Everyone is talking about essential oils these days.
People are claiming all kinds of things about them, that they…
– help you lose weight
– heal diseases
– remove harmful bacteria from your home
– can eliminate mold
and on and on.
I was a complete skeptic about whether essential oils really worked or not, but I ended up trying some and realized that they really work.
I guess I shouldn't have been too surprised–I mean, people used natural substances for years to treat many ailments.
So why wouldn't they still work today?
Anyhow, I signed up with a direct sales essential oils company and started using the oils for various things–mostly with success.
But I kept wondering…..
Was I really buying the best essential oils?
Were the oils I had really pure?
I was spending a bunch of money on them–did I HAVE to spend that much?
What about all the other companies out there that said their essential oils were also pure and “therapeutic grade”?
I didn't know what to think.
I started reading a lot and asking a bunch of questions–to the point that my head spun. But I learned a lot.
I'm not an expert for sure, but I do know a lot more than I knew when I started on this journey, and I love sharing what I learn.
Just like you–I don't like throwing money away when I can get something cheaper that's just as good–or better.
I want to know the truth.
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Debra says
May 16, 2019 at 10:18 pmHi I am interested oils. My friend sells the terra, but after reading research. I believe Rocky Mountain might be the best.
Adrienne says
May 16, 2019 at 10:54 pmHi there! Welcome! I hope to revisit this topic in the near future–hope to see you around again. You can subscribe here to updates if you’d like :).
https://wholenewmom.com/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-essential-oils-before-you-buy/
Rebecca says
April 30, 2019 at 3:20 pmHi Adrienne!
I just recently became a DoTerra advocate, and we are told that DoTerra oils are tested 50 or 60 different ways, submits to third-party testing, AND is the ONLY oil company willing to submit to something called CPTG testing. Have you heard of it?
Their website has an article explaining it.
https://www.doterra.com/US/en/cptg-testing-process
I, too, want to get the best oils possible for my family. It sounds like Rocky Mountain Oils sources their oils exactly the same way as Doterra. As far as purity goes, do you think that Doterra oils are just as pure as Rocky Mountain oils?
Would you say cost is the only reason RMOs are better than DoTerra’s? I really do want to find out.
Thank you for all your research. It’s very helpful!
Rebecca, mom of 6
Adrienne says
May 3, 2019 at 9:11 amHi there! I have heard of their testing. But to be clear, they made up that term. I’m not saying that the testing is bad, but they made it so to say that they are the only ones willing to submit to this is a marketing ploy by whomever is saying that to you.
Do you have a list of the 50-60 ways?
I don’t believe that I have heard about doTERRA failing a 3rd party test but some products have had unlisted ingredients. Hope that helps. I hope to revisit this in the near future. You can subscribe to updates here if you like: https://wholenewmom.com/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-essential-oils-before-you-buy/
Cheri says
April 11, 2019 at 4:14 pmAdrienne, remember me —we know one another:)!!!
Adrienne says
April 12, 2019 at 12:29 pmHello!! How fun to see a comment from you! Hope you are well!!
Cheri says
April 11, 2019 at 4:11 pmSo happy I found your blog! Thanks for recommending Rocky Mountain Oils. I looked into their “testing” and was quite persuaded that they might be the right choice for me. Of course, we have to assume that people are being honest on their “tests”. Anyway, my question though is: their oils are not food-grade but I think that because the purity is verified, it must be safe to ingest, right? I am thinking of using the oregano oil for a bacterial infection on a ruptured skin cyst. I also have an antibiotic prescription on file at the pharmacy in case I need it badly but of course praying that I would not need to use it. Kindly advise as to how many drops of the RMO oregano to use.
Adrienne says
April 12, 2019 at 12:28 pmHello there!! So nice to hear from you! Yes, you do have to assume that they are being honest and some are not!! I have heard about companies getting test results on a high quality oil and on a low one and then selling the low quality but posting the high test results on their sites :(.
As for food grade, I don’t think that matters at all–are you referring to the line that Young Living has? I hope you don’t need to use the Rx as well.
As far as I know, purity is what you need–not a special food grade labeling. In fact, my understanding is that there really isn’t a “food grade” essential oil standard–but there is a GRAS label. And anything that is labeled as “food grade” might not be OK for internal use in any case.
As for the # of drops, I’m sorry but I can’t medically advise. There are other sources out there but please do make sure to take care when using any essential oil internally and I recommend being under the care of a physician or medically trained (if possible) aromatherpist. Take care!