Essential Oil Chemistry 101
Essential oils are extracted from plants using a variety of methods. An essential oil has the “essential” properties of the plant.
How do Essential Oils Work? Essential oils are made up of molecules that are very easily absorbed. Each oil has a unique chemical composition or attribute of terpenes, esters, oxides, alcohols, phenols, ketones, and aldehydes. These components interact with your body systems, and depending on the essential oil, support various systems of the bo