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Whether you are just starting out, or have been involved with Aromatherapy for a while, there may be some questions you would like answered.
We have included some of our most common enquiries, but if there is something you would like to know that isn’t covered here, please use the form below to submit a question and someone from our Auroma team of experts will get back to you. Remember to include your email address if you would like a direct response.
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Questions
What is aromatherapy?
What is the difference between an essential oil and a fragrance oil?
What is the difference between essential oils and carrier oils?
How do you use essential oils?
I have heard that some essential oils are unsafe to use during pregnancy. Which ones, and why?
You say Auroma is TGA listed – what does this mean?
How should I store my essential oils?
Are any of your products tested on animals?
Can I use the Auroma base products by themselves?
Why do you have so many different types of one oil – what is the difference?
There are a number of ways and combination of reasons for listing different types of essential oil within a plant type.
The most common reason stems from the fact that some plants are grown in different countries. Lavender, for example, is grown in Europe, Australia, France, Bulgaria and Spain. Due to differences in climate conditions and growing techniques, the properties of the essential oil from the same botanical species are often very different.
Another reason for variety is that the oil itself may be derived from different parts of the plant, resulting in variations in the properties and odour of the oil. For example, Petitgrain is derived from the leaves of the plant, Orange Bitter from the fruit, and Neroli from the flowers, but all are from the same botanical species (Citrus aurantium ssp. amara)
A less common but equally valid reason for providing variants in essential oils is difference in botanical species for the same type of oil. For example, Cypress is derived from three botanical species including Cupressus sempervirens, Callitris intratropica, and Callitris glaucophylla. Due to the differences in each botanical species, there will be significant variations in the properties of the essential oil produced.
These reasons or a combination of each mean that there are many different essential oils produced, within the same basic plant type. In order to provide a full range to our customers, Auroma endeavours to source the very best.
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