Aromatherapy Associates

Aromatherapy Associates, an alternative beauty and health therapy company, was founded by natural treatment veterans, Sue Beechey and Geraldine Howard. Towards the early 1970s, the duo honed their skills at the Knightsbridge, London-based Micheline Arcier clinic. While aromatherapy was a virtually unknown science in Britain then, Sue and Geraldine were introduced to this innovative treatment by Marguerite Maury, an Austrian scientist and skincare expert. Encouraged with all this knowledge, Sue and Geraldine started their own Aromatherapy Associates treatment centres and also formed the International Federation of Aromatherapists (IFA) in 1985, the same year that Aromatherapy Associates was born.

The science of aromatherapy works on the principle that the essential oils from plants, having relatively small molecules, are easily able to enter the blood stream when applied on the skin. These Aromatherapy Associates oils have the potential to treat varied afflictions ranging from acne to sinus blockages to muscle soreness. Besides offering the psychological benefit caused by the inhalation of the pleasant odours, aromatherapy is also touted to improve blood circulation, enhance the cellular renewal process and also keep the skin fresh. Aromatherapy Associates claims that it's products do not incorporate any preservatives and are, therefore, safe to use and are also environmentally-friendly. With a commitment to quality the entire production lifecycle, from the oil extraction to the final bottling, is carried out under close supervision.