What is Essential Oil and Absolute
“Essential Oil” and “Absolute” are different from “Fragrance Oil”.
“Essential Oil” and “Absolute” are
naturally extracted from plants.
“Essential Oil” is usually extracted by
steam distillation or cold press method. It could be used in many ways and needs.
“Absolute” is normally extracted by
solvent extraction method, and some may by CO2 extraction method. It is
suggested only for smelling, diffusion, making perfume, or add small amount
into massage oil to enhance the aroma.
“Fragrance Oil” is artificial chemical
synthetic petroleum-based compounds, usually come with strong and dry pungent
smell. Smelling too much may cause nerves tension and allergic reactions.
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Essential Oil |
Absolute |
Fragrance Oil |
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Extracted from |
Plants |
Plants |
Petroleum-based compounds |
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Extraction method |
Steam distillation or cold press |
Solvent extraction or CO2 extraction |
Artificial chemical |
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Ways of Use |
Many ways and needs |
Suggested only for smelling, diffusion, making perfume, or adding small amount into massage oils or skin care products to enhance the aroma |
For smelling, diffusion or making
perfume, but may cause nerves tension and allergic reactions
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“Aroma Product” is a rough general term
for “Essential Oil”, “Absolute” and “Fragrance Oil”. We should avoid using this
term in case any misleading description.
To protect the health of public and our staffs, Hong Gardo Aromatherapy only sells natural products from plants and never ever sells or uses “Fragrance Oil”.