October 10, 2022
What Are Natural Essential Oils
- Natural oils are triglycerides in which three fatty acids are esterified with glycerin. They are the primary component of both vegetable oil and animal fats.
- Essential oils are plant-derived compounds.
- The oils capture the aroma and flavour of the plant, or its "essence." Each essential oil has a distinct scent due to the presence of unique aromatic components.
- Distillation (through steam and/or water) or mechanical processes, such as cold pressing, are used to produce essential oils.
- An essential oil is a natural substance derived from a single species of plant.
- Essential oils are not produced by all plants, and those that do can be found in the roots, stems, leaves, flowers, or fruits.