Introduction
Essential oils are highly concentrated plant extracts that capture the natural scents and beneficial compounds of various botanicals. These potent substances are derived from different parts of plants, including leaves, flowers, roots, and bark, through methods like steam distillation or cold pressing. Aromatherapy, Functional Medicine, and Herbologists advocate for using essential oils to promote physical and emotional well-being. These oils offer a range of therapeutic benefits, from reducing stress and anxiety to alleviating pain and boosting immunity. Typical applications include topical use (often diluted with a carrier oil), inhalation through diffusers or steam, and occasionally internal consumption.
The most commonly used essential oils include:
- Lavender: Known for its calming properties and potential to aid sleep and relaxation.
- Peppermint: Often used for digestive issues, headache relief, and energy boosting.
- Tea Tree: Valued for its antiseptic and antimicrobial properties, it is often used in skincare.
- Eucalyptus: Popular for respiratory support and as a natural decongestant.
- Lemon: Used for its uplifting scent and potential cleansing properties.
- Frankincense: Prized for its grounding aroma and potential anti-inflammatory effects.
- Rosemary: Believed to improve focus and memory, also used in haircare.
- Chamomile: Known for its soothing properties, it is often used to promote relaxation.
- Ylang-Ylang: Popular in aromatherapy for its sweet floral scent and potential mood-enhancing effects.
- Bergamot: Often used for stress relief and to improve mood.
These oils are popular due to their versatility, pleasant aromas, and perceived health benefits. However, it's important to note that individual responses can vary, and proper dilution and application methods should always be followed.

List of Essential Oils
- Allspice
- Ammi Visnaga
- Amyris
- Angelica Root
- Anise, Star
- Balm Mint Bush
- Basil (linalool, Holy)
- Benzoin Resinoid
- Bergamot
- Birch Bark
- Boronia (absolute)
- Buddha Wood
- Cajeput
- Camphor
- Caraway Seed
- Cardamom
- Carrot Seed
- Catnip
- Cedar Leaf (thuja)
- Cedarwood (atlas, himalayan, texas, virginian)
- Celery (CO2, Seed)
- Chamomile (german, roman)
- Cilantro
- Cinnamon (bark, cassia, leaf)
- Citronella
- Clove bud
- Coffee
- Copaiba (oleoresin)
- Coriander Seed
- Cornmint
- Cypress (leaf, blue)
- Davana
- Dill Weed
- Elemi
- Eucalyptus (dives, globulus, lemon, radiate)
- Fennel (sea, sweet)
- Finger Root
- Fir (balsam, needle)
- Fragonia
- Frankincense (carteri, frereana, serrata, serrata co2)
- Geranium (bourbon, egyptian)
- Ginger Root (co2)
- Gingergrass
- Grapefruit (pink)
- Helichrysum (italicumo)
- Ho Wood
- Hyssop
- Inula
- Iris
- Jasmine (absolute)
- Juniper Berry
- Kumquat
- Kunzea
- Laurel (Bay, Leaf)
- Lavandin
- Lavender (fine)
- Lemon (steam distilled)
- Lemongrass
- Lime (steam distilled)
- Litsea
- Magnolia Flower
- Mandarin
- Manuka
- Marjoram (sweet)
- Mastic
- May Chang
- Melissa (lemon balm)
- Mint (horsemint)
- Moldavian Dragonhead
- Myrrh
- Myrtle Lemon
- Neroli
- Niaouli (1,8-cineole)
- Nutmeg
- Orange (blood, sweet)
- Oregano
- Palmarosa
- Palo Santo
- Patchouli
- Pepper (Black)
- Peppercorn (Pink)
- Peppermint (western)
- Peru Balsam
- Petitgrain (bigarade)
- Pine (Jack, Scots)
- Ravintsara
- Rosalina
- Rose (otto)
- Rosemary (1,8-cineola)
- Rosewood Leaf
- Sage
- Sage Clary
- Sandalwood (Australian, indian)
- Saro
- Savory
- Spearmint
- Spikenard
- Spruce (Black)
- Tangerine
- Tansy Blue
- Tarragon
- Tea Tree (Melaleuca)
- Tea Tree Lemon
- Thyme (thymol)
- Tuberose
- Tulsi (Holy Basil)
- Turmeric (co2)
- Vanilla (oleoresin)
- Vetiver
- Wintergreen
- Yarrow (blue)
- Ylang Ylang (extra)
- Yuzu
Where Do Essential Oils Come From?
| Group No | Plant Part | Essential Oils |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seeds | Pepper-Black, Cardamon, Coriander, Cumin, Dill, Fennel, |
| 2 | Roots | Ginger, Spikenard, Vetiver, |
| 3 | Bark and Woods | Arborvitae, Birch, Cassia, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Sandalwood, |
| 4 | Resins (not water soluble) "sap" and Gums (water soluble) | Copaiba, Frankincense, Myrrh, |
| 5 | Leaves and Needles | Basil, Cilantro, Cypress, Fir-Douglas, Fir-Siberian, Fir-White, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Lemongrass, Manuka, Marjoram, Melaleuca (Tea Tree), Melissa, Oregano, Patchouli, Peppermint, Petitgrain, Rosemary, Spearmint, Thyme, Wintergreen, |
| 6 | Flowers | Tansy-Blue, Sage-Clary, Clove, Helichrysum, Jasmine, Lavender, Neroli, Chamomile-Roman, Rose, Ylang Ylang |
| 7 | Fruits and Berries | Juniper Berry, Litsea, |
| 8 | Peels | Bergamot, Grapefruit, Kumquat, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin-Green, Mandarin-Red, Tangerine, Orange-Wild, |


