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What is the difference between Pure, Organic and Natural Essential Oils?

There are thousands of essential oil products on the market and you are missing out on all the ads! I know right?! Essential oil products are important as well as their ingredients and content are used.

Natural essential oils, organic essential oils, pure essential oils, and much more. I'm sure you've heard of these terms as you look to buy essential oils. So, what is the difference, and does it really make a difference? Let's take a look!

Pure Essential Oils

The term is widely used in many essential oil companies to indicate that their oil is "pure" and some even say that the essential oils have no chemicals.

To this day, this is an unregulated industry, and "pure essential oils" do not mean that essential oils are not cared for and chemically treated as many companies have claimed.
Let's understand a little bit about how essential oils are obtained before we get into the debate over whether essential oils are "pure" or "safe".

Essential oils are compounds extracted from plants. They are available by steam and/or by water distillation or other methods such as cold pressing. After the release of fragrant chemicals, they are usually mixed with a carrier oil to create a ready-to-use product. Why? This is because the released compounds are highly concentrated and have the potential to cause serious side effects when used.

Many people have the misconception that "pure" or "natural" means that it is safe or good, however, plants contain many organic substances that can be harmful to your health in some cases. However, most essential oils are considered safe when inhaled or combined with essential oils for skin use. However, they can still cause the same side effects; rash, headache, allergies, nausea.

Applying essential oil is not recommended, as it can be dangerous and in some doses can be fatal.

Organic Essential Oils / Natural Essential Oils

Simply put, these words usually mean no chemicals and pesticides. However, as mentioned above, this is an unregulated industry and companies can put this on their labels even if it is not true. A quick and easy way to get that is by looking at the price. You see the essential oils sold for just a few dollars (some up to $ 1) and they say they are chemicals. Simple calculations and you know it's impossible. Let’s put it this way so you can better understand it; it takes about 75 lemons to extract 15ml of essential oil.

Essential oils are generally considered to be safe to smell or absorb into the skin (including carrier oil), however, they should not be imported.

I would say that, for minor health problems such as the flu, sinus, cough, using essential oils as a complementary therapy is probably okay. However, if you have a serious health condition and are taking medication, it is best to consult your doctor.

Nowadays, essential oils are used not only for therapeutic purposes but also for ventilation and setting the right ambiance. People incorporate the use of essential oils into their daily lives such as smelling their bathrooms or giving their living rooms a fresh smell to refresh the home. Enter the world of aromatherapy and discover many fascinating aromas and diffusers available!

To sum Things

There are two aspects to ultimately reaping great benefits from essential oils. One is about the real understanding of the differences between natural and artificial species, as there are camps that prefer each other. Second, all essential oil users must educate themselves about both their health benefits and their proper functioning.

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