Ethical Essential Oil Sourcing for Quality and Sustainability.

If you've read my other essential oil education posts, then by now you'll know the purity of an essential oil can be verified by it's potency. Meaning, the stronger the aroma, the more pure the essential oil.

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The potency and purity of an essential oil considers many different factors and can be validated by seeking the answers to the following questions:

Where is the plant and essential oil sourced?

Essential oils extracted from  plants grown in their native environment are subject to soil and climate conditions in which they can grow optimally, in comparison to plants grown in a controlled environment.

Who sources the essential oil?

Plants grown, harvested, and essential oils distilled by local, native workers who know the climate conditions, environment, and plant properties best will produce the highest quality of essential oils.

How is the essential oil sourced?

Techniques such as steam distilled or water extracted require diligent handling by persons who understand the process best, use high-quality machinery, and will illustrate the practices used to deliver each bottle of essential oils into the hands of their consumers.

What benefits are derived through global sourcing?

Outsourcing duties to local expert workers creates jobs, stability, and opportunity by generating income among communities who need it most.

When was the essential oil sourced?

Believe it or not, pure essential oils hold expiry dates. Look for a company that provides evidence for when the essential oils was bottled and the length of it's shelf life.