Robert has worked in the aromatherapy industry for more than 45 years and now offers his expertise to both large and small businesses and entrepreneurs as an independent consultant.
He offers his services in the following areas, for example:
- Essential oil blending for personal care products
- Research on the safety of specific essential oil based products
- Bulk sourcing of essential oils
- Advice on essential oil testing and quality control
- Research-based information sourcing for new product development
- Report writing
Robert’s competences include data mining, functional fragrances, pharmacology, safety, delivery systems and technical writing. He has a passion for innovation, and has decades of experience in developing essential oil-based products.
Project scope varies greatly, from one hour to several years. For more detailed information, email robert@roberttisserand.com
“Examples of consulting projects:
A manufacturer offers a range of essential oil blends to be used for young children. Robert consulted on the safety of these products and changes to the formulations.
An on-site presentation on the safety of a company’s products
Writing a constituent database for an aromatherapy school.
A large retail company engaged Robert long-term to assist with establishing an efficient quality control system, including sourcing and assessment of samples. The same company used Robert’s expertise to develop a child safe range of functional blends.
An emerging small manufacturer offering an innovative product asked for safety a assessment and a report to be used as a public safety statement.
- The impact of proposed safety guidelines on the natural perfumery movement. USA. 2009
- The safety of distilled lemon oil and lime oil in a proposed dietary supplement, with special attention to pregnancy. Australia. 2011
- Essential oils and phototoxicity, for an established manufacturer. USA. 2011
- The safety of lavender oil in a line of baby products. Australia. 2015
Below are some of the entities that Robert has either carried out consultancy work for, or has partnered with for live events.
Albert Vieille
Alliance of International Aromatherapists
Aromahead Institute
Asia-Pacific Aromatherapy
Avalon Organics
Back Porch Soap Co.
Biomedica Nutraceuticals
Bramble Berry
British Columbia Association of Practicing Aromatherapists
College of Botanical Healing Arts
Czech Aromatherapy Society
Eden Botanicals
Erbaviva
Fragrance Journal
GAIA Skin Naturals
Institute of Traditional Herbal Medicine and Aromatherapy, London
International Aromatherapy & Aromatic Medicine Association
International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists
Isagenix
Jennifer Jefferies International
Kerstin Florian International
Lush
Maty’s Healthy Products
MONQ
Nila Singapore
Organic Earth (China)
Plant Extracts International
Plant Therapy
Quintis
Shirley Price Aromatherapy
Society of Cosmetic Scientists
The Nova Studio
Tisserand Aromatherapy
Robert has also been engaged as an expert witness for legal proceedings in the UK, USA, and Australia.
If you are involved in the manufacture of skin care, personal care, air care, OTC health, or cleaning products, I can help you with new product development.
Robert has a personal collection of over 500 essential oils, absolutes and CO2 extracts, and a library of some 15,000 journal articles.
Robert’s competencies include data mining, functional fragrances, pharmacology, safety, delivery systems and technical writing. I have a passion for innovation, and I have 35 years experience in developing essential oil-based products.
Key Acheivements
- Produced more than 50 new functional fragrances by combining natural perfumery with the therapeutic, hygienic, or cosmeceutical properties of essential oils.
- Established the first company in the UK to market aromatherapy products, promoting the industry-leading Tisserand branded products.
- Many of these products have won awards in the UK.
- Early pioneer of using lavender as a product concept for skin soothing and calming products despite negative connotation; lavender oil and products now account for a large portion of company sales.
- First innovator outside of Australia to commit to the use of tea tree oil in natural products, developing a tea tree shampoo.
- Expansive knowledge of essential oil chemistry, metabolism, pharmacology, and toxicology, as well as the understanding of the psychological and behavioral effects of odor.
If you would like my help with a product development project, email robert@roberttisserand.com
Safety-related projects have included:
Report writing
- The impact of proposed safety guidelines on the natural perfumery movement. USA. 2009
- The safety of distilled lemon oil and lime oil in a proposed dietary supplement, with special attention to pregnancy. Australia. 2011
- Essential oils and phototoxicity, for an established manufacturer. USA. 2011
Expert witness in legal disputes
- A product used by pregnant women. USA. 1995
- The safe use of undiluted essential oils in the home. Australia. 2011
If you would like my help with a safety-related project, email robert@roberttisserand.com
Have you visited the Tisserand Institute?
Robert and his hand-selected group of contributors publish the latest in the science and the effective, safe and sustainable use of essential oils in all aspects of aromatherapy at The Tisserand Institute.