Why dōTERRA?

When you choose doTERRA, you are choosing essential oils gently and carefully distilled from plants that have been patiently harvested at the perfect moment by experienced growers from around the world for ideal extract composition and efficacy.

Each doTERRA essential oil is also carefully and thoroughly tested using the strict CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade^® quality protocol. Experienced essential oil users will immediately recognize the superior quality standard for naturally safe, purely effective therapeutic-grade doTERRA essential oils.

While there is a science to the distillation of essential oils, it is also an art. Distillers not only rely on years of experience, they also employ modern technologies and techniques.

The most common method of extracting essential oils is a low-heat steam distillation process. In this process, pressurized steam is circulated through plant material. The essential oils are liberated from the plant and carried away by the steam. When the steam cools, the water and oils naturally separate and the oil is collected. To ensure the highest quality oil extract with the correct chemical composition, the temperature and pressure must be closely monitored. Too little heat or pressure and the oil will not release; too much, and the oil’s composition and potency will be affected.

Steam Distillation

Steam distillation is the most common way to extract aromatic compounds (essential oil) from a plant. During the steam distillation process, steam passes through the plant material. The combination of heated steam and gentle pressure causes the essential oil to be released from microscopic protective sacs. As the vapor mixture flows through a condenser and cools, it yields a layer of oil and a layer of water. The essential oil rises to the top and is separated from the hydrosol (floral water) and collected.

Some have asked about the difference between first distillations in comparison to complete distillations. The temperature for steam distilling is usually between 140–212 degrees Fahrenheit. Since different plants require different pressures, times, and temperatures, using this particular distillation method makes it possible to adjust the temperature based on the plant type, making it a very effective and precise way to obtain the purest compounds.

Expression

Unlike steam distillation, expression, sometimes referred to as “cold pressed,” does not involve heat. In this process, oil is extracted from the product under mechanical pressure. doTERRA uses expression to extract all of its citrus oils, such as Wild Orange, Lemon, Lime, Bergamot, and Grapefruit, from the rind.

Proper distillation requires a consideration for the uniqueness of pressure, temperature, time, and harvesting practices, each of which may be as diverse as the plants themselves. A poor distillation process can alter or destroy the necessary aromatic compounds that comprise the essential oil, leaving a substance far different from the intended goal and something that would not be used to support health and wellness. For this reason, the best distillation artisans dedicate their efforts and work to only a few select plants. This focused effort develops proper knowledge and experience, helping ensure congruency between the oil chemistry of the plant and its distilled form.

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Product Innovation

Essential oils are naturally occurring, powerful aromatic compounds that hold incredible benefits for our health and well-being. Improving on what nature has already created can be largely a fool’s errand. Nature knows what our bodies need, and has already provided those resources to us.

When it comes to product innovation, doTERRA employs a simple tactic: allow nature to do what she does best already. doTERRA is committed to providing the highest quality, purest essential oils to the world. Our harvesting and distillation practices are carried out by co-ops of growers and distillers who have mastered the art of producing the finest essential oils. These co-ops are often made up of families who have done this work for generations. They’ve passed down their expertise, continuing a legacy of knowing where best to grow the botanical materials, when is best to harvest, and how best to distill the oils. So, innovation does not come in improving the essential oils. Rather, it comes in maximising the benefits of those oils.

While maintaining the integrity and potency of the essential oils, doTERRA works to develop new delivery methods that allow the oils to do their work. From carrier oils and lotions, to beadlets, doTERRA has developed ways to enhance the benefits of essential oils by making them more readily and easily applied. 

Essential oils enthusiasts also know the power of combining essential oils. These blends can provide the original benefits of the different oils while also create synergistic partnerships between the oils, creating even more benefits and optimising the oils. But there’s more to creating a blend than just mixing oils together. You have to know the proper ratio and even the proper sequence. That’s where creating blends becomes both a matter of science and art. doTERRA continues to research and develop blends that unleash the potential of nature’s gifts.

How does one improve on what nature has designed? Simply put, you don’t. But, innovating new products as well as discovering powerful blends is something doTERRA excels at. 

