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Edwards Centre
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Hinckley, Leicestershire LE100PR
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FAQ
90% of the questions we receive relate to the cosmetic use of the oils.
- Question and answer
- Q. What is the Essentia skin care range? The essentia
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - REAL QUESTIONS REAL ANSWERS
Classic range consists of 15 beauty products. Balm, Serums,
Creams, Masques, Clease, Tone, Moisturise.
Q. How do I know Sp's products are good quality?
A. One evidence is Sp's 5 STAR rating on the chinese online
community compiled from the votes of thousands of users over
many years. This is a better rating than Boots, Body Shop and
Neals Yard products which are also well regarded.
We obtain ecocert certification for our organic oils and
certificate of analysis from our suppliers for every batch of oil.
However good the certification whether ORGANIC, FAIRTRADE
and all the labels consumers are bombarded with sight should
not be lost of the fact that it is the date of distillation which is
the most important factor in delivering an effective oil.
Many shop bought oils seem lifeless because they are well in
excess of 18 months old.
Q: How soon will I start seeing results from using Shirley Price
Aromatherapy products?
A: Some people see results the first time they use
Aromatherapy and the Essentia skin care products.
If the skin has more advanced long-term needs, such as
treatment of skin aging, eczema and acne, results may not be
immediately visible; however, skin health will continue to
improve as you follow the advice of your professional therapist.
Q. How are the oils used?
A. You will find the publications by our founders Shirley and
Len Price very helpful to further your knowledge particularly the
Shirley Price Aromatherapy Workbook which was revised in
2000. A good starting point is our introductory guide the
Shirley Price Aromatherapy Everyday Guide and our DVD
guide to Sp products and their use with Victoria Sprigg.
Q. Q. What oils do you sell?
A. Here is an SP factsheet on our more popular oils. In all we
sell over 100 oils to therapists.
SPEssentialOilsDescriptionsFactsheet2009
These are our safer oils for which there should be no adverse
reaction when used normally and in accordance with the
instructions on the label.
Q. Do you support charities?
A. Quietly yes. Our big support is to the training of
professional aromatherapists through the college and IFPA.
50p is contributed to the RNIB from the sale of our Everyday
Guide.
Q. Where can I find your oils locally?
A. Generally in pharmacies and organic outlets specialising in
high quality research based skincare products where the
quality of the ingredients is of paramount importance. Our
distributors usually also distribute the leading high quality
brands.
Q: What are the long-term benefits of using Shirley Price
Aromatherapy Ltd products?
A: Plain and simple – better ideally good health.
When you are fit your professional therapist can more
effectively address issues that may arise from time to time, as
your needs are constantly changing.
Q. What are essential oils used for?
A. Besides the control of common ailments or the symptoms of
health conditions, they are used in the home and by beauty
therapists to promote well being among their clients. Shirley
Price our founder began using the oils in her hairdressing
business in Hinckley and it started there.
Q: Why do I need a professional therapist?
A: For the same reason doctor and dentist check-ups are
necessary: for better health which can often be a matter of
better nutrition or exercise.
Q. I take regular medication. Can I still use essential oils?
A. It is preferable to check with your GP first and then use
them under the guidance of a qualified aromatherapist.
Q. I use a homeopathic remedy; do I need to take any
precautions?
A. Yes, strong smells can antidote homeopathic treatments, so
as a general rule Homeopathy and Aromatherapy should not
be used together.
Q. I am eleven weeks pregnant and not sleeping well what can
I use?
A. There are a number of oils that can be used however you
should seek the advice of a local aromatherapist.
Q. Do you have a factsheet on essential oils in pregnancy?
A. Yes. Kindly see this link.
SPAromatherapyinpregnancyfactsheet.
Q. I have just been diagnosed as having cancer. I would like
an essential oil to help me relax what can I use?
A. Before using essential oils you must seek permission from
your consultant or GP and then use them under the guidance
of an aromatherapist.
Q. I have epilespsy and have heard aromatherapy can bring
on a convulsion is this true?
A. Some essential oils are very stimulating and can affect
people suffering from epilepsy. You should ask your GP.
Q. Can someone with diabetes have an aromatherapy
massage?
A. Yes if the diabetes is under control with medication or diet.
Gestational diabetes sometimes occurs during prenancy and
care must be taken.
