At Iris Herbal, we strive to procure essential oils that are certified organic, ethically wildcrafted (harvested directly from nature) or unsprayed that come from a specific farm, cooperative, company, or collective, not bought in bulk from brokers with no way to trace the oils' origin. Quality is ultimately based upon relationships: those between the growers, the distillers, and the importers. Therefore, we purchase our essential oils from a handful of individually owned, reputable companies whose owners have developed personal relationships with growers of essential oils who share this commitment to quality.

Our commitment to quality is also concerned with making sure that each essential oil is genuine and authentic ( the actual species named and none other) as well as pure and natural (no adulterants, rectification or synthetics). The companies that we deal with do gas chromatography and other tests to ensure quality, and the growers/distillers are known for their commitment to correct distillation procedures.

Guarantee of Therapeutic Grade: All oils are unadulterated, 100% pure essential oils from natural sources. There are no chemical additives; neither are they decolored, deturpenated, peroxidized, reconstituted nor redistilled (except for White Camphor, which is rectified). Most of the oils are tested for purity using gas chromatography. The oils are made from plant material that is picked and processed at the proper time of day and year, and they are distilled for the optimal therapeutic chemical profile.

We strive to procure essential oils that come from a specific farm, cooperative, company, or collective, not bought in bulk from brokers with no way to trace the oils' origin. Quality is ultimately based upon relationships: those between the growers, the distillers, and the importers. Therefore, we purchase our essential oils from a handful of individually owned, reputable companies whose owners have developed personal relationships with growers of essential oils who share this commitment to quality.

Shelf life for essential oils, if kept cool, dry and out of direct light, is approximately 3 to 5 years.

Although most of these oils are food grade quality, Iris Herbal Products does not recommend that any oil be taken internally without the consent of your physician or health practitioner. Some, like Eucalyptus, are toxic if taken internally.

Market and harvest conditions can cause prices to change without notice, as well as limit the availability and change the origin of certain essential oils.

* Carrier oil for the 10% can be either certified organic Sweet Almond oil or certified organic Jojoba oil. In deep winter, the Almond oil is used due to the solidification of the Jojoba (which has a natural wax content).