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One of the most pressing global problems today Mostly from household products

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 ：

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One of the most pressing global problems today Mostly from household products

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  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 tractinfections • Long-term exposure to indoor air pollution • Lung cancer • Liver and kidney damage • Central nervous system damage

  4. 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. 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, severeskin 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. 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 defectsand even fetal death • Animal tests show that inhaling highconcentrations may lead to nasopharyngeal cancer • Sustained release of 3 to 15 years

  7. Dry Cleaning • 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 bladderirritation • 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 • A toxic substance widely used by manufacturers • p-Dichlorobenzene • Toxic to liver and kidneys • Carcinogenic • Methylene dichloride • A propellant used in many aerosol products • Carcinogenic • 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. 西柚、铃兰、茉莉 Grapefruit, Lily of the Valley, Jasmine

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

  29. 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

  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

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