Wash and Shower Gel
Triclosan
Triclosan mixed with chlorinated water releases chloroform. When absorbed through the skin, chloroform may cause depression, liver disorder and even cancer.

5. Personal Care Products e. g
Personal Care Products e.g. Anti-bacterial Toothpaste, Hand Wash and Shower Gel
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)
Prolonged contact may lead to urinary tract and vaginal inflammation and infection
Animal tests show:
Eye damage, depression, labored breathing, diarrhea, severe skin irritation and corrosion, and even death
Research shows that long-term exposure to SLS may increase cancer risk
A concentration of more than 0.01% of SLS leads to cell death

6. Household Cleaning Products e. g
Household Cleaning Products e.g. Dishwashing Liquid, Washing Powder, Toilet Detergent, Tile/Glass Cleaning Liquid
Formaldehyde
Highly irritating
Allergen
Headaches, nausea, chest tightness, eye pain, palpitations, insomnia, forgetfulness
Prolonged exposure during pregnancy may cause birth defects and even fetal death
Animal tests show that inhaling high concentrations may lead to nasopharyngeal cancer
Sustained release of 3 to 15 years

7. Dry Cleaning — Carcinogenic Tetrachloroethylene Naphthalene Benzene
Formaldehyde
Trichloroethylene
— Carcinogenic

8. Indoor Furnishings e.g. Carpet, Paint, Wood Lacquer
Grime and dust
Tetrachloroethylene
Irritating and toxic to central nervous system and respiratory system
Turpentine
Easily absorbed through skin
Eye irritation, headache, dizziness and vomiting
Breathing or swallowing it causes kidney and bladder irritation
Volatile Organic Compounds
Carcinogenic

9. Garden Pesticides, and Flea, Tick and Lice Inhibitors
Lindane
Carcinogenic
May trigger epilepsy in rare circumstances
May even cause death

10. Shoe and Furniture Polish
Turpentine
Easily absorbed through skin
Eye irritation, headache, dizziness and vomiting
Breathing or swallowing it causes kidney and bladder irritation
Nitrobenzene
Toxic to reproductive and central nervous systems
Absorbed through skin

11. Air Fresheners Isopar p-Dichlorobenzene Methylene dichloride
A toxic substance widely used by manufacturers
p-Dichlorobenzene
Toxic to liver and kidneys
Carcinogenic
Methylene dichloride
A propellant used in many aerosol products
Naphthalene and Formaldehyde
Carcinogens

12. Essential Oils Earliest mention in 1188
Distilled from flowers, leaves and fruit skins
Aroma from natural botanical essences
Calming and relaxing effects; help to boost concentration
Improve blood circulation
Activate cells
Increase metabolism
Restore balance to the body

13. How Aroma Affects the Human Body
Travels through olfactory nerve to the brain
Stimulates brain to secrete endorphins and enkephalins
Produces a relaxing effect
Absorbed through skin
Absorbed and carried by tissue fluid between cells
Only a few types of essential oil
e.g. mint can be absorbed
through skin

14. Staying Happy and Relaxed
Helps to:
Increase immunity
Improve digestion
Boost concentration
Improve sleep quality

15. Natural Aromas Lavender—Melts away stress; soothing
Lemongrass—Lifts moods and boosts concentration
Rose—Uplifting and inspires joy and happiness
Jasmine—Soothing and revitalizing
Green Apple—Lifts moods and enhances
vitality
Mint—Refreshing; prevents dizziness;
cooling and relieves pain

16. Essential Oil Extraction Methods
Distillation
Expression
Supercritical Fluid Extraction

17. Distillation Most common essential oil extraction method
Hot steam helps to release aromatic molecules from plant material, which evaporate into the steam
Passed through a condenser to separate water and essential oil
Essential oil
Condensed steam—Hydrosol

18. Distillation

19. Essential Oils Extracted By Distillation
Rose
Jasmine
Lavender
Peppermint
Lemongrass

20. Expression Expression—Skin, pulp or seeds
Obtains a mixture of water and oil
High-speed centrifugation—Separates water and oil

21. Essential Oils Extracted By Expression
Lemon
Sweet orange
Tangerine
Grapefruit

22. Supercritical Fluid Extraction (SFE)
One of the most advanced extraction techniques
Supercritical fluid—carbon dioxide
Critical Point—31.3C, 72.9 atm
Superior penetration
Excellent solvent
Safe and non-toxic
Non-flammable
Non-explosive

23. Supercritical Fluid Extraction (SFE)
Effectively separates, extracts and purifies
High efficacy and not easily oxidized
Natural and does not cause chemical pollution

24. Supercritical Fluid Extraction (SFE)

25. Essential Oils Extracted By Supercritical Fluid Extraction
Rose
1,500 to 2,500 kilograms of roses to extract one kilogram of essential oil
Lavender
200 kilograms of lavender to extract one kilogram of essential oil (Distillation)

26. Aqua Essence
Essential oils +
Hydrosol from steam distillation

27. Grapefruit, Lily of the Valley, Jasmine
西柚、铃兰、茉莉
Grapefruit, Lily of the Valley, Jasmine

28. Bergamot, Apple, Jasmine
佛手柑、苹果、茉莉
Bergamot, Apple, Jasmine

29. Lavender, Rosemary, White Sandalwood
薰衣草、迷迭香、白兰
Lavender, Rosemary, White Sandalwood

30. 桂花、玫瑰、紫罗兰
Osmanthus, Rose, Violet

31. Aqua Essence vs. Elemente Essential Oils
Texture
Refreshing, aqueous texture
Concentrated oil
Scent
Refreshingly light
Concentrated
Scent Type
Blend
Single note
Method(s) of Use
Spray
Aromatherapy
Water mixed spray
Massage
Bath water

32. Common Uses of Aqua Essence
Fragrance

33. Common Uses of Aqua Essence
Air

34. Common Uses of Aqua Essence
Clothes

35. Common Uses of Aqua Essence
Hair

36. Common Uses of Aqua Essence
Pillow