 Dr. Hari Bezwada, MD
Pure organic essential oils are typically superior to conventional oils. Certified pure organic essential oils are steam distilled or cold pressed from plants that are grown without pesticides. This is an important distinction as some pesticides may remain in conventional essential oils. Pesticides found in plant material may be either oil or water soluble. During distillation, oil soluble pesticides become homogenized with the essential oil, whereas the water soluble pesticides will become homogenized with the hydrosol, which gets separated from the oil. Hydrosol is plant water that is an essential water and can some of the benefits of an essential oil.
There are Five way to differentiate a pure organic essential oil from one that’s not or a fake.
1. How it Pours
Typically the container is sealed with an orifice reducer to control the number of drops dispensed. This is necessary, not only to make sure you get the correct dose, but also to help prolong the shelf life an essential oil, which is susceptible to oxidation, by reducing its exposure to air. Droppers should not be made of rubber or plastic as both materials may break down and release synthetic impurities into the oil.
2. How it Looks
Place one drop on white paper and let it dry. If you see an oily ring left behind, it is not a pure essential oil and likely fake. The oil needs to be pure to be most effective.
3. The Price
While high price does not necessarily translate to high quality, essential oils are usually costly. It takes a lot of plant material just to fill a single bottle of essential oil, and when the plant is rare or scarce, it further drives up the price.
4. Its Container
Essential oils should be stored in glassware containers because their strong chemical compounds break down and react with plastic. Furthermore, glass must be amber or dark blue to protect the oil from ultraviolet light. Bottles ought to be kept in a cool place, because heat interferes with the chemical composition of the oil.
5. The Feel
Place a drop of a seed, vegetable, or nut oil on the pad of one index finger, and place a drop of essential oil on the other. Then rub the oils using your thumbs. Good or true essential oils have some slip and should not feel greasy or thick.
Most consumers feel that there is better quality, therapeutic benefit and aroma of pure organic essential oils. Producers must carefully source pure organic essential oils from plants that are grown in in compliance with organic farming principles. Pure organic essential oils may be more expensive, however it is more costly to grow organic plants, maintain organic certification, and carefully process the essential oil.
Anamê Vio has a great variety of organic pure essential oils. Including sweet almond oil, castor oil, cinnamon leaf oil, argannut oil, rosehip oil, walnut oil, macademia nut oil, geranium oil, lemongrass oil, orange oil, lemon oil, and vegetable glycerin.
Just a few drops of the best organic pure essential oils added to an Anamê Vio hydrating lotion can provide the skin with the nutrients it requires to keep it looking great. Pure organic essential oils are a great way to improve the vitality of your skin and can be used to combat the signs of aging, such as dry skin or wrinkles.
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