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Hey everybody! Today we're going to talk about where to buy essential oils. This can be hard
one to figure out when you are getting started with essential oils. Where to buy essential
oils is a really important question though. If you buy bad essential oils you can give
up on essential oils before they can help you. You also could wind up spending way to
much money on essential oils. I'll help you think about few things so you'll make the
right choice on where to buy essential oils. "What are essential oils?" Essential oils
are super concentrated aromatic compounds that evaporate quickly. Sounds complicated
but imagine taking the spearmint smell from 100 spearmint plants and distilling them down
into a small bottle. Essential oils are like the soul of a plant.
Where can I buy essential oils? That's a common question. You have two options: you can buy
essential oils locally or you can buy essential oils online. We'll talk more about each.
If you are going to buy essential oils locally there are a few things to look for. Look for
an established company -- one that has been around for a while. Street vendors definitely
don't qualify and neither do the vendors that don't have a storefront. If you have any problems,
you want a place to go to for help or to return your products.
Once you find a store you should check for a knowledgeable staff. They should be able
to answer your questions and help you understand essential oils better. If all they do is try
to show you the right product without an explanation watch out.
Demand great customer service. Ask what their return policy including how many days you
have to use the product. What happens if you aren't happy with your purchase? What if you
get an allergic reaction? Also, look for sample or very small sizes
to buy. If you they don't have smaller options or samples look around for a place that does.
A good store will let you smell and test what you are buying before you make your purchase.
If you need to buy your sample at a small cost don't worry, some companies give lots
of samples and need to pay for a small sample pack.
Essential oil can break down plastic so don't buy essential oils unless they are in glass
containers. When you are at the store also see if there is dust on the bottles indicating
they are old and have been on the shelf for a long time. They can also be affected by
light so make sure the glass containers have a darker tint to protect the essential oil.
This is also why it is best to store your essential oil in dark places.
Also make sure there are no plastic droppers in the bottle. Essential oils can break those
down also so make sure there is no plastic in your essential oil. This usually means
you should look at high quality local specialty stores.
Now you are probably thinking that buying essential oils online would be the same, but
it's not. Don't worry about knowledgeable staff or a helpful staff. Here's why, online
the knowledge doesn't reside with the people who sell you essential oils -- the knowledge
is with the devoted who have been using essential oils for years. These people usually aren't
selling anything. Find your help and essential oil knowledge and then buy your essential
oils. When you decide to buy essential oils you still want an online company with great
customer service in case you have problems or need a return. Yes, you still want to make
sure the business is established, has small sizes or samples, sells essential oils in
dark glass containers, and has no plastic droppers in their bottles. I think Amazon
has the best logistics and customer service. They also have a large variety to choose from.
Let's talk about how to use essential oils. There are three things we'll talk about today.
First are the essential oils. Notice the small, dark, glass containers. Next are the carrier
oils. Jojoba oil and almond oil are popular. Finally, there's a special sprayer for spraying
essential oils. Add the carrier oil, a 8-10 drops of essential oil and mix in the sprayer.
You can then spray it on the back of your neck easily with this sprayer. The next option
is to put a little carrier oil on your hand, add a drop of essential oil and apply it with
your hand. The final option is to put a few drops of essential oil directly on your pillow
and let the smell spread through the bedroom. Though they aren't pictured, there are also
diffusers for allowing essential oil smells to fill a room. Direct application is probably
the most effective and powerful. You can read more including a list of essential oils for
sleep at the website below.