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When Using Essential Oils

WHAT ARE highest quality essential oils?
Highest quality essential oils are very different from "pure" essential Oils. 
A pure essential oil is one that does not contain added chemicals or additives of any kind, including vegetable oils. A pure essential oil has nothing added to it. However, a pure oil does not necessarily have a high therapeutic value. In fact, the therapeutic benefits of a pure oil can be very low. 
What you are looking for is a pure essential oil that has the highest therapeutic content. Here are some things to ask about the oils you are considering:
  • Are the oils from the first distillation? 
Some plants are distilled 8 times. Our essential oils are pure essential oils released during the first distillation. Our Ylang Ylang Extra is an example of our quality. Most oil companies use a level 3 oil. The word Extra in our Ylang Ylang means it is the top 1/3 of the first distillation.
  • Is anything added to the oil after distillation?
Most commonly producers extend the oils by simply adding alcohol, propylene glycol, or acetate to the distilled essential oil. Our oils are not chemically altered or changed by additives. We believe products used on the body should be void of harmful chemicals. 
  • Are chemical solvents injected into the water during the distillation process?
Our oils have no solvents added to the distillation water.
RED FLAGS
1. If all of the oils are the same, or similar cost. highest quality essential oils should vary a great deal in cost. This is because it can take a large amount of raw plant material to create an ounce of therapeutic oil.
2. If the term "Grade A" is used. The term Grade A is a USDA designation that applies to eggs, butter, cheese, and meat. It is not a grading system for essential oils in the United States.
3. If chemical additives are used. Chemical additives can DESTROY the therapeutic properties of essential oils.
4. Folded oils - The term folded refers to oils that have been redistilled several times to remove constituents, with the aim of changing the scent of the oil for use in the food and drug industry. However, therapeutic qualities are important, and folded oils are unsuitable for use in aromatherapy.
5. Synthetic oils - Synthetic fragrances are produced by blending chemicals derived mainly from coal tar. They are not suitable for Aromatherapy, and are sold at a fraction of the cost of true therapeutic quality oils.
7. Watch for tricky terms, such as "aromatherapy quality".
8. Smell the oil to compare, you will be able to tell a difference.
9.  AFNOR certification is NOT a sign of a quality oil
We do not distribute oils that have been folded. We guarantee that our essential oils are single-species, and the highest-quality oils. Our oils do not have chemical or pesticide residue. Our Essential Oils are pure Essential Oils released during the FIRST DISTILLATION. After distillation, they can be chemically altered or changed by additives. 
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A few of the naturally occurring chemical constituents found in essential oils include flavonoids, which increase blood flow and cellular oxygenation; terpenes, which help detoxify the body; phenols, which are antibacterial and antiseptic; and ketones, which stimulate cell and tissue regeneration. Over 200 have been identified.
Their unique molecular structure gives essential oils the ability to penetrate cell walls to transport oxygen, nutrients, and the above mentioned chemical constituents, and so much more. Chemical additives fracture the molecular structure of essential oils, altering their chemical constituents, thus destroying their therapeutic properties. One of the causes of disease is the inability of nutrients to penetrate the cell walls. By penetrating the cell walls, pure essential oils transport nutrients and oxygen to the cells -- nourishing, cleansing, detoxifying, increasing blood circulation, mobilizing the body's own self-healing powers. 
ESSENTIAL OIL SAFETY
Essential oils are highly concentrated liquids that can be helpful if used carefully. The following are basic guidelines and it is best to consult a trained aromatherapy practitioner if you are in doubt regarding the proper use of essential oils. 
  • Read and follow label instructions and warnings. 
  • Do not ingest essential oils without consulting a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. 
  • Avoid contact with eyes and mucus membranes. Flush with our Mixing Oil or olive oil in case of contact. DO NOT flush with water.
  • Do not apply undiluted essential oils directly to the skin. There are exceptions to this precaution, such as Tea Tree Oil or Lavender Oil, but the decision to apply undiluted oils should be made by experienced aromatherapy users and practitioners.
  • Do not use essential oils straight in bathwater. They just float on top and can irritate skin. Water forces oils deeper into the tissues. For best results, dilute the Essential Oil in unscented body gel or shampoo and then add to the bathwater. We suggest Refresh Shower Gel or Ultimate Shampoo, available in the Extra Essentials.
  • If you have ANY medical condition or are pregnant or nursing, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner.
  • Rosemary should not be used by people with high blood pressure.
  • A skin patch test should be conducted on a small skin area to determine skin sensitivity prior to using an oil for the first time. 
    • To do this, place a small amount of the diluted essential oil (never use essential oils undiluted on the skin) on the inside of your elbow and apply a band-aid. Wait 24 hours to see if there is any form of reaction. Even if a particular essential oil is not known to cause irritation, this step should be taken.
  • Avoid strong sunlight or sun beds after topically applying essential oils, particularly citrus oils, which can be photosensitive.
  • It is safest to consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils for children.
  • If you experience redness, itching, swelling burning or irritation while using essential oils, discontinue use.
  • Take a periodic break from using essential oils. Use oils for six days and then rest for a day, or use oils for three weeks and then rest a week.
  • Avoid applying essential oils immediately after perspiring or using a sauna.
  • Store essential oils away from extreme cold, heat, light, dampness and electromagnetic frequencies.
  • Be sure your essential oils are tightly closed.
  • Keep essential oils away from children.
  • Essential oils are not meant to take the place of a qualified practitioner.
  • Essential Oils are flammable. Do not drop essential oils on top of burning candles or place them near open flames.

 
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