I had an MLM lemon and an organic lemon from Plant Therapy, did I *really* need another lemon? Why yes, yes I did. In order to get free shipping from AVAT, you need to spend $35. Plus, lemon is just amazing. Good for cleaning. Lifts your mood. Safe for kids. So I figured I'd get another bottle.
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I do not like that they mention it can be used in food and drinks. I realise that there are professionally trained people who do take essential oils internally, but they are highly trained and the products are regulated. I don't want people to get the idea that they can just dump some lemon essential oil in water and make lemonade.
Lemon is a citrus and like most citruses, it is a happy essential oil. It helps lift your mood and spirits. It might help people with mild depression (but I would also still see a specialist, whether you follow Eastern or Western medicine). They say it can also improve your memory and help with concentration. Topically, it can be used for a refreshing massage. It's also great for cleaning since it can improve stale air and cover up odors.
I like that they tell you to dilute it. They don't tell you what percentage to use though, so make sure you are following proper dilution guidelines.
This is a thin oil, however, one thing I've found about AVAT's orifice reducers is that they are smaller compared to the one that Edens Garden and Plant Therapy use. I often have to tap the bottom of the bottle in order to get drops out. I got the 20ml bottle. If you create an account, you will have access to more sizes. All their milliliter sizes have orifice reducers; their ounces sizes do not. If you're going to buy the ounce bottles, you'll probably want to either use a pipette or decant into smaller bottles. I forgot I had one bottle that was an ounce size and ended up dumping a lot of spearmint into my diffuser. My entire house smelled like toothpaste for a week.
The packaging is standard. It comes with an orifice reducer or Euro dropper. The oil is thin, but the orifice is small, so you might have to tap the bottle or shake it a bit to get drops out.
One complaint I have about their packaging is that they don't have a label on the top of the oil. This means that you either have to buy bottle cap stickers or make your own. I know it's a wholesale company so that might be why. I personally make my own stickers. They don't look pretty, but they do the job.
Make sure to follow proper dilution guidelines. Click on the button that says "download dilution chart". Do not use undiluted. Patch test before using. Check the max dilution on the label. If pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor's care, please contact your caregiver first. Do not use internally unless directed by a licensed aromatherapist or physician. Follow safe essential oil usage; not all people or pets should be exposed to essential oils.
About Appalachian Valley Natural Products: On my page about Appalachian Valley Natural Products, you can read more about their company and read my product reviews. I have reviewed other companies and their products as well and you can find those on my complete list.
YouTube: Watch my review and be sure to subscribe to my channel!
Disclaimer: Per FTC regulations, I am disclosing that I use affiliate links. I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through the links. It is a way to support my blog at no additional cost to you. You can read more here.
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Unlike Edens Garden and Plant Therapy (Use this link to get $10 off), AVAT does not have a line for kids. However, lemon is safe for kids.
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Smell, Use, and Viscosity
I think that Plant Therapy's organic lemon smells like lemon heads. AVAT's lemon is tangier, tarter, and sharper. It smells mouth-puckering, rather than sweet. It smells more like a fresh-cut lemon than Plant Therapy's.I do not like that they mention it can be used in food and drinks. I realise that there are professionally trained people who do take essential oils internally, but they are highly trained and the products are regulated. I don't want people to get the idea that they can just dump some lemon essential oil in water and make lemonade.
Lemon is a citrus and like most citruses, it is a happy essential oil. It helps lift your mood and spirits. It might help people with mild depression (but I would also still see a specialist, whether you follow Eastern or Western medicine). They say it can also improve your memory and help with concentration. Topically, it can be used for a refreshing massage. It's also great for cleaning since it can improve stale air and cover up odors.
I like that they tell you to dilute it. They don't tell you what percentage to use though, so make sure you are following proper dilution guidelines.
This is a thin oil, however, one thing I've found about AVAT's orifice reducers is that they are smaller compared to the one that Edens Garden and Plant Therapy use. I often have to tap the bottom of the bottle in order to get drops out. I got the 20ml bottle. If you create an account, you will have access to more sizes. All their milliliter sizes have orifice reducers; their ounces sizes do not. If you're going to buy the ounce bottles, you'll probably want to either use a pipette or decant into smaller bottles. I forgot I had one bottle that was an ounce size and ended up dumping a lot of spearmint into my diffuser. My entire house smelled like toothpaste for a week.
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Size, Price, and Packaging
I got a 20ml bottle and it is very, very affordable. So much so, that had I not been recommended this company in Real Aromatherapy Reviews and More 2.0, I would have thought it was fake. They do have GCMS reports, but they are done in house. They also don't
offer dates on distillation or GCMS testing, however, John the owner has
been in business for a while and developed a good reputation. With that
being said, there are some people who don't buy AVAT oils because of
it. Some well-respected companies such as Original Swiss Aromatics, Apothecary's Garden, and Snow Lotus Aromatics don't even offer GCMS reports. The packaging is standard. It comes with an orifice reducer or Euro dropper. The oil is thin, but the orifice is small, so you might have to tap the bottle or shake it a bit to get drops out.
One complaint I have about their packaging is that they don't have a label on the top of the oil. This means that you either have to buy bottle cap stickers or make your own. I know it's a wholesale company so that might be why. I personally make my own stickers. They don't look pretty, but they do the job.
Would I Get This Again?
Yes, I probably would. I like the company very much and I like the fact that their lemon is tart and tangy, rather than sweet. You can buy it here.
Safety
The shelf life is about 1-2 years. I keep all mine in the fridge to help extend their shelf-life.Make sure to follow proper dilution guidelines. Click on the button that says "download dilution chart". Do not use undiluted. Patch test before using. Check the max dilution on the label. If pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor's care, please contact your caregiver first. Do not use internally unless directed by a licensed aromatherapist or physician. Follow safe essential oil usage; not all people or pets should be exposed to essential oils.
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