What Are Essential Oils? Beginner’s Guide | BEP

Essential oils are highly concentrated aromatic extracts obtained from flowers, leaves, roots, fruit peels, wood and other botanical materials. Depending on the plant, they may be produced through steam distillation, cold pressing or another specialized extraction method. Each oil has its own distinctive aroma, from the deep earthy scent of Vetiver Essential Oil to the sweet floral character of Ylang Ylang Essential Oil. Essential oils are commonly enjoyed through aromatherapy, home fragrance, natural perfumery and properly formulated personal-care products.

New users should begin with only a few versatile oils and learn about each one before creating blends. Fresh oils such as Tea Tree AAA Australia, Eucalyptus Radita and Tangerine offer very different aromatic experiences and can help you discover which fragrance families you enjoy most. Explore the complete Beyond Essentials Plus essential-oil collection to build a personalized selection for your diffuser, soaps, candles or home-fragrance creations.