Resins/Sap and Gum

How Essential Oils Are Manufactured
Steam Distillation

Steam distillation is a common method for manufacturing essential oils from plant materials. The process begins by placing fresh or dried plant matter into a still. Steam is then introduced, either from an external source or by boiling water beneath the plant material. As the steam passes through the plant matter, it ruptures the oil glands, releasing volatile aromatic compounds. These compounds vaporize and mix with the steam. The steam and oil vapor mixture then passes through a cooling system, typically a condenser, where it returns to liquid form. This liquid is collected in a separator, where the essential oil naturally separates from the water due to differences in density. The oil, being lighter, floats on top of the water (also known as hydrosol) and can be easily siphoned off. This method effectively extracts oils from various plant parts, including leaves, flowers, roots, and bark, while preserving the delicate chemical composition of the essential oils.
Steam distillation, the primary method for manufacturing essential oils, produces a valuable by-product known as hydrosols or plant waters. As steam passes through the plant material, it captures both oil-soluble and water-soluble plant compounds. When condensing this vapor mixture, it separates into two layers: the essential oil on top and the hydrosol beneath.
Hydrosols contain minute amounts of essential oil (usually less than 5%) along with water-soluble plant compounds. While less concentrated than essential oils, hydrosols retain many of the plant's therapeutic properties and aromatic qualities. They are generally considered gentler and safer for use, making them suitable for a wider range of applications, including skincare, aromatherapy, and culinary uses.
Popular hydrosols include rose water, lavender water, and chamomile water. These products offer a milder fragrance and can be used directly on the skin as toners, in room sprays, or as flavorings in foods and beverages. Hydrosols are often more sustainable to produce and use, as they require less plant material per volume compared to essential oils. Additionally, they provide a way to utilize what would otherwise be a waste product from essential oil production, enhancing the overall efficiency and value of the distillation process.
Cold Processing

