Essential oils -- what brand? Where to buy? Etc.

2sunshines · 01-07-2016, 08:29 AM

So, I want to buy some essential oils. I'd like to start using them for a few things.

I have no idea where to start...

What brands do you use and love? Where have you found the best prices?

bananacake · 01-07-2016, 08:52 AM

We had a recent thread about this. DoTerra, Young Living. I buy cheapo ones from Vitacost

But not for internal use.

2sunshines · 01-07-2016, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bananacake

We had a recent thread about this. DoTerra, Young Living. I buy cheapo ones from Vitacost

But not for internal use.

Nah, I am not looking to use them internally... I was thinking of going the cheap route too -- this is my first attempt using them so I'm honestly not interested in investing a lot in to them before I figure how much I'll actually use them... But don't want to buy junk either.

Mostly planning to do things like making a natural room spray, and making my own cleaners, etc.

bananacake · 01-07-2016, 09:15 AM

Yep, that's what I do, and I use Vitacost.

Llee · 01-07-2016, 09:15 AM

Www.planttherapy.com

Free shipping.
Certified aromatherapists.
Quality oils.
They have kidsafe oils.

houseforjoy · 01-07-2016, 09:40 AM

Plant therapy and Eden garden on Amazon. Both are very good

greengirl19 · 01-07-2016, 11:11 AM

I'm a big fan of the Plant Therapy KidSafe line!

2sunshines · 01-08-2016, 05:25 AM

Ok, follow up question. If I'm just delving in and only want to buy a few varieties (like 2 or 3) to start, what are your most used? And what do you use them for?

Llee · 01-08-2016, 05:31 AM

Lavender for burns. PT Kidsafe germ stopper and nighty night.

2TMama · 01-08-2016, 08:08 AM

I almost used some christmas $ to buy a starter kit from a MLM, ended up getting mine from P.T. & have been very pleased. Check out their boxed sets & they've grouped together popular oils ....I bet you'll find one that suits you

I already owned several e.o.'s (lavender, tea tree, eucalyptus, lemongrass, citronella)....so I got two sets of synergies...one being a kid safe set.

Let us know what you get!!

P.s. I just stumbled onto a new-to-me site that has lots of recipes & also some safety info: hippy homemaker.

bec28 · 01-08-2016, 08:13 AM

Do you mind if I ask a related question? I'm wondering if anyone has any favorite eo diffusers? But if you'd rather I start another thread, I can do that

don't wanna add answers to this thread if they won't be helpful to you.

houseforjoy · 01-08-2016, 08:17 AM

My top three, lavender, thieves type blend, lime.

But I also use tea tree and eucalyptus very often

2TMama · 01-08-2016, 09:12 AM

There are also recent threads about diffusers.

I perused Amazon & looked at their best sellers. Lots of reviews there!
I found one with an 18 month warranty, large capacity tank & auto shut off when empty

bec28 · 01-08-2016, 09:35 AM

I must have missed that one. Thank you! Off to search...

2TMama · 01-08-2016, 09:42 AM

Those threads are under "natural health & nutrition"

HTH

01-07-2016, 08:29 AM	#1
2sunshines Moderator in Celebrations, Cloth Diapering & EC, Empty Arms, Prayer & Praise, and Swap n' Shop Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 27,027	Essential oils -- what brand? Where to buy? Etc. So, I want to buy some essential oils. I'd like to start using them for a few things. I have no idea where to start... What brands do you use and love? Where have you found the best prices? __________________ married 25 years mom to two young adults (23 and 20) and two teens (17 and 15)

01-07-2016, 08:52 AM	#2
bananacake Rose Garden I Am A BananaCake Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northeast US Posts: 25,126	Re: Essential oils -- what brand? Where to buy? Etc. We had a recent thread about this. DoTerra, Young Living. I buy cheapo ones from Vitacost But not for internal use. __________________ Brenna 3 kiddos (16 1/2, 14 & 9) Praying for semi-son, age 35 I live by the motto: seek first to understand. "Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions." Proverbs 18:2

01-07-2016, 09:15 AM	#4
bananacake Rose Garden I Am A BananaCake Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northeast US Posts: 25,126	Re: Essential oils -- what brand? Where to buy? Etc. Yep, that's what I do, and I use Vitacost. __________________ Brenna 3 kiddos (16 1/2, 14 & 9) Praying for semi-son, age 35 I live by the motto: seek first to understand. "Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions." Proverbs 18:2

01-07-2016, 09:15 AM	#5
Llee Moderator Dancing stands with all seahorses who are journeying to freedom Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 19,197	Re: Essential oils -- what brand? Where to buy? Etc. Www.planttherapy.com Free shipping. Certified aromatherapists. Quality oils. They have kidsafe oils. __________________ It's me, dh, Dressy Bessy (Sept 08) and Dancing Daisy (May 10) Lead the children to see in every pleasant and beautiful thing an expression of God's love for them. Recommend your religion to them by its pleasantness. Let the law of kindness be in your lips. ~Ellen G. White

01-07-2016, 09:40 AM	#6
houseforjoy Rose Garden trying to live like olaf "this is the best day of my life!... and quite possibly the last!" Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: in the sunshine with my own personal flurry Posts: 9,563	Re: Essential oils -- what brand? Where to buy? Etc. Plant therapy and Eden garden on Amazon. Both are very good __________________ Amanda, ENFJ Mommy to my bounty: ds 13 years, dd 12 years, dd 9 years , dd 6 and ds 4 Psalm 13 How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever?How long will you hide your face from me? 2 How long must I take counsel in my soul and have sorrow in my heart all the day?....because I am shaken. 5 But I have trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation. 6 I will sing to the Lord, because he has dealt bountifully with me.

