How can you recognize quality?

A simple quality test that you can carry out on site: Look at the company’s label. A reputable essential oil company has the following information on the bottle:

  • «100% pure essential oil» or «100% natural essential oil» *
  • The German and Latin / botanical name of the plant used and, if necessary, the chemotype («ct.»)
  • The part of the plant used (e.g. roots, leaves, flowers, etc.)
  • The country of origin of the essential oil and information about the cultivation **
  • The method of recovery (e.g. steam distilled), in the case of extractions, the solvent should be mentioned and whether it is residue-controlled
  • If necessary, details of the diluent and the mixing ratio in%
  • The exact filling quantity
  • Batch number, filling and / or expiry date
  • Safety recommendations (e.g. keep child safe)
  • Chemical labels and storage instructions depending on the registration or subordinate law (mostly chemicals law – see link laws)
  • Dealer name, BAG T number

* Note: ni (= nature-identical = synthetic), “natural” is not “naturally pure”

** Cultivation methods: kbA (controlled organic cultivation), demeter (demeter certified organic quality), Ws (wild collection), conv. (conventional), back. (residue-controlled)

There are many very committed smaller and larger companies that offer very good qualities of all-natural essential oils. Take a look at the company, the values they stand for, and ultimately how you like the fragrance. Don't be fooled by good marketing, just look for good quality.
There are many very committed smaller and larger companies that offer very good qualities of all-natural essential oils. Take a look at the company, the values they stand for, and ultimately how you like the fragrance. Don’t be fooled by good marketing, just look for good quality.