I'm going to spill it because I feel like I need to educate my fellow "users" or soon to be "users" out there. When looking at essential oils, aren't they all marked 100% pure?? So what's the difference? The difference is what is inside the bottle, not the label! Let me explain.
Problem #1
THERE IS NO FDA REGULATION FOR ESSENTIAL OILS, SO AS LONG AS IT TESTS 10% PURITY, YES I SAID 10%, OR HIGHER, IT CAN BE LABELED 100% PURE.
NOW WHAT? Which ones do you chose? There are SO MANY out there and they all CLAIM to be the same BUT they are NOT!
Just like with hot dogs, they are not created equal, although appear to taste and smell similar. Would you like 100% beef hot dogs or 10% or unknown amount of beef with the rest fillers, animal parts, pesticides, chemical additives, preservatives etc.?
So with essential oils you have a difference between 10%-100% purity. You don't know what you are getting because they don't have to tell you. As long as it's over 10% pure, it's claimed to be 100% to the rest of us. The oil may be pure but then the rest of the bottle is filled with coconut oil or some other filler.
Problem #2
Where the oil is made from is the other important part of this equation. Lavender can be grown many places, even here in Michigan, but do you think it's going to have the best quality? NO! The environment in which the plant or tree comes from is so important in the quality of the oil and its benefits. If your essential oil bottles all say they are from one place, for instance, that's a red flag. Oils are from all over the world, not just one place. Lavender grows best in France so that is where is should come from. How do I know that? Hold on, I'm getting there. The way the oil is produced, either cold pressed or stem distilled has to be done in such a precise fashion or the oil quality is altered. Here again, would you like to eat meat from a cow that has been organically farm raised? Or massed produced with antibiotics, growth hormones and synthetic properties?
Problem #3
Let's talk about the price. Seriously, do you know what they put in hot dogs? That's why they are only less than $1 per pack, sometimes on sale for 2 for $1. Think about it! The ones that are worth eating are close to $6 pack. There is a reason! Just like with essential oils. If Frankincense is being sold for $7.99 on line, there is clearly a reason. Because if you actually knew how the frankincense resin is harvested and produced, you would appreciate the reason it retails over $90. You pay for what you get!
Problem #4
"But what I'm using is working just fine." or "I'll stick with this company because its cheaper." Obviously if you already use essential oils, you already do have some concern about your health and using natural solutions. So don't be lied to about the quality and purity you are getting. If it is working, it could be working better! You can buy generic medications, save money and have them work the same but that doesn't work in the world of essential oils. If you are really concerned about the cost, use the ones that you are getting the best value for your money. The reason peppermint may be 3 times more expensive somewhere else, is because there is 3 times the amount of pure oil in the bottle. Did I lose you? If you actually compare cost per drop of pure oil, you are actually spending more for that pure oil in the cheaper version because there is less of it. Get it?
SOLUTION....Oh yes I'm finally there.
There is ONLY ONE, yes ONLY ONE essential oil company that has raised the bar on the standard of essential oils. Their purity AND quality is tested more than 7 times down to the ARC plot! And is the only company that this process is certified by a trademark, that no one else has. So when their bottles are marked 100% pure, it's exactly what you are getting. Anyone can put "certified pure" on their label but you can't trust it, but with this company you can!
This is not my opinion but with lots of research and seeing for my own eyes this process, I can stand before you with confidence in what I'm telling you.
For the sake of the FDA, name calling, or advertising, I have left the names of companies out of my blog. I would love to help answer any other questions that you may have. I want the best for you and your family and want you to be informed! Would you like ketchup with your hotdog? :)
aprilgeigley@yahoo.com or www.yourvibrantessence.com
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