Question: are aromatherapy oils the same as essential oils?
Answer: An 'aromatherapy oil' is usually a 2% dilution of an essential oil in 98% almond or grapeseed oil which is usually extremely poor value for money. ... On the other hand, essential oils are undiluted products that have been extracted from flowers, herbs, leaves, grasses, roots, woods, barks, spices, fruits or gum.