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Background on Essential Oils
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A twelve-part online series, this program will focus on the latest research and developments in the world of cosmeceutical science for medical professionals who see patients with skin care needs.
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Essential oils are frequently used topically in many skin care products and as natural treatments. This activity will differentiate essential oils from fixed oils and will discuss how essential oils are differentiated based on origin and quality. This activity will also discuss the evidence for the use of topical essential oils for the treatment of skin infections and inflammatory conditions. Selection of higher quality and the safe use of essential oils will be discussed.
Learning Objective
- Define the composition of an essential oil
- Discuss how essential oils are differentiated from fixed oils
- Evaluate the evidence and safety for the topical use of essential oils
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