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essential oils

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Essential oils

[uh-sen-shuhl-oyl]

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What it is

Oils extracted using various forms of distillation from the seeds, bark, roots, leaves, wood, and/or resin of plants. Each plant's essence has its own unique characteristic.

How to use

Use only a finished cosmetic product or a dilution specifically directed by its maker for the intended skin application. Consider allergies and irritation; do not present essential oils as a treatment for nail infection or other disease.

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