Aroma therapists, aroma consultants, aroma experts, aromatologists:
a jumble of terms

You can take an aromatherapist seriously who has completed at least 100 hours of training or a 2-year course. There are very good companies in Switzerland and abroad that offer such training.
Some can be seen here.

It is important to know: »Aromatherapist» (or any other name) is not a protected name in Switzerland. Anyone can nominate themselves, whether after a weekend course or a 2-year course.

It is very important that the person has received a solid, science-based training in essential oils. Especially when recommendations are aimed at infants, children, pregnant women, the elderly or sick people.

Tip:
Pay attention to what kind of training the aromatherapist has attended!
If you can’t show more than a weekend, no matter how good it may have been: question the aroma expert critically.

In a serious and well-founded training, in addition to the basics of essential oils, many other important aspects are learned and knowledge is imparted:

• The chemistry of essential oils
• The pharmacology (what happens when it is applied to the skin, when it is taken internally, etc.) and the possible uses
• The botany and the monographs of individual essential oils and hydrosols
• The composition of fatty oils such as jojoba oil, wild rose oil, coconut oil, etc.
• Indication areas, i.e. for which complaints which essential oils are used and how
• Laws in Switzerland, such as the Cosmetics Act, which stipulates an application between 1 and 3%.

It is obvious that this cannot be conveyed within a weekend.

Conclusion:
Essential oils are highly concentrated concentrates, which should be used consciously and with the necessary knowledge! Look at the training!