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  1. Linda105

    Best Essential Oil Brands

    I have been purchasing from aromachologyoils.com and have had a decent experience. Their price and quality are both pretty good. The only challenge is that they ship from India and the order takes around 10 days. So if you are okay to wait, you can try them.
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    Ingredients Wanted ISO Patchouli EO

    DISCLAIMER: SMF is not responsible for any sale, trade, co-op, pre-buy, fast buy, garage sale, ad or other transactions between members. All parties enter into transactions at their own will/risk. You can try Bulk apothecary, Rainshadow labs or Aromachology Oils. Not entirely sure of the...
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    Are all essential oils cruelty free?

    Wait, aren't pure EOs supposed to be naturally paraben-free?
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    When you bath in oil and absorb the oil can it get you fat

    When you soak in oil during a nice bath, it doesn't work the same way as chowing down on a burger. The oils you use mainly get absorbed through your skin and don't add to your calorie count or make you fat. But here's the scoop: using too much oil can leave you feeling all greasy, and that's no...
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    Blister-healing ingredients?

    While I haven't tried these options myself, I have read in a couple of reliable blogs about blister healing oils. Sharing the same with you. Calendula Oil Lavender Essential Oil Jojoba Oil Arnica Oil If you'd like something more fast-absorbing than the lotion bar you tried, you could...
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    Wax melts

    You can use a variety of waxes including soy wax, paraffin wax, bees wax, palm wax, candilla wax, coconut wax or you can even create your own blend of waxes.
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    Rosemary Extract vs Vitamin E

    While both Vitamin E and rosemary extract have antioxidant properties and can help protect your skincare and cosmetic products from oxidation, they may not be direct substitutes for each other due to differences in their properties and potential additional benefits. If you're considering...
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    Making massage bars into soap bars

    This sounds like such an incredible idea. I am excited to find out about the results! :)
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    Are all essential oils cruelty free?

    They have mentioned it in the second last paragraph. I am not sure if it is true or just a marketing technique. Thank you so much for this information. With so much information and so many claims out there, it's difficult to identify whom to trust.
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    Are all essential oils cruelty free?

    Does anyone know if all essential oils are cruelty free? Since pure essential oils are supposed to be natural, there should be no animal cruelty involved, right? I have been labeling my products cruelty free with this assumption but then I read on this site: Aromachology, that not all oils are...
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    VineVida essential oils?

    Yes, I had ordered from them once and the quality is good. They ship from India so the delivery takes some time.
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    Does anyone test out their EO blends in a diffuser?

    Testing your essential oil blends in a diffuser before using them in soap or other products can be a helpful approach to get an initial sense of how the scents might interact. Diffusing can give you a general idea of the aroma profile and how the different oils blend together. The way an...
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    Cedarwood EO--Yuck

    Adding a touch of sweetness to your lemon, cedarwood, and rosemary blend can help round out the scent and provide a more balanced aroma. Here are a few essential oils that might work well to achieve that effect: Sweet orange essential oil has a naturally sweet and uplifting aroma. It can add a...
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    Mixing Essential and Fragrance Oils Together?

    Many people blend essential oils and fragrance oils to achieve a desired scent profile or to create a more cost-effective blend. However, there are a few things to consider when mixing these two types of oils: Compatibility: Some fragrance oils might not blend harmoniously with certain...
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    Best place to buy pure essential oils?

    Noted! Thank you for clearing my doubt.
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