essential oil
noun
: any of a class of volatile oils that give plants their characteristic odors and are used especially in perfumes and flavorings, and for aromatherapy compare fixed oil
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Each one has a small toy inside and is fragranced with essential oils.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025
They’re infused with natural essential oils and made of natural soy wax.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2025
As long as there is no allergic or adverse reaction to the essential oils, which should always be diluted with carrier oils like coconut, jojoba or sweet almond oil, there is no harm in trying them.
—Eva Crouse, Flow Space, 31 Jan. 2025
For instance, one team of researchers discovered that rosemary essential oil was just as effective as minoxidil in promoting hair growth.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 8 Jan. 2025
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025
They’re infused with natural essential oils and made of natural soy wax.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2025
As long as there is no allergic or adverse reaction to the essential oils, which should always be diluted with carrier oils like coconut, jojoba or sweet almond oil, there is no harm in trying them.
—Eva Crouse, Flow Space, 31 Jan. 2025
For instance, one team of researchers discovered that rosemary essential oil was just as effective as minoxidil in promoting hair growth.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Essential oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/essential%20oil. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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