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Most are not 100% Pure: 10 out of 16 are Impure/Diluted - See tests & results in review
We purchased the Lagunamoon Essential Oils Gift Set 16 x 10mL. When they arrived we immediately performed two purity tests on all 16 oils; the paper drop test and the freezer test. Only 6 out of 16 passed both tests. Hence, only 2 stars for only 6 out of 16 Pure Essential Oils.
(Is this worth the price of the set?)
The Test results, first the good, then the bad:
1. (Good) The six oils that passed both tests were Peppermint, Lemon, Orange, Cinnamon, Rosemary and Lavender. This indicates they are 100% Pure, as advertised.
2. (Bad) In the paper drop test on white cotton rag paper: None of the oils evaporated fast enough to indicate dilution with a solvent such as alcohol. However, after 2-3 hours, then rechecked after 12 hours, 9 of the 16 oils had not fully evaporated; each leaving an oil blot on the paper. This indicates they have been diluted with an unidentified carrier oil. These 9 oils include Clove, Frankincense, Patchouli, Lemongrass, Grapefruit, Eucalyptus, Jasmin, Tea Tree and Ylang Ylang.
4. (Bad) In the overnight freezer test, 3 of the oils, Tea Tree, Ylang Ylang and Bergamot, froze into a solid sludge, indicating they have been diluted with water.
5. Summary (Bad): 10 of the 16 essential oils in this set are not 100% pure and have been diluted with water, an unidentified carrier oil, or both. You decide...
July 2021 · Health and Household · verified purchase