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How to Buy and Store Essential Oils
Essential oils are extremely precious and should be treated with respect. They also vary in cost depending on the plant; jasmine and rose can be very costly. The lavender plant produces lots of oil, rose and jasmine produce very small amounts, and that affects the price.
Here are some tips by Margo Valentine Lazarra from her book Blissful Bathtimes (Storey, 2009):
• When purchasing essential oils, make sure the oils come in brown or blue glass bottles; the coloring protects them form decomposition caused by ultraviolet light.
• Purchase the smallest bottles in order to kept your expenses down until you discover your favorites.
• You should purchase only products marked “Pure essential oils” and check the origin of the brand.
The experienced aromatherapist can tell just by smelling the oil whether it is high-quality or has been diluted with carrier oil—such as jojoba, grapeseed, or apricot—so that it can be used in a massage or perfume blend. Quality also depends on the method of processing and extraction: how and where the plant was grown and whether the right amount of pressure and steam was used during distillation. Just keep in mind that essential oils do vary tremendously.
You might find oils or products that are listed as “essence.” These are chemically synthesized. You do not want these; although they might smell nice, they do not have medicinal properties. Inhale some essential oils sold in health food stores and pharmacies and buy those that appeal to you. Let your nose guide you.
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add your comment »The bottle did have the Latin name (which I can't remember for the life of me)... I can't remember if there was a "use by..." date either. But it was in the same section with the other essential oils, and the lady we asked said it should still be all-natural, and wasn't sure why the word "scented" was there.
Odd.
I have however found this to be my favorite scent, and since I can't seem to find it without the "scented" label... I guess I'll have to live with it. Even if it is mixed with a little synthetic stuff, I'm sure its still a heck of a lot better than your run-of-the-mill scents.
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Not sure if I already posted this! Try again...No to the scented jasmine oil. That will not be an essential oil - the label should also carry the Latin name of the oil. and a use by date.
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I bought a small brown bottle of essential oil some weeks ago, labeled "'Scented' Jasmine oil"... is this acceptable?
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Also, a really nice deoderant can be made by mixing equal portions of baking soda and corn starch then add several drops of Tea Tree oil, and any frangrance that appeals, Lavender is especially nice. And it doesn't harm your body like commercial products. Works well!
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