What is a cosmetic grade essential oil? Is it anywhere near good enough to be th!
Question: What is a cosmetic grade essential oil? Is it anywhere near good enough to be therapeutic?
To be fair when its bubbling away in the oil burner it does seem extremely potent. I just want to know if the whole thing is a scam and the only way to get the true effects of aromatherapy/massage is to shell out for very expensive oils.
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Answers:
Fragrant oils are often referred to as Cosmetic Oils,
Fragrance oils are used primarily in the manufacture of perfumes, cosmetics and flavorings. They are also used by soap and candle makers to enhance the smell of their product. While some essential oils can also be used by soap and candle makers, they are not as commonly used for these purposes due to cost and a more complex blending procedure.
So in your case whats the difference Lavender Essential Oil vs. Lavender Fragrance Oil
While scientists can duplicate the fragrance of essential oils, they can not duplicate the benefits. Using lavender as an example, there are many lavender fragrance oils on the market. They all smell like lavender, consistently smell the same and are long-lasting. They are great for fragrancing soaps, perfumes, cosmetics and candles but they have no other benefit.
Lavender essential oil, on the other hand, offers the fresh aroma of Lavender plus a great deal of healing properties that may help with symptoms such as coughs, insomnia, hyperactivity, arthritis, muscle aches, rheumatism, acne, sunburn, wounds, insect bites, burns and irritability.
Both essential oils and fragrance oils have their uses. Use essential oils for their healing and therapeutic benefits and use fragrance oils for perfuming purposes.
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Sweet Almond Oil is usually used to dilute essentials oils, which should never be used neat (on their own) That is a very good price for pure Lavender oil, and is extremely potent to be putting in an oil burner, Try diluting it with the Sweet Almond.
I would add just a few drops of essential oil to a cupped handful of Sweet Almond Oil for massage. Its good for relaxation and meditation, since it sometimes helps people to sleep.
If you're not eating it, it won't matter much. Cosmetic is fine. I'm no industry insider, but I've compared various sources and their claims and found that there is no set standard. A good manufacturer that you trust is all you need.
Do be careful with lavender. It can induce some hormonal problems in younger males, at least according to some reports.