can anyone tell me if they have heard of wfmed.com I ordered some oils off of ebay. now I wish I wouldn't have. They all smell the same - as if they put a chemical in it. I have purchased from my massage therp. and hers smell great. are there companies out there that you can have them tested. Im so disgusted with them.

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I agree with Rachael - Most oils should not leave a mark but take orange oil for example, like the peel of the fruit, will leave a stain if squeezed. A MSDS sheet usually is not helpful as far as the chemical makeup of the oil - it's the GC/MS that you want and that's if you can read it.
I use Kelley Pure Essential Oils. They have blends that a similar to Young Living, that are pure and are wonderful and at a price that I can afford to use them freely. Plus they ship usually in a couple of days.

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I hadn't even thought of the purity of the essential oils I've been using- can't trust anyone these days! But, I agree that this test wouldn't work for a lot of oils. I know the 5th dark vanilla essential oil I use would definately leave a nice dark circle after evaporating. I'll be asking for MSDS sheets before I order again.

Thanks for the tips! Btw, does anyone have complaints/comments about the purity of NOW! essential oils?

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I have had good results with Absolute Aromas pure essential oils - they also have an organically certified line for extra peace of mind. They're an english company, but they sell them in the US as well. I've used them for more than 6 years as a massage therapist and love them!
I agree about the Young Living Oils - they are pure but with the Multi-Level Marketing schemes they become super expensive, and they have no qualms about claiming almost anything with regards to benefits of use.

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By the way, Shane you are a distributor that gives Aromatherapy a bad rap in this country with your crazy claims and no science to back it up. Your brand is the most expensive on the market, any reason why?

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Petroleum based solvents,where is this information coming from Annie? Most essential oils are adulterated with their own synthetic components. These components are sometimes naturally occurring or often made in a lab. Some unscrupulous manufacturers cut their oils with vegetable or seed oils to stretch out the product but this practice greatly reduces the shelf life of a pure and natural essential oil.

I advise my clients to put their oils to a "smell and taste test." Without a fancy gas chromotography machine you will never know what is in the bottle. And always ask for a specifications sheet or a Certificate of Analysis or a MSDS sheet, if you know a little chemistry you can discern what is real or not.

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I have worked with essential oils for many years and prefer Young Living oils to any I have come across so far, but will look into the other brand suggested. I agree that Battaglia's book is a good reference.

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There are lots of good oil companies, I don't think anyone has cornered the market and I'd love to see the evidence on that 21% claim below. But also, other oils will leave a mark on blotter paper...those from resins for instance, like Myrrh or even those with color, like Cedar. Oils can be cut with a carrier oil that is not a petroleum prodcut...like almond oil, etc. I really wish people would get their facts straight before putting out info like this. Most aromatherapists would tell you testing purity is much more complicated than this. Try reading a quality book, like Salvatore Battaglia's "The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy" for more reliable information and the truth about using essential oils on the skin.

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OK, since the last comment I made last year I have learned so much about my essential oils. Dana Clay Young and Forevergreen have the best oils hands down. They aid in every ailment you have. they bring 21% oxygen to your skin and blood and all the cells. myforevergreen.org/shanestauffer and I can answer any questions you have. check them out and let me know. You should also check out the videos about Frequensea. I guarantee you'll fall IN LOVE, I did!!!!

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