Cold processing, also known as cold pressing or expression, is a method used to manufacture essential oils primarily from citrus fruit peels. This technique is distinct from steam distillation and is particularly effective for extracting oils from citrus fruits like lemons, limes, oranges, and grapefruits. The process begins with the fruit's outer peel, which contains oil glands. In modern production, the whole fruit is placed in a machine that punctures the peel's oil glands while simultaneously expressing the oil. This is typically done through mechanical pressure or centrifugal force. The resulting mixture of oil and fruit juice is then separated, usually via centrifugation. This method is called "cold" because no heat is applied during the extraction process, which helps preserve the oil's natural aroma and chemical composition. Cold-pressed oils are often considered superior in quality and aroma to their heat-processed counterparts, as the lack of heat prevents the degradation of sensitive aromatic compounds. This technique yields essential oils that closely resemble the natural fragrance of the fresh fruit peel.
Eating a Lemon a Day
Why not eat a lemon a day instead of going through the cold processing manufacturing process above? Here are some videos from Dr. Eric Berg on the benefits of eating the entire lemon.
Essential Oil Density
Knowing the density of essential oils is crucial when making soap. It allows for precise measurements, ensuring the correct amount of oil is used in the formulation. Since essential oils vary widely in density, using volume measurements alone can lead to inconsistencies in essential oil potency. Density knowledge helps soapmakers calculate the correct weight of oil needed, maintaining proper ratios in the soap recipe. This precision is vital for creating a consistent soap batch. Additionally, understanding density can help optimize costs by preventing the overuse of these often expensive ingredients.
Here is a list of essential oil densities sold by Plant Therapy. Density values were obtained from the oil's Safety Data Sheets (SDS). The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) Numbers are unique numerical identifiers assigned to chemical substances, which can be helpful in precisely identifying essential oils. Some essential oils may have multiple CAS numbers depending on their botanical source, chemotype, or production method.
| No | Essential Oil (EO) Name | EO Company | CAS No | Density-Avg | Density-low | Density-high |
| 1 | Basil Essential Oil | https://edenbotanicals.com | 8015-73-4 | 0.905 | 0.880 | 0.930 |
| 2 | Bergamot Essential Oil Bulk | https://planttherapy.com | 8007-75-8 | 0.860 | 0.860 | 0.860 |
| 3 | Birch Bark Essential Oil | https://www.rockymountainoils.com/ | 8001-88-5 | 1.094 | 1.094 | 1.094 |
| 4 | Black Pepper Essential Oil Bulk | https://planttherapy.com | 8006-82-4 | 0.890 | 0.866 | 0.913 |
| 5 | Cardamom Essential Oil | https://edenbotanicals.com | 8000-66-6 | 0.929 | 0.908 | 0.949 |
| 6 | Carrot Seed Essential Oil | https://edenbotanicals.com | 8015-88-1 | 0.937 | 0.915 | 0.958 |
| 7 | Cedarwood Atlas Essential Oil Bulk | https://planttherapy.com | 8023-85-6 | 0.931 | 0.926 | 0.936 |
| 8 | Celery Seed Essential Oil | https://edenbotanicals.com | 8015-90-5 | 0.890 | 0.870 | 0.910 |
| 9 | Cilantro Essential Oil | https://edenbotanicals.com | 8008-52-4 | 0.863 | 0.845 | 0.880 |
| 10 | Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil | https://edenbotanicals.com | 8015-91-6 | 1.010 | 0.970 | 1.050 |
| 11 | Cinnamon Cassia Essential Oil Bulk | https://planttherapy.com | 8007-80-5 | 1.061 | 1.052 | 1.070 |
| 12 | Cinnamon Cassia Essential Oil Organic Bulk | https://planttherapy.com | 8007-80-5 | 1.054 | 1.054 | 1.054 |
| 13 | Citronella Essential Oil | https://edenbotanicals.com | 8000-29-1 | 0.888 | 0.880 | 0.895 |
| 14 | Clary Sage Essential Oil | https://edenbotanicals.com | 8016-63-5 | 0.896 | 0.890 | 0.902 |
| 15 | Clove Essential Oil | https://edenbotanicals.com | 8000-34-8 | 1.053 | 1.042 | 1.063 |
| 16 | Coffee Essential Oil | https://planttherapy.com | 8001-67-0 | 0.950 | 0.920 | 0.980 |
| 17 | Copaiba Oleoresin Essential Oil Bulk | https://planttherapy.com | 8001-61-4 | 0.950 | 0.950 | 0.950 |
| 18 | Coriander Seed Essential Oil | https://edenbotanicals.com | 8008-52-4 | 0.860 | 0.840 | 0.880 |
| 19 | Cypress Leaf Essential Oil | https://edenbotanicals.com | 8013-86-3 | 0.874 | 0.863 | 0.885 |
| 20 | Eucalyptus Globulus Essential Oil Organic Bulk | https://planttherapy.com | 8000-48-4 | 0.915 | 0.915 | 0.915 |
| 21 | Eucalyptus, Lemon Essential Oil Organic | https://edenbotanicals.com | 8000-48-4 | 0.870 | 0.860 | 0.880 |
| 22 | Fennel, Sweet Essential Oil | https://edenbotanicals.com | 8006-84-6 | 0.968 | 0.950 | 0.985 |
| 23 | Fir, Balsam Essential Oil | https://edenbotanicals.com | 8021-28-1 | 0.873 | 0.860 | 0.885 |
| 24 | Fir, Douglas Essential Oil | https://edenbotanicals.com | 8050-89-3 | 0.865 | 0.860 | 0.869 |
| 25 | Fir Needle Essential Oil | https://planttherapy.com | 8021-29-2 | 0.906 | 0.906 | 0.906 |
| 26 | Fir, Siberian Essential Oil | https://edenbotanicals.com | 8021-29-2 | 0.904 | 0.895 | 0.912 |
| 27 | Frankincense Carteri Essential Oil | https://planttherapy.com | 8016-36-2 | 0.870 | 0.870 | 0.870 |
| 28 | Frankincense Serrata Essential Oil | https://planttherapy.com | 97952-72-2 | 0.853 | 0.835 | 0.870 |
| 29 | Geranium Egyptian Essential Oil Bulk | https://planttherapy.com | 8000-46-2 | 0.895 | 0.885 | 0.905 |
| 30 | Ginger Essential Oil | https://edenbotanicals.com | 8007-08-7 | 0.889 | 0.860 | 0.918 |
| 31 | Grapefruit Pink Essential Oil Bulk | https://planttherapy.com | 8016-20-4 | 0.850 | 0.850 | 0.850 |
| 32 | Helichrysum Essential Oil | https://edenbotanicals.com | 8023-95-8 | 0.900 | 0.890 | 0.910 |
| 33 | Jasmine Absolute Essential Oil | https://edenbotanicals.com | 8022-96-6 | 0.945 | 0.910 | 0.980 |
| 34 | Juniper Berry Essential Oil | https://edenbotanicals.com | 8012-91-7 | 0.860 | 0.848 | 0.872 |
| 35 | Lavender Essential Oil Bulk | https://planttherapy.com | 8000-28-0 | 0.880 | 0.880 | 0.880 |
| 36 | Lavender Essential Oil Organic Bulk | https://planttherapy.com | 8000-28-0 | 0.885 | 0.880 | 0.890 |
| 37 | Lemon Essential Oil Bulk | https://planttherapy.com | 8008-56-8 | 0.853 | 0.853 | 0.853 |
| 38 | Lemon Essential Oil Organic Bulk | https://planttherapy.com | 8008-56-8 | 0.854 | 0.849 | 0.858 |
| 39 | Lemongrass Essential Oil Bulk | https://planttherapy.com | 8007-02-1 | 0.895 | 0.885 | 0.905 |
