The Oldest industry in the world. Aromatherapy is derived from two words.
Essential oils are the essence of the plant .
They are not the same as fragrance oils. Essential oils are derived from true plants, fragrance oils are artificially created fragrances or contain synthetic substances and do not offer the therapeutic benefits that essential oils offer. 1. through the sense of smell 2. through the skin Essential oils are highly concentrated and a little goes a long way. Essential oils should be stored in a cool, dark place, in dark amber or cobalt blue bottles. These are general guidelines.