Fragrance oils are complex synthetic products that can be 100% chemically synthesized or semi-synthetic. They are a combination of natural essential oils and synthetic aroma chemicals. Fragrance oils are used in a variety of products, including candles, soaps, perfumes, and more. Here are some details about fragrance oils:
Positive:
- Fragrance oils can provide a wide range of scents that are not always available through natural essential oils.
- They are often more affordable than essential oils.
Negative:
- Fragrance oils can contain dozens of ingredients, many of which lack substantial research and safety data.
- Some synthetic fragrance oils can be composed of as many as 80 chemical ingredients, so these are the fragrance oils to be wary of if you have any skin or fragrance sensitivities.
Ingredients or materials:
- Fragrance oils are a combination of natural essential oils and synthetic aroma chemicals.
- They can contain synthetic and/or natural essential oils.
- The components of fragrance oil blends are proprietary information, but when possible, the manufacturers share the information.
- Companies are not required to disclose the individual fragrance elements as the fragrance “blend” is considered proprietary information.
It is important to note that fragrance oils are considered proprietary trademarks and protected by federal law. Therefore, manufacturers are not required to disclose the exact ingredients in their fragrance oils. However, some manufacturers do share information about the ingredients they use. For example, CandleSciences entire line of fragrance oils are phthalate-free, paraben-free, and Prop 65-compliant and are non-toxic when used for their intended purposes in candle and.
