John Black has been in the essential oil industry for more than 25 years. He specializes in Madagascar oils. He started with International Flavors & Fragrances of New York as an essential oil buyer, working there for nine years before moving to a French essential oil trading house for another five years. In March 1992, Black began his own distillation and trading. His annual travels take him around the globe, visiting distillers and various joint-ventures to locate pure, raw, freshly distilled essential oils.  

John Black is one of the few true experts interpreting GLC (gas liquid chromatograph) tests and has an impeccable reputation with Aromatherapists globally. Black performs the reading and analysis for our essential oils as our quality control expert.

John Black, regarding our Essential Oils: "This is the criteria for these  Essential Oils:  Genuine, authentic, unadulterated, pure, holistic, and highest quality essential oils all rolled into one.  No other company can boast this. These Essential Oils are totally unique because they are free from all chemicals and pesticides.  GUARANTEED!  I stake my personal claim on it - free from any kind of chemical or natural adulteration, and all are single species."

There are only a handful of companies in the world that can trace their essential oils from plant to bottle.  This means knowing the location where the plant or seedling was grown, when and how the plant material was harvested, and how the distillation of plant material was performed. Most large companies, and even some small ones, cannot trace the path their essential oils have taken. This is because traders and brokers exchange essential oils a number of times.  They loose track of where the essential oils have been, and under what conditions they have been stored.

This is not the case with our oils.  We are able to trace all of our essential oils from plant to bottle because of quality control expert John Black.  John is actively involved in growing and distillation projects around the world.  He can trace the essential oils he sells to our Company literally from the time they were planted until the essential oils enter our building to be bottled.

Mr. Black spends the greater portion of each year supporting and working with the people who supply our Company’s Essential Oils all over the world.  His twenty-five plus year reputation in the therapeutic essential oil industry make him, the leader. John is respected in the essential oil industry not only for his integrity, but also because he is well acquainted with the standards and concepts in both the flavor and fragrance sector and the increasingly exclusive therapeutic oil industry.  Mr. Black is a true expert and is sought for his ability to analyze Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectrum test results.

John Black is able to detect and identify ‘GC’ peaks on essential oil test results that other experts are not able to recognize. John can detect fragrance and chemical adulteration in essential oils, even the most clever adulterations.   Our Company has always felt extremely fortunate to work with John Black. 

ANNEMARIE BUHLER  President of the Phyto-Aromatherapy  Institute, Phyto-Therapist, Master Formulator

In 1959, Annemarie Buhler began building her reputation as an innovative and highly respected formulator. She was instrumental in the development of the first true time release process for vitamins and minerals. She is respected internationally and has been selected repeatedly as the U.S. delegate for international phyto-aromatherapy and aromatherapy conferences. Chairman of the Board and Co-founder of the first American Aromatherapy Association (founded in 1989), Ms. Buhler created the standard for aromatherapy in America, which others have tried to follow. Ms. Buhler brought the first aromatherapy medical data to the United States from France. Always interested in furthering correct aromatherapy information throughout the world, Ms. Buhler continues to be a beacon of light to those searching for truth.

Since coming to the United States in 1957, she has been actively engaged in her work and studies. Ms. Buhler has been constantly involved with translation work for aromatherapy and phyto-aromatherapy since 1984. One of the foremost aromatherapy lecturers and educators, Ms. Buhler has dedicated her life to the correct principals and teachings of phyto-aromatherapy and aromatherapy. Ms. Buhler formulates and regulates the essential oil blends/synergies for our  aromatherapy, and acts as an independent consultant.

Annemarie Buhler, regarding our Essential Oils: "This company will play an important role in the aromatherapy field.  They have a wonderful opportunity to contribute to the wellness of people in their everyday lives.  It takes dedication without compromises on quality of essential oils, which of course is not always easy, but I am quite certain that the perseverance in the pursuit of quality will be rewarding.  It takes courage to stand your ground, and I know that this company has all of this."

Beginning her career with a BS in nutrition, Ms. Davis served as secretary of the first U.S. aromatherapy association which was founded in 1989. She has been involved in the organization of aromatherapy seminars, while simultaneously participating in personal research. She is also a successful lecturer. Ms. Davis has researched aromatherapy data from numerous countries, including France, Germany, Switzerland, Mexico, Canada, and England. Ms. Davis was instrumental in the selection of our Essential Oil line and continues to work closely as an independent consultant.

1.  Purity - Whenever, you choose essential oils for your health and well-being be sure that they conform to the highest standards of quality and purity.  Only then will they reveal their wonderful healing potency and energy-enhancing capabilities.

2.  Botanical Origin of Essential Oils - Does the name and additional information on the label truly reflect its contents? Manufacturers and suppliers that sell essential oils  for use in aromatherapy must be knowledgeable in the field. (See the credentials of our essential oil experts)

3.  Country of Origin - Essential oils are like wine -- they have optimal grown regions. The combination of substances in the plant depends on climate and soil conditions.   Suppliers should try to buy products from areas that provide the best possible conditions.

4.  Growth and Cultivation - Plants grown in the wild or grown organically yield essential oils of optimal quality. Inexpensive essential oils are usually mass produced by large farm operations that use chemical fertilizers and pesticides.

5.  Blended Essential Oils - It is not unusual to find expensive essential oils blended with less expensive ones.  The result usually changes and reduces the healing capability of the product. (Our single and blended oils are all single species)

6.  Essential Oils Containing Components of Other Oils - Expensive oils are often made up of a combination of less expensive ones.  The end product has changed and its healing capacity diminishes.

7.  Diluting Essential Oils with Fatty Oils or Other Liquids - Some producers offer essential oils that have been diluted with almond, grape seed, or other vegetable oils, but the label fails to mention this fact. In some cases, the oils are stretched with mineral oils - usually petroleum or synthetic oils.  Lavender oil, for instance, often contains only a small portion of real oil - the rest is "sauce".

8.  Synthetic Additives and Synthetic Oils - Essential oils sold in pharmacies are required to conform to established standards for content, density, and physical properties.  Consequently, many essential oils are altered, as necessary, to meet these standards through additive substances.  These additives are not simply unacceptable, but some may be harmful - inducing illness.

9.  Cost - When a number of essential oils are offered at roughly the same price, you may be certain that they are not pure.  Unscrupulous merchants often ask as much for an essential oil that has been "stretched" as for one that is pure.  Since the term real or pure essential oil is not protected, there is no guarantee of purity or quality.

10. Increased Demand Raises Quality - The more you demand