What to avoid when buying essential oils?
Keep in mind that some essential oils are made from wild-harvested plants, so they may lack organic certification. Avoid buying anything with the term “fragrance oil” as these are often synthetically produced and are not true botanical essential oils. Atc experts say to look for: botanical name: alongside the common name (e. Lavender”), you should see the latin name (e. Lavandula angustifolia). This proves it’s a specific plant, not a vague knock-off. Pure essential oil”: this means no fillers, synthetics, or carrier oils.