Read the label 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).
100% pure essential oils- High, therapeutic grade The oils are sourced from their own natural habitat and they are not contaminated from polluted soil or pesticides. They do not contain any fillers or artificial ingredients and companies producing high grade therapeutic essential oils have very strict quality control.
Essential oils do not have any specific chemical properties in common, beyond conveying characteristic fragrances; they are generally extracted by distillation. Natural oils are triglycerides in which the glycerin is esterified with three fatty acids. They are the main constituent of vegetable oil and animal fats.
Essential Oils: are obtained from completely natural compounds sourced from pure aromatic plant extracts to then be distilled into the aromatic oil. Synthetic Oils: sometimes known as natural equivalent, are primarily made from petrochemicals and attempt to duplicate the smell of a specific plant.
There have been claims made by companies producing essential oil products and their distributors that essential oils are 'natural' and therefore are 'safe to consume'. Essential oils are not safe to consume and can cause significant poisoning even if small amounts are ingested.
Just because it's from a plant doesn't mean it's safe to rub on your skin, or breathe, or eat, even if it's “pure.” Natural substances can be irritating, toxic, or cause allergic reactions. Like anything else you put on your skin, it's best to test a little bit on a small area and see how your skin responds.
Companies with lower-end pricing often use poor-quality oils and dilute them with harmful additives to achieve those cheap price points. When shopping for high-quality essential oils, double-check that they don't contain any synthetic fillers. Oil singles should have only one ingredient—the single essential oil.
Essential Oils: are obtained from completely natural compounds sourced from pure aromatic plant extracts to then be distilled into the aromatic oil. Synthetic Oils: sometimes known as natural equivalent, are primarily made from petrochemicals and attempt to duplicate the smell of a specific plant.
Essential oils are distilled from the leaves, roots, bark and other aromatic portions of a plant/botanical. These oils, as previously mentioned, evaporate, and have a concentrated aroma. Fixed oils are pressed from the fatty portions of a plant or botanical, such as the seeds, nuts or kernels.
Many essential oils can cause rashes if used on the skin. Many can be poisonous if absorbed through the skin or swallowed. Few have been tested like medicines have, even though people put them in their mouths, on their skin, and in their children's vaporizers.
Essential oils have the potential to aggravate the skin. Avoid using essential oils near sensitive areas such as the eyes, ears, and mouth. Do not apply them to broken, inflamed, or irritated skin. You can look out for potential skin allergies by doing a patch test before using any carrier or essential oil.
Inhalation is arguably the safest means of administering essential oils, and it's the fastest way to get essential oils into your bloodstream. However, it's still critical to use oils with caution… even when diffusing. When diffusing essential oils, always: Diffuse in a well-ventilated area.
When essential oils are applied to the skin they are absorbed and travel around the body via the bloodstream. In this way they are able to deliver a range of benefits to the body's systems and organs. Absorption is increased by massage, as this increases the circulation in that area of the body.
However, if administered improperly, rash and other side effects may occur. Some essential oils can even be poisonous if absorbed directly through the skin. Others, like orange, lime, and lemon, can cause phototoxicity if applied before exposure to sun.
Toxicologist Ron Kirschner, MD, also warns of their danger. "Ingesting essential oils like camphor, eucalyptus oil, tea tree oil or pine oil has been associated with changes in mental states and seizures. Ingesting lavender oil can cause severe allergic reactions and pennyroyal oil can give you toxic liver damage."
Inhalation is arguably the safest means of administering essential oils, and it's the fastest way to get essential oils into your bloodstream. However, it's still critical to use oils with caution… even when diffusing. When diffusing essential oils, always: Diffuse in a well-ventilated area.