{"id":4244,"date":"2025-05-19T08:55:50","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T08:55:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/?p=4244"},"modified":"2025-05-19T16:58:21","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T16:58:21","slug":"essential-oil-quality-standards-and-safety-part-1-the-search-for-the-best","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/2025\/05\/essential-oil-quality-standards-and-safety-part-1-the-search-for-the-best\/","title":{"rendered":"Essential Oil Quality, Standards, and Safety Part 1: The Search for the Best Quality Oils"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4245 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2025\/05\/quest-for-quality-part-1-essential-oils.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2025\/05\/quest-for-quality-part-1-essential-oils.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2025\/05\/quest-for-quality-part-1-essential-oils-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2025\/05\/quest-for-quality-part-1-essential-oils-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2025\/05\/quest-for-quality-part-1-essential-oils-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2025\/05\/quest-for-quality-part-1-essential-oils-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2025\/05\/quest-for-quality-part-1-essential-oils-65x65.jpg 65w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Why is \u201cQuality Essential Oils\u201d Such a Charged Term for Essential Oil Users?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>One of the most common questions newcomers to aromatherapy ask me is, \u201cHow do I find good quality essential oils?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>It<em> seems<\/em> like an innocent question, right?<\/p>\n<p>Actually, this inquiry has gotten quite <a href=\"https:\/\/aromaticstudies.com\/the-quality-of-essential-oils\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">complex<\/a> and even <a href=\"https:\/\/englisharomatherapist.com\/not-all-are-equal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contentious<\/a> among experienced aromatherapists and different customers of various essential oils companies. In fact, the debate over which producers have the best quality oils can even become competitive and divisive.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, this argument has deterred both consumers and practitioners from incorporating essential oils into their wellness plans. Many have reported to me that they were \u201cturned off to oils\u201d due to fervent enthusiasts\u2019 insistence that they use their specific brands and methods. Additionally, many were hesitant about trying these aromatic wonders due to hyped-up cautionary claims about their<a href=\"https:\/\/ndnr.com\/pediatrics\/in-defense-of-essential-oils-synergy-natures-wisdom-misleading-studies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> supposed<\/a> dangers. Sadly, these distractions have diverted many from obtaining the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefreelibrary.com\/Exploring+the+Complexities+and+Caveats+of+Safe+Internal+Use+of...-a0566681445\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">knowledge<\/a> of the <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11821193\/#sec5-plants-14-00400\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">medicinal<\/a> potential of essential oils.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, more education is needed regarding appropriate applications of essential oils, essential oil quality, and to debunk claims that can be <a href=\"https:\/\/aromaticstudies.com\/the-quality-of-essential-oils\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">misleading<\/a>. I also believe the scares around essential oil safety are overblown. I have called out how these &#8220;cautionary conclusions&#8221; of pure aromatics are often based on one or more of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>studies with poor <a href=\"https:\/\/ndnr.com\/pediatrics\/in-defense-of-essential-oils-synergy-natures-wisdom-misleading-studies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">research methodology<\/a><\/li>\n<li>inappropriate dosages and\/or applications of fragrances or personal care products containing questionable amounts of essential oils<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/male-boobs-essential-oils-lavender-tea-tree-hormones-endocrine-disruption\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">misconstruing<\/a> the effects of isolated compounds in petri dishes for the <a href=\"https:\/\/ndnr.com\/pediatrics\/in-defense-of-essential-oils-synergy-natures-wisdom-misleading-studies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">synergy<\/a> of the essential oils<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For these reasons, I have started a series on essential oil quality and how this impacts the safety and effectiveness of aromatherapy as a therapeutic tool.<\/p>\n<p>So, if you are intrigued with essential oils, a newcomer, or a versed aromatherapist, please join me in my series. I welcome an inclusive discussion in the feedback and comments section!