The market for the production of oils and essences has increased in recent years. But its benefits are not just for the aroma of the environment. They are also present in massages, inhalations, showers and the oil is even used as a medicinal property.
Although both leave the house fragrant, there is a difference: essential oils are natural substances, while the essence is produced in the laboratory and has no therapeutic effect. Know a little about each of them:
the essential oil
They are compounds extracted directly from the plant and its properties. Its commercialization must come directly from the planting, harvesting and extraction of the plants that contain the oil. It can be extracted from flowers, bark, resins and fruits. In this way, they are well concentrated. Some of the plants for the extraction and production of the most used oils are: Geranium, Rosemary, Lavender, Chamomile.
Where is essential oil used?
Essential oil is widely used in alternative medicine and also in aromatherapy, which is the branch of herbal medicine, which is the treatment of physical and mental ailments.
Its components are widely used in therapeutic, cosmetic and pharmaceutical medicine. They can be present in many places that you might not even imagine like in detergent and beauty products.
For you to be sure that you are buying the oil, a tip is to observe if it has the Anvisa registration since it is mandatory and observe the price. Oil prices are higher than essence, which are usually cheaper. You will hardly find an oil for less than 10 reais. Some are even imported.
The benefits of essential oil
- Helps balance emotional dysfunctions;
- Relieves pain;
- Fights bacteria and fungi;
- Decreases the headache.
The essence, what is it?
It is produced in the laboratory and has no active ingredients as well as oil. They mimic scents of various plants and flowers. Most of the time they are used as flavoring in environments.
The essence, for example, you can find easily and at a more affordable price. Its use is only in perfumery and can never be used as a therapeutic treatment because it can cause adverse reactions.
Where is essence used?
The essence is used in perfumery to make perfumes, scents, and other fragrances. It may even be present in the manufacture of some toys, aroma in food, cosmetics and cleaning products. It is worth noting that the essence cannot be present in a therapeutic treatment.