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Safety Information

Aromatherapy or the practice of using plant materials—such as essential oils—to improve overall wellbeing, has long been studied for its ability to enhance feelings of relaxation, encouragement, excitement, focus, and well-being. Using essential oils aromatically, through diffusion, is a safe and effective way for people of all ages to enjoy the benefits of essential oils when appropriate levels are used in well-ventilated areas.

We encourage common sense when it comes to the use of diffusers with essential oils in public places such as meetings spaces, restaurants and cafes, schools, hospitals and so on. While there is no issue with safety, personal preference differs. Individuals wishing to use products in these public environments should consider relevant policies, consult with management and the relevant local communities or stakeholders.

For over a decade doTERRA has understood that essential oils, when properly sourced from optimal regions and thoroughly tested for the highest-levels of purity and quality, are the Earth’s gift to humanity. With this gift, comes great responsibility to respect the power of each element.

The health and well-being of individuals and families using essential oils is most beneficial when proper usage guidelines are followed. dōTERRA’s team of trained scientists and medical professionals utilise available toxicology data, relevant scientific compendia, and the highest industry standards to best determine the uses of these products. Safety guidelines include safe usage and handling directions. These specify the recommended dosage, dilution and how the product is best used. Details on safe usage can be found on the product labels for doTERRA oils, and can be accessed on our website. We always recommend our products are used under adult supervision.

Consistent with Australian and New Zealand regulations, doTERRA does not recommend its essential oils for internal medicinal use.

Although extremely rare, reactions to essential oils occasionally arise. If a reaction occurs, it is important that the individual discontinue use of essential oils and consult with a physician. We are very pleased that dōTERRA’s rate of adverse reactions is approximately .01 percent. dōTERRA labels its products to help customers avoid any potential issues, no matter how rare, and provides education and training on our website, in printed materials, and through in-person events.

Use of Essential Oils in Public Spaces

We want to provide some simple guidance to you, as a Wellness Advocate, on the use of essential oils in semi-public and public places: offices and workplaces, schools, medical facilities – spaces that are not directly owned or occupied and operated by you, such as your home, business or shop that you manage, and where there is engagement with the wider public.
We encourage common sense when it comes to the use of diffusers with essential oils in public places such as offices, work and meeting spaces, schools, hospitals and clinics – places where people are not necessarily aware of, or anticipating, the use of essential oils.

Using essential oils aromatically, through diffusion, is a safe and effective way for people of all ages to enjoy the benefits of essential oils when appropriate levels are used in well-ventilated areas. While there is no issue with safety, personal preference differs, especially where young children are present, and where parents would want to be informed.
With this in mind, you should consult with the appropriate authorities and managers before using doTERRA oils or encouraging others to do so in those settings especially schools, day care centres and medical facilities – just to make sure no concerns or issues are raised.

The home or shop or business that you own or occupy is wholly within your control, and it’s unlikely such issues are presented. But in other business or corporate offices or shared workspaces, you should consult with your co-workers, and your manager, before using diffusers and encourage those interested in doTERRA oils and diffusers to be mindful of this too.

Individuals wishing to use doTERRA products in these public and semi-public environments should consider all these factors before using diffusers and oils.

If you have any questions or want specific guidance as issues arise, please contact us. We would be pleased to advise you directly.

Oils For Food Flavour

Certain flavours have a rich culinary history and some essential oils can be used as food flavours. When you sip a mug of peppermint tea, or add fresh herbs to your pasta, you are actually consuming some aromatic essential oil compounds. These uses are safe when oils are used in appropriate quantities, in accordance with product labels.

Essential oils contribute many flavouring and aromatic properties to foods. However when used for food flavourings, essential oils should be added in very limited amounts due to their concentration and potency.

Essential oils are highly concentrated, so a little goes a long way. It is recommended that 1-2 drops is ideal to flavour food.
dōTERRA essential oils for food flavouring meet the requirements of the Australia and New Zealand Food Standards Code for food additives.

Effective Ways to Flavour Food

Use oils in recipes for cooking or baking to replace fresh or dried herbs and spices.

Remember that essential oils are much more potent than dried or fresh herbs and spices, so start with a very small amount.
For more potent oils, it may be better to add these by toothpicks (dip the end of a clean toothpick into the oil and then add to the food) rather than drops.

Add essential oils to water, smoothies, milk, tea, or other drinks.

Add a small amount of food flavour to yoghurt.

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