And with the wide selection of products today claiming to have the therapeutic effects of essential oils, we wonder how can we be so sure the consumer products we buy in the market are really “natural” and not “synthetically scented”? How will we know when that body lotion we love buying at those posh boutiques, for example, really contains essential oils and not artificially produced fragrance oils?

For one, essential oils are not really oils but natural mixtures of organic compounds found in herbs and  plants. They are extracted from the petals of the flower, leaves, stems, roots, rind of the fruit, seeds, or even the wood of trees using distillation or expression (squeezing). Fragrance oils, on the other hand, are synthetic and man-made, which are engineered by chemists to yield an attractive scent “inspired” by essential oils.

 Unlike essential oils, fragrance oils are not used to nurture one’s well being, although the fragrant smell can give a feeling of satisfaction for smelling good and even let you take a second sniff on that dashing guy or that sassy girl passing by. Essential oils produce specific pharmacological effects through skin absorption and inhalation, which is the very foundation of Aromatherapy practice, a widely used form of natural alternative medicine; fragrance oils are used to scent a wide array of commercial products with the only objective of improving the smell of the product and as such, are oftentimes called “perfume oils.” And while both can cause allergies to some extent to someone, fragrance oils can trigger allergies to people more than essential oils since the former have different chemicals as their component.

It is obvious that essential oils exceed fragrance oils by leaps and bounds when it comes to health and wellness benefits. Sadly though, the high cost of producing essential oils leaves most companies no other choice but to use fragrance oils in their commercial products instead. The good thing is that there are still a number of product manufacturers out there that use natural ingredients with the firm belief that quality products will always find a sizeable patronage in the market.

Now that you know the difference between essential oils and fragrance oils, it’s your choice what products to introduce in your lifestyle and your family’s. Knowing the difference between the “aromatherapy essentials” and the “artificially produced fragrance” is an important first step in deciding which products are best suited to you and your family’s needs. Be an intelligent consumer. Read the label carefully before throwing that product into your grocery basket.

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Essential oils give the aroma to the plant, but they also contain dozens of complex chemicals that seem to do everything from beautifying skin or speeding healing to putting you to sleep or numbing a headache. Even if you think you have never come across these oils before, all of us are affected by them each day. Every time you peel an orange, the essential oil squirts out of the tiny pockets in the peel and, because it is so volatile, instantly evaporates into the air releasing its bitter-sweet, tangy, citrus smell. And whether you notice or not, the orange oil has a refreshing but relaxing effect.

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Essential Feel Goods has just what you need!

Introducing the Essential Feel Goods’ Spa Cooling Gel. The Spa Treatment Cooling Gel contains two cooling agents and two conditioners formulated to cool, refresh and rejuvenate tired feet and legs. The tingling and cooling sensation and smooth feeling lasts and lasts.

The Spa Treatment Cooling Gel comes in 4 “sizes” – 2 oz., 32 oz., 64 oz., and 1 gallon. This makes it perfect not just for those who would like to do their own spa treatment but also for those who have spa business.

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First, imagine taking a warm, luxurious, soothing bath or shower, or spoiling yourself with a relaxing spa manicure and pedicure. Next, add to the experience with the gently fragrant, moisturizing exfoliation of Essential Feel Goods SugarScrubs available in Piña Colada, Lavish Lavender, and Fresca Mint. Our SugarScrubs are made from fine-grain white sugar and natural oils to gently exfoliate dead skin cells and hydrate the skin. This will reveal the softer, supple skin underneath and seal in moisture. Enhance this treatment by sloughing off the granules with our gently textured cotton terrycloth mitten.

This is a treatment you can really look forward to enjoying any time. It is so simple to use and yet such a luxurious part of your skin care regime. Apply a liberal amount to the desired part of the body and gently massage into the skin. For sensitive skin, adding a very small amount of warm water as you apply it will reduce the granular consistency. Leave it on for one to three minutes before rinsing to allow the moisturizing oils to soak into the skin. As you begin to rinse, you’ll notice the water beading on your skin leaving the oils behind to seal in moisture. Use one to two times per week or as needed.

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Tempt yourself with Essential Feel Goods’ Satin Skin Lotion! Not only can you enjoy your favorite flavors without the guilt, but you will be enriching your skin with high quality and highly effective ingredients, such as Vitamins A, C & E, Trace Minerals, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, AHAs, and Botanical Extracts.

This essential treatment for your skin comes in three different flavors – Coffee Madness, French Vanilla Bean and Chocolate Fondue Dip.

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We at Essential Feel Goods have found a way to soothe your hands and smoothen your cracked heels.

Presenting the Pomengranate Intensive Heel and Hand Therapy Cream.  Pomengranate, especially Promengranate Seed Oil, has long been known to produce antioxidants that helps soften the skin and slow down the ageing process. At Essential Feel Goods, we have taken this property and bottled it as the 2.5 oz Pomengranate Intensive Heel and Hand Therapy Cream. It not only soothes tired hands but also smoothens chapped skin as well as cracked heel. You can use it if your in the mood for some hand or foot massage after a hard day’s work.

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Essential Feel Goods bring to you a one-of-a-kind soak, the Spa Delight Soak. It contains a special formula that makes it easy for you to sofetn calluses and cuticles. It also relaxes the skin on your hands and feet just by soaking in it. It comes in three sizes – the 8 oz., the 32 oz., and the gallon.

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Well, Essential Feel Goods does more than that. We have actually combined the fragrance and soothing powers of essential oils with candles. Choose from Pomengrenate, Grapefruit and White Tea, Coffee Madness, and Chocolate Fondue Dip.

What’s more, the Essential Feel Goods’ Body Candles carry a strong scent that lasts from the time you light the candle up to the end. It has a soy blend wax that moisturizes your skin leaving you essentially feeling good.

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Need a toe separator? We have that in pink, blue, black and purple. What about a foot file? We have it in 7″ and 10″. They are lightweight and can be taken anywhere. We even have a callus remover and a cuticle softener and remover. Our cuticle softener and remover comes in different “flavors” – Piña Colada, Lavish Lavender and Frsca Mint.

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