You can find essential oils in most supermarkets, online retailers, and even some gas stations. The problem is the huge variation in price and quality, which can make choosing a brand confusing. Below I explain why I selected DoTERRA essential oils after researching options and testing a few products myself.
When I first became interested in essential oils, I was excited to try them—but quickly overwhelmed by how many choices existed. Essential oils are sold everywhere: drugstores, health food stores, big-box retailers, online marketplaces, and more. I also noticed prices ranging from very cheap to quite expensive, so I started digging into why that might be the case.
The FDA Doesn’t Regulate Essential Oils
One important discovery was that the FDA does not tightly regulate essential oils. A label claiming “100% pure lemon essential oil” doesn’t guarantee the bottle contains only pure oil. That lack of consistent regulation meant I needed to find a trustworthy company that uses transparent sourcing and testing practices to ensure product purity.
Why I Chose DoTERRA Essential Oils — Four Reasons
- Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade – DoTERRA labels its oils as Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade (CPTG). This designation indicates the company’s commitment to avoiding fillers, synthetic additives, and contaminants that could reduce an oil’s effectiveness.
- Organic – DoTERRA offers oils derived from organic plant material. This matters because essential oils are highly concentrated: for example, it can take dozens of lemons to produce a single small bottle of lemon oil. Using organic plants reduces the likelihood that pesticide residues or unwanted chemicals are present in the finished oil.
- Testing – Each DoTERRA bottle undergoes multiple tests to confirm purity and quality. According to the company, oils are screened with several analytical methods to verify they are free of additives and contaminants, and to ensure consistency and shelf life. Every bottle has a lot number printed on the bottom that can be checked against third-party test results to confirm those claims.
- Sourcing – DoTERRA sources plant material from regions where the plants naturally thrive and are harvested at optimal times. The company works directly with growers around the world, supporting local partners and aiming to preserve the botanical integrity of each oil. Sourcing from appropriate climates and harvest windows typically results in more effective oils.
Why I Chose DoTERRA Essential Oils — Video
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