Scientific Insight

What happens after the essential oils get shipped to doTERRA's warehouse?

If you have kids in your house, I bet you are discovering the powerful ways in which dōTERRA oils and products can support a healthy lifestyle.

Imagine you had a magnifying glass strong enough to see down to the molecular level. Take that magnifying glass and peek into a drop of essential oil.

Let’s look at some skin science. The skin is composed of many layers. The outermost layer is called the stratum corneum, which is composed of dead keratinized cells surrounded by intercellular glycolipids.

When essential oils enter the bloodstream, they have an effect on the whole body.

The most common method for collecting essential oils is steam distillation. This is a delicate, time-intensive process.