Essential Oil Suppliers

[Door Knob.]

VAT isn't an aromatherapy term, butrcup63. It stands for Value Added Tax, and applies in the UK.

I noticed in another of your posts you used the $ sign, so I'm guessing perhaps you're in the USA.

[link=http://customs.hmrc.gov.uk/channelsPortalWebApp/channelsPortalWebApp.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=pageVAT_Home]This link may be of interest[/link]

 

[BanJo]

Hi

I think Yoda is a great name for Bernie Hephrun it so suits him - his knowledge is awesome.

Luv Binah
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[FeYra35]

I only ever use Quinessesence. Amphora from the local chemist if run out and no time to order.

I buy orgainic where available. Quinessence deliver within 48 hours, no complaints about them at all. All oils with dates on them (where applicable) and well labelled with generic and botanical name etc.

Thouroghly recommend them.

 

[???b]

hi, I use ancient wisdom for all my essential oils and other aromatherapy products, they are good value and postage is quick.

 

[stephyy1019]

Do Kobashi still use a packaging box for every bottle of their oils... they used to when I last saw them? I think Tisserand did too - this is something that would put me off buying them... If I buy a bottle of oil - I am buying the oil, not its unnecessary packaging. Even if recycled paper and cardboard were used - they are IMHO still, actually unneccassry... and add to the cost of production. In that sense they are unethical.
Just a thought...

A.

 

[Jamie lynn]

Hi Apollo

No, Kobashi dont put their e.o's in separate boxes. I have been ordering from them for several years now and none have had unnecessary packaging. Always pleased with their products.

Piglet

 

[Rohn]

Having used quite a few brands now these are my favs in order of preference,

1. Fragrant Earth - Expensive but top quality oils that are a pleasure to use.

2. Materia Aromatica - Recommended to me from here on a different thread. Really really impressed with my first order. The oils have a lovely rounded fullsome aroma and I will definately be ordering from these people again.

3. Culpeper - I've had some good little bargins from their sale section that I use for my diffuser. I don't know much about them but I've liked what I've had so far.

The following brands I would use if I couldn't use the above

1. Quinessence

2. Essentially oils

The following looked great but I felt really disappointed by because they didn't even bother to reply to a simple email asking for a little advice- this put me off buying from them at all to even try their oils.

1. Butmassageplanetur & Sage

2. Kobashi

Cheers

Nel

 

[whrijtms]

I'm thinking of using Amphora oils but am dubious as to the quality of the oils as they are so cheap. I also read on this forum that their oils do not have BB dates which rings a few alarm bells ! Does anyone use them regularly and can you recommend them ? Thanks

 

[Frannie Pants]

Hi,

I recently sent an e-mail to mantra-aromatherapy.co.uk asking for information but unfortunately i got no reply. So i am not going to use them.

 

[Natalie ?]

Hello - I am new to this site, so sorry that this is a question rather than an answer, but couldn't work out the best way to do this. I wondered if any of you have used the company called Naturally Thinking for your essential oils and other products - and if so, what you thought of them? I am considering placing an order, but always prefer to get a recommendation.

Many thanks.

Aroma-Angel

 

[mike21687]

For me Phytobotanica I know it has been mentioned before, I actually visited the farm and saw them growing bottling and testing the quality.
Fantastic service lovely oils

Amy

 

[Sandy Millers]

Essentially Oils,
Fragrant Earth
Kobashi
Purple Flame

all above very good suppliers !

 

[PoiqueClieple]

Hi uslds1

Welcome to HP forums I look forward to seeing you around the pages.

Nice choice of essential oil suppliers too. I just love Fragrant Earth a tad pricey but well worth it for quality. Which is your fave from your list?

Love Binah
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[quwnffqe]

Hi


I'm new to Aromatherapy and have so far bought most of my oils from Star Child, they seem to be very nice oils and have been recommended to me. I've also bought some from Neph Aromatics, they are alot cheaper than Star Child but I don't know if that means the quality is a lot less!! I've also looked on a website Oils4Life but haven't ordered oils from here.

Looking through the previous entries, I've seen Star Child mentioned once but no mention of Neph Aromatics or Oils4Life, does anyone have any experience of these?

Snitchley

 

[Murtaza]

Hi Snitchley

I've used incense from Star Child but not essential oils and I haven't used oils from the other two companies you mention.

Binah
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[Hana Myers]

May I ask a naive question...been wondering why no one mentioned Neal's Yard but instead tend to buy online? Is it because of price or quality or service, or there's anything special about the other suppliers?

The reason I ask is that I live literally next door to an Neal's Yard shop so buying from them seems to be the most convenient for me, unless there's any reason for not using them.

I'm an absolute beginner so if this question sounds silly, please still take time to answer...I've already bought 2 e.o.s from them and a base massage oil as I have no idea there are other suppliers out there (except H&B which I understand don't offer the equivalent level of quality), and I can't tell the difference yet as my nose is not professionally trained...

And how about the ones offered in Body Shop? It's also within walking distance to my place...

 

[ferretluvr]

Aromatherapy practitioners tend to buy with a practitioner's discount from main suppliers (usually online or by phone) and only as Patchouli says when they run out do they go to a highstreet store.

Having said this I would buy Neal's Yard essential oils, but not Body Shop.

Love Binah

 

[w0lf]

Many thanks for your clarification.

 

[Kellie]

As a newbie, I bought some oils from Shop Holistic - they seemed of poor quality, all the oils were the same consistency and colour, and when used in a burner they smelled great at first, then all changed to the same dull, cardboardy smell. I am glad I didn't use them on anyone's skin! Thats what I get for being a cheapskate I guess

I am tempted by new directions but they are of similar price to shop holistic - has anyone else got experience of using these companies for buying professional aromatherapy products?

 

[Grumpy Mac]

If you feel tempted by New Directions then go with them I have used them in the past amongst other companies. As some companies stock more of the unusual oils than others.

You won't be disappointed in them.

Eileen.