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What Do Essential Oils Actually Consist Of?
All substances can be broken down into an array of molecules and atoms, and essential oils are no different. Each essential oil can be broken down into an array of different natural aromatic molecules, often referred to as constituents. Essential oils are comprised of aromatic constituents that are typically classified into functional groups. Learn more within this article, a part of AromaWeb's 10 part series on verifying essential oil quality and purity.
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