| 40 | Lime Expressed Essential Oil | https://edenbotanicals.com | 8008-26-2 | 0.867 | 0.850 | 0.884 |
| 41 | Mandarin, Green Essential Oil | https://edenbotanicals.com | 8008-31-9 | 0.850 | 0.845 | 0.855 |
| 42 | Marjoram, Sweet Essential Oil | https://edenbotanicals.com | 8015-01-8 | 0.895 | 0.885 | 0.905 |
| 43 | Melissa Lemon Balm Essential Oil | https://edenbotanicals.com | 8014-71-9 | 0.894 | 0.885 | 0.902 |
| 44 | Myrrh, Somalia Essential Oil | https://edenbotanicals.com | 8016-37-3 | 1.015 | 0.990 | 1.040 |
| 45 | Neroli, Morocco Essential Oil | https://edenbotanicals.com | 8016-38-4 | 0.869 | 0.862 | 0.875 |
| 46 | Nutmeg Essential Oil | https://edenbotanicals.com | 8008-45-5 | 0.884 | 0.852 | 0.915 |
| 47 | Orange Sweet Essential Oil Bulk | https://planttherapy.com | 8008-57-9 | 0.845 | 0.840 | 0.850 |
| 48 | Orange Sweet Essential Oil Organic Bulk | https://planttherapy.com | 8008-57-9 | 0.847 | 0.844 | 0.850 |
| 49 | Orange Wild Essential Oil | https://edenbotanicals.com | 8028-48-6 | 0.846 | 0.842 | 0.850 |
| 50 | Oregano Essential Oil | https://planttherapy.com | 336185-21-8 | 0.950 | 0.950 | 0.950 |
| 51 | Patchouli Essential Oil Bulk | https://planttherapy.com | 8006-90-4 | 0.900 | 0.900 | 0.900 |
| 52 | Peppermint Essential Oil Bulk | https://planttherapy.com | 8006-90-4 | 0.905 | 0.899 | 0.911 |
| 53 | Peppermint Essential Oil Organic Bulk | https://planttherapy.com | 8006-90-4 | 0.900 | 0.900 | 0.900 |
| 54 | Petitgrain Bigarade Essential Oil | https://edenbotanicals.com | 68916-04-1 | 0.893 | 0.885 | 0.900 |
| 55 | Peppercorn, Pink Essential Oil | https://edenbotanicals.com | 68917-52-2 | 0.850 | 0.829 | 0.870 |
| 56 | Roman Chamomile | https://edenbotanicals.com | 8015-92-7 | 0.901 | 0.892 | 0.910 |
| 57 | Rose Essential Oil | https://www.rockymountainoils.com/ | 8007-01-0 | 0.845 | 0.845 | 0.845 |
| 58 | Rosemary 1,8-Cineole Essential Oil Bulk | https://planttherapy.com | 8000-25-7 | 0.900 | 0.900 | 0.900 |
| 59 | Rosewood Leaf Essential Oil | https://edenbotanicals.com | 8015-77-8 | 0.879 | 0.868 | 0.889 |
| 60 | Sandalwood, Australian Essential Oil | https://edenbotanicals.com | 8024-35-9 | 0.963 | 0.945 | 0.980 |
| 61 | Sandalwood, Hawaiian Iliahi | https://edenbotanicals.com | 1374753-89-5 | 0.973 | 0.973 | 0.973 |
| 62 | Sage, Spanish Essential Oil | https://www.rockymountainoils.com/ | 8022-56-8 | 0.885 | 0.885 | 0.885 |
| 63 | Sage, White Essential Oil | https://edenbotanicals.com | 8022-56-8 | 0.920 | 0.910 | 0.930 |
| 64 | Spearmint Essential Oil | https://edenbotanicals.com | 8008-79-5 | 0.926 | 0.919 | 0.933 |
| 65 | Spikenard Essential Oil | https://edenbotanicals.com | 8022-22-8 | 0.969 | 0.950 | 0.989 |
| 66 | Spruce, Black Essential Oil | https://edenbotanicals.com | 91722-19-9 | 0.905 | 0.890 | 0.920 |
| 67 | Tangerine Essential Oil | https://edenbotanicals.com | 8016-85-1 | 0.848 | 0.840 | 0.855 |
| 68 | Tansy, Blue Essential Oil | https://edenbotanicals.com | 8016-87-3 | 0.908 | 0.880 | 0.935 |
| 69 | Tea Tree Essential Oil Bulk | https://planttherapy.com | 68647-73-4 | 0.896 | 0.885 | 0.906 |
| 70 | Tea Tree Essential Oil Organic Bulk | https://planttherapy.com | 68647-73-4 | 0.896 | 0.885 | 0.906 |
| 71 | Thyme ct Linalool Essential Oil | https://edenbotanicals.com | 84929-51-1 | 0.877 | 0.867 | 0.887 |
| 72 | Tulsi (Holy Basil) Essential Oil | https://edenbotanicals.com | 91845-35-1 | 0.974 | 0.954 | 0.994 |
| 73 | Turmeric Essential Oil | https://edenbotanicals.com | 8024-37-1 | 0.930 | 0.900 | 0.960 |
| 74 | Vetiver Essential Oil Bulk | https://planttherapy.com | 8016-96-4 | 0.992 | 0.992 | 0.992 |
| 75 | Wintergreen Essential Oil | https://edenbotanicals.com | 92201-74-6 | 1.177 | 1.164 | 1.190 |
| 76 | Yarrow, Blue Essential Oil | https://edenbotanicals.com | 8022-07-9 | 0.918 | 0.900 | 0.935 |
| 77 | Ylang Ylang Essential Oil | https://edenbotanicals.com | 8006-81-3 | 0.929 | 0.920 | 0.937 |
| No | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EO Name | CAS No | Density-Avg (g/ml) | Density-low (g/ml) | Density-high (g/ml) | |
| 1 | Basil (sweet) | 8015-73-4 | 0.952 | ||
| 2 | Bergamot Essential Oil Bulk | 8007-75-8 | 0.860 | 0.860 | 0.860 |
| 3 | Black Pepper Essential Oil Bulk | 8006-82-4 | 0.890 | 0.866 | 0.913 |
| 4 | Cedarwood Atlas Essential Oil Bulk | 8023-85-6 | 0.931 | 0.926 | 0.936 |
| 5 | Cinnamon Cassia Essential Oil Bulk | 8007-80-5 | 1.061 | 1.052 | 1.070 |
| 6 | Cinnamon Cassia Essential Oil Organic Bulk | 8007-80-5 | 1.054 | 1.054 | 1.054 |
| 7 | Clary sage | 8016-63-5 | 0.895 | ||
| 8 | Coffee Essential Oil | 8001-67-0 | 0.950 | 0.920 | 0.980 |
| 9 | Copaiba Oleoresin Essential Oil Bulk | 8001-61-4 | 0.950 | 0.950 | 0.950 |
| 10 | Ecualyptus Globulus Essential Oil Organic Bulk | 8000-48-4 | 0.915 | 0.915 | 0.915 |
| 11 | Fir Needle Essential Oil | 8021-29-2 | 0.906 | 0.906 | 0.906 |
| 12 | Frankincense Carteri Essential Oil | 8016-36-2 | 0.870 | 0.870 | 0.870 |
| 13 | Frankincense Serrata Essential Oil | 97952-72-2 | 0.853 | 0.835 | 0.870 |
| 14 | Geranium Egyptian Essential Oil Bulk | 8000-46-2 | 0.895 | 0.885 | 0.905 |
| 15 | Grapefruit Pink Essential Oil Bulk | 8016-20-4 | 0.850 | 0.850 | 0.850 |
| 16 | Lavender Essential Oil Bulk | 8000-28-0 | 0.880 | 0.880 | 0.880 |
| 17 | Lavender Essential Oil Organic Bulk | 8000-28-0 | 0.885 | 0.880 | 0.890 |
| 18 | Lemon Essential Oil Bulk | 8008-56-8 | 0.853 | 0.853 | 0.853 |
| 19 | Lemon Essential Oil Organic Bulk | 8008-56-8 | 0.854 | 0.849 | 0.858 |
| 20 | Lemongrass Essential Oil Bulk | 8007-02-1 | 0.895 | 0.885 | 0.905 |
| 21 | Orange Sweet Essential Oil Bulk | 8008-57-9 | 0.845 | 0.840 | 0.850 |
| 22 | Orange Sweet Essential Oil Organic Bulk | 8008-57-9 | 0.847 | 0.844 | 0.850 |
| 23 | Oregano Essential Oil | 336185-21-8 | 0.950 | 0.950 | 0.950 |
| 24 | Patchouli Essential Oil Bulk | 8006-90-4 | 0.900 | 0.900 | 0.900 |
| 25 | Peppermint Essential Oil Bulk | 8006-90-4 | 0.905 | 0.899 | 0.911 |
| 26 | Peppermint Essential Oil Organic Bulk | 8006-90-4 | 0.900 | 0.900 | 0.900 |
| 27 | Rosemary 1,8-Cineole Essential Oil Bulk | 8000-25-7 | 0.900 | 0.900 | 0.900 |
| 28 | Tea Tree Essential Oil Bulk | 68647-73-4 | 0.896 | 0.885 | 0.906 |
| 29 | Tea Tree Essential Oil Organic Bulk | 68647-73-4 | 0.896 | 0.885 | 0.906 |
| 30 | Vetiver Essential Oil Bulk | 8016-96-4 | 0.992 | 0.992 | 0.992 |
| 31 | Ylang Ylang | 8006-81-3 | 0.968 |
