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Some species of lavender that are used in Aromatherapy are of lower quality and less expensive . Therefore , companies may use a mix of lavenders and dilute the better lavender with poorer quality or variety ; others may even add synthetic lavender fragrance ! Cheaper lavenders are actually called Lavandin ( Lavendula hybrida grosso ). They are a hybrid of the Lavandula angustifolia which are grown at a lower altitude and have a much higher yield than Lavandula angustifolia .

Our oil testing includes quality analysis methods such as Gas Chromatography with Mass Spectrophotometry to make sure the plant is the correct lavender plant and not a mix of lavenders or other plants . Additionally , FTIR tests are performed to ensure that the batches are consistent . These tests provide a botanical fingerprint against our own botanical reference standards ( versus Gas Chromatography test which identifies oils against International Organization for Standardization , ISO measures ).

In tandem , the second method performed is Organoleptic testing which is a sensory panel of tests . While this does not sound as scientific , this is truly a science performed by highly experienced experts . Think of wine connoisseurs who can tell which vineyard a grape and wine comes from . The same applies to our oil experts who can immediately distinguish one lavender variety from another using its aroma and sensory properties .

If the Organoleptic testing panel suspects that the oil does not have the correct organoleptic testing profile , and the GC testing is showing the peaks on the graph do not match standards for the particular oil ( just like DNA fingerprint testing ), then the oil undergoes further testing called Chirality testing . This testing identifies whether there are any foreign substances such as other plants , synthetic fragrances or other adjuncts . This is indeed the ultimate test for oil purity . The combination of these three testing methods gives our quality control team all the information they need to determine whether the essential oils are 100 percent pure oil .

All Garden of Life ’ s Essential Oils are 100 % Pure .

As Garden of Life ’ s entire line is Certified USDA Organic and Non-GMO Verified , we don ’ t use harsh extraction methods . We use special clean-extraction methods to produce our oils . Most other brands use solvents of various kinds whereas we only use steam extraction , utilizing only water for eight of our 10 oils . For the other two citrus oils , we use a cold-press method . So , no solvents or chemicals are ever used for extraction of Garden of Life ’ s oils . This means that our oils are free of chemicals and 100 % Pure , but we still follow strict protocols and tests to ensure that they are indeed the optimum quality .

Just smell our oils for yourself . You don ’ t need to be an expert to experience the difference . Garden of Life ’ s 100 % Pure Essential Oils have a wonderful natural aroma versus blended non-organic oils with possible added synthetic fragrance .

Other brands ’ definition of 100 % Pure indicates that they are not blended with other oils , whereas our definition of 100 % Organic and Pure speaks to the botanical identity and the Certified USDA Organic standards ; ensuring that the product you purchase is indeed nothing but the pure essence of each individual plant .

We are so very proud to offer these top quality Certified USDA Organic , Non-GMO Project Verified , 100 % Organic & Pure Essential Oils to our health conscience consumers . Experience the difference in fragrance , you can tell !

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