Q. Who purchases aromatherapy products?
A. Consumers, people receiving aromatherapy treatments and
needing oils for self use, carers for themselves and people
they look after.
Q. Why use aromatherapy?
A. Aromatherapy is a complementary therapy, essential oils
are inexpensive, there are very few side effects with
aromatherapy, massage and essential oils can enhance and
compliment the effects of some ordinary medication so that less
is likely to be needed or medication avoided altogether for
example in stress. This must be done under the strict control
of the customers medical practicioner.
Q. How commonly is it used?
A. Over 50% of the UK population uses or has used some form
of complementary medicine.
Q. What is the history of Aromatherapy?
A. Plants and their essential oils have been used since
records began and before. Neanderthal man has been found
buried with 9 medicinal plants including yarrow. I like to think of
neanderthal man using rose water (easily obtained by adding
rose petals to the cooking pot) to flavour his meals. Herodotus
records how Egyptian mummifiers filled the body with every
aroma herb and essential oil they could get their hands on as a
preservative. Many medicines have been derived from plants
or use synthesised active components found in plants.
Essential oils are mentioned in the Bible particularly
frankincense and myrrh. Around 1550 there was an aroma
boom and the essential oils recorded and used in pharmacies
increased from 3 to 61. Some essential oils were used for their
antiseptic qualities in the the first and second world wars
particularly in dealing with gangrene. A French Chemist Rene
Gattefosse coined the term aromatherapy around 1928. He
revived interest in essential oils after accidentally discovering
the healing qualities of essential oils after receiving a burn.
Indeed they probably saved his life. In the 1960s his
countryman Valnet, doctor, highlighted the need to expand
knowledge of natural products and diet. His book remains in
print and led a movement for Doctors to become trained
aromatherapists which is today personified by Dr Daniel Penoel
co-author of L'aromatherapie exactement. Valnets book set
the format for subsequent books around the world. At the
same time Marguerite Maury (married to a french doctor and
homeopath) picking up on the application of essential oils in
massage introduced Aromatherapy Massage into the UK
through beauty therapists. Three of Marguerite Maury's
students in particular Shirley Price, Eve Taylor and Danielle
Ryman (all still alive and working today) popularised and
spread the treatment around the world.
Q: I have just heard of Shirley Price Aromatherapy -- how long
have you been around?
A: SP’s story starts in 1974, when therapist Shirley Price
founded Shirley Price Aromatherapy Ltd in Hinckley England.
A talented public speaker and trainer, with her husband Len a
chemist, she became an international best selling author and
co-founded the international trade bodies IFPA and the IFA as
well as the Aromatherapy Trades Council and more.
The professionalism of the Shirley Price International College
of Aromatherapy (SPICA pronounced Spaika) stood out in an
industry when western medical acceptance of complimentary
healthcare and aromatherapy was then in its infancy. People
were aware that the chemotherapy on offer by mass western
healthcare systems offered was getting miraculous results but
at a price in terms of side effects and was not getting at the
underlying cause of their ailment or satisfying the individual.
Thats where complementary therapy came in (or I should say
came back in - during the 1930s pharmacies offered products
which were plant based rather than synthesised). Now its as
big as synthetic chemotherapy again.
The SPICA college went on to found satellite training colleges
around the world while skin care companies seeking to supply
high quality essential oils added Shirley Price oils to their
listings. The factory and training workforce grew to 30
employees. Shirley Price sold the college and business in
1998 and retired.
The new owners acquired the well regarded Lothian Herbs
Aromatherapy a complimentary business with a strong export
and retail brand and product range of quality conventional
essential oils. The Essentia skincare range was developed into
a full natural skincare range. The company's products
appeared in Boots, Sainsburys and Tesco. The export
business developed strongly with the addition of Chun Hun and
Jong Dong Cosmetics as Distributors in Asia in 2002.
Shirley Price Professional Aromatherapy continued to stock the
finest essential oils for therapeutic use.
Today in 2009 Sp continues to be export led with sales to over
40 countries accounting for over 80% of sales.
The core clientelle of Shirley Price Professional Aromatherapy
continue to be some 1300 practising aromatherapists many of
who trained with the company and who return to the college as
tutors and for CPD.
The company supports the bi-annual IFPA conferences with a
trade stand. The oils come from the worlds leading essential
oils agents with some oils sourced by myself directly on my
travels around the world to visit customers and suppliers.
