FO vs EO

[warriorfaery]

From everything I've read so far it seems alot of you prefer using fo's.Does anyone use EO's? if so where could I find them reasonable priced? I want to try an aromatheraphy line and don't think fo's would work for that?

TIA:smiley2:

[Scented]

My experience with EOs is minimal, but the scents aren't going to last as long as an FO. Try the google feature and going looking for essential oils. There's bound to be some companies out there.

Personally, I've had some FOs work fine as an aromatherapy application. I'm not going to test them against using EOs, since that adds to my expense.

[Donita]

I have been buying mine from Liberty Natural Products, Inc. In oregon.

www.libertynatural.com I have used them for over 10 years for soap and candles.....most of my candles are FO's but at my co-op store I only use the EO's because that is what they want there. This company has never let me down. Donita

[Elizabeth]

From what I've researched there are a couple of "cons" to using EO's to scent candles:

* Significantly more expensive than FO's

* The true EO scent doesn't often translate through in the burning candle. They often throw off a burning "fuel" type odor.

* The flashpoint of many EO's is lower thus making a potential fire hazard.

I understand the desire to make a truly "natural" type candle, but unfortunately, it isn't always a viable option with EO's. HTH

[warriorfaery]

Thank you for the info maybe Ill just stick with the fo's and leave the essentials for the chakra candles that I do.