• Most essential oils are clear, but some oils such as patchouli, orange and lemongrass are amber or yellow in color.
   
• Essential oils contain the true essence of the plant it was derived from.
   
• Essential oils are highly concentrated and a little goes a long way.
   
• Essential oils are not the same as perfume or fragrance oils.

• Where essential oils are derived from the true plants, perfume oils are artificially created fragrances or contain artificial substances and do not offer the therapeutic benefits that essential oils offer.
   
• The chemical composition and aroma of essential oils can provide valuable psychological and physical therapeutic benefits.
   
• These benefits are usually achieved through methods including inhalation and application of the diluted oil to the skin.

Things to Note when buying Essential Oils

Avoid oils that are sold in clear glass bottles as the clear glass can allow light to damage the essential oils. Instead, buy oils that are stored in amber (brown) or other dark colored glass bottles.

• Avoid buying essential oils in plastic bottles as the essential oil can dissolve the plastic. In turn, the dissolved plastic will contaminate the oil.
   
• Watch out for vendors that sell all their oils for the same price.
  This doesn’t mean the oils are not pure or of good quality, but it often does. Neroli, Jasmine and Rose, for instance, should cost a lot more than geranium and Ylang Ylang. A good quality patchouli usually costs more than eucalyptus. The basic citrus oils such as grapefruit, lemon and sweet orange oils are some of the least expensive oils.

Some of the favourite Essential Oils commonly purchased

• ** Our Lavender (TRUE) has been very very well received by our customers.
   
• - not all Lavender Essential Oils are the same; therefore it is common to see variations in prices at different shops/establishments.
   
• - you need to try it to appreciate the differences; not just Lavender; but all types.

What is Carrier Oil
Carrier oils also referred to as base oils or vegetable oils are used to dilute essential oils, CO2s and absolutes before applying to the skin.

• They “carry” the essential oil onto the skin.
   
• Different carrier oils offer different properties and the choice of carrier oil can depend on the therapeutic benefit being sought.
   
• Carrier oils are generally cold-pressed vegetable oils derived from the fatty portions of the plant.
   
• Unlike essential oils that evaporate and have a concentrated aroma, carrier oils do not evaporate or impart their aroma as strongly as essential oils.
   

What is Fragrance Oil
Perfume and Fragrance oils are artificially created fragrances, contain artificial substances or are diluted with carrier oils and do not offer the caliber of therapeutic benefits that essential oils offer.

• It's unfortunate, but some companies are selling fragrance oil and perfume oils with the word aromatherapy on the label or promoting these oils as being used in aromatherapy.
   
• A lot of beauty products, skin-care products, candles, and other products are improperly labeled with the term aromatherapy.
   
• This is especially common in products not purchased from a knowledgeable and reputable aromatherapy vendor.
   
• Some products labeled with the word aromatherapy contain fragrance or perfume oils or other synthetic ingredients.
   
• Always check the ingredients listed on the item you wish to buy.

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