Re: Essential Oils ..........Some more than others.......

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Posted by niko on May 10, 2001 at 19:35:24:

In reply to: Re: Essential Oils ..........Some more than others....... posted by Julie on May 9, 2001 at 05:23:14:

<<While certainly no oil expert, the cheaper oil seemed thinner than
the oil I get at the health food store and it seemed to have a
relatively harsh edge to the aroma. Julie>>

I just had to throw in some comments here regarding essential oils.
Essential oils are thin, much thinner than regular, or fixed oils.
Essential oils are not really oils at all. If you've ever gotten a
fixed oil (like olive or grapeseed) on paper, you can see the mark of
the oil stain ever more. An essential oil is completely different in
that it will hardly leave a mark, unless of course, it is
adulterated. We must also remember that many products on today's
market labeled 'natural' and whatnot are artificial fragrances. Even
if they are naturally derived, they are still *not* the same as an
essential oil, hence, our familiarity with what the actual scent
might be is a bit biased. Lemongrass is the best example I can think
of, as it is relatively expensive, but easily adulterated. Thus, one
must wonder over an unknown manufacturere as whether they have pure
lemongrass in their hands or plain ole' lemon. Same with Rose Oil.
It's easy to something that smells *like* roses, but isn't at all.
peace,
niko

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: <<While certainly no oil expert, the cheaper oil seemed thinner than : the oil I get at the health food store and it seemed to have a : relatively harsh edge to the aroma. Julie>> : : I just had to throw in some comments here regarding essential oils. : Essential oils are thin, much thinner than regular, or fixed oils. : Essential oils are not really oils at all. If you've ever gotten a : fixed oil (like olive or grapeseed) on paper, you can see the mark of : the oil stain ever more. An essential oil is completely different in : that it will hardly leave a mark, unless of course, it is : adulterated. We must also remember that many products on today's : market labeled 'natural' and whatnot are artificial fragrances. Even : if they are naturally derived, they are still not the same as an : essential oil, hence, our familiarity with what the actual scent : might be is a bit biased. Lemongrass is the best example I can think : of, as it is relatively expensive, but easily adulterated. Thus, one : must wonder over an unknown manufacturere as whether they have pure : lemongrass in their hands or plain ole' lemon. Same with Rose Oil. : It's easy to something that smells like roses, but isn't at all. : peace, : niko
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