Which will last and last for years to come, I don't like how sometimes their scent goes away after a day or so with some ois.
2007-01-07 06:35:17 · 6 answers · asked by adaus 1 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
All I know is, I put some camphor oil on a card, and it smelled strongly at first, but then the next day the card was considerably weeker. On the other hand, there was some patchouli oil on some paper which had smelled very strongly of patchouli a decade after it was new.
2007-01-07 14:51:42 · update #1
There is a tremendous amount of chemistry that explains what you described with the camphor and patchouli. But...in simple terms...the camphor is very volatile and dispersed far more readily than the patchouli. The fact that some scents do not remain on the skin or clothing or paper is explained by the fact that there is no 'fixative' and they just disperse into the air.
2007-01-08 05:15:23 · answer #1 · answered by emilys oils and essentials 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some are more delicate than others. Lemon and clary seem to fade a little after a year, but lavender, tea tree, and clove for instance seem to hang in for two or three. Most important is the quality you buy in the first place, and then how you store it Tightly sealed dark glass bottles stored in a cool dark place.
Don't leave them open after you take out what you need, and don't cross contaminate them with droppers. I don't use dropper caps for storage, some oils will dissolve the rubber top.
I think I get good quality and reasonable prices from the SanFransico Herb Company, though shipping to the East Coast makes me want to check around next time.
I've never got an oil from them (and I have a good assortment) that failed me if I did my part.
There are a lot of ripoff out there, and in fairness, if the ingredients are read, many admit to being fragrance oils or synthetics. Stick to pure essentials and blend your own.
2007-01-07 13:43:48 · answer #2 · answered by character 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the scents of essential oils do not fade after a day. Firstly, pure essential oil that is stored in dark amber glass bottles away from light will last for years. Ask me how I know? I have over 50 bottles, some I've had for almost 2 years, and they are fine.
Secondly, be careful where you buy essential oils, if you get it cheap, it's not pure, it's probably cut with some fixed oil like sunflower or sweet almond.
Below are the reputable essential suppliers that I faithfully flock to. Remeber essential oils are EXPENSIVE so be prepared to shell out some dough for the real thing.
http://addy.com/brinkley/eolink.html
http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/StoreGroup.aspx?GroupID=227&GroupName=Essential+Oils
2007-01-07 06:48:06 · answer #3 · answered by locknkey 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The oils are volatile; so it depends on how they are stored.
Are they in clear bottles or amber or blue bottles. The colored bottles will prevent them from being damaged as much by UV light.
Are they stored in a warm or cool environment (cooler is better)
Are the lids left off for long periods of time; or are the lids put on tightly.
There are all kinds of factors to consider, and often the oils are damaged before you buy them.
2007-01-07 20:32:56 · answer #4 · answered by Rev. Two Bears 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sandalwood oil is one such oil it used to get better with age
2007-01-07 18:38:41 · answer #5 · answered by nirmalketan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TEA TREE OIL, EUCALPYTUS OIL
2007-01-07 12:26:30 · answer #6 · answered by will cyotee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