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Are you wanting to start using essential oils, but don’t know where to start? You’re ready to buy, but don’t know what company has the best essential oils?

You’ve come to the right place.

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Essential oils are all the rage these days.  People say that they can do everything from being a natural ear infection remedy, to helping with weight loss, to healing eczema, and more.

I’ve written various posts on essential oils in which I talked about:

Hopefully you can tell by those posts that I’m a skeptic at heart and pretty detailed when it comes to sorting through all the information out there to find out what really works.  In fact, many of my readers and friends have called me an “investigative reporter” of sorts.

My husband says that I “second guess everything.”

In one sense, second guessing is a good thing.  I’ve saved our family a lot of money by avoiding problematic purchases.

But sometimes I can go overboard and spend way too much time analyzing a product or purchase.  (Kind of like driving all over town to save a few pennies.  Not smart, especially as I saw gas at $4.11/gallon coming home from church last night. Big sigh.)

When trying to sort out this issue about which essential oils company is best, I tried not to be too analytical at first, and simply used what worked.  But then, things changed.

Wondering What the Best Essential Oils Company Is? I was wondering the same thing after I first started using them. So many companies say that theirs are the best, so who are you to believe? Come find out what I learned when I started asking questions. Things got a little dicey, and you'll probably be surprised by my conclusion.
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The Search for the Best Essential Oil

In the Are Essential Oils a Scam? – A Skeptic Looks at Thieves Oil, I shared how I held off trying really any essential oils at all for years before trying Thieves® from Young Living.

Truth be told, I did have a few old bottles of essential oils in my linen closet.  One bottle each of orange, eucalyptus, melaleuca (tea tree) oil, and rose oil, which I bought for topical use to brighten up my laundry [ended up never using it] and for my Homemade Chest Rub and Homemade Rose Water Spray.

This time around, before buying the Thieves oil and signing up as a Young Living Distributor, I dug around a little, but not too much.  

I asked about all the rumors surrounding Gary Young, the founder of Young Living and I also asked some questions about purity of essential oils.

I got some satisfactory answers and was pretty amazed at how well the Thieves oil had worked. And I was thrilled to have great resources in my natural health care arsenal.  

I mean, who wants to put more toxins in your body if you don’t have to, right?

However, after my post on Young Living’s Thieves and the other oils (Wintergreen and Peppermint, etc.), a number of readers started asking me about other oil companies. And so I too started wondering.

At first, I thought, “This stuff works great, and I’m pretty worn out right now, so I am just going to leave this alone and not start digging for more information”

But the “investigative reporter” in me just couldn’t leave. it. alone.

So I started poking around.

Today I’m sharing with you the beginning of my investigation.

Other Essential Oils Companies

There were some essential oils companies that I knew of, and some that a few readers recommended to me.

One of my readers was a doTERRA rep who said I really should check out their company to see how it measured up to Young Living.

Little did I know what lay ahead of me.

I started out with just a small list of companies, but the list quickly grew as the series went on and as more and more readers commented and as I went down more and more rabbit trails.  

I think you’ll find the whole thing interesting and I hope you’ll learn a thing or two about essential oils and the companies that sell them.

The Competitors: 

(UPDATE:  A lot changed after I started this series. Please follow the links at the bottom of this post to see how interesting everything got  – you can hop on over to read Part 2 of “The Best Essential Oils” here. 

To start off, following are the essential oils companies that were “on my radar” and so I started with these, wondering if I should stick with Young Living or switch to another company to be my family’s “best essential oils company” of choice

This is not an exhaustive list as there are a TON of essential oils companies out there.  After writing this series I felt like I really opened a can of worms, but these are the companies that I started with.  

Hang with me – it gets pretty interesting from here on out.

IMPORTANT UPDATE

I’m updating this post years later to add important information. I do not have all of the information in this series on why I didn’t choose certain companies so I would appreciate you not accusing me of coming to silly conclusions. I have gotten threatening emails (some of them were cryptic threats), and have been warned about being sued if I published certain things.

My family is important to me and while I don’t like to succumb to this kind of bullying, I have to weigh the cost of all of this. I am trying to be as upfront as I can about my decisions. Just know that what you are reading here is not the whole story. Not at all.

The Challenge

Following are some of the companies that I looked into.

1. Young Living Oils

I first tried Young Living when I thought that essential oils were a scam. I used them for a while and since I wanted to get as many savings as possible on the oils, I purchased monthly, took advantage of discounts, and stocked up quite a bit.

