** WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ESSENTIAL OILS AND CARRIER OILS?
An essential oil is a concentrated hydrophobic liquid that occurs naturally and is volatile in nature. It is obtained from herbal plants and trees by one of the many processes such as hydro-distillation or cold pressing (expression) or solvent extraction of the characteristic aroma of the plant part from which it is extracted. Obtained in the pure form, essential oil is not been processed, diluted or manipulated and adulterated in any way with solvents or other additives. Essential oils can be extracted from various parts of plants like leaves, barks, roots, seeds, flower & resin. Some of the prime applications of the oils include aromatherapy, cosmetics, household cleaning products, perfumery, medicine, incense, and as a flavouring agent in drinks and food. These oils are also considered valuable in industries like food and fragrance.
CARRIER OILS, on the other hand, are used in aromatherapy, a therapy where various essential oils are applied to the body to aid both physical and emotional health as well as well-being. Carrier oils are used to dilute the concentrated essential oils so they can be applied to the skin without any side effect.
Commonly used carrier oils include vegetable oils like avocado oil or coconut oil. These oils are extracted from nuts, seeds, or kernels of their parent plant.At times, some unscented body lotions as well as Aloe vera gels are also used as carrier oils.
** ARE WE SUPPLYING ORGANIC OILS?
All of the oils produced and supplied by Overseas Natural Ingredients are 100% pure and free from any chemical or pesticide. Although all of our products are of premium quality, not all the oils have organic certification
You can also find a separate line of essential as well as carrier oils classified as organic. Those on the list carry authentic organic production certificates, issued by internationally-recognized bodies under strict supervision.
** ARE ANY OF THE OILS HYDROGENATED ?
We only believe in 100% quality of our products and do not compromise at any cost, with it by adding any adulteration.
** ARE THE PRODUCTS THAT I AM CHOOSING PURE ?
All our essential and carriers oils are 100% pure and naturally extracted. You can rest assured of no adulteration or preservatives used.
** HOW DO I USE MY ESSENTIAL OILS?
Essential Oils can be used in the following ways:
Medical treatment like
Insomnia, headaches, migraine, etc.
Massage
Inhalations
Facial Steam
Diffusers
Medical treatment
Essential oils can be applied to the body in three ways:
Applied directly to the skin
Inhaled
Ingested
These methods are further subdivided into different usage/application ways. For instance, you can apply essential oils topically using compresses and sprays. However, the choice of essential oil and the results desired affect the method of application. While some essential oils are irritating to the skin because of their chemistry, these would need more dilution or might better be used by inhalation.
Some points to be taken care of, when using essential oils:
Do not take the oils internally unless recommended by a qualified and expert practitioner.
Keep all the essential oils out of reach of kids and flame since essential oils are highly inflammable.