We maintain the training college and CPD with the latest
developments. In 2009 CPD includes "How to succeed as a
therapist" and the 'M' technique which has taken America by
storm.
The handmade Essentia skincare range continues to be in
demand with its plain white packaging.
Lothian Herbs Aromatherapy continues to supply conventional
oils so we cater for all budgets and uses.
The export trade continues to be important however I am
pleased to say our core business in the UK remains robust
even in these testing times of recession with the company
maintaining good oil stocks.
The Director, Training is Dr Manjit Singh Jaspal MB BS.
Besides training for the Diploma in Aromatherapy SPICA also
continues to serve as the research sponsoring arm of Shirley
Price Aromatherapy Ltd, and is a critical component of our
product development, product knowledge and education
curriculum for distributors.
Belinda Marsh training manager developed
product training materials for Boots the Chemists employees
which still form the basis of our long weekend induction course
for home use, distributors and stockists.
A DVD by Victoria Sprigg illustrates the use of the company's
products.
Lothian Herbs Aromatherapy,
Essentia Skincare,
SPICA and Shirley Price Professional Aromatherapy exist to set
new standards in professional and retail Aromatherapy
supplies and training.
Our products continue to omit ingredients common in the
cosmetic industry and our packaging has remained attractive
but simple and sustainable.
Q: Where are Shirley Price Aromatherapy’s products made?
A: We are proud to make all our products in our factory in
Hinckley England. All our products are handmade so
individually checked by our long serving and dedicated staff.
We ship from England to over 40 countries around the world.
Q: Does Shirley Price Aromatherapy test on animals?
A: We are against animal testing and record this on our labels.
Historically toxicity levels have been tested on mice by the
regulatory authorities. We have never, and will never, conduct
animal testing. However our products are used on animals
therapeutically.
Q: Is Shirley Price Aromatherapy privately owned?
A: Yes, Shirley Price Aromatherapy Ltd is a privately-owned
company with headquarters in Hinckley England and
distributors and stockists committed to real aromatherapy in
countries around the world.
Q: How can I become an authorized Shirley Price Aromatherapy
distributor or independant stockist?
A: Certified professionals interested in more information about
carrying the Shirley Price Aromatherapy and Essentia product
lines or training for IFPA membership can contact us. We look
forward to hearing from you and meeting you very soon.
Q. What is the trademark?
A. We have a number of trademarks. The principal trademark
is Shirley Price Aromatherapy Number 2495200. IPO
Reference
I like the original 1980s lozenge logo which incorporates the
flower design. In the late 1990s this changed to the leaf logo
which shows up better on essential oil bottles. To guard
against fabrication we are always working on our labels. The
present Asia design made for Chun Hun of Taiwan
incorporates a leaf design and wrap around label. Opposite is
our latest 2009 label which shows the information that
manufacturers are required to show under EU rules.
Other trademarks and labels include
Shirley Price Care For 2174765,
Lothian Herbs Aromatherapy
Essentia 1263514.
Q. Who is Penny Price?
A. Shirley Price retired in 1998 and Penny Price left the
company in 2003. Penny Price is the daughter of Shirley
Price. She has an ITEC registered training centre in a house in
Hinckley which is also an IFPA registered college. Penny has
an MA (Oxon) in Education. Shirley Price Aromatherapy Ltd
have no financial connection with the Price family.
Q. What are your plans for Sp?
A. To sell goods as organic in the UK you need to be licenced
by the Soil Association as Sp is. The Shirley Price name and
College is in good hands and only goes on products of the
highest quality fully compliant with our and international
standards and which our handmade in our factory in the United
Kingdom.
Q. Where is Shirley Price?
A. Robert Tisserand built an awesome organisation and then
semi retired to California. After doing the same but selling the
business in 1998 Shirley and Len retired to Southern France.
They still write and update editions of their bestselling
aromatherapy books.
Q. Who are the Directors now?
A. Dr Manjit Singh Jaspal, Director, Training is a local medical
practicioner. His background. He trained in medicine at
Edinburgh University in Scotland and works as a General
Practicioner. Manjit directs our college.
Mr Ian Brealey Chairman. My background. Grew up with
agriculture. Trained in International Development Economics
at the London School of Economics and was awarded a first
class degree. After training with KPMG worked in Sudan and
assisted manage the affairs of a wealthy european family
before founding my own estate. The estate includes farmland,
mineral holdings and quarries, export sale led manufacturing
interests, property holdings and the family Chartered
Accountancy practice in Hinckley, England.