2. doTERRA Oils

Just before starting this series, several of my readers told me that I should really look into doTERRA as well, before making a hard and fast decision about which company to go with long term. So, I signed up with doTERRA as well. Follow along and you will see what happened next.

3.  Mountain Rose Herbs

I like Mountain Rose Herbs’ mission and have a few bottles of their oils.  When I contacted them they told me that they did not recommend internal use of their oils as they were not produced in a food-grade facility.

Much later (after this whole series was done) I contacted them again and they said that this was not the case.  The company also told me several times at later dates that they didn’t test their oils but trusted their sources.

4. Butterfly Express

This seemed like a good company to check out, but I ran into quite a bit of trouble getting information from them. When I called to ask them a number of questions, I was able to get some information, but then I was told that they didn’t have time to talk with me.

5.  Native American Nutritionals (now Rocky Mountain Oils)

When I first contacted this company, I thought that their prices seemed a little high for a company that wasn’t an MLM, but the more I talked to them the more interesting it all got.  

You’ll have to read more in the series to see what happened with this company….

THE VERDICT:  Probable high quality with no apparent earnings opportunity.   Need to check into this company more.  

6. North American Herb and Spice

From all I could figure out, this is a great company.

However, all they make is oregano oil.

So if you just want oregano oil, then this is a good place to turn.

THE VERDICT:  Oregano is a pretty amazing oil, but I want more than just that in my natural healing arsenal.

7.  Aura Cacia

I personally have a number of Aura Cacia oils that I bought prior to really digging into oils.  I can’t say anything except for my personal experience which is that they don’t smell as potent as some of the other oils that I have.  

I do like the company but for now, I’m not choosing to get my oils from them.   That being said, I think that they have a lot of great information about oils and their use.

Well, this is a long enough post already – thanks for sticking with me!

Onto the other competitors in the next post and see what happens!

A Great Essential Oils Book for Your Library

There are so many books out there on essential oils, that it’s hard to know what to buy.  I have a bunch, but this one, The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils, is a fantastic choice. It’s very highly recommended by many aromatherapists.

I Recommend
Encyclopedia of Essential Oils

Encyclopedia of Essential Oils

This is one of the bestselling essential oils books of all time with information on plant origins, therapeutic uses, folk traditions, and more of 165 oils. Great for everyone from beginners to experienced aromatherapists.

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At the bottom of each of my posts in this series are books or other kinds of products that I love that relate to essential oils.

The Essential Oil Company I Prefer

If you’re in a hurry to find out which essential oil company I went with at the end of this search, read the following post:

– Announcing “the Best” Essential Oils Company – Part 7 

More Essential Oils Posts

Over the years, I’ve rewritten some of the posts in this series to make them more helpful. Here are some more posts to help you on your essential oils journey.

– Qualities of a Good Oils Company
– Tips to Spot Fake Essential Oils
– Young Living vs. doTERRA
– Are Multi-Level Marketing Oils Worth It?
– Distillation, Bias, Vomit and More Concerns

you can also read this post on Essential Oils Testing which gives you more information on how essential oils are tested for purity.

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2,214 Comments

  1. Hello,

    Loved your post, very informative especially when there are so many lies nowadays. My question to you is have you researched H2O oils?

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    1. Thank you! I haven’t but these should be helpful. I have a few newer posts as well:

      https://wholenewmom.com/health-concerns/toxic-overload-health-concerns/essential-oils-testing-is-it-reliable/

      https://wholenewmom.com/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-essential-oils-before-you-buy/

      GC/MS batch testing is a must and every test should have a chemist’s signature on it as well.

      How much essential oil is in their bottle? It’s not clear. It appears to be mostly an emulsifier.

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  2. Hi Adrienne! I stayed up unti 4:30am reading your information. You are PHENOMENAL. I have two questions. And I apologize upfront if I have missed these answers in the other comments. Your response is extremely important to me.

    1). Have you done any research on the NUMA oils from Dr. Axe? I watched countless YouTube videos of him and even ordered his e-books. And I’m ready to get started . Do you have any information about the quality of his EO?

    2) I was reading a lot last night about Purify Skin Therapy. I have to say that their credentials and website full of information has blown me away!! At first I thought that doTerra was it for me, then started to commit to Young Living. But I would really appreciate if you had any information about the two that I mentioned. I’m READY to purchase oils now and am over the moon excited! Any help is VERY much appreciated?? Amy?

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    1. Hi there. Thanks for the kind words. Sorry you were up that late! I was up w/ you – something electronic malfunctioned and I had to fix it :(.

