Ida's Soap Box

Natural Fragrance oils are made in a laboratory but rather than being made from synthetic materials they are created by isolating a single aromatic component from the complex scent of an essential oil. These single components are called isolates. In the chemical profiles created by Mother Nature, the isolates interact with each other and other plant parts to create a wholesome natural essential oil with aromatherapeutic properties. That is not the case with single isolates blended together in a lab.

We are often asked, "Why No Jasmine, Sandalwood or Apple Scents?" When we choose which scents (essential oils) to use in our natural skincare products, we look at several criteria such as the method of extraction, sustainability, cost and of course is it a pure essential oil.

It is our practice to purchase essential oils that are harvested or made in an environmentally and ethically. As a company committed to making natural products, we are also committed to our planet and its people. Using any raw material to the point of extinction makes no sense. So we do our research and buy from companies that share our commitment.

The synergistic composition of essential oils cannot be recreated in a laboratory. Essential oils are derived from real plant material. Fragrance oils are artificially created and, even those that are derived from natural components, do not offer the natural therapeutic advantages of true essential oils.