Choosing The Right Essential Oils

Essential Oils are part of an unregulated industry, with the quality, composition, and effects varying greatly. A few tips to keep in mind:

• Choosing high-quality oils without additives or any synthetic oil, by checking ingredients.
• True oils are the ones which are relatively unrefined, chemical-free and extracted mechanically,
• Purchase from a reputed store or brand.

Side effects of essential oils, even though they are generally safe, can include rashes, asthma attacks, headaches and some allergic reactions. Pregnant and breastfeeding women are advised to avoid them.

• Essential oils are compounds extracted from plants and capture their scent and flavor, or "essence", enhanced with aromatic compounds.

• Essential oils are made via distillation and cold-pressing.

• These are commonly utilized in aromatherapy and are only us...