      Anyhow, here are the answers:

      1. Yes. I did look at Numa.

      This post might interest you related to both companies, but moreso one than the other. : https://wholenewmom.com/health-concerns/essential-oil-purity-myths/

      I am very very picky. About this and about personal care products. I’m ditching personal care companies and winnowing it down b/c of all of the lies and untruths out there. I should add that this company is broadening their oils line this spring. https://wholenewmom.com/neals-yard-remedies-nyr-organic/

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  3. Loving your articles. Yes Eo is very confusing and way to much info out there. I’m really liking edans garden information. Can you by chance tell me what you think of them. Thanks. Oil up!!!

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  5. Good day! I am struggling with making body sprays. I use polysorbate 20 as emulsifier – but it makes the mix so cloudy/milky 🙁 Some of my mixes also give mevidence an allergic reaction – red patches that start burning – how do I know if it’s the polysorbate or the oils?? My ratio is about 30 drops with 60ml (2oz??) rose water and distilled water and one tin your teaspoon polysorbate 20. Please advise xxx

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    1. Oh my – I have no idea. Sorry. I hope to do more research into emulsifiers and preservatives.

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  6. Would love to hear what you think of Nature Sunshine essential oils. I am a health practitioner currently with them, and your site is amazing!

    My site is here (site deleted by blog owner) if you want to try it out. Just want everyone’s honest opinion.

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    1. Thanks. I have looked at them but haven’t evaluated them very deeply. Someone recommend a Chinese cleanse on their site to me – I was a bit concerned b/c of the stimulant laxative in it. Have you seen that?

      I am sorry but I don’t allow Direct Sales links on my site. Thanks.

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  7. Hello,

    I just subscribed to your newsletter. Excited, so far. Have you ever heard of Nature Sunshine? They have great premium essential oils.

    Here is my site (site deleted by blog owner)

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    1. Thanks for subscribing! I have heard of them. I was looking at something the other day – a cleanse? I was a little concerned about one ingredient – it pulls water into the bowels – are you familiar w/ that? Sorry but I don’t allow Direct Sales reps to advertise on my blog.

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      1. Hi, has anyone heard of buhbli organics ? They are in Canada …if you know anything about them .please inform me ..thanks

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  8. Good Morning,

    I just came across your site and started reading it as I am interested in learning how I can help my wife with COPD. I have to say that I am completely surprised that there is way too much information and misinformation about treating this disease. I truly believe Herbs are the better approach and I am now looking for the best herbs for her to inhale to make her breathing better. If you have any suggestions as to which herbs have the best aroma for inhaling, I would to hear what you have to say! I do am a researcher and have just started to do so.

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    1. Hello there. I can’t medically advise, but I use this blend when we have coughs, sinus issues, etc. in our home. I have personally read about diet changes helping so perhaps other posts regarding that would be of interest as well.

      https://wholenewmom.com/health-concerns/essential-oils-for-cough/

      This is some about my diet change and how it started: https://wholenewmom.com/recipes/candida-and-candee-wellness-update/

      I have also read that COPD might have an autoimmune component so the AIP diet might be of interest too. This book is quite good about explaining this: (affiliate link)

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  9. What are some books or other resources you recommend for eo newbies? Good safety, tips for finding good oils, safety for kids etc…. thanks!

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    1. Hi there. Thanks for reading! I am going to have 1-2 new posts on purity of essential oils coming in the next several days. The best book on essential oils safety is this one. That is an affiliate link. As for finding good oils I think you will find the information in this series and in the posts that I am putting together but here are some more resources for you as well:

      https://wholenewmom.com/health-concerns/toxic-overload-health-concerns/essential-oils-testing-is-it-reliable/

      https://wholenewmom.com/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-essential-oils-before-you-buy/

      GC/MS batch testing is a must and every test should have a chemist’s signature on it as well.

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  10. I came upon a blend of oils that I really liked it was by the company AMA they call it a detoxifying blend for massages… It is Myrtle, fig, and apricot blend. I was unable to purchase it so I decided to make my own which I did I also added ylang ylang to it. I’ve used this oil just about everyday after a shower. It has made my skin softer and just looks better (in my 50’s and I love sunshiny beaches). This next time I’m going to add a little Neroli. I’m new to the essential oil blend gig… I’m working on a purification blend now. Your sight has helped. Thanks.

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  11. Oh…..I almost forgot. What about NOW oils? These are sold at my local GNC store. Your opinion is greatly appreciated.

