Difference Between Fragrance Oils and Essential Oils
by Melissa Hall
Here I will show you what the difference is between fragrance oils and essential oils.
Description of Essential Oils
Essential oils are the "essence" of a plant and are extracted from various kinds of plants. They have, throughout history, been used for medicinal purposes. Here are some examples of essential oils that are common in aromatherapy:
Lavender- Calming
Lemongrass-Refreshing, rejuvenating and balancing
Eucalyptus-Helps with colds, soothes nasal passages
Citrus-Energizing and uplifting
Patchouli Oil - Tranquility, and helps promote clear breathing
Rosemary has a calming affect for apprehension
Ylang Ylang - Relaxes the mind and seduces the senses
Bergamot Oil-Energizing and balancing for the mind
In candle making, these are only a few of the many essential oils that can be used for aromatherapy. I never got around to using essential oils in my soy candle business, except Lemongrass and I didn't use much of it to get a strong fragrance throw! Lemongrass is also a lower cost essential oil.
About Fragrance Oils
Fragrance oils are manufactured and artificially made to copy natural fragrances. You'll find there exists many different types of fragrance oils and they are usually less costly than essential oils. But even though essential oils are generally more expensive, you generally don't use as much so for some essential oils, it will actually be more cost effective using those rather than fragrance oils, however you definitely need to thoroughly test them in the candles.
Fragrance oils don't provide the aromatherapy benefits of essential oils, so they cannot be used for making aromatherapy candles.
Fragrance oils are also manufactured in different grades by concentration so cheaper fragrance oils may be more diluted than more costly oils. You would then need to use more of the oil in your candles for a good scent throw.
So what's the difference in fragrance oils and essential oils? One is natural, extracted from the plant, and the other is artificially made.
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Title: Difference Between Fragrance Oils and Essential Oils
Author: Melissa Hall
Email: hallartistry@q.com
Keywords: fragrance oils,essential oils,candle making oils,soy candles,candle making,candles,crafts,hobbies,home,health
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