Does Essential Oil Purity Really Matter?

Does Essential Oil Purity Really Matter?

Essential oils are a huge part of my work as a Massage Therapist, and even more so, my life and the wellness off my family who I care for as naturally and holistically as possible. Through my years of using essential oils, I have learned the hard way (as usual) the importance of purity. I have encountered everything from spending the money on a bottle of oil only to use it and not reap the therapeutic benefits I was seeking, to getting a bottle of essential oil, being thoroughly excited to use it, and end in frustration because of an adverse reaction to the fillers (a rash on top of fussiness is not fun, by the way). Some people, like myself, tend to learn better by making the mistakes and wasting some money. But I am hoping that by sharing with you, that I can save you some of that grief.

When choosing essential oils, it is vitally important to check into the quality of the oil and how it is obtained and processed. Heat, fillers, and a list of other items can affect not only the effectiveness of the oil, but can also cause adverse effects.  There are countless essential oil brands out there, so please be careful in choosing which oils you use when caring for yourself and/or your family.

Why to ensure you are using pure essential oils?

1.    Some may have skin reaction to the synthetic fillers

2.    Keep it natural – if you are seeking out natural methods of caring for yourself and loved ones, do you really want to choose oils filled with unnatural contaminants?

3.    Get the most for your money – you don’t want to pay for an oil that doesn’t use the right plant or plant part because then you won’t reap the true benefits of that essential oil

There are a few different ways to check the essential oils and the brand for purity. You can read the label (Note: if a bottle of Peppermint essential oil has a label that reads “not for internal consumption”, do NOT buy it! Why the heck would you not be able to consume PURE Peppermint oil???); there is A LOT of information and articles online, just be sure you are reading from a credible source; You can buy a brand that is vigorously tested and proven to offer only pure, high quality essential oils.

 

Some of the reasons why so many, including myself, chose doTERRA essential oils are:

·         No fillers – No synthetic oils added

·         No contaminants, pesticides, or toxins

·         The proper material from the plant is selected

·         Plants are grown in the right environment

·         Harvested the correct way at the best time

·         Steam is circulated the right way, at the right pressure, for the right amount of time, and then cooled at the right rate

·         Efficacy tested for purity and quality by scientists

·         Carefully controlled extraction processes

·         Only aromatic, pure extracts are gathered – ineffective compounds are not mixed in

·         Tested for balanced levels of aromatic compounds

·         Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry tested

I promise that there will be more post about essential oils in the future! If you have any questions, please feel free to ask in the comments below or contact me through message (see links below) at any time. Whether you are already knee deep in essential oils or just starting to dive into the amazing essential oils world, Happy Oiling! J

 

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**If you have not yet started your life with pure, therapeutic, high quality essential oils, contact me or visit www.mydoterra.com/MandevilleMassage to get started!