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  12. Hi Adrienne,
    I was wondering if you researched Jade Bloom oils (Jade Bloom University) and AROMAPPEAL (trademark and brand of Puritan’s Pride, Inc.)
    I am fairly new to using EO and trying to find the purest product out there without breaking the bank. I have been using Jade Bloom oils, with satisfaction, but would like to broaden my purchasing options.
    Also, there is so much confusion (for me) on whether or not to ingest EO. Where is the best place to find the safest and proper ways to use EO?
    Thank you for your time and I am very excited to have come across your site.

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    1. I looked at them both briefly. I am going to have another post out this week on how to know if your essential oils are pure so stay tuned! These resources should also help:

      https://wholenewmom.com/health-concerns/toxic-overload-health-concerns/essential-oils-testing-is-it-reliable/

      https://wholenewmom.com/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-essential-oils-before-you-buy/

      GC/MS batch testing is a must and every test should have a chemist’s signature on it as well.

      As for ingesting and not, I would highly recommend this book https://amzn.to/2lWEw7L (affiliate link). It is widely regarded as THE book on Essential Oils Safety that there is. I personally do not recommend using essential oils internally unless you are under the care of a physician or aromatherapist. Plus emulsifying is very important: https://wholenewmom.com/health-concerns/essential-oil-emulsifier/ Hope that helps!

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  13. Hi!
    I was wondering if you’ve used Eden’s Garden eos? I do, and have been very pleased with them so far. I saw that you mentioned them as a company, but didn’t see you mention them again.

    Great articles! Thank you for this wealth of information.

    Kimberley

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    1. Hi Kimberley – thanks for reading and for the kind words. More to come! I would recommend reading the following.

      https://wholenewmom.com/health-concerns/toxic-overload-health-concerns/essential-oils-testing-is-it-reliable/

      https://wholenewmom.com/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-essential-oils-before-you-buy/

      Also, GC/MS batch testing is a must and every test should have a chemist’s signature on it as well. I have more info on purity coming out soon. Stay tuned!

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  14. Thank you Adrienne for your in depth information regarding the oil industry. I have used Aura Cacia and NOW essential oils, and a few others, but never doTerra or YL. I guess because I felt sketchy about these companies in my gut, not to mention how pricey some of the oils are. Anyway, thank you. I have checked out Rocky Mountain and will definitely order from them in the future!

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    1. I don’t know — sorry about that. I had never heard of them before. I would highly recommend the following resources:

      https://wholenewmom.com/health-concerns/toxic-overload-health-concerns/essential-oils-testing-is-it-reliable/

      https://wholenewmom.com/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-essential-oils-before-you-buy/

      GC/MS batch testing is a must and every test should have a chemist’s signature on it as well.

      I didn’t see any information on purity on their site when I looked – did you?

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    1. I haven’t heard about them until today. I would read the following:

      https://wholenewmom.com/health-concerns/toxic-overload-health-concerns/essential-oils-testing-is-it-reliable/

      https://wholenewmom.com/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-essential-oils-before-you-buy/

      GC/MS batch testing is a must and every test should have a chemist’s signature on it as well.

      I do note that they recommend neat application of Frankincense oil, however. I personally don’t recommend any neat applications. You can read more here: https://wholenewmom.com/health-concerns/essential-oil-emulsifier/

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    2. Hi again. I just wanted to come back around b/c I saw a report today in a FB group where one of their oils was found to be adulterated. I’m not saying that it was b/c I don’t have the results in my hand but you can look for that. It was lavender. And just b/c a company was selling adulterated oils in April of 2017 that were found to be adulterated, you would have to look at the interpretation and then they could have reformed what they were doing to sell pure oils now. Just be aware that there is a lot of stuff going on in the industry.

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  18. This is the third comparison post about essential oils that I have read. All of the posts have doTerra pictured but none of the comparisons talk about doTerra!

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  19. I read all this but I don’t see where you recommend the best company. I have a friend who is selling the Young living oils. Before I pay out a bunch of money for those products I wondered if there is a better company.

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    1. I would check the following 2 resources and go from there. It’s almost impossible to keep up w/ all that different companies are doing.

      https://wholenewmom.com/health-concerns/toxic-overload-health-concerns/essential-oils-testing-is-it-reliable/

      https://wholenewmom.com/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-essential-oils-before-you-buy/

      GC/MS batch testing is a must and every test should have a chemist’s signature on it as well.

      Hope that is helpful.

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