01-07-2016, 11:11 AM	#7
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01-08-2016, 05:25 AM	#8
2sunshines Moderator in Celebrations, Cloth Diapering & EC, Empty Arms, Prayer & Praise, and Swap n' Shop Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 27,027	Re: Essential oils -- what brand? Where to buy? Etc. Ok, follow up question. If I'm just delving in and only want to buy a few varieties (like 2 or 3) to start, what are your most used? And what do you use them for? __________________ married 25 years mom to two young adults (23 and 20) and two teens (17 and 15)

01-08-2016, 05:31 AM	#9
Llee Moderator Dancing stands with all seahorses who are journeying to freedom Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 19,197	Re: Essential oils -- what brand? Where to buy? Etc. Lavender for burns. PT Kidsafe germ stopper and nighty night. __________________ It's me, dh, Dressy Bessy (Sept 08) and Dancing Daisy (May 10) Lead the children to see in every pleasant and beautiful thing an expression of God's love for them. Recommend your religion to them by its pleasantness. Let the law of kindness be in your lips. ~Ellen G. White

01-08-2016, 08:08 AM	#10
2TMama Rose Garden Flawed & Forgiven. Rescued, Redeemed & Restored. Image Bearer, Grace Embracer, Joy Seeker & Hope Stirrer. Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,983	Re: Essential oils -- what brand? Where to buy? Etc. I almost used some christmas $ to buy a starter kit from a MLM, ended up getting mine from P.T. & have been very pleased. Check out their boxed sets & they've grouped together popular oils ....I bet you'll find one that suits you I already owned several e.o.'s (lavender, tea tree, eucalyptus, lemongrass, citronella)....so I got two sets of synergies...one being a kid safe set. Let us know what you get!! P.s. I just stumbled onto a new-to-me site that has lots of recipes & also some safety info: hippy homemaker. __________________ Wife to the man He led me to 20 years ago Mama to my favorite kids- two teens , & two toddlers

01-08-2016, 08:13 AM	#11
bec28 Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 4,580	Re: Essential oils -- what brand? Where to buy? Etc. Do you mind if I ask a related question? I'm wondering if anyone has any favorite eo diffusers? But if you'd rather I start another thread, I can do that don't wanna add answers to this thread if they won't be helpful to you. __________________ Wife to first date since 2005 Mama to A (ds) , Nov 2009 Sweet baby C (dd) born Feb 2012 staying at home and loving it! learning to be a more grace filled, gentle mama

01-08-2016, 08:17 AM	#12
houseforjoy Rose Garden trying to live like olaf "this is the best day of my life!... and quite possibly the last!" Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: in the sunshine with my own personal flurry Posts: 9,563	Re: Essential oils -- what brand? Where to buy? Etc. My top three, lavender, thieves type blend, lime. But I also use tea tree and eucalyptus very often __________________ Amanda, ENFJ Mommy to my bounty: ds 13 years, dd 12 years, dd 9 years , dd 6 and ds 4 Psalm 13 How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever?How long will you hide your face from me? 2 How long must I take counsel in my soul and have sorrow in my heart all the day?....because I am shaken. 5 But I have trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation. 6 I will sing to the Lord, because he has dealt bountifully with me.

01-08-2016, 09:12 AM	#13
2TMama Rose Garden Flawed & Forgiven. Rescued, Redeemed & Restored. Image Bearer, Grace Embracer, Joy Seeker & Hope Stirrer. Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,983	Re: Essential oils -- what brand? Where to buy? Etc. There are also recent threads about diffusers. I perused Amazon & looked at their best sellers. Lots of reviews there! I found one with an 18 month warranty, large capacity tank & auto shut off when empty __________________ Wife to the man He led me to 20 years ago Mama to my favorite kids- two teens , & two toddlers

01-08-2016, 09:35 AM	#14
bec28 Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 4,580	Re: Essential oils -- what brand? Where to buy? Etc. I must have missed that one. Thank you! Off to search... __________________ Wife to first date since 2005 Mama to A (ds) , Nov 2009 Sweet baby C (dd) born Feb 2012 staying at home and loving it! learning to be a more grace filled, gentle mama

01-08-2016, 09:42 AM	#15
2TMama Rose Garden Flawed & Forgiven. Rescued, Redeemed & Restored. Image Bearer, Grace Embracer, Joy Seeker & Hope Stirrer. Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,983	Re: Essential oils -- what brand? Where to buy? Etc. Those threads are under "natural health & nutrition" HTH __________________ Wife to the man He led me to 20 years ago Mama to my favorite kids- two teens , & two toddlers

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