Tuesday, August 4, 2009

How to differentiate between pure essential oil and synthetic ones?

I know there are many fake essential oils in the market, but i love using them, and want to know of anyway to find out if they are 100% pure or synthetic essential oils, any ways to ''check'' the oils to determine that they are pure?
Answer:
Hi Felicia, natural Essential oil is costly, they need be soldes ideally in either amber or cobalt blue bottles. These are particularly used to keep essential oils because they are dark glass that stops sunlight from penetrating. But Cobalt blue bottles are more expensive than amber colored bottle. Expensive essential oils are available in size as little only as 2ml.
Jason Homan
Buy of a reputable producer with a track record. Most oils have a price range. If it seems cheap there probably is a reason for it.
And like the other answerer said about them being in brown or blue bottles. Blue bottled ones are used by few. They usually cost a bit more.
I buy mine from Oshadhi. They import from Germany and are in cobalt bottles.
I love them. They seem to retain their consistency and fragrance longer than any other I've tried in the past 15 yrs.
I think their website is Oshadhiusa.com
You have to read the bottle. I use NOW brand oils, they are best quality-and they are 100% pure.
all the above answers seem fine. you can also put a drop of oil on an absorbing paper. It it dries and leaves a ring it is probably not the real deal. also I have bought wholesale for many years from Camden-Grey essential oils with no problems with the quality.
Pour the oil on a piece of paper. Pure essential oil does not leave an oily residue after it evaporates.
Buying from a reputable brand is important as well. Also, price is always a good gauge.

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