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     6 years ago (edited) 

    I like to think of them as an extension of my med kit life... Some of the essential oils amazingly strong and have multiple uses.

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       6 years ago  

      howdy today sir preppervetuk! yes sir I can see that now but doesn't one have to be careful of what brand to buy? I've heard that there are worthless brands out there, how do you know which ones are the good ones?

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       6 years ago  

      Good question. It can be very hard to find a good oil.

      • The FDA requires only 10% essential oil in the bottle for it to be marketed as “Pure Essential Oil”. Beware of claims of FDA certification. The FDA has no certification / approval process for these products.
      • Avoid essential oils that have been diluted with vegetable oil.
      • Choose companies that list the Latin name too.
      • The process for making oils is expensive, so an even price across a range of oils is an indication of something suspicious.
      • Light can damage the oils, so they should be sold in dark bottles.
      • A reputable company should ensure confidence too.

      Of course the other alternative is to make them yourself, although this cannot be possible. Some methods include:

      • Distillation
      • Maceration
      • Pressing
      • Using Solvents
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         6 years ago  

        howdy today sir preppervetuk! wow, this is some great information sir, thank you. I'm stunned that the oils only have to contain 10% in order to legally called pure essential oil! What a scam. Okay well there are a couple of dealers on steemit that I know handle these products and I trust the people so I will go through them.

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         6 years ago  

        They are powerful substances with many uses. I now even try and only use soaps, shower gels and even deodorants with essential oils in them.
        Good stuff..

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           6 years ago  

          howdy today sir preppervetuk! oh well that's interesting too, I didn't even think about those kinds of products, those are alot more expensive?

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           6 years ago  

          They generally are a bit more expensive yes, but in my opinion, worth it. There are no nasty chemicals that leach into your skin.

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