Storage for Essential Oils
Things you should note for storage for essential oils are:
Store in a cool, dark place away from sunlight to prolong the life of the aroma oils and also to preserve the therapeutic powers of the essential oils.
Place them in a wooden storage box that can protect essential oils from light exposure or accidental breakage.
Keep the bottles tightly closed when not in use, and avoid touching the inside of the lid or the reducer top while using the oils.
Properly stored oils can maintain their quality for years , while the oils derived from orange, lemon and lime will not last long and should not be stored longer than six months after opening. Patchouli is rare kind oil which actually gets better as it ages. It is an oil with properties akin to an old wine. The shelf life of other oils can be months to years depending on the oil itself.
“Old” oils should not be used for Therapeutic purposes, but may still be used for fragrance purposes, such as in potpourri.
While Blending Essential Oils different oils in various proportions, you should not mix them up as they are known to get unstable very quickly. Use a different dropper for different oil to avoid cross contamination.
Because they contain no fatty acids, essential oils are not susceptible to rancidity like vegetable oils. Store them in tightly sealed, dark glass bottles away from any heat source.
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