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
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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
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Carefully controlled extraction processes
·
Only aromatic, pure extracts are gathered –
ineffective compounds are not mixed in
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Tested for balanced levels of aromatic compounds
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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
If you have any specific questions or topics you would like
to read about, please share on my Facebook page or email
me. Together we can “Relax your body, Refresh your mind, Rejuvenate your
life!”
**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!