It's important to note that the density of an essential oil can vary slightly based on factors like the specific chemotype, growing conditions, and extraction method. Therefore, for the most accurate results, it's best to use the density information provided by your specific supplier whenever possible.
- Essential Oil Safety by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young: This comprehensive book is considered one of the most authoritative sources on essential oils. It includes density data for many essential oils.
- Online databases: Websites like PubChem (maintained by the National Institutes of Health) provide scientific data on many compounds, including essential oils. They often list density among other physical properties.
- Essential oil supplier websites: Many reputable essential oil suppliers provide technical data sheets for their products, which often include density information.
- The Essential Oil Directory: This online resource compiles data on various essential oils, including their densities.
- Scientific journals: Research papers in journals related to aromatherapy, cosmetic science, or natural products often publish density data for specific essential oils.
Essential Oils In Soap-Making
Incorporating essential oils into soap-making offers numerous benefits, enhancing the final product's quality and appeal. These natural extracts provide pleasant, long-lasting fragrances ranging from soothing lavender to invigorating citrus, allowing soap makers to create unique scent profiles without relying on synthetic perfumes. Beyond their aromatic qualities, many essential oils contribute therapeutic properties to the soap. For instance, tea tree oil may add antibacterial effects, while eucalyptus can provide a refreshing and decongestant quality. Some oils, like calendula or chamomile, are known for their skin-soothing properties, making them ideal for sensitive skin formulations. Essential oils can also act as natural preservatives, potentially extending the shelf life of handmade soaps. Additionally, using essential oils aligns with the growing demand for natural and organic products, making these soaps more marketable to health-conscious customers.
- Aloe Vera Juice
- Aloe Vera Gel from Aromaland, $69.88 for 1 gal (purchased 8/2024)
- Aloe Vera Gel from Wholesale Supplies Plus $46.95 for 1 gal
- Apricot Oil
- Apricot Kernel Carrier Oil from Plant Therapy, $72 for 1 gal
- Apricot Kernel Oil from Bulk Apothecary, $33.75 for 1 gal (7.5 lbs)
- Apricot Kernel Oil from Wholesale Supplies Plus, $51.45 for 1 gal (7 lbs) with free shipping on orders over $25
- Castor Oil
- Organic Castor Carrier Oil from Plant Therapy, $46.99 for 1 gal
- Castor Oil from Aromaland, $58.30 for 1 gal (purchased 8/2024)
- Hydrogenated Castor Oil from Wholesale Supplies Plus, $119.95 for 1 gal (7 lbs)
- Coconut Oil
- Organic Fractionated Coconut Carrier Oil from Plant Therapy, $103 for 1 gal
- Coconut Oil, 76 deg from Bulk Apothecary, $18.76 for 1 gal (7 lbs)
- Hemp Oil
- Hempseed Oil, refined from Bulk Apothecary, $35.63 for 1 gal (7.5 lbs)
- Hemp Seed Oil - Virgin Dark Green from Wholesale Supplies Plus, $79.45 for 1 gal (7 lbs)
- Olive Oil
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Bulk Apothecary, $64.20 for 1 gal (7.5 lbs)
- Palm Kernel Oil
- Palm Oil, refined from Bulk Apothecary, $20.09 for 1 gal (7 lbs)
Do Essential Oils Evaporate In Soaps
The concern about essential oils evaporating easily and potentially losing their benefits in soap is a valid point of discussion in aromatherapy and natural product circles. Here's an analysis of this belief:
- Volatility of essential oils:
Essential oils are indeed volatile compounds, meaning they evaporate readily at room temperature. This property is what allows us to smell them and is key to their use in aromatherapy. - Soap-making process:
During the soap-making process, especially in hot-process methods, some of the more volatile components of essential oils can be lost due to heat exposure. - Storage and curing:
Even in cold-process soap making, some essential oil content may evaporate during the curing period, which can last several weeks. - Wash-off products:
Soaps are wash-off products, meaning the contact time with the skin is limited. This brief exposure might reduce the potential benefits of the essential oils. - Concentration in final product:
The amount of essential oil that remains in the final soap product is often quite low, which could limit its effectiveness.
However, it's important to consider counterarguments:
- Lingering effects:
Even brief contact with essential oils during washing can leave trace amounts on the skin, which may provide some benefits. - Aromatherapy benefits:
The scent released during use can still provide aromatherapeutic effects, even if brief. - Synergistic effects:
Essential oils may interact with other soap ingredients to create beneficial compounds that remain after the washing process. - Skin absorption:
While contact time is brief, some oil components may be absorbed by the skin during use. - Varying volatility:
Not all components of essential oils evaporate at the same rate. Some less volatile compounds may remain in the soap and on the skin after use.
In conclusion, while it's true that the benefits of essential oils in soap may be reduced compared to leave-on products, they are not necessarily eliminated entirely. The extent of benefits will depend on factors such as the specific oils used, their concentration, the soap-making process, and individual skin responses. For those seeking maximum benefits from essential oils, leave-on products or aromatherapy applications might be more effective, but essential oil-infused soaps can still offer pleasant fragrances and potential skin benefits.
Barefoot Betters Recipes
Recipe 1 Barefoot Betters Hair and Scalp Serum (BBHS)
The Barefoot Betters Hair and Scalp Oil strengthens existing hairs and helps with new hair growth. Apply after washing; 1 squirt a day, rub into the scalp.
- Castor Oil - 5 parts
- Coconut Oil - 2 parts
- Apricot Oil - 1 part
- Aloe Vera Juice - 1 part
Essential Oils
- Lavender (French) 5x
- Lavender - French from Aromaland, SKU: LAVF, $16.90 for 100ml
- Peppermint 4x
- Peppermint from Aromaland, SKU: 24PEP, $14.67 for 100ml
- Tea Tree (Melaleuca) 4x
- Tea Tree from Aromaland, SKU: 24TEA, $16.85 for 100ml
- Marjoram Spanish 3x
- Marjoram Spanish from Aromaland, SKU: 24MARSP, $28.82 for 100ml
- Eucalyptus Globulus 3x
- Eucalyptus Globulus from Aromaland, SKU: EUC, $9.50 for 100ml
Boston round bottles with treatment pump
- GlassBottleOutlet, 4 fl oz, pack of 24 for $28.99 from Amazon