<\/p>\n<p>Topics covered in <a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/essential-oil-quality-standards-and-science-part-1-the-quest-for-essential-oil-purity-and-safety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Part I <\/a>include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Factors related to how people choose their selected essential oils brands<\/li>\n<li>Why I have preferences for essential oil companies but remain brand neutral in reporting on the science of essential oils<\/li>\n<li>The essential oils used in research<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/essential-oil-quality-standards-and-science-part-1-the-quest-for-essential-oil-purity-and-safety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click here to access the full video and additional resources.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Having this knowledge will set you up to understand more about the standards and regulation of essential oils and how this impacts their quality and purity in Part 2.<\/p>\n<p>In Part 3, we\u2019ll discuss what I look for in quality essential oils and how I vet the ones I choose.<\/p>\n<p>After reading the blog or watching the video, I\u2019d love to hear from you on how you feel about essential oil quality and what your favorite oils are!<\/p>\n<p>If we all join together to aim for high <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11821193\/#sec5-plants-14-00400\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">standards,<\/a> better accessibility, environmental sustainability, safety, and education of essential oils, oilers can be a united powerful force of healing.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you so much for taking the time to learn how to nurture your mind, body, heart, and soul.<\/p>\n<p>Sending you many blessings. \u2764<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-inner\">\n<div class=\"post-content entry-content single-post-content\">\n<h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"16\" data-lineheight=\"24px\"><strong>Interested in Learning More About Essential Oils?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/getoiling.com\/SarahLoBisco\/landing\/resource-guide-opt-in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sign-up<\/a> for my free weekly newsletter.<\/li>\n<li>Access free resources and more education on essential oils and mind-body wellness <a href=\"https:\/\/getoiling.com\/SarahLoBisco\/page\/resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Learn about my <a href=\"https:\/\/getoiling.com\/SarahLoBisco\/members\/vaults\/4204\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">community membership<\/a> program that provides full access to my essential oils database, essential oils course, Q&amp;As, and exclusive content.<\/li>\n<li>Learn about the <a href=\"https:\/\/dv216.isrefer.com\/go\/para\/drsarahlobisco\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parasympathetic Blend.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Take the Wyld Notes quiz to find your personalized, all-natural, non-toxic signature scent <a href=\"https:\/\/email.mg.dr-lobisco.com\/c\/eJxczE1qhTAUQOHVJLNKcn9e3h1kYFukhYJQV2C8sQpqikpLd1-cvuk58GnkuygGm6MPBCw3ELFT1H5QJk1Mnu49sAqjg0zMo0_JsZ0jOGCH4AHQo1QikjLlmxtTgF6CIbd-Vbo_LSXNx1Cqoax2idN5fh8GawONgeb3b9GtnPm47pWw2fNo8LWrP-u3j_b5vXtp7R43NeQerJ8I_wEAAP__SFM21w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here.<\/a> Click <a href=\"https:\/\/wyldnotes.com\/discount\/SARAHLOBISCO?ref=SARAHLOBISCO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> for your 10% coupon code.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-inner\">\n<div class=\"post-content entry-content single-post-content\">\n<p>If you like this content, please spread the word by subscribing to my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@DrSarahmindbodyholistic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube channel\u00a0<\/a>and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/getoiling.com\/SarahLoBisco\/landing\/resource-guide-opt-in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">newsletter<\/a>. This will allow us to reach more people and help to empower them with natural health information and safe, evidence-based essential oil education.<\/p>\n<p>As a subscriber yourself, you\u2019ll stay up to date on my latest clinical tips, blogs, news, and podcasts. You will also be the first to hear about the release of my upcoming brain health program!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"share-buttons\">\n<div class=\"social-buttons clearfix\">\n<div class=\"social-btn social-fb\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"social-btn social-pinterest\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why is \u201cQuality Essential Oils\u201d Such a Charged Term for Essential Oil Users? One of the most common questions newcomers to aromatherapy ask me is, \u201cHow do I find good quality essential oils?\u201d It seems like an innocent question, right? 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