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What are essential oils?

They are concentrated oils of a plant. They carry a distinctive fragrance or "essence" from the object from which they were extracted; plant, leaves, flower, peel or other.

Can natural oils help us?

Yes, history tells us various oils have been used to provide treatments and remedies for a variety of ailments.

Essential oils are used in aromatherapy, an alternative type of medicine. Some say essential oils and their aromas or fragrances have curing effects. Some studies claim that aromatherapy has an uplifting effect on the mind. Essential oils are diluted in a carrier oil and used in massages.

Many oils have antiseptic properties, able to destroy bacteria or prevent its growth. Nature's essential oils have been used in a variety of ways. Understanding these oils and their benefits helps to provide more appreciation for the many different ways they can affect our lives.

When working with essential oils know that they contain bioactive ingredients. This means they contain natural chemicals that interact with biological systems.

They are potent chemicals and should be respected and used with care. There are many warnings to heed when using these oils.

Never use large amounts of these oils externally, or internally. Never use them straight. They must always be diluted in carrier oil, or soap, lotion, or other buffering agent. Finally, never use essential oils without knowing what their bioactive compounds are known to do. For more information about knowing and working with chemicals see science lessons.

Here at Spencer's Farm a variety of nature's essential oils are, carefully and precisely, handcrafted into bath and body products including: handmade natural soap, (goat milk soap), homemade lotion, homemade bath salts, homemade lip balm, natural foot scrubs, a face cream and much more!



What are well known essential oils?

Lavender, peppermint, chamomile, sage, and citrus scents, such as lemon or orange.

Essential oils are extracted from flowers, leaves, peel and more. You will recognize some of these essential oils used in natural bath and body products made, here, at Spencer's Farm.

DERIVATIVES AND NATURAL OILS:

Flowers: Chamomile, Lavender, Orange, and Rose

Leaves: Peppermint, Tea Tree, Sage and Patchouli

Peel: Lemon and Orange

Are there other ways to use these oils?

Yes, there are many ways to use them. They can be used in: cosmetics, flavoring for food and drink, household cleaning products and much more. They can provide a multitude of benefits in so many different ways!

Nature has demonstrated its effectiveness through providing natural oils. Understanding, appreciating and respecting these oils can help improve our daily lives. Nature provides substances that can help us live life a little more comfortably. Nature is our friend with essential oils.

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