essential oil
noun
: any of a class of volatile oils that give plants their characteristic odors and are used especially in perfumes and flavorings, and for aromatherapy compare fixed oil
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Le Père Blaize, the sixth-generation herbalist’s shop, is the place to go for teas, essential oils and medicinal elixirs.
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Lily Radziemski, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Folded with flour or curd, stirred with essential oils, or bathed in milk and sandalwood, it’s lifted from the everyday and pressed into skin like a blessing made visible.
—Sara Hussain, Vogue, 22 May 2025
Using lavender to create an insect repellent will vary widely if it's made from fresh or dried plants or an essential oil.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 14 May 2025
The blend of essential oils, including chamomile and lavender, will transform your bedroom into a serene oasis.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2025
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Lily Radziemski, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Folded with flour or curd, stirred with essential oils, or bathed in milk and sandalwood, it’s lifted from the everyday and pressed into skin like a blessing made visible.
—Sara Hussain, Vogue, 22 May 2025
Using lavender to create an insect repellent will vary widely if it's made from fresh or dried plants or an essential oil.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 14 May 2025
The blend of essential oils, including chamomile and lavender, will transform your bedroom into a serene oasis.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2025
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“Essential oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/essential%20oil. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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