Pure essential oils are concentrated essences, much lighter than water and highly flammable. They are volatile oils as they evaporate quickly when they come in contact with air. So they are mixed with carrier oils to trap their effectiveness. Essential oils can be divided into three components- relaxing or calming oils, stimulating oils and uplifting oils. Commercial uses of essential oils Essential oils are added to incenses, candles, soaps, facial products, bath oils, massage oils, air freshener, food products, furniture polish, etc.
Some companies use synthetic oils in their products.
Make sure when purchasing that you are paying for pure oils not synthetic chemical derivatives. To check for purity dab a drop of oil onto tissue, pure essential oils will evaporate and dispense leaving no oily patch. You can also add one drop of essential oil of Thyme, Basil, Rosemary, Clove, Cinnamon, Lemon to cooked food or salads. Essential oils influence the brain and the nervous system. Because of their small molecular structure they penetrate the skin easily and enter the layers of the epidermis and mix with the fatty tissue and the lymph system.