The Truth About Essential Oil Quality
What You Need To Know
The Truth About Essential Oil Quality
With so many essential oil brands out there, all claiming to be the best, it’s hard to know what you’re really getting. Some are beautifully pure, while others cut corners, dilute their oils, or add synthetic fragrances—and you’d never know just by looking at the label.
At Mai Joie Botanicals, I’ve spent years working with essential oils, understanding where they come from, and ensuring my blends use only oils I truly trust. Here’s what you need to know about essential oil quality—and how to make sure you’re choosing the best for your well-bein
The Truth About Essential Oil Quality – What Does ‘Pure’ Really Mean?
Many essential oil brands use the word “pure”, but there’s no industry standard that defines what this actually means. Some companies use it freely, even when their oils have been diluted or altered.
💡 What to look for instead:
- Brands that are transparent about their sourcing and production.
- Oils that contain no synthetic additives or artificial fragrances.
- Essential oil blends that smell as nature intended—not overly sweet, artificial, or overpowering.
At Mai Joie Botanicals, I carefully choose oils from trusted sources that share my commitment to quality. I don’t use synthetic additives or fillers—just beautifully crafted blends made with nature’s finest ingredients.
Why Sourcing Matters
The quality of an essential oil starts long before it reaches the bottle. Where and how a plant is grown plays a huge role in the aroma and effectiveness of the final oil.
✅ High-quality essential oils should come from:
- Regions where the plant naturally thrives.
- Ethical suppliers who respect the harvesting process.
- Properly distilled plants, ensuring the oil retains its natural aromatic complexity.
I personally trust and know the sources of my oils—that’s why I can confidently say that every Mai Joie Botanicals blend contains oils that have been carefully selected for their purity and effectiveness.
The Hidden Truth About Cheap Essential Oils
If a bottle of essential oil seems suspiciously cheap, there’s usually a reason. High-quality essential oils take time, care, and proper extraction methods, which naturally come at a cost.
🔍 Low prices can indicate:
- Oils that have been diluted with carrier oils (but not disclosed).
- Synthetically altered oils that smell stronger but don’t offer real aromatherapy benefits.
- Mass-produced oils that have lost their natural potency due to poor sourcing or over-processing.
At Mai Joie Botanicals, I price my blends fairly for their quality—because I believe in providing you with genuine aromatherapy benefits, not just a lovely aroma.
The Myth of ‘Therapeutic Grade’ Oils
You may have heard the term “therapeutic grade”, but here’s the truth: this is a marketing term, not a regulated standard. No official body certifies essential oils as “therapeutic grade”—so if a company claims this, it doesn’t necessarily mean their oils are superior.
Instead, look for brands that prioritise knowledge and transparency. I created Mai Joie Botanicals because I believe in using my experience and expertise to bring you essential oil blends that are truly crafted with care, understanding, and integrity.
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The Truth About Essential Oil Quality
What This Means for You
Choosing high-quality essential oils isn’t about falling for marketing buzzwords—it’s about knowing who you’re buying from and how much they truly care about what they sell.
At Mai Joie Botanicals, I:
🌿 Work with trusted sources to select high-quality essential oils.
🌍 Ensure my blends contain no synthetic fragrances or additives.
🧑🔬 Use my years of experience to craft blends that support your well-being naturally.
💛 Because you deserve the best—naturally.
You Can Find All Our Essential Oil Blends Here
How I Source My Essential Oils
Not all essential oils are created equal, and one of the biggest factors in quality is where and how they are sourced. Some brands buy from mass suppliers, where oils can be mixed, diluted, or sourced without much consideration for sustainability.
At Mai Joie Botanicals, I do things differently.
✔ I carefully select my oils from trusted suppliers – ones I know and trust to provide high-quality, pure essential oils without synthetic fillers or artificial fragrances.
✔ I ensure that the plants used to make the oils are grown in the right regions, where they naturally thrive, to ensure they retain their full aromatic complexity and beneficial properties.
✔ I work with ethical suppliers who respect the plants and the people who cultivate them – because quality and integrity matter as much as the final product.
✔ The suppliers I source from are recognised as approved sellers with the UK Aromatherapy Trade Council, meaning they meet high standards for purity, authenticity, and ethical sourcing.
I may not grow or distill the oils myself, but I put my years of experience as an aromatherapist into selecting the best sources for my blends. When you buy from Mai Joie Botanicals, you can be confident that you’re getting carefully crafted, high-quality essential oil blends made with knowledge, experience, and a genuine passion for aromatherapy.
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Aromatherapy Safety & Notes
✔ Store your massage oil in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight.
✔ Never apply undiluted essential oils directly to the skin.
✔ Consult a professional before use if pregnant, nursing, or under medical supervision.
✔ Keep out of reach of children and pets.
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