Essential oils and the environment

I came across an interesting article today as I surfed through my normal blog update feeds. This one caught my attention because it has to do with essential oils which are what I use in my soaps almost exclusively. I have/will be making a few exceptions here and there and they will be CLEARLY marked as such. If you look at my products page, I have a list of products coming soon.

Georgia Peach is one that will not be from essential oils. (soap bars for sale on site soon! made, just curing…) It has been my observation that most fruit EO (essential oils) do not hold well in soap.  Lemon and lime are the closest and even they need something like litsea to “anchor” their scent for longevity. Yet, how could I be from Georgia without a peach soap? I know South Carolina and New Jersey make a “mean” peach (to eat that is). *wink*

I digress. The issue inspiring this note is in regards to how “green” essential oils are. Yes, they require some energy to grow, work the soil, harvest, and distill.  The amount of plant material required to distill EO’s is more than you would think, BUT it’s from the EARTH. (duh) and without hopping on the soapbox, I’ll post the article that all this is to preface.  Please note the comments and mine are listed as Regina since that’s who I am.  ~happy washing!

http://thesoapbar.blogspot.com/2008/06/essential-oils-green-perhaps-not.html