Guest guest Posted June 24, 2004 Report Share Posted June 24, 2004 Hey Guys, I am reaching out and for the first time ordering from different companies... I have, however, been disappointed with some of the oils I have gotten . (Haven't ordered from Butch yet...he is next payday! *grin*) So, here is my question... How do I TELL if an oil is adulterated...other than the fact that it SMELLS...off? Example...I ordered some Lime oil... It smells VERY chemical-ly...like Lime away chemical-ly. (Literally!) The orange oil also smells off...like Orange Glo...not natural at all... When I diffused these oils, they clogged my diffuser within hours! and when I cleaned the diffuser, I ended up with a WHITE, oily residue inside the glass...it looked and smelled like Vaseline. Do I just assume that these are adulterated? I THOUGHT I was ordering from a reputable source... Any thoughts...other than stick to Butch? *grin* Jessica Wild Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2004 Report Share Posted June 24, 2004 I read in one of my books to put a drop on a piece of paper and if you get an oily spot it has been adulterated. Most eo's should evaporate without that spot. The advice also said they would evaporate quickly but I found it took some time for that to happen. Anyone else have some ideas? Kathy - Jessica Wild 6/24/2004 3:57:23 AM adulterated oils? Hey Guys, I am reaching out and for the first time ordering from different companies... I have, however, been disappointed with some of the oils I have gotten . (Haven't ordered from Butch yet...he is next payday! *grin*) So, here is my question... How do I TELL if an oil is adulterated...other than the fact that it SMELLS...off? Example...I ordered some Lime oil... It smells VERY chemical-ly...like Lime away chemical-ly. (Literally!) The orange oil also smells off...like Orange Glo...not natural at all... When I diffused these oils, they clogged my diffuser within hours! and when I cleaned the diffuser, I ended up with a WHITE, oily residue inside the glass...it looked and smelled like Vaseline. Do I just assume that these are adulterated? I THOUGHT I was ordering from a reputable source... Any thoughts...other than stick to Butch? *grin* Jessica Wild Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2004 Report Share Posted June 24, 2004 At 07:30 AM 6/24/2004, you wrote: >So, here is my question... >How do I TELL if an oil is adulterated...other than the fact that it >SMELLS...off? in total honesty, if the adulteration is well done, as the end consumer, you usually can't. >When I diffused these oils, they clogged my diffuser within hours! >and when I cleaned the diffuser, I ended up with a WHITE, oily residue >inside the glass...it looked and smelled like Vaseline. cold pressed citrus oils can contain too much of the citrus wax, this may clog the diffuser, and may leave a 'waxy' or 'oily' coating on the inside of the diffuser. it's not necessarily a sign of adulteration, but it isn't a sign that you want to use more of the oil, either. with both the lime and the orange smelling " chemically " I'm wondering 1. did you have steam distilled or cold pressed oils (there is a difference, aromatically..but neither should smell like chemicals or 2. how old the oils were... the citruses, if not stored properly, could have gone thru a lot of oxidation...and that's going to be reflected in the smell. >I THOUGHT I was ordering from a reputable source... > >Any thoughts...other than stick to Butch? *grin* there are a lot of reputable online vendors...Butch is one of several. the BEST thing you can do before chosing a supplier is request samples from several, and compare the " same " oils... see whose you like best. please note the quote marks around 'same'... because sometimes they will be, and sometimes they won't... there are differences... and that is what you want to experience. Your source for superb Essential Oils, Aromatherapy Accessories, Information, Books and more! Visit us at: <http://www.naturesgift.com> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2004 Report Share Posted June 24, 2004 Hi Jessica, I'm sure someone else can confirm this, but I've always read that unadulterated eo's will not leave a stain. Try putting a a drop on paper... if the oil has been cut, it will definitely leave a stain. Bright Blessings, Tammy Tivis http://www.ElementsBathandBody.com Wholesale Soapmaking & Toiletry Supplies " Jessica Wild " <jessicawild@c...> wrote: > I have, however, been disappointed with some of the oils I have gotten . > (Haven't ordered from Butch yet...he is next payday! *grin*) > > So, here is my question... > How do I TELL if an oil is adulterated...other than the fact that it SMELLS...off? > Jessica Wild Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2004 Report Share Posted June 25, 2004 can anyone confirm this? BUTCH? I tried it and was surprised at my findings... these oils didn't FEEL right...is THAT worth anything? *laughing* Jessica - elementsbathandbody13 Thursday, June 24, 2004 8:50 AM Re: adulterated oils? Hi Jessica, I'm sure someone else can confirm this, but I've always read that unadulterated eo's will not leave a stain. Try putting a a drop on paper... if the oil has been cut, it will definitely leave a stain. Bright Blessings, Tammy Tivis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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