3 Major Tips in Choosing High Quality Essential Oils
I believe that everyone who likes aromatherapy has tried to buy their favorite fragrances and essential oils in stores / in the market or on online stores. Every time when I bought one, I couldn't wait to diffuse the fragrance or ignite it or apply it as soon as possible to enjoy it. But do you know what are the ingredients of the fragrances and the essential oils you buy? What is the purity of those products you bought? In the process of making a bottle of fragrances and essential oils, how safe it is to use it every day? Does the manufacturer consider and guide how I use it and for what purpose do I want to use it? Do I know enough the composition of the fragrances or essential oils so I can use it safely for myself, my family, my kids and my pets? More to consider, are the farms and fields where the plants and flowers are grown pure and clean or whether it has been polluted or the products are mixed with impurities?
All of the above problems have never been explained to me in the last decade when I started to play around with aromas from shops I encountered. I only pick from the brand or the smell I like, so I will ignite it and apply on myself~ We all do that, right?
But it's actually very dangerous~
If we don't have the options, or if I am not being given the choices, it's of course normal for us to use what has been provided to us in the market. However, since when I was exposed to the concept of "seed to seal", I learned that there are actually better options on the market, provided with a guarantee of purity and safety, with better quality and options, while at the same time, will not increase my financial burden ~
As an example, if you are to pick for your family some daily necessities and health care products, such as toilet paper, mattresses, over-the-counter medicines, food and seasonings, etc., you will generally look for quality safe and guaranteed products. So, you would more likely look for a brand which is affordable and safe, how about your daily essential oils and fragrances?
As a guideline, below are some questions you may wish to consider before you choose your essential oils / fragrances / aromas :
1. What are the quality requirements of the company you buy essential oils from?
Are the essential oils you brought 100% pure or are they mixed with other substances / base oils while blending?
The essential oils you buy are of course marked as being of good quality, but where does they start to assure their quality ? from bottling ? from distillation ? and how do they control their distillation methodology?
2. Where do the essential oils come from in your favourite / chosen brand?
Are the essential oils you buy directly grown, processed, and packaged from their own farms or joint venture farms?
Is it produced by the manufacturer company under strict monitoring and regulations?
3. What tests do they perform on their essential oils to ensure optimal quality?
Do the essential oil brands you adhere to high quality requirements? Will they compromise on rigorous internal quality testing?
Will the manufacturer commission a third-party test, and will the third-party scientist issue an accreditation certificate to guarantee the quality?
Do they perform enough quality tests before shipping?
What is the "seed to seal" promise?
Seed to Seal is a series of stringent standards that allow you to use the product with complete peace of mind. It contains three important core values: "SOURCING", "High-end scientific research (SCIENCE)" and "LEADING STANDARDS (STANDARDS)", under such a rigorous and high-standard process, only high-quality products can be considered Eligible to enter your life.
SOURCING - This means that the manufacturer will carefully select and test the essential oil raw materials from their own farms and qualified suppliers, and will conduct a comprehensive purity and quality test for the essential oil. Manufacturers should not accept any chemically synthesized, impure, damaged or adulterated essential oils. If it is found that the purity quality does not meet the strict testing standards, the essential oil of the batch should not be approved and adopted.
High-end scientific research (SCIENCE) - This means that it is based on the latest research reports and trends, strictly selects natural plant raw materials, and must meet rigorous testing standards. Pure, high-energy-value botanical materials are quite expensive, and it takes time to create innovative formula products. Since everyone insists on using natural and pure products, manufacturers uphold the mission and quality commitment to provide high-quality essential oils.
STANDARDS - Since the development and expansion of the essential oil industry in recent years has far exceeded the principle of sustainable development, manufacturers need to take the lead in formulating rigorous standards and codes to ensure product quality while also supporting the sustainable development of the natural environment.
Quality Assurance on Own Farm
We chose Young Living because they produce high-quality, medical-grade essential oils. The main and one of the most important reasons is that they have their own farms all over the world. In addition, they will strictly select cooperative farms in other climates and regions based on the best production climate, and follow the "seed to seal" standard. And their partners operate on the principle of providing high-quality essential oil products to everyone around the world. Here are some examples of farms they list:
Croatia, Dalmatia Aromatic Farm - Helichrysum, Sage, Juniper, Bay Laurel
France, Simiane-la-Rotonde Lavender Farm - Lavender, Clary Sage, Rosemary, Lavandin, Einkorn
Bulgaria's Manolovo, Balkan Botanical Farm - Roman Chamomile, Rose, Valerian
USA, Idaho, St. Maries Lavender Farm - Lavender, Melissa, Idaho Tansy
Canada, British Columbia's Fort Nelson, Northern Lights Farm - Northern Lights Black Spruce, Ledum, Yarrow, White Spruce
USA, Hawaii Big Island - Kona Sandalwood Reforestation Project - Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood
Ecuador's Chongon (Guayaquil), Finca Botanica Farm - Ylang Ylang, Palo Santo, Mastrante, Lemongrass, Eucalyptus Blue, Dorado Azul, Ocotea, Plectranthus Oregano, Rosa Muerta, Cardamom, Geranium, Hyssop, Ishpingo, Rosemary, Ruta, Thyme, Vetiver, Chocolate
USA, Utah's Mona, Whispering Spings Farm - Lavender, Hyssop, Clary Sage, Peppermint, Goldenrod, Balsam Fir, Melissa, Roman Chamomile, Juniper, Blue Yarrow, Spearmint, German Chamomile
USA, Idaho's Naples, Highland Flats Tree Farm - Idaho Blue Spruce, Idaho Balsam Fir, Pine, Idaho Ponderosa Pine, Western Red Cedar
Australia, Perth, Ord River Sandalwood Farm and Distillery - Sacred Sandalwood
Australia, Darwin, Outback Botanical Reserve - Blue Cypress
Taiwanc, Taitung, Taiwan Cooperative Farm - Jade Lemon, Hong Kuai, Xiang Mao, Camphor Wood
"Seed to Seal" Quality Assurance
If you want to know more, or if you do not have time to read the above, below if a short video which summarizes the above points that I have mentioned, explaining to you why over more than a decade that I had been playing around with different brands of essential oils and frangrances in the market, I have chosen and been sticking on to the highest quality with the most guarantee that I have met~
If you want to know more, or make personal enquiries on how to start and where to start, please feel free to contact us here.
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