Many of these suggestions are mentioned throughout www.seventhsenseindia.com,
but they are also included below as a quick-reference:
DON'T: Don't buy perfume oils thinking they are the
same thing as essential oils. Perfume oils do not offer the therapeutic
benefits of essential oils. Even if you only intend on using aromatherapy
in your lifestyle for the sheer enjoyment of the aroma, essential oils
that are breathed in can offer therapeutic benefits. These benefits
do not occur with the use of perfume oils.
DON'T: Don't buy essential oils with rubber glass dropper
tops. Essential oils are very concentrated and will turn the rubber
to a gum thus ruining the oil.
DO: Read as much as you can on Aromatherapy. It is
very easy to get started with Aromatherapy, but there are safety issues
that you need to be aware of. www.seventhsenseindia.com does offer
safety
tips and information to help you on your way, but you are wise to
read even further on the important subject of essential oil safety.
DO: Be selective of where you purchase your essential
oils. The quality of essential oils varies widely from company to company.
Additionally, some companies may falsely claim that their oils are undiluted
or pure when they aren't.
DO: Learn to compare apples to apples when shopping
for oils. Anise, Lavender, Bay, Cedarwood, and Eucalyptus are examples
of the common names of plants used to create essential oils. There,
however, are different varieties of each of these plants. To differential
these varieties, the botanical name (also referred to as the Latin name)
is used to tell them apart. For instance, two different oils are referred
to as "Bay essential oil," yet they come from two different plants.
The properties and aroma of each oil do differ as does the general cost
between the two. It, therefore, is important to pay attention to the
botanical name. In the case of Bay, the common botanical names for the
two oils used in this example are Pimenta racemosa and Laurus nobilis.
DO: It is also helpful to note the country of origin
for the oil. Most good essential oil sellers will readily supply the
botanical names and country of origin for the oils that they sell. When
comparing one company's oils with another's, also pay attention to if
either company's oils are organic, wild-crafted or ethically farmed.
DON'T: It is wise not to purchase oils from vendors
at street fairs, craft shows, or other limited-time events. Some vendors
know beginners have no recourse against them later. This is not to say
that there are not highly reputable sellers at such events, but this
is a caution for beginners who are not able to reliably judge quality.
DO: Purchasing oils from reputable mail-order companies
may result in obtaining higher quality oils at less expense than purchasing
oils from a generic local health food establishment. Again, there is
a wide variance in the quality of oils from company to company and store
to store.
DO: Store your oils in dark glass (amber or cobalt
blue) and in a cool, dark place. I have two wooden hinged boxes that
I store some of my oils in. Unfinished wooden boxes may be purchased
at craft stores. These boxes allow me to move my oils from different
areas of the house easily. Wooden floppy disk holders can also serve
this purpose well.
DO: Pay special attention to all safety information
on all essential oils that you use. This is even more important if you
have any medical condition or are pregnant.
DO: Last but not least, do enjoy introducing aromatherapy
into your lifestyle!
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