Pure and Blends Essentials

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Oil Quality Matters

What we put on our bodies or breathe in is as important as what we put in them. It’s all going the same place and all are impacting our health! While we’re reducing unnatural fragrances, we also want to keep in mind the quality of the oils we’re breathing. Many bottles found on store shelves today are no different than those ingredients we’re trying to avoid!

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Here are a few fun facts about our Bergamot!

This podcast is a story about a Bergamot that is exclusive to the region where Young Living’s partner farm, the Bella Vista Farm in Reggio di Calabria, Italy resides. From royal courts in France to this beautiful family-run farm, Bergamot oil has played an important part in essential oil research & the history of fragrance. You’re going to love hearing these details and understanding the quality of the farms we partner with through our Seed to Seal commitment!!!

https://www.youngliving.com/podcast/?post_type=post&p=1282

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Here are a few more pieces of info on the quality of the oils found in these tiny YL bottles:

In 2021, Young Living's Quality Control Laboratory analyzed ~20,000 samples and conducted more than 300,000 different tests on Young Living raw materials and finished products.

Located at our Distribution Center in Spanish Fork, Utah, the "QC Lab" is staffed by talented scientists who document all test results in a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). These results are then compared to either a Raw Material Specification (RMS) or a Finished Product Specification (FPS) to ensure quality compliance.

From one of our top scientists:

Q: Does Young Living test essential oils from other companies?

A: Yes. Young Living R&D periodically purchases essential oils that are for sale at retail stores, online/Internet stores, etc. to help us understand and evaluate the quality of products available on the market, and to confirm our position as the World Leader in Essential Oils. We test the oils in our R&D and Quality Control (QC) laboratories and compare the results against both our Young Livinh seed to seal quality specifications and an authentic Seed to Seal essential oil standard.

For example, we purchased two peppermint essential oils from different retail brands. The first bottle was labeled as mentha piperita, "100% pure essential oil", and "GC/MS tested". The second bottle was also listed as mentha piperita, for aromatherapy use, and an "essential oil blend.”

What we found:
▪️ Both samples failed several peppermint specifications
▪️ Retail 2 sample failed aroma testing
▪️ Both samples failed high for lead content
▪️ Retail 2 sample failed high for arsenic
▪️ Both samples likely included adulteration with corn mint

Your takeaways:
▪️ GC/MS testing alone is not indicative of essential oil quality
▪️ Heavy metal testing is an important quality test
▪️ An essential oil purchase should not be based solely on price
▪️ Seed to Seal results in quality products supported by laboratory testing

Here are a few videos that illustrate Young Living's laboratory capabilities and the technical expertise necessary to ensure the quality of the YL products you love.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kuodD7EkDg&t=94s

https://youtu.be/Hhejzk_skWs

Read more here: http://seedtoseal.com/en

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