Boston round bottles 2oz
- 2 oz Amber Glass Bottle & Dropper Top - 20/400 $14.95 for 12 from Wholesale Supplies Plus

Boston round bottles 1 oz, cost $48 for 108 bottles from GlassBottleOutlet Store at Amazon

Treatment Pump Top
Crafter's Choice 20/410 Black Petite Treatment Pump Top - Clear Cap cost $11.95 for 12 from Wholesale Supplies Plus

Reference Indian Sikhs use castor oil, olive oil, coconut oil, and apricot oil, see Centuries-Old Secret for Long, Shiny
Recipe 1 Barefoot Betters Simple Hair Serum (BBHS)
- Rosemary Essential Oil
- Joan MacKay recommended on 8-29-2024 sesson
- Olive Oil
Apply rosemary oil to chest and scalp.
Healthy Hair Protocol
Hair Growth Vitamins
- Saw Palmetto
- Kelp
- Horsetail
- Collagen
- Bamboo Leaf & Stem
- Borage Oil
- Zinc
- Vitamin E
- Iron

Reference Hair La Vie
Recipe 2 Barefoot Betters Evening Facial Oil (BBEF)
- 20 g Olive Oil
- 2 g Neroli Essential Oil
- 1 g Juniper Berry Essential Oil
- 0.5 g Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
- 0.5 g Salt, course
Add all ingredients to a 4 oz amber boston round bottle with treatment pump (from GlassBottleOutlet at Amazon)

Add all ingredients to a 2 oz bottle, twist-on lid and shake to mix.
To apply: Wash and clean your face, then using your two fingers, dip into the oil and apply to face. Do this once per day.
An alternative is to use facial jars, which cost $0.83 each when purchased in quantity from 11 Hoa Kinh Store at Amazon. You contaminate the oil by dipping your finger in the jar before applying it to your face.

