Same as volatile oils in that they will evaporate at room temperature.
Essences extracted from aromatic plants by steam, distillation, expression or solvent extraction. Essential oils are applied topically or inhaled, and act on physical, emotional and psychological processes.
Aromatic liquids are extracted from some types of flowers, fruits, roots and trees to use on the body. These oils are created to help bring oxygen and nutrients to the tissues while assisting to remove carbon dioxide and other waste products produced b cell metabolism.
Fluid extracted from botanical sources and preserved in pure form. Some are poisonous when taken internally, and many report irritations when applied directly to the skin. Used in Aromatherapy, usually in blends diluted with basic carrier oils. For more on Essential Oils, Click here for a SpiritNetwork article on Aromatherapy.
Special preparations which extract the volatile components of aromatic herbs. Generally distilled, but can also be prepared by pressing, maceration, or effleurage. Produces a very concentrated "oil" that has a distinctive scent responsible for its healing properties. Although called "oils" these liquids are not fatty, and good quality essential oils will not leave a fat ring on paper when they dissolve. Used in strengths of 1-3% in massage oils or used in baths (about 10 drops), steams (3-5 drops), or compresses (2-3 drops). Essential oils are the products used in the area of plant medicine known as "aromatherapy." As well as the preparations mentioned above, these oils can exert a beneficial effect when allowed to evapourate in a room, scenting it. The dispersal process can be enhanced using heat, as in putting the oils into a ring placed on a lightbulb or into a waterbath placed over a candle, or by forceful expulsion into the air, by means of pump diffusers.
Far from true oils because they are lighter than water and have antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Aromatic oils that are derived from plants and used by aromatherapists in a variety of ways to try heal, boost the immune system and rebalance the body?s energy.
Essential oils are concentrated pure plant extracts obtained through distillation. They have long been revered for their fragrance and therapeautic value. We have chosen to use only pure essential oils instead of cheaper synthetic fragrance oils which do not offer the same unique properties, and hence do not have the same beneficial qualities for our skin. There is some question as to whether or not these properties are still active once the essential oil has gone through the soap making process. We have not found any conclusive answer to this. However, in an age when we are bombarded with synthetics, we would like to offer a soap that is as close to nature as we can make it, and we feel it can only be beneficial to use essential oils in preference to man-made synthetics. We do know that people who cannot tolerate synthetic fragrances are able to enjoy the refreshing scents of our soaps. The essential oils we use are
Another component of tea, essential oils lend aroma and flavor to your favorite cup. Whole leaf teas maintain their essential oils, while excessive processing allows much of the oils to escape- thus a teabag with its fine cut is flat while a whole leaf tea is sublime
Plant products which are aromatic and either liquid or semi-solid and, generally, smelling like the plant from which they are extracted by expression or distillation. They are used in aromatherapy remedies to treat bodily conditions.
Aromatic oils extracted from organic sources such as flowers, and roots. These are used as parts of treatments, such as with aromatherapy.
are volatile liquid substances that smell like the plant they are derived from. The oils are extracted from the flowers, bark, leaves, roots or fruit depending on the type of plant. As essential oils are highly concentrated, they are added to a base oil, such as almond or grapeseed oil before being used for massage.
Volatile organic constituents of plants normally obtained from distillation.
Different plant extracts that can be used to add scent to wax. These are usually diluted with a white oil or mineral oil to act as a carrier.
The pure oils extracted from flowers, herbs, trees, plants, leaves, bark, fruit and vegetables.
consist of highly concentrated extracts distilled from leaves, flowers, bark or roots.
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The oily liquid obtained from plants through a variety of processes. It usually has the taste and smell of the original plant. Called essential oils, because down through history, the theory is they were essential to life and they were the "essence" of the plant. The use of essential oils as preservatives is ancient. We use many citrus type essential oils in our products because of their natural high vitamin c content.
Oils that are gathered from the "pure" parts of plants like the leaves and the bark. Essential oils are very concentrated. They are often used in Aromatherapy treatments.
esences extracted from plants that contain the scent and other therapeutic properties of the plant. (Products labeled "extract of," "essence of," or "aromatic oil of" are usually not natural oils but instead inexpensive synthetics.)
A volatile, rapidly evaporating oil obtained from the leaves, stem, flower, seed or root of a plant, usually carrying the odor characteristic of the plant. Essential oils add fragrance to our skin care products, as well as contribute to their healthful and beautifying qualities through their various abilities to tone, balance, relax, cleanse and invigorate. Although all essential oils are 'fragrant', not all 'fragrances' are essential oils. True essential oils must be plant derived. Used in cosmetics, aromatherapy, medicine, perfumery and flavoring.
Concentrated liquids containing aromatic compounds extracted from plants (e.g., lavender); used in aromatherapy applications.
Aromatic liquid substances which are extracted from certain species of flowers, grasses, fruits, leaves, roots, and trees. Used in aromatherapy, massage and facial products.
These pure plant extracts or liquids are derived from flowers, leaves, stems, berries, rinds, resins, or roots of plants. Essential oils have long been used in ancient medicine and aromatherapy for their many beneficial qualities.
aromatic, medicinal and therapeutic oils extracted from fruits, plants, flowers, leaves, grasses and roots used by herbalists and aromatherapists.
These are highly concentrated extracts obtained from various parts of the plant including flowers and leaves, berries, bark or citrus rinds, which carry unique therapeutic properties.
