The conversation surrounding the use of natural vs. nature-equivalent essential oils has been both ongoing and controversial. With both oils carrying independent benefits, it is important to gather appropriate factual information before choosing which option is best for you.
Essential oils in their natural form are found and extracted from plants, often through distillation or cold pressing. Seen to carry many health benefits, these oils are not only used to provide scent, but feature within a variety of traditional home remedies. However, although these oils are natural, it is a common misconception that they are 100% safe to use.
When used incorrectly, natural essential oils with their complex and stagnant profile, can cause a variety of problems. Examples include rashes and burns, which can lead to complex health-related issues. Some problems you may encounter when using natural essential oils include the following:
- skin irritation including rashes, hives, and burns
- undesirable oily residue
- specific variations are toxic on the skin if not diluted first
- many are unsafe to use during pregnancy
- expensive to produce and purchase
- unsafe for animals, causing sickness
A safe alternative to natural essential oils carrying the same coveted benefits is nature-equivalents. As a direct sibling of natural essential oils, the manufacturing process includes a leading majority of the exact same natural elements being carried across. There is only a fraction of the product that is synthetically produced, and this is how a safe result for usage is formulated.
Here, at Scent Australia Home, we utilise nature-equivalent oils in many of our products, with your safety and wellbeing at the forefront of our decision making process.
The reasons we choose to use nature-equivalent oils include the following:
- extensive shelf life
- long-lasting and impressionable scent profile
- vast and growing abilities for scent variations
- pet-friendly
- inexpensive, and therefore attainable
Scent Australia Home’s fragrances are 100% safe. We consistently strive to exceed appropriate measures as outlined by the IFRA, the world governing body on fragrance safety.
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For further information on the aforementioned facts, please visit:
https://www.webmd.com/beauty/news/20180813/essential-oils-promise-help-but-beware-the-risks
https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/news/20170809/essential-oils-natural-doesnt-mean-risk-free
https://www.health.qld.gov.au/news-events/news/using-essential-oils-safely#:~:text=Potential%20dangers%20of%20essential%20oils&text=Ingesting%20essential%20oils%20can%20lead,potentially%20resulting%20in%20in%20coma.
https://www.healthline.com/health/are-essential-oils-safe
https://naha.org/explore-aromatherapy/safety
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa064725