Aroma Therapy for Cynics
Aroma Therapy for Cynics – Other Materials Absolutes? Absolutes are very similar to essential oils. They are highly aromatic liquids, which have been extracted from plant material.
However, the difference between essential oils and absolutes is that absolutes are extracted using a very complex method. It does require the use of chemical solvents that will later be removed during the final stages of production.
Absolutes tend to be more highly concentrated than their counterparts the essential oils are. This is why it is important to use essential healing oils in your own treatment, if you are using aromatherapy as a medical treatment or as a method to relax.