Buying Essential Oils

There are several things you ought to keep in mind when buying essential oils. The first is to buy them from reputable sources. There are unscrupulous traders who dilute, cut, alter and extend the oils prior to selling them. The problem with these oils is that they are ineffective. You can only be certain the oils are pure and therefore effective if you buy them from reputable dealers. Take the time to talk to the vendor and ask about their supplier. This will give you an idea of whether the oils are adulterated or not. In addition, ask if the oils have been tested for authenticity and purity in independent labs. If not then chances are you may not be pure essential oils. Read more

Selecting Your Essential Oils

Because the production of essential oils is a complicated art, requiring years of know-how, much equipment, and hard-to-obtain raw materials, your essences must be purchased from a reputable supply house. The only essential oils to buy are those that are pure and natural. These are more expensive than adulterated or synthetic essential oils, but worth every cent. Nothing is more costly, after all, than a product that doesn’t do its job. Do not be fooled by those who try to sell you cheaper, synthetic aromatics; they may cause allergic reactions, and they will never provide your body or nervous system with the benefits that the natural oils will. Read more