Expertise

As a buyer, having knowledge of the extraction process can help you make informed decisions when buying essential oils. This information will also help you to have a better understanding of how extraction methods affect the purity and potency of essential oils. 

In this article, we break down exactly how essential oils are made, provide insight into the quality control and safety of essential oils, and give an overview of applications and uses as it relates to extraction methods.

Among modern techniques of essential oil extraction are chemical distillation, cold pressing, and expeller pressing. When looking through aisles of essential oils, it might be confusing to decide which extraction method suits your needs. This article will guide you through the evolution of essential oil extraction methods and the difference between cold pressed and expeller pressed essential oils so you can confidently shop for the essential oil you need.