Q. Who are the shareholders now?
A. The company is owned by Better By Nature Ltd which is
owned by the Jaspal and Brealey families. Shares in Shirley
Price Aromatherapy Ltd are available to staff and distributors
and traded on a matched bargains basis. Day to day
management is in the hands of Shirley Price's longserving
staff. Eventually we see the share capital expanded to include
a distributor responsible for Asia and a distributor responsible
for the Americas.
Q. Why Ecocert?
A. Most of our suppliers are of central european location
rather than UK growers who are accredited Organic Producers
by the Soil Association.
Q. What is your training structure?
A. Every country is differant.
1. In the UK we start with a long weekend long induction
course on essential oils and skin care featuring the Company's
DVD guide to the products and training by Victoria Sprigg.
This induction is provided at venues in the 6 UK regions in
hospices and hotels. Students pay a £50 25% deposit we then
hold the course once there are enough students to cover the
tutors charges. Class sizes range from a minimum of 4 to
maximum of 12 students. This is good for salon owners, salon
staff, pharmacists stockists and distributors.
2. Next we offer the IFPA foundation module (weeklong or 2
weekends). Our main venue is Odstone Hall, Warwickshire
www.odstonehall.com. Students are entitled to IFPA student
membership and insurance.
3. Next we offer IFPA modules 2-4 leading to the IFPA exam
which is held annually in January. Generally students reach
the required standard after a years study and practice.
4. Finally we offer CPD courses which run throughout the
year. This year Celia Johnston has kindly agreed to lead a
CPD "How to succeed as a therapist" and Kim Dolman has
agreed to lead a CPD "The 'M' Technique". Come and hear
more about the massage technique for non masseurs so
effective it has taken American hospitals by storm pioneered by
Dr Jane Buckle.
The 'M' Technique ® is a method of touch for the critically ill or
fragile. It is a registered method of touch suitable when the
giver is not trained in massage. Simple to do and easy to learn,
the 'm' technique® is being taught in universities, hospitals,
hospices and
long-term care facilities in the USA. The 'm' has been taught for
university credit and CEUs.The 'm' courses began in the UK in
summer 2004.
Best wishes
Ian Brealey
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Still have questions? Please contact us anytime! We look forward to hearing from you.
PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION LEAFLETSHIRLEY PRICE 100% NATURAL 100% ORGANIC
USING ESSENTIAL OILS
Use for massage, bathing, vapourisation or inhalation. ;Both thousands of years of experience and modern research on essential oils shows they can be used therapeutically to enhance wellbeing or purely for pleasure or emotional release.
MASSAGE Favoured by the ancient Greeks and Romans there is nothing quite like a massage to make you feel soothed or energised. Pure essential oils should not be applied directly to the skin, they need to be diluted first. To do this, mix up to 5 drops of pure essential oil, or blend of oils, per 1Ornls (one tablespoon) of jojoba, coconut or vegetable carrier oil or SP white lotion blending base.
BATHING Bathing with pure essential oils is one of the easiest and most enjoyable forms of therapy. Just before getting into a full bath, add 3-5 drops of essential oil, or blend of oils, then agitate the water to disperse. While you relax in the bath, a small amount of oil is absorbed by the skin and the rest is slowly evaporated by the heat of the water.
VAPORISATION The evaporative properties of pure essential oils make them ideal for use in a vaporiser. To create the ambience of your choice, simply add 6-12 drops of essential oil to your favourite Shirley Price vaporiser, burner, aromstone, aromastream or mini vaporiser - perfect for the home or workplace.
INHALATION Some pure essential oils, such as eucalyptus with its wonderful clearing properties, are ideal for inhalation. Add 3-5 drops of pure essential oil to a bowl of very hot water (not boiling) and inhale the vapour for 5-10 minutes. If this method is not convenient, simply add 1-2 drops of essential oil to a tissue and inhale ideal if you are out and about.To achieve the results described in the textbooks it is necessary to use true whole oils as they may depend for their action on constituents present in minute proportions in the oils rather than the headline constituents.
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Edwards Centre
The Horsefair
Hinckley, Leicestershire LE100PR
ph: 00 44 1455 615466
fax: 00 44 1455 615054
alt: 00 44 1455 615436
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