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An Essential Oil is a liquid that in most cases is distilled (by steam or water) from the leaves, flowers, stems, bark, roots, or other parts of a plant. Essential oils contain the true essence of the plant they are derived from, and are highly concentrated.

A true essential oil is derived from a plant. Perfume oils are artificially created fragrances containing artificial substances and do not offer healing benefits like essential oils.

Essential oils have a very high vibration and you can receive health benefits from: smelling them, adding them to your bath, or blending them with your skin cremes or massage oils.

Essential oils are very concentrated and in most cases you should not apply them directly on your skin. Be careful not to get them near your eyes and be sure to keep them away from your children.

Suggested Dilution Ratio for Pure Essential Oils:

For normal* use, mix up to 12 drops of Essential Oil to 1 ounce of carrier oil. (2%)

For Children, Pregnant Women**, Elderly or Sick People use 2-5 drops of Essential Oil to 1 ounce of carrier oil.

*If you have very sensitive skin, start with 2-3 drops of Essential Oil to 1 ounce of carrier oil.

**If you are pregnant be sure to consult with your local aromatherapist first because there are some essential oils you should not use.

To add to your bath, add the essential oils to salt first, before you put in the water. Amounts you can use very from person to person, start by using the dilution ratios above.

Essential Oils can very greatly in quality and price. Various factors that can affect the quality and price of the oil include the rarity of the plant, country it came from, the conditions in which the plant was grown, quality standards of the distiller and amount of oil produced by the plant.

At a reputable supplier of essential oils, each oil will have a different price. If all the oils are the same price most likely it is not a pure oil.

Most perfumes and colognes are made with artificial ingredients and are irritating to the skin,to sensitive people, and people with allergies. Once you find an essential oil that you love, you can dilute it in some oil and apply it to your skin.

People are always telling me how amazing I smell and it's thanks to these amazing Essential Oils!