Essential Oils by PURE AROMA 100% Pure Therapeutic Grade Oils kit- Top 6 Aromatherapy Oils Gift Set-6 Pack, 10ML(Eucalyptus, Lavender, Lemon Grass, Orange, Peppermint, Tea Tree)

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Finally, Shutes recommends using your sense of smell. “Our sense of smell is often underrated as a tool in determining the quality of an essential oil, but it is perhaps the most powerful tool we have.” With practice, you can strengthen it. “For instance, first smell an excellent-quality essential oil, then immediately smell a questionable or low-quality essential oil. There should be a distinct difference in the quality and effect of the aroma,” she explains. Massage is one of the most effective ways of using essential oils, as the power of touch actually enhances the healing potential of the oils. The essential oils should always be diluted in a carrier oil prior to application. Other popular uses include: baths or showers, vaporisation (in a candle burner or aromatherapy diffuser), inhalations, or in creams, lotions and gels to improve the condition of the skin. If you'd like more information read our blog on aromatherapy for beauty and healing. Buying quality essential oils

The label should also specify that it is “100 percent pure essential oil” and list the net contents (including metric measurement). If it says “essence oil,” that’s not a pure essential oil but typically a premixed blend of essential oil(s) in a base of carrier oil (like jojoba). This is great for certain applications but is not a pure essential oil.And, as our disclaimer says, it’s a good idea to chat with your healthcare provider about using essential oils if you haven’t before. A naturopath (ND), certified aromatherapist, or certified clinical herbalist can also be of great help on your essential oil journey. Sometimes they’ll come with an eyedropper cap, but more often they’ll come with an orifice reducer (the round, plastic part fitted into the bottle’s opening that helps meter out one drop at a time). Processing. How clean the equipment was kept during the distillation process matters. Some EOs may also be intentionally diluted during processing, and it can be really hard to tell… even if you’ve been working with EOs for years. Again, if it doesn’t list the Latin name as well as the common name, don’t buy it. It’s likely a mix of synthetic perfumed “fragrance oil.” It might contain some essential oil, but who really knows?

Essential oils can be used in myriad ways. Add a few drops to diffusers, dabble in DIY laundry detergents and home cleansers, or massage it onto your skin. Essential oils do need to be diluted to prevent possible adverse skin reactions and toxicity. Shutes recommends diluting them with a carrier oil, unscented cream or lotion, or aloe vera gel. “For adults, a 2.5 percent dilution is good. This means adding a total of 15 to 20 drops of essential oil into one fluid ounce of carrier liquid or cream. For children under the age of 5 and over the age of 3, use a 0.5 to 1 percent dilution.” Poor quality essential oils do not have the same therapeutic effects as high quality oils. They may have been distilled from poor crops, they may have been handled incorrectly, they may be old/oxidised, or they may have been adulterated in some way (this means that distillers or essential oil suppliers may have added chemicals or other oils to make them cheaper or easier to supply). Oils that have been adulterated or tampered with are no longer pure, whole, natural substances and will therefore not work in the same way as a 100% pure, high quality oil. They may even cause harmful side-effects. When using essential oils therapeutically it is crucial that you only buy 100% pure, premium quality, essential oils from a reputable and established aromatherapy supplier such as Base Formula. We guarantee that all our oils are 100% pure and unadulterated and will always detail the botanical species, chemotype and country of origin. As members of the Aromatherapy Trade Council our oils are subject to random testing at independent laboratories to ensure they're of the purist quality. We can also provide Gas Chromatography Analysis on request (subject to availability). Using essential oils safelyTea tree: The microbial tea tree oil is a forerunner in a first aid kit, treating zits, insect bites, and much more A great place to start your search for quality essential oils is the list of ingredients on any given bottle. You can look at the ingredients used by specific brands or take a closer look at what’s inside an individual bottle. This is key, as it’ll allow you to determine what, exactly, the oil is made with. Pure essential oils, which tend to be the most expensive, have nothing beyond the oil itself. However, many oils can come with unexpected surprises, like fillers, water, and additives. For the safest options, look for short ingredient lists and brands that offer full transparency around what’s inside every bottle of oil. One of the best ways to suss out which essential oils are authentic and of high quality is to really strengthen your sense of smell (seriously). We take an honest, caring and flexible approach supported by experts in the field of essential oils and cosmetic scientists.

Essential oils enter the body via inhalation (i.e. breathing them in) and by absorption through the pores of the skin. Once inside the body they circulate via the bloodstream and travel to the different organs and body systems where they can start to take effect. How to use essential oils Your search for high-quality and affordable essential oils without additives, adulterants, or dilutions stops at Plant Therapy, a brand whose wide selection is worth a sniff. These essential oils are sourced from reputed suppliers and are third-party tested and supported by GC/MS reports, so you can be assured of their quality. Plant Therapy products are also Leaping Bunny certified cruelty free. Some—but not all—of the essential oils are USDA organic certified. Ultimately, the oil selection is unbeatable in value and quality. Pure essential oils are extracted from aromatic plants that produce fragrant essences located in tiny secretory cells in various parts of the plant. These natural essences can be found in flowers, leaves, twigs, berries, seeds, roots, peel, resin, bark or wood. Tea Tree for example comes from leaves and twigs, Lavender from flowers, Lemon from peel and Sandalwood from wood. The plant uses these magical essences for many of the same things that we use them for, such as fighting infection, healing wounds and repelling insects. They are therefore often described as the aromatic heart, life force and soul and spirit of the plant! If you’ve popped into your local Target or Whole Foods, chances are you’ve seen Aura Cacia’s essential oils on the shelves. Aura Cacia has been a part of a member owned co-op since it was founded in 1982, putting its employees, growers, and the community at the forefront of its operations. Aura Cacia’s sustainably sourced oils are verified for purity with GC/MS testing, and they’re free of synthetic colors, fragrances, and preservatives. Grace Martin’s Edens Garden got its start in 2009, and this young company has sold over 20 million bottles of essential oils to date. Partnering with global farmers and distilleries, in little over a decade the brand has built an impressive portfolio of over 250 single oil and synergistic blends for you to choose from, for therapeutic use as well as aromatherapy. The essential oils are ethically and sustainably sourced, GC/MS batch tested for quality, and don’t contain synthetics, fragrances, fillers, or chemicals.

Popular hair, skin, and body care brand Pura D’or is also home to an aromatherapy lineup. Working with professional certified aromatherapist Mikki Anderson, the limited selection of essential oils is ethically sourced from family-run farms and small distilleries. The products are USDA certified organic, Leaping Bunny cruelty-free, and vegan. However, the brand hasn’t made quality test results available as other brands have. It should clearly state the common and the Latin name of the plant used to make the oil. It should also state what plant parts were used (i.e., on a bottle of niaouli it should say “Plant part: Leaf and twig”), how it was extracted (distillation or expression), and how it was grown (aka organic, wild-crafted, traditional). Sweet orange: A calming yet uplifting addition to your home kit, sweet orange can enhance emotional well-being Synthetic fragrance oils don’t contain the vital components of real plants. So, repeat after us: Friends don’t let friends buy fake essential oils.