Precious Essential Oils Too Costly? Try e3 Dilutes

By Caryn Gehlmann

Why are certain essential oils so expensive? Perhaps there’s a certain oil you want to try, like Jasmine, Neroli, or Chamomile Roman, but when you see the price tag you’re a little shocked. At e3 we offer certain precious essential oils diluted to save you money and protect the environment… more on that later. But you may wonder why are these precious oils so much more expensive than let’s say, Lavender, Peppermint, or Orange?

There are various reasons certain essential oils cost more and are considered precious, such as:

The amount of raw botanical material it takes to produce the final product. Some plants produce less oil when they’re distilled. For example, if you’ve ever grown roses in your garden you know that it takes effort to cultivate these sweet-smelling flowers. And it’s estimated that 6,000 to 8,000 pounds of roses yields 2 pounds of Rose essential oil.

Harvesting challenges. Some botanicals require more manual labor to collect and process. There are also plants that only grow during a short window and need to be harvested at precise times. This is true in the case of Melissa essential oil, which has the additional challenge of needing to be distilled within a 2-hour time frame.

Rare, exotic plants that only grow in certain areas. Certain botanicals grow best in their native environment, or habitat that is similar, so getting essential oils from these areas requires you to pay more to cover storage and shipping. For example, Blue Tansy is a rare plant that originates from the coast of Morocco. Thousands of its little flowers need to be harvested to bring you this beautiful blue oil.

So does this mean you should shop around and find the cheapest versions of these precious essential oils online? Be cautious with that approach. Often, suppliers will call something “Helichrysum” or “Neroli” but it’s either a different plant species or has synthetic fillers. Look for the Latin name to confirm it’s the plant you’re really looking for and always read the ingredient list.

It’s important to us to share these precious essential oils with our customers in a way that’s eco-friendly, sustainable, and affordable! This is why we have the following precious essential oils available as dilutes. The essential oils or absolutes* are a 5% dilution in fractionated coconut oil. (Fractionated Coconut Oil does not go rancid, has no aroma, and is non-greasy.) As an added convenience, dilutes may be applied directly to the skin.

*Absolute oils, although derived from plant material, are a more concentrated substance extracted through a different method.

e3 Precious Essential Oils Offered As Dilutes

Blue Tansy Dilute
This is our newest dilute! Known for its fruity, sweet, and lightly floral aroma, Blue Tansy can help you feel less anxious and at peace. It is also a popular oil for skin care and can be blended into creams, oils, and lotions.

Chamomile Roman Dilute
Feeling overwhelmed or even a little frustrated with others? Here’s a way to soothe irritations of the skin and spirit! Chamomile Roman’s antiseptic and antibiotic properties are great for skin rashes, acne, sunburn, AND emotional distress.

Chamomile, German Dilute
This essential oil is so versatile. Inhaling its sweet, warm aroma helps lift up your mood as you let go of anxieties. It’s also well-known for its anti-inflammatory properties, making it a great option for skincare as it restores and soothes irritated skin, burns, bruises, and other skin conditions.

Helichrysum Dilute

This golden oil works on both the physical bruises that show and the emotional ones that don’t, helping your body and spirit bounce back faster.  It’s a perfect companion for moving past all the ways life has left its mark on you.

Jasmine Absolute Dilute
Heavenly scented and known for its calming properties, Jasmine soothes when we experience anxiety, depression, and sleepless nights. We love adding this to our Massage Lotion for a luxurious night cream!

Melissa Dilute
The light lemony scent of Melissa can gently uplift your mood and help you accept current circumstances, even when they’re not ideal.

Neroli Dilute
Feeling particularly anxious? Looking for an easy way to move into a calmer place? Apply a few drops of Neroli Dilute essential oil to your neck and chest. Take three deep breaths and allow the soft floral aroma to envelop you in a delightful sense of calm and ease.

Rose Absolute Dilute
Rose promotes love, compassion, hope, patience, creativity, and appreciation for life’s beauty. It’s also one of the best essential oils for skincare and since it’s already diluted you can apply it directly to your skin.

Don’t forget that diluting your essential oils with a carrier actually enhances their effectiveness. The carrier not only dilutes the concentration but also minimizes evaporation while binding the molecules to your skin. This allows for coverage of a larger surface area and increases transdermal absorption.

Isn’t it nice to know that diluting is good for you, the environment, and your pocketbook? It’s a win-win-win! Do you want to get started on an exploration of essential oils, where they come from, and how you can benefit? Download our free guide, Listen to Your Nose! An Introduction to Aromatherapy, and get a coupon to use on your first order of one of e3’s dilutes or another essential oil or product.