essential oil
noun
: any of a class of volatile oils that give plants their characteristic odors and are used especially in perfumes and flavorings, and for aromatherapy compare fixed oil
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For some, essential oils and parabens can also contribute to irritation.
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Lacey Muinos, Health, 25 Apr. 2024
Lavender essential oil may be beneficial for anxiety, depression and sleep.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2024
Some models offer dishwasher-safe tanks, while others are hand wash-only.
Features
Whether its LED lights, sleep modes, or essential oil diffusers, humidifiers may include any number of extra features to boost their functionality.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2024
However, Poison Control considers the plant poisonous and advises that the essential oil is very toxic when ingested.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2024
This best smelling shampoo for men is full of essential oil ingredients that will have your hair feel healthier in no time.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
On the other hand, essential oils are extracted from flowers, leaves, and stems (like rosemary and castor oil).
—Jenn Barthole, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2024
Other class-action lawsuits against a swath of direct-sales companies—including Young Living (essential oils), LuLaRoe (apparel), and Arbonne (nutrition and skin care)—have been either dismissed or settled out of court in recent years.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2024
Some research has shown that essential oils can offer some benefit for some health concerns.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2024
Lacey Muinos, Health, 25 Apr. 2024
Lavender essential oil may be beneficial for anxiety, depression and sleep.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2024
Some models offer dishwasher-safe tanks, while others are hand wash-only.
Features
Whether its LED lights, sleep modes, or essential oil diffusers, humidifiers may include any number of extra features to boost their functionality.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2024
However, Poison Control considers the plant poisonous and advises that the essential oil is very toxic when ingested.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2024
This best smelling shampoo for men is full of essential oil ingredients that will have your hair feel healthier in no time.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
On the other hand, essential oils are extracted from flowers, leaves, and stems (like rosemary and castor oil).
—Jenn Barthole, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2024
Other class-action lawsuits against a swath of direct-sales companies—including Young Living (essential oils), LuLaRoe (apparel), and Arbonne (nutrition and skin care)—have been either dismissed or settled out of court in recent years.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2024
Some research has shown that essential oils can offer some benefit for some health concerns.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2024
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“Essential oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/essential%20oil. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.
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