Essential oils are highly volatile in the sense that they readily evaporate. Each essential oil has its own volatility rate, which is measured on a scale of 1 to 100. Essential oils feel more like water than oil, and some oils are more viscous others. They are soluble in alcohol, ether and fixed oils. They are not soluble in water.
Most essential oils are anti-bacterial.
These oils can be absorbed through the skin quickly, between 20 and 70 minutes, depending upon the fat content of the person. Essential oils are distilled using either dried or fresh herbs. However, the use of dried herbs to distill essential oils results in a less vital, less potent form. This exquisite collection of therapeutic-grade essential oils and resins possesses rich, exotic fragrances with the unique ability to lift emotions and heighten spiritual awareness. This blend is said to open the crown chakra to allow for a release of emotions.