Essential Oil Sources Suggestions?

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Do you have a quality, affordable essential oil supplier that you love and can recommend?

I enjoy making melt-&-pour soaps and apothecary in general and have been searching essential oil sources. I get frustrated when I visit sites and have to wade through blends. I’m seeking an essential oils source(s) where the oils smell divine, have a good shelf life, are not expensive and where I can find lots of single oils rather than blends. I’ve read lots of feedback and like everything else every source has pros and cons.

I’ve bought a couple of oils from Gya Labs. I liked their price points and the scents were strong and long-lasting. At their website you can filter to single oils and they have carrier oils. Looks like free shipping is only available for orders of $70+. Their bad feedback mostly is that they don’t share the owners or who they are owned by.

SarahEverAfter compares 6 sources. From her summary, I favored this one: For a great balance of price, quality, selection, and education check out Plant Therapy. Their prices are affordable to me and I can filter to singles. They seem to offer free shipping to US buyers and there doesn’t seem to be a minimum. Cons include that only certain oils are available as certified organic and no free shipping outside of the US.

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@LovelyMiss makes soaps and candles. Maybe she has some ideas?

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Hi @LovelyMiss. Do you have any recommendations for good, affordable essential oils? You were recommended to me by Bunny1kenobi Deanna.

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I have loved the products I’ve gotten from Brambleberry, which caters to soap makers. They are quality, and while I haven’t done a lot of price comparisons, I’ve found them affordable for my needs (just small amounts every time). https://www.brambleberry.com/shop-by-craft/soap-making/melt-and-pour/essential-oils Definitely sign up for their mailing list to get a 20% coupon when you’re ready to order! They have pretty regular seasonal sales, too. There’s also a running discount where if you buy 7 or more trial size essential oils you get 10% off (trial sizes are half an ounce). They offer REALLY important information about the safety of use for each oil (not all oils are safe for something like lip balm, for example, but might be fine for soap). My main con is they don’t often offer free shipping for regular orders. I think my shipping has usually been between about $9.00 - $18.00 for small - medium orders. It usually balances out with the discount code, but then it doesn’t really feel like a discount anymore!

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If it’s the same Brambleberry, I’ve seen some beautiful mica powders on their site. Thanks for the info!

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Their mica is excellent! It’s so fine, vibrant, and shimmery. They are my primary source for soap and bath/body product making, and in almost 15 years of ordering (usually 1-2x per year), I’ve never had an issue or concern with quality or customer service. Totally recommend them without hesitation if they can meet your product needs!

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I ordered sample kits from Revive and Bulk Apothecary. I chose them because the other companies I considered did not have good varieties of sample kits. Both kits have 18 oils and the oils in both are 100% therapeutic grade.

Revive includes:

Protect, Immunity Boost, Into The Woods, Peppermint, Lavender, Frankincense, Lemon, Breathe Air, Calm, Sleep, Citrus Break, Purify, Eucalyptus, Stress Easy, Tumble & Tidy, Vanilla, Geranium and Wild Orange.

I would have preferred only oils and no blends. The bottles are tiny (no fl oz shared) and not made as droppers. The oils can still be extracted to test them. Their kit is currently marked down from $35 to $14 (now $8.50) because some of the oils in the citruses bottles have evaporated. They were excellent in resolving my issue when I shared my disappointment that some oils were not full. They restored my faith in the company. I’ve since placed an order for 2 full-sized oils and I’ll order again. I’m happy with my experience.

The Bulk Apothecary kit was branded Radha Beauty. The bottles are larger, .17 fl oz. The kit includes:

PEPPERMINT
100% pure Mentha Piperita from the USA. The calming aroma may liven up the mind, body, and soul.

TEA TREE
100% pure Melaleuca Alternifolia from Australia. This oil is known to have antiseptic properties along with an invigorating and refreshing scent.

EUCALYPTUS
100% pure Eucalyptus globulus from China. Known to be a natural anti-inflammatory, which may help support the respiratory system with its refreshing scent.

LEMONGRASS
100% pure Cymbopogon Schoenanthus from India. A great herb for inducing relaxation and balance for the mind.

ORANGE
100% pure Citrus Aurantium Dulcis from Brazil. Promotes positive attitudes and induces relaxation for a calm spirit.

LAVENDER
Premium stabilized blend for stronger floral scent from the USA. This oil has an essence of pure calmness and relaxation with a light, uplifting scent.

FRANKINCENSE
100% pure Boswellia Carterii from India. Aids in relaxation and sleep to help rebalance the mind.

ROSEMARY
100% pure Rosemary Officinalis from the USA. The herbal scent is perfect for promoting shiny, silky hair.

LEMON
100% pure Citrus Limonum. Derived from cold-pressed lemon peels, the scent is calming in nature and helps in removing mental fatigue, exhaustion, dizziness, and nervous tension.

BERGAMOT
100% pure Citrus Bergamia. Made from cold-pressed bergamot rinds, the fruity, delicately spicy aroma can be diffused whenever stress or tension is high.

CEDARWOOD
100% pure Cedris Atlantica Manetti. With an earthy aroma that is warm and soothing to promote feelings of vitality and wellness after a stressful day.

PATCHOULI
100% pure Pogostemon Cablin. This oil has a strong earthy aroma and totes wound healing and scar reducing properties. It has also been known to have aphrodisiac effects.

GERANIUM
100% pure Pelargonium Graveolens. Steam distilled from geranium flowers. The sweet, floral aroma is known to help calm nerves and to naturally relieve stress and tension. It is known to alleviate symptoms of menopause.

PINK GRAPEFRUIT
100% pure Citrus Paradisi. Cold pressed from the rind of the grapefruit. Its properties include revitalizing and disinfecting, making is a perfect energizing room freshener.

CINNAMON
100% pure Cinnamomum Verum. This oil has a warm and spicy scent, reminiscent of winter holidays. It is a great oil to use on sore, aching muscles. It has been known to help with blood circulation and libido.

OREGANO
100% pure Origanum Vulgare. With immune support and antioxidant properties, oregano oil is a great oil to help support the body’s overall wellness.

CLOVE
100% pure Eugenia Caryophyllata. This oil has a sweet-spicy aroma with a fruity top-note fragrance. This is a warm scent that is perfect for diffusing on colder fall and winter nights.

CLARY SAGE
100% pure Salvia Sclarea. With a sweet, nutty fragrance, this oil can boost self-esteem, confidence, hope, and mental strength.

I like that it is all oils and no blends.

I like the potency of the oils in both kits. While they are not the highest quality, according to their prices, they are better quality than what I’ve dabbled with in the past. Ordering these sets has greatly helped me to move forward with experimenting in aromatherapy and apothecary.

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