Wholesale Essential Oils

It’s important to do consult with a healthcare professional before using essential oils for therapeutic purposes.

It is also important to note Essential Oils are biologically active which in some cases can interact with existing medicines or treatment. Some people are sensitive or allergic to some of the aroma chemicals found in essential oils and there are some essential oils that increase sun sensitivity.

Essential oils can be used in a variety of ways, including vaporisation, massage and topical application after dilution Oral consumption is not legally practiced in Australia. In countries where it is legal to dose essential oils this way it is always under the guidance of a fully trained and certified medical professional.

Essential oils should be used with caution on and around children and pets, as they can be toxic. It’s important to consult with a healthcare professional or veterinarian before using essential oils on children or pets.

It is best to consult with a healthcare professional before using essential oils during pregnancy.

Essential oils can interact with medications, so it’s important to consult with a healthcare professional before using essential oils if you are taking any medications.

An essential oil is a concentrated aromatic oil extracted directly from a plant or natural botanical.

Fragrance oils are synthesised from a combination of natural, nature-identical and synthetic ingredients.

There is a growing body of research on essential oils and their potential benefits, with strong scientific evidence in support of many traditionally known benefits including their antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory action, ability to relieve stress and pain-relieving properties.

Dogs have a different sense of smell and metabolism to humans and as such, it’s best to use essential oils with caution around dogs and to consult with a veterinarian if seeking to utilise essential oils in a therapeutic way.

Essential oils can be used to fragrance products for grooming, household cleaning and for air care / deodorising applications with appropriate care and compatibility testing.

Cats have a different sense of smell to humans and dogs and as such, can react strongly to a change in the aroma of their space. Cats also have metabolic sensitivities that put them at higher risk of toxicity around essential oils. As such, it’s best to use essential oils with caution around cats and to consult with a veterinarian if seeking to utilise essential oils in a therapeutic way.

Essential oils can be used around cats to fragrance products for grooming, household cleaning and for air care / deodorising applications with appropriate care and compatibility testing

Fragrance oils are created rather than grown.  A perfumer selects aromatic material from any source be they natural or synthetic; animal, vegetable or mineral with the primary goal being the creation of something beautiful, exciting and evocative. As this is an intentional process, fragrance oils tend to be uniform in their smell and chemical composition from batch to batch, year to year.

Essential oils are grown rather than created. Botanicals producing essential oils do so in response to their biology, environment and fitness.  While essential oil producers have some control over growing, distillation, storage and transportation processes, it’s natural to expect a level of batch-to-batch and year-to-year variability between essential oils.   

Carrier oils are extracted from the fruits, nuts and seeds of botanicals using physical and/or chemical extraction processes.  They are primarily used as emollients, providing slip, protection and conditioning to the skin and hair.  Carrier oils may have a light, pleasant natural scent but most are more neutral to unscented.  Carrier oils do experience some batch-to-batch and year-to-year variability but typically not as much as essential oils.

Organic refers to the philosophy and protocols the businesses growing and processing the essential oils operate under. A Business may choose to farm in adherence with organic principals but choose not to become certified or they may choose to see the process through to certification of their facility and all they produce. Alternatively the business may choose not to participate in the organic market at all. 

It is important to understand, the many factors that go into making a decision like this including the suitability of organic farming for the crops the farmer intends to grow, the location and condition of their land, market conditions and much more besides. 

Whatever the farmer decides, it is important to remember, the word organic is telling the public about how the oil was grown and handled rather than it being an indication of oil quality.

There are different legal requirements for this based on volume but in general, we strongly recommend protecting essential oils from UV, heat and moisture. 

As such, amber or coloured bottles with lids that can be secured from air/moisture are a minimum standard. 

Consumer pack-sizes often require dripolator lids/dispensers or tamper-evident lids to avoid spillages, underage access and over-dosing as essential oils can be harmful when spilled or accessed by children.

There are many locations you can buy Essential Oils in Sydney, including from your usual retail stores such as David Jones, Myer and Kmart. In addition, there are also other alternatives such as sole traders, small businesses and other businesses who also source and resell Essential Oils.

When purchasing Essential Oils, it is equally important, if not more so, to purchase from a reputable and established business to ensure the quality of any essential oils you purchase. Other important aspects to check is if they are certified, and have a track record for quality. Are the oils sourced ethically? do they use animal testing? what about their suppliers?

At New Directions Australia, we are certified and go over and above the requirements to ensure our products are consistently top-quality.