"Essential Oils" are essential fatty acids (EFAs) which are vital to keep your body's cells working efficiently. EFAs are not stored as body fat; they are used by the body to maintain cell membrane fluidity and to carry oxygen to the tissues. EFAs are natural fat burners and an important part of the Atkins Diet. You can buy Atkins Diet Essential Oils as convenient soft gel capsules to increase your metabolic rate and fat burn-off.
These aromatic liquids are extracted from specific flowers, grasses, fruits, leaves, roots and trees for use in medicinal, food and cosmetic industries.
(Ethereal) oils are extracted from various plant parts through pressing or steam distillation. They are natural mixtures of various chemical substances. Unlike fatty oils, they evaporate without leaving a residue.
Natural, highly concentrated oils extracted from plants.
The volatile oils of a spice, which produce most of its flavor.
Active oils pressed from leaves & flowers of certain plants such as flowers, herbs, rinds, roots, etc. Various oils provide powerful healing, calming, regenerating & detoxifying effects.
Aromatic liquid substances which are extracted from certain species of flowers, grasses, fruits, leaves, roots and trees which are used in the medicinal, food and cosmetic industries. The positive effect of essential oils on blood circulation is due to bringing oxygen and nutrients to the tissues while assisting in the disposal of carbon dioxide and other waste products produced by cell metabolism.
A volatile material that is contained in plant material. Essential oils are extracted from botanical sources by means of steam distillation, expression, solvent extraction, maceration or enfleurage. They may be extracted from every part of the plant: flowers, leaves, fruit, seed, root, bark, gum, etc.
Aromatic extract from certain flowers, grasses, fruit, leaves, roots and trees that are use in medicine, food and cosmetic industries. Essential oil have the ability to oxygenate, hydrate, and detoxify the skin.
sometimes referred to as volatile oils. Oils found in herbs that dissipate in air.
Oily or non-oily, volatile aromatic substance constituting the chemical principle of the plant, extracted by distillation or expression; possessing antibiotic, antiviral, anti-fungal and other properties. Essential oils are able to penetrate cell structures to affect a desired result. Often used topically in pure form or diluted in carrier oil. In aromatherapy, appropriate oils are selected to treat each patient's unique personality and needs, their different therapeutic effects (for example, calming, energizing, cleansing) working by skin absorption and smell. Essential oils are known to contain vitamins, hormones, antibiotics, and/or antiseptics.
Extractions from plants can affect the entire body. They work: On the skin by dissolving dead surface cells, improving texture, adding softness, stimulating and toning. On the nervous system by calming and soothing the nerve endings, causing a sense of euphoria. They normalize glandular function. On the muscles by relieving fatigue, reducing soreness and stiffness, improving resistance and elasticity of muscles. On the blood and lymph by increasing metabolism and elimination of waste.
The aromatic (liquid) substance extracted from roots, bark, flowers, grasses, etc., which are then used as part of a cosmetic or "therapeutic" treatment, such as aromatherapy. Esthetician - Skin care specialist who focuses on the treatment of skin as part of a beauty therapy such as a facial or the treatment and maintenance of "healthy" skin. Exfoliation - The process of removal and sloughing of dead skin cells. This process also aids in improving circulation through stimulating blood flow. The pressure used to generate the process, further aids in relaxation and stress reduction.
Same as volatile oils. Oils evaporate at room temperature.
Essential Oils are used in Aromatherapy treatments. The oils are extracted from flowers, seeds, bark, roots, leaves, plants and resins. Some oils have therapeutic value, they work by being absorbed through the skin and by inhalation, which then relaxes both the mind and the body.
Pure oils derived directly from plant materials.
Oil extracts from flowers or fruits whose scent is said to have soothing properties.
have a long tradition of providing a variety of therapeutic benefits. Many of these traditionally known benefits have been confirmed through modern scientific research. The use of essential oils in skin care will have an antiseptic and antimicrobial action, as well as a healing and soothing effect on the skin. Essential oils help to detoxify, heal, and regenerate the skin.
Aromatic liquids extracted from flowers, grasses, fruits, leaves, roots, or trees. The oils maintain the odors and tastes, and thus the essence, of the plant they are extracted from.
are plant oils, usually highly scented, extracted from healing plants for healing applications
Essential Oils is an Atkins brand supplement formulation that contains essential fatty acids in addition to flaxseed and borage oils for optimal nutrition.
Used for fragrance, as an antiseptic, germicide and a natural preservative. Derived from natural plant oil.
The essence of plants; the fragrant, volatile extracts obtained from flowers, grasses, seeds, leaves, roots, barks, fruits, mosses, and resins. These pure substances are concentrated and healing.
Pure plant distillates and extracts derived from the flowers, leaves, stems, berries, rinds, resins, or roots of plants. These oils are the essence of the plant's smell; they make the plant smell the way it does. Essential oils have long been used in folk medicine and aromatherapy for their many healing qualities. Used in Chandler's Soaps products.
Volatile (evaporating) fragrant oil, waxes, resins, or crystals of natural origin. Obtained mostly from plants by way of steam distillation. Those from animal sources (e.g. musk, ambergris, and civet) by simple rendering. These are used in cosmetics, medicines, and food flavoring, as well as perfumery and aromatherapy.
Aromatic liquids which maintain the characteristic odor or flavors of the plant from which they are obtained. These potent, fragrant oils are used to make cosmetic and wellness products and flavorings.