THE ESSENCE OF THE PLANT

Essential Oils are fragrant, volatile liquids comprised primarily of active terpene-hydrocarbons and their derivatives. They are insoluble in water but solvate rapidly in vegetable oil, alcohol and ether.

Essential Oil Production

• Essential Oils are produced from the flower, leaf, wood, bark, fruit, seed or root of plants using a stainless steel steam distillation method. (For more information on the production process, click the following link: Essential Oil Production.)
• Continually monitored for temperature, pressure, duration and water quality to achieve the highest possible yield while maintain integrity.
• Biochemical profile and chemical analysis using gas chromatography performed to ensure purity.
• Glass and aluminum packaging utilized to maximize product shelf life and stability.

The Essence of Purity and Quality

Oils by Nature's extensive line of organic essential oils are produced from aromatic plants organically cultivated following ECOCERT SAS-F-32600 guidelines.

Natural, chemical-free growing conditions achieve plants with the maximum biochemical and botanical characteristics necessary to produce essential oils that are 100% pure and of the highest quality.

Oils by Nature also offers many essential oil varieties in a conventional (non-organic) format.

Storage Tips

To ensure maximum nutrient retention and longevity of your essential oils, we recommend adhering to the following guidelines:

• Avoid direct sunlight and extreme heat.
• Optimal storage temperature range is 40-80°F.
• This provides a shelf life of 3-5 years.

Steam Distillation Example: