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Shelf Life of Essential Oils

           When you purchase a bottle of essential oil, you know it will probably last awhile. Because essential oils are so concentrated, some recipes only require 1-2 drops. A 5ml bottle of essential oil could last years depending on how often you use it. So you may be thinking, “How long can I keep my oils?” and, “Do they ever spoil?”

           The quick answer is yes, they do spoil, but they can last years before that happens. The range can vary widely based on the properties of the oil. The storage conditions of the essential oils can also contribute to how long they keep. For the best conditions, most oils should be kept at or just below room temperature and away from light. Always pay attention to several factors when using oils that are a few years old:

1.    Color- If an essential oil seems to look different in color or has any solid masses floating in it, that is probably a sign your oil is no longer fit to use.

2.    Odor- If the odor changes or is not as strong as you remember it, the essential oil could be breaking down and losing efficacy.

3.    Production date- Since your essential oil bottles won’t have an expiration date, you may want to check the GCMS reports from the batch of essential oil you bought to see when it was produced.

          Keep those things in mind when using essential oils, especially when putting them in a blend or product with other carrier oils. Anything ingredients that are water-based drastically reduce the shelf life. These products are typically good for about 1-2 months.

           I’ve included a table on how long some common oils will last based on their chemical properties.

**Note: This table is not all inclusive. Depending on the actual amounts of each chemical compound in that particular batch (they can vary slightly based on environmental factors), your essential oil may go bad sooner or later that these estimates. Contact your vendor to check the GCMS reports if available!

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