What are Essential Oils?

Essential oils have been variously described as the life force or essence of plants. Pure essential oils are the end products of distillation (or other method s of extraction) of the aromatic substances or essence found in plants. They are widely used in therapeutic massage and in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and perfume industries today. The oils are volatile, evaporate on exposure to the air, and have a powerful aroma. Essential oils differ from cooking or fixed oils in that they are not oily to the touch, and they evaporate when exposed to air.

The essences are composed of molecules small enough to penetrate the skin, and enter the bloodstream, and are employed in many ways including massage oils, fomentations and compresses, antiseptic and tonic waters, creams and healing ointments, beauty and skincare products, cleanser, antibacterial sprays and many more
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So that’s the case? Quite a reeltavion that is.

Kaylie

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