Widely regarded as the pioneer of modern aromatherapy and respected as one the foremost educators the skincare and complementary therapy sectors have seen, Eve Taylor developed a completely new technique for examining how the complete physical and emotional state of a client can affect skin conditions. Known as the Eve Taylor System of Analysis, the three dimensional approach is used during consultation to detect the causes of common skin problems, taking into account physical issues relating to the stomach, elimination/circulation, hormones, the liver and the lungs, as well as emotions.

"The body is like a jigsaw," explains Ms Taylor, who is the founder of the Institute of Clinical Aromatherapy and has been working in the industry since the early 1960s. "Each part of the body influences the other and if you can find the origin of the cause of a problem you can help restore balance."

The Eve Taylor System of Analysis is available exclusively through approved and trained Eve Taylor (London) Ltd skincare salons.

During a System of Analysis consultation, the therapist works through a number of charts relating to different functions of the body to confirm which Type the client is (Lung Type, Liver Type, Hormonal Type, Elimination/Circulation Type or Stomach Type). From this, one can then identify problem areas and relate these to skin conditions. The system can even be used to recognise genealogical conditions from maternal or paternal bloodlines.

The System of Analysis should not be used to diagnose medical conditions and therapists should recommend that clients see a medical practitioner if there are any areas of concern.