Facts about Essential Oils

Facts About Essential Oils

Essential oil is a liquid substance usually distilled by steam or water from the leaves, roots, flowers, bark, stems, or other elements of certain flowers or plants. Unlike and unlike the use of the word “oil” are actually not oily-feeling or sticky at all. Most are clear and have visible properties, but some such as patchouli, orange, and lemongrass are amber or yellowish.

It contains the true essence of the plant or flower from which it was obtained. And are super concentrated and intense and even a little dab goes a long way. These are often and typically used by diluting them with carrier oil such as sweet almond, apricot kernel, grape seed and then applying this mixture and concoction directly to the skin for absorption.

Mindful inhalation may also provide therapeutic benefits and advantages as the molecules enter the lungs and are absorbed into the bloodstream. It is usually sold and marketed for personal use in very small bottles. It can range greatly in quality and cost. Various factors that can and do affect the quality and value of the oil include the rarity and exclusivity of the plant, the country and conditions where the plant was grown, cultivated, the distiller’s quality standards and how much oil is produced by the plant.

It is often bought in any online store with various mixtures and mixtures. If it is a blend of pure lemon grass essential oil then the advantage and benefit is that you can save a lot of money than paying for it individually. The disadvantage and drawback is that you have no control over the mix and blend nor can you mix the mix and ingredients reliably with other oils.