Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils

Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils are most often extracted via a low-heat steam distillation process in which steam is circulated under pressure through plant material releasing the essential oils into the steam. As the steam mixture cools, the water and oils separate and the oil is collected in the purest form. To ensure the highest quality of correct chemical composition, temperature and pressure must be monitored very closely. Too little heat and pressure will not release valuable oil; too much can fracture an extract’s delicate chemical composition and alter the strength.

Equally important to the carefully controlled extraction process, the meticulous selection of correct plant species and plant parts, harvested at the perfect moment when their essential oil compounds are most concentrated, is also required for a quality therapeutic grade essential oil extract. This complex process is as much an art form as it is a science and requires experienced growers and distillers working together to ensure a superior product.

There are a growing number of products claiming to either be or contain essential oils. They range in price and quality and are found in skincare, cosmetics, aromatherapy and other products. However, many of these products do not use pure essential oils, but rather use fragrant, synthetic, chemical substitutes to dilute or replace more expensive essential oil extracts. Furthermore, there are no current regulatory standards for the descriptive use of the term ‘therapeutic grade’ for products labelled as essential oils.

When searching for 100% pure, therapeutic-grade essential oils, look for the ones that are guaranteed to be pure, natural and free of synthetic compounds or contaminates. The essential oils should be subjected to rigorous mass spectrometry and gas chromatography testing to ensure extract composition and activity. 100% pure, therapeutic-grade essential oils represent the safest and most beneficial essential oils available today.

Essential oil use is intuitively simple and highly satisfying. However, with many oils available and countless combinations and wellness applications, it can be overwhelming for beginners. As a simple first step on your journey with essential oils, the trio of Lavender, Lemon and Peppermint is a great place to begin. As three of the most popular oils, they will provide you and your family a compelling experience with the life enhancing properties of 100% pure, therapeutic-grade essential oils.