Clear Skin Protocol
- Mental - my skin is a reflection of my self-image.
- Affirmation - I feel safe to be me
- Affirmation - I make decisions without guilt to save my skin, even if it displeases those I love!
- Herbs - Clariskn Herbal Formula for $34.98 from Herbally Grounded
- helps with hormones, liver and bowels
- Physical - dry skin brush
- lymph nodes - where legs and arms connect to the body
- brush when skin is dry, typically before working out
- brush towards belly button
- perform daily
- Essential oils - apply BBEF before bed
- Clove oil - apply to the bottom of the feet before bed. Used to draw out heavy metals.
- Foods to avoid - inflammatory
- white flour
- sugar
- food coloring and dyes
- Foods to eat - simple smoothie (max 7 ingredients) to not overload digestion and absorption of nutrients
- Kale
- Almonds
- Orgain Protein Powder
- Celery
- Spinach
- Blueberries
- Jalapeno Peppers
Skin Clearing Blend - HD Clear by doTERRA
Skin-Clearing Blend was formulated for acne and general skin health. Its major ingredient, Black Cumin seed, is not an essential oil, but has trace amounts of essential oil within it. Black Cumin is prized in many Islamic countries for its healing properties. Skin Clearing Blend combines the healing properties of Black Cumin with other essential oils.
Skin-Clearing Blend emotionally supports suppressed anger, guilt, and self-judgement. The individual in need of this blend may harbor feelings of guilt or anger from the past. These deeply buried feelings may exist outside the individual's conscious awareness. Yet these feelings of pain or anger literally "boil" to the surface. If the individual does not deal with these feelings appropriately, they may manifest through lashing out or blaming others.
Skin-Clearing Blend supports individuals by increasing self-acceptance and self-love. It assists them in seeing their inherent worth, regardless of physical appearance. It encourages the healthy release and expression of feelings of anger. Skin-Clearing Blend invites individuals to look past menial imperfections and to replace self-judgement with self-acceptance.
Ingredients: Black Cumin Seed, Ho Wood, Melaleuca (Tea Tree), Litsea Berry, Eucalyptus, and Geranium
Negative Emotions: Pain, anger, self-judgement
Positive Properties: Self-acceptance, self-love, worthwhile, personal responsibility
Reference: Emotions & Essential Oils - A Modern Resource for Healing, 5th Edition, p. 94
Heart Oil
50% by weight olive oil
30% by weight Geranium Essential Oil - "the emotional healer" and aids in healing the broken hearted. Helps with these Negative Emotions: abandonment, loss, distrusting, unforgiving, unloving, disheartened, heavyhearted, grief. Enhances these Positive Properties: emotional healing, trusting, forgiving, gentle, loving, tolerant, open. (Emotions & Essential Oils, 5th 2016, p. 38)
20% by weight Cinnamon essential oil
Apply on chest, over your heart nightly.

Prostate Healing Oil
40% by weight cinnamon essential oil - the oil of sexual harmony
30% by weight ginger essential oil - the oil of empowerment
30% by weight olive oil
Cinnamon Essential Oil
Cinnamon supports the reproductive system and helps heal sexual issues. It assists individuals in accepting their body and embracing their physical attractiveness. Cinnamon dispels fear of rejection and nurtures healthy sexuality. It rekindles sexual energies when there has been repression, trauma, or abuse. It can also bring clarity to souls who struggle with their sexual identity.
Cinnamon also assists individuals in relationships where insecurities are shown by jealousy or control. It encourages the soul to let go of control and allow others to be free. Cinnamon can nurture strong relationships based on mutual love and respect.
Where there are other insecurities covered by pretense, facade, and pride, Cinnamon invites individuals to be honest and vulnerable, thereby allowing true intimacy to emerge.
Negative Emotions: body rejection, fear, controlling, jealousy, sexual abuse, sexual repression or overactive sexuality.
Positive Emotions: body-acceptance, attractive, accepted, healthy sexuality, harmonious, intimacy
Emotions & Essential Oils, 5th 2016, p. 28
What negative emotions do I need to address? If exhibit dishonest, lying, cutting corners, cheating, or lack of integrity in my daily actions, then I know I have underlying issues with greed, arrogance, and disrespect.
Always this dishonesty and lack of integrity are based on greed, arrogance, and disrespect.
Three Towels and a 25-cent Newspaper by Bishop Richard C. Edgley, October 2006 General Conference
Ginger Essential Oil
Ginger holds no reservations. This oil has a purpose and will fulfill it! Ginger powerfully persuades individuals to be fully present and participate in life. It teaches that to be successful in life, one must be wholly committed to it.
Ginger addresses deep patterns of victim mentality, which is evidenced by feelings of powerlessness, believing everything is outside one's control, refusing to take responsibility for life, or blaming life circumstances on other people or outside influences. The victim feels stuck as they decentralize or disown responsibility and blame others for their misfortunes.
Ginger empowers individuals in taking complete responsibility for their life circumstances It infuses a warrior-like mentality based on personal integrity, centralized responsibility, and individual choice. Here, the individual sees themselves as the creator of their own life. No longer waiting for outside circumstances to change, they choose their own destiny. The empowered individual assumes full responsibility and accountability for the consequences of their actions or inactions.
Negative Emotions: victim, powerless, unwilling to take responsibility for self or life, defeated, not present, stuck, blaming
Positive Emotions: empowered, capable, purposeful, accountable, responsible
Emotions & Essential Oils, 5th 2016, p. 39
apply nightly between testicle sack and anus.

Recipe 3 Barefoot Betters Heart Soap (BBHS)
Oils in BBHS
- Olive Oil - 40%
- Palm Kernel Oil - 30%
- Coconut Oil, 76 deg - 15%
- Hemp Oil - 10%
- Castor Oil - 5%
Essential Oils in BBHS
- Copaiba essential oil - 50%
- Wood essential oil
- recommended by Joan MacKay
- Aromaland - bulkskincare.com Copaiba Balsam Essential Oil, cost $20.44 for 100 mL
- Ylang Ylang essential oil - 50%
- Alternative oils
- Citrus - remember skin exposed to the sun with citrus oil it will burn and leave skin blemish
- Tea Tree oil
Recipe 4 Barefoot Betters Baggy Eyes Cream
- Parsley
- Olive Oil
- Bentonite Clay
Make a paste and apply under the eyes. Let it dry and sit for 1 hour before washing off.
Recipe 5 Barefoot Betters Toothpaste
- Peppermint Essential Oil
- Alternative Essential Oils
- Cinnamon
- Hydrogen Peroxide
- SwansonVitamins.com hydrogen peroxide cost $3.99 for 16 oz
- Coconut oil
- Glycerin
- Wholesale Supplies Plus - Glycerin, cost $55.95 for 1 gal (10 lbs)
- Bulk Apothecary - Glycerin, cost $14 for 1 gal (10 lbs)
- AromaLand - bulkskincare.com use code 50350 to get $50 off $350
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Xylitol
- SwansonVitamins.com - Xylitol from xlear, cost $18.39 for 3 lbs
- Bulk Apothecary - Xylitol from Now Real Food, cost $18.29 for 2.5 lbs
- bulksupplements.com - Xylitol powder, sold out
- Charcoal
- bulkapothecary.com - activated charcoal powder, cost $23.59 for 1 lb
- herbally grounded - FDA said they can't sell it in bulk section
- red yeast rice in beet clear formula, but out of stock
Healthy Teeth Protocal
Last thing to eat, celery or saurkraut
recipe 6 barefoot betters shaving oil

- sandalwood essential oil - 40 drops
- Note Sandalwood is very expensive. Alternatives include
- Juniper Berry
- Cedarwood -
- "Those in need of Cedarwood struggle to form bonds within social groups. This can often be due to an overdeveloped sense of individuality. Rather than allowing oneself to be supported by family, friends, or a community, they live by excessive self-reliance." (Emotions & Essential Oils, 5th, p. 26)
- With anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, it is also great at reducing acne breakouts (see Wood Essential Oil Substitutes You'll Love by RMO)
- tea tree essential oil - 20 drops
- peppermint essential oil - 10 drops
- geranium essential oil - 10 drops
- Benefits: aids in healing the broken heart
- Negative emotions: abandonment, loss, distrusting, unforgiving, unloving, disheartened, heavyhearted, grief
- Positive emotions: emotional healing, trusting, forgiving, gentle, loving, tolerant, open
- iodine - 10 drops
- lavender essential oil - 5 drops
- olive oil - 20 grams
Recipe 7 Barefoot Betters Liver Health
Liver Protocol
- Take Live Right from Herbally Grounded

RECIPE 7 BAREFOOT BETTERS ADRENAL SUPPORT OIL
Symptoms - red face, rosacea, fatigue
Cause - 1) insulin resistance and 2) adrenal dysfunction being in fight or flight constantly
Treatment Plan - don't over do it when working out to help my adrenals
- Avoid grains and sugars, candida lives on carbohydrates
- Vitamin B1
- Coconut Oil (MCT), use olive oil instead
- Trace mineral (molybdenum) found in leaf vegetables and legumes
- Anti-fungal (mold, candida from sugar) essential oil -
- black walnut herb (powder) internally, 1 tsp twice a day for 5 weeks (9 out 10 beneficial)
- alternate clove and oregano essential oil topically on the liver
Recipe 8 Barefoot Betters Acne Support Oil
Symptoms - acne scars
Treatment Plan
Evening Facial Serum
- Castor oil
- Rosehip oil - more expensive
- Olive oil
- Tea Tree essential oil
- Rejected
- Vitamin E
- Evening Primrose oil
- Vitamin A with retinol
- Birch bark essential oil
- Sage essential oil
- Shea Butter
- Avocado Oil
- Garlic
Facial warts - apply Ginger Essential Oil
Microdermabrasion is beneficial for acne scars
Essential Oil Companies and Wholesalers
Aroma Land
Wholesale account - Lusero B. sales rep. Customer ID BAR07. Located in Santa Fe NM. Login Bulkskincare.com jeff@barefootbetters.com WebOne
doTERRA
Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade (CPTG)
Root to Tip Serum - Lavender, Peppermint, Cedarwood, Lavandin, Marjoram, Niaouli (Melaleuca), Rosemary, Eucalyptus and Rosemary Leaf Extract.
Health & Beauty Natural Oils
Offers Private Label and USDA Certified Organic Essential Oils. Located 2644 Hegan Ln, Chico CA 95928
Plant Therapy
Plant Therapy offers wholesale, bulk and private label. Applied for wholesale program 8/13/2024
Nutrix International
Nutrix Essential Oils - private label manufacturer
Soap Companies and Wholesalers
Adams Handmade Soap
NaturalSoapWholesale.com - private label white label soap bars. Located 601 N Ashe Ave, Dunn NC 28334



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