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My ancestors came from Siberia, where traditional medicine is highly developed. I inherited my
herbal knowledge and skills from my mother, grand mother and great grandmother. Also I
studied medicinal herbs in Russian Medical University. In contrast to Australia, there is no
define line between traditional and conventional Medicine in Russia. Herbal therapy
complements conventional medicine and Russian doctors are allowed to prescribe herbs
along with conventional drugs in order to reduce the amount of antibiotics and prevent side
effects. We have learned that the immune system is very fragile. It may be suppressed by
antibiotics within a few days and will take months to restore. So, according to Russian Medical
School, conventional medicine should be minimised by combining drugs, herbs, and
physiotherapy.
I completed Medical University in 1992, and worked for 3 years in heart attack intensive care unit
as a doctor cardiologist. From my first year of University, and throughout my medical practice, I
have always been involved in research. Fighting for human lives in my day to day intensive care
work, I wondered why the number of heart attacks is increasing. Why is Health generally
deteriorating from generation to generation, and how can we prevent this and improve our
health?
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In 1995 I started my Managerial career, and became a part of a creative team and a pioneer in the introduction of essential oils in
Russia, focusing on the Russian rehabilitation centers and physiotherapy. Why did we decide to go from herbs to essential oils?
Because essential oils are more convenient, easier and safer to use. In contrast to herbs, essential oils are compact, have longer
shelf life, and there is no need to brew the herbs every morning in the physiotherapy department.
When we started introducing essential oils in Russia, we focused on them as a prevention of the flu, treatment of fungal infections
and stress alleviation. I was responsible for the Southern Russia Market and took an approach of Market entry in conjunction with
public education and research. We donated aroma-medallions and essential oils to several primary schools. Kids wore the aroma-
medallions with eucalyptus, niaouli, tea tree, and lavender oils during flu epidemics. The number of sick children in these schools
was much less compared to other schools that didn't take these preventive measures. Then, we investigated the use of Australian
Tea Tree oil for the treatment of fungal infection in the gynecological department. Our research showed that Tea Tree oil is very
effective against fungal infections and is better than antibiotics in terms of side effects (disbacteriosis/ vaginal thrush). Also, we
offered essential oils to a few rehabilitation centers to be used for alleviating stress, and hence the prevention of hypertension and
heart attack. Stress is considered to be a major cause of high blood pressure and heart attack in Russia.
As the pioneers, the major problem we experienced was that at the time there was a lack of information about essential oils. This
persuaded me to extend my qualifications and obtain manufacturing experience in UK, travel and share knowledge and skills with
the researches and manufacturers from different countries - UK, France,Egypt, South America, etc.
In the year 2000 I emigrated from Russia in order to fulfill my dream of researching Australian essential oils. Why Australian?
Australian essential oils are different in the way that they have stronger antibacterial and anti-viral properties. This is thought to be
because of the unique Australian soil and the intensity of the sun. It is thought that the plants accumulate more energy. My opinion is
that Australian eucalyptus forests create an antibacterial essential oil shield in the air, protecting us from many air-transmitted
sicknesses. The warm and wet climate is a perfect environment for multiplying bacteria, and there is no cold winter like in Russia to
kill viruses and bacteria by frost. However in Australia we have essential oils in the air to kill bacteria.
Four years of researching Australian plants has given life to the Golden Collection of Australian Essential Oils.
With cosmetics, the goal was to create the skin care that contributes to the skin and overall body health. This is hypoallergenic skin
care that will restore the skin and protect the body. I think that the skin should be considered as a subject of beauty and also the
body's largest protective barrier. The skin is an important part of our immune system indeed. Healthy skin is naturally intended to look
beautiful and radiant. The most important role of the skin is to constantly protect us from harmful elements and allergens in the
external environment.
KEEPING OUR SKIN HEALTHY IS VERY IMPORTANT. DAMAGED SKIN BARRIER IS PROVEN TO BE THE PRIMARY CAUSE OF
ATOPIC DERMATITIS AND ECZEMA, AND MAY BECOME A CAUSE OF OTHER ILLNESSES, LIKE ASTHMA. Due to the extensive
use of commercial soaps, detergents, cleansers, cosmetics with artificial preservatives, dyes, fragrances, the dry indoor climate,
poor diets, pollution, frequent showers (especially hot and not filtered tap water), the skin barrier is harmed repeatedly. There is an
overwhelming amount of research to prove that the high frequency of allergic disease in the industrialized world might be due to
lifestyle choices that result in loss of integrity of the skin barrier. For example Australian research, conducted by Dr John Su from the
Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne that was presented by the Eczema Association of Australasia. The research revealed that
damage to the skin barrier allows harmful elements and allergens to penetrate into the subepidermal layer of the skin. The skin’s
immune cells take up antigen and initiate typical Th2 immune responses, leading to atopy (dermatitis, eczema, asthma)."
Ref. http://no-more-eczema.blogspot.com/2006/10/defective-skin-barrier-key-to-eczema.html
http://www.cell.com/trends/immunology/abstract/S1471-4906(07)00124-X
Unfortunately some artificial additives and preservatives are damaging the skin and body. The excellent shelf life and desirable
texture of skin care with artificial preservatives and additives is a well known fact. However the negative effect of this beauty and
comfort is often hidden and not stated clearly. Being broad spectrum antibacterial agents, artificial preservatives also kill the good
bacteria that is a part of the skin's natural defence system. Another negative effect of artificial preservatives is that some artificial
additives may penetrate through the skin into the body, slowly accumulate in different organs and contribute to ADD, cancer, brain
damage, early dementia, etc. Our goal with cosmetics was to create a truly natural skin care without these side effects. The solution
we found was to go back to traditions where people didn't know about artificial additives. We researched traditional skin care recipes
and manufacturing techniques that have been used by our ancestors for centuries. Our recipes are based on traditions, scientific
data about antibacterial and antioxidant properties of natural ingredients, and medical knowledge of the immune system and the
skin. These recipes are also designed to meet the Market demand in treating different skin types and skin conditions.
Most of cosmetic chemists would say that it is impossible to make cosmetics without artificial preservatives with long shelf life. This
is not true. Our product line is real life proof that it is possible to design skin care with no artificial additives and a reasonably long
shelf life. Fresh, high quality natural ingredients like Australian essential oils, honey, propolis, ocean salt and naturally occurring
vitamin E work as natural preservatives in the skin care and at the same time add desirable antioxidant properties to the cosmetics.
Removing water from all formulations and the developing of special manufacturing procedures are also key strategies to extend the
shelf life of the products.
Austraroma cosmetics are freshly hand made from quality Australian ingredients in small batches and preserved naturally for up to 2
years. They are preserved through technological processes that allow the product to retain naturally occurring preservatives. Our
cosmetics are mostly based on Australian macadamia oil, renowned for its non allergenic nature, unique skin compatibility and
antioxidant properties. Macadamia oil is naturally rich in Palmitoleic acid which is a building material of healthy skin. Macadamia oil
is rich in natural vitamin E which is an antioxidant that preserves cosmetics naturally and also it is a great vitamin for the skin.
I hope you enjoy our products and will discover their unique personality, delightful aroma, uncompromising freshness, and a great
range of effective applications.
The last part of this page is designed to support my current application for Antarctica. Being a part of the Australian Antarctica team is
the job of my dream, where I wish to implement my science and managerial knowledge and experience and contribute to Australian
environmental research. I would like to assure our customers, clients and distributors that Austraroma business will be working as
usual even if I will be working for the new field. The diplomas, references, and photos to support my application for the job in
Antarctica are below.
I. EDUCATION-QUALIFICATIONS:
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