Example Aromatherapy Oil Brands (Aromatherapy)

Name: Shekera

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Product:	Aromatherapy
Date:	01/04/02 (1042 review reads)
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Advantages: As long as the essential oil bottle states that it is "pure" then why pay more.

Disadvantages: Don't be taken in by brands which cost more - they are not always better quality.

There are many different brands of Aromatherapy oils available on the market, each one varying in quality and price. It is always advisable to choose a reputable brand name and remember, cheap is not always bad when it comes to Aromatherapy brands.

I buy several different brands of oils and have found the following to be of quality and value:

Aroma
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I have started with this make of essential oil, because it is the most inexpensive and extensive range I have found. These oils are supplied in 10ml brown bottles, each with a screw top and an internal dropper. The oils are made and distributed in the UK by Aroma Direct, PO Box 802, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1XJ and are available online from Woods Health – www.woodshealth.com or by telephone on 0845 130 2244. Prices start at as little as £1.50.

For further information on the Aroma range of oils, please visit http://www.aromadirect.co.uk.

The Art of Aromatherapy
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These oils are supplied in very attractive 10ml blue bottles, each with a screw top and an internal dropper. This range is more expensive than the others mentioned previously in this opinion, however, I feel that they are well worth the extra. This range is extremely extensive and is supplied by Ashleigh & Burwood Limited of Surrey.

I have not found this brand on the high street, I believe that it is only available from specialist suppliers. I purchased mine from a local shop at a craft centre, which has now closed! As mentioned previously, this brand carries the more unusual oils such as Ginger Marigold etc. Larger bottles of oil are also available in this range; I purchased a 30ml bottle of Lavender for £7.50.

For further information on The Art of Aromatherapy range, please visit http://www.ashleigh-burwood.co.uk.

Body Shop
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I have several Body Shop oils in my collection, however, I have not purchased any for a long tim
e so cannot comment on their current range, however, the Neroli oil which I have comes in a 10ml bottle with a screw lid and internal plastic dropper. The label gives a short description of what the oil can be used for which can be useful to those who are not too familiar with essential oils.

For further information on the Body Shop’s range, please visit http://www.bodyshop.com.

Elizabeth French Limited
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Elizabeth French range of essential oils are excellent value, and are often available as part of a gift set. The gift set which I was given contained three screw topped 10ml bottles of essential oil (Clary Sage, Marjoram and Lemon) which have an internal plastic dropper, together with a mixer bottle, a 100ml bottle of grapeseed carrier oil, and instruction leaflet. Elizabeth French oils can be purchased from Wilkinsons as well as high street chemists and are priced around £1 for oils such as Lavender going up to £3 for Ylang Ylang etc. making them one of the best value oils available on the high street, however, the range is rather basic.

For further information on the Elizabeth French range, please visit http://www.elizabethfrench.com.

Essence of Radox
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Essence of Radox oils are available from supermarkets such as Morrisons and are reasonably priced however, be ware, the bottles only contain 5ml of essential oil instead of the normal 9ml/10ml. They have a screw top with an internal plastic dropper and are supplied in boxes which contain an instruction leaflet advising on each oils use. The Essence of Radox range is very limited.

For more information on the Essence of Radox range, please visit http://www.britishspas.co.uk/enjoy/essence.html.

Hall & James
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Hall & James essential oils are one of my favourite brands, probably due to the fact that they are extremely inexpensive. Depending on the oil, 9ml bottle is between £2
and £3. The bottles have screw tops with internal plastic droppers and are available from Morrisons supermarket. The range is not extensive but does contain basic oils such as Sweet Orange; Ylang Ylang, Tea Tree; Peppermint; Eucalyptus; Lavender and Geranium.

Herbfarm Aromatherapy
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This is a relatively new brand to me, however, I have found them to be comparable in quality and price to others which I have tried and the range is very extensive, containing such oils as Patchouli, Benzoin and Jasmine Absolute. Each 9ml bottle has a screw top with an internal dropper and an attractive label, which contains their “leaf” logo. Believe it or not, I buy this range from my local Wyevale garden centre! The Herbfarm range also contains ready blended oils and several different types of carrier oils. The oils vary in price according to the type –starting at around £3 for the more day to day oils such as Lavender and Lemon etc.

Natural by Nature Oils Limited
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These oils are available from good health food stores, they come in 10 ml bottles and have a rubber dropper combined in the lid. I have had some of these oils for more than five years and they are still in good condition. The range of oils available is extensive, however, this brand is a little more expensive than others I have purchased, but at the time, there were not many brands available on the market.

Tisserand
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This brand is also one of my favourites as it is extensive and carries a more specialised range of oils such as Cedarwood and Cypress. The oils are supplied in 9ml screw top bottles which contain an internal plastic dropper. These are available on the Internet and in specialist stores and chemists, however, as the name probably suggests, they are a little more expensive than the other brands mentioned in the opinion (other than The Art of Aromatherapy). For more information on
Tisserand's range of oils, please visit www.tisserand.com.

Note
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Always remember that essential oils should not be used by pregnant women, small children, babies or people suffering with chronic or serious health problems such as high blood pressure or epilepsy.

Further Information
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The following URL contains further links to aromatherapy product suppliers which may be of interest to the reader:

http://www.foundhealth.com/Health/Alternative/ Aromatherapy/Products_and_Access ories/Essential_Oils

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