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Finally, cold-pressed essential oils are those which have been extracted from fruit rind by grinding and<br />

pressing it.<br />

Most important oils don't have an imprecise shelf life: citrus oils will lose their efficacy after about 6<br />

months, some floral oils can last annually or possibly two. A few-cedarwood, patchouli, sandalwood, and<br />

vetiver-become better as we grow older. <strong>You</strong> can refrigerate oils that you do not use often. It is also a<br />

good idea <strong>to</strong> s<strong>to</strong>re them from sunlight, in small bottles with less air space.<br />

<strong>Know</strong> <strong>What</strong> <strong>You</strong>'re Getting<br />

The method of production is simply one fac<strong>to</strong>r affecting the quality and value of these botanical<br />

extracts. Others range from the rarity of the plant, where and how it had been grown, the number of<br />

vegetation is required <strong>to</strong> make the oil, and also the quality standards of the manufacturer.

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