What is the difference between an aromatherapy oil and essential oil?

Answer 1

Essential oils are actually not "oils" at all. They are volatile organic compounds made up of a variety of chemicals but because they contain no lipids, they are not technically considered oils--at least nutritionally. "Ordinary" vegetable oils, on the other hand, contain lipids and that's what makes them "oils". Some vegetable oils contain what scientists call essential fatty acids. These are fatty acids that the body needs but cannot make on its own. But they should not be confused with the botanical extracts known as essential oils. Essential oils are oils that use in aromatherapy. These oils have a therapeutic property and if use correctly can overcome some health problems.

Answer 2

There really aren't non essential oils. When used to describe oils the word essential doesn't mean they're necessary or important, although they are, instead the word is be used to show that these oils are made from the essence of the plant or flower. This means that you are getting the purest form of the oil, and that it is bogged down with the extras. You can find out more at http://www.doterra.com

Answer 3

Many people use these terms interchangeably, as aromatherapy involves aromatic essential oils. However, aromatherapists do not only use essential oils. They also use odorless fatty acid oils as base oils. They combine diverse essential oils and fatty-acid oils to make a blend with optimum fragrance and benefits. The aromatherapy oils prepared by them are mostly milder than the original essential oils.

Aromatherapists use macerated or ayurvedic herbal oils to address underlined health conditions. They buy diverse natural oils from essential oil suppliers and prepare diffuser blends by mixing different essential oils and massage oils by combining one or more fatty and essential oils. The aromatherapy massage oils contain essential oils in small percentages as essential oils are highly concentrated. Their scent and natural compounds overpower the aromatherapy blends.

Answer 4

Aromatherapy oil is a diluted/modified form of pure essential oil.

Answer 5

No difference...essential oils are volatile.