Essential oils can be extracted from the leaves, stems, roots, bark, flower or resin from a wide variety of botanicals, and can be used for fragrance as well as for their skincare benefits.

Essential oils contain the natural fragrance and essence of the plant they are derived from, as well as its active compounds and constituents.

Essential oils are extracted from plants through methods such as cold pressing, steam distillation, solvent extraction or CO2 extraction.

Essential oils are scientifically defined as concentrated, hydrophobic liquids that contain a complex blend of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) derived from plants.

These VOCs give essential oils their distinct aroma and therapeutic properties, making them popular in aromatherapy and other natural health practices.

There are many benefits of essential oils in skincare, when they are used properly.