01/08/2023
Essential Oil Quality Grades
YES, there are different grades of essential oils. I count 4 quality grades for essential oils from the highest quality (GENUINE Grade) to the lowest quality (SYNTHETIC Grade). You need to know what to look for.
I’m an ANALYTICAL CHEMIST who has tested the quality of most essential oils from different companies. I’ve also spent considerable time around the world with growers and distillers of essential oils.
I find it best to picture these Quality Grades as a triangle to represent the volume of these Grades sold in the market as “essential oils”.
-GENUINE Grade - 100% all-natural essential oil, highest quality
-MANIPULATED Grade - blend of essential oils, fractions & isolates
-PERFUMED Grade - blend of essential oils + synthetic fragrances
-SYNTHETIC Grade - blend of synthetic fragrances, lowest quality
The main reason for these 4 grades of essential oil quality is $$$. Most essential oils are harvested from plants or trees just ONCE/YEAR. The DISTILLERS and EXPORT BROKERS have learned how to extend the volume of essential oil by blending lower quality with high quality.
This week I’ll define these 4 QUALITY Grades along with examples. I’m not pointing my finger at any online, retail, or MLM essential oil companies regarding quality. You decide for yourself. Cole Woolley, PhD.