Good question! Essential oils are “essences” or drops extracted from different plant parts such as flowers, fruit, leaves, stems, and roots by steam distillation or cold press. They are highly concentrated oils that are used in aromatherapy to improve physical and psychological well-being. Because of this, essential oils have been used for many therapeutic applications since the dawn of time. There are more than 400 types of essential oils. Each essential oil has a unique smell and health benefits. Essential oils are highly individualized, meaning that they can affect everyone differently. Nevertheless, their benefits are countless.