Do manufacturers and industry use pure essential oils?
Yes and no. Essential oils are used extensively in the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and perfume industry. However, aromas or scents commonly used in commercial products and by industries are termed Fragrances. They are often artificially altered, extended and sometimes adulterated. These practices are used to create consistency and to extend the volume of an essential oil. Why use pure essential oils rather than artificially stabilized fragrances? Pure essential oils in their natural state are more suited to achieving specific effects-somewhat like herbology. The key to aromatherapy is that our bodies respond to the differences among the natural variances in order to avoid immunity.
