What makes The Essential Oil Company different?
With 45+ years of experience, we source directly from trusted growers and distillers around the world. We’re not MLM. We’re not mass-market. We’re a legacy brand grounded in quality, education, and care—for makers, professionals, and everyday users alike.
Are your oils 100% pure?
Yes. Our essential oils are rigorously tested, batch-tracked, and free from additives or synthetic fillers. What you see is what you smell.
How are your products tested?
Every batch of our essential oils undergoes third-party testing to ensure quality and purity. You’ll find a technical data sheet (TDS) and IFRA statements on each of our essential oil product pages. Additionally, COAs (Certificates of Analysis), SDS, Allergen Statements, and other documents are available upon request.
Do you test on animals?
Never. Our products are cruelty-free and never tested on animals.
Do you carry all-natural fragrance oils?
Yes, upon request, we can ofer all-natural fragrance oils that contain only naturally derived ingredients.
Do your products contain phthalates or parabens?
Our fragrance oils are phthalate-free. We do not use parabens in any of our products.
Do your oils meet IFRA standards?
All our oils are lFRA-compliant. We’re happy to conhrm compliance for specihc uses upon request.
Are your oils organic?
We carry both certifed organic and conventional essential oils. Organic status is noted on the product page when applicable.
Are your essential oils therapeutic grade?
“Therapeutic grade” is a marketing term with no ofhcial standard or certifcation. Instead of relying on that label, wefocus on verifed quality through GC/MS testing, documentation, and responsible sourcing.
How are essential oils extracted?
Essential oils are typically extracted through steam distillation, cold pressing (for citrus peels), or solvent extraction(for delicate fowers). We’re happy to provide extraction method info per product.
Where are your oils sourced from?
We source globally from vetted producers. Whenever possible, we choose oils grown and distilled in their nativecountries for optimal quality.
Are your products made in China?
We source our oils globally from regions where each plant grows best. Some oils may come from China (e.g.eucalyptus), but we work only with trusted suppliers and provide full transparency on origin. lf you prefer to avoidoils from certain countries, just let us know and we’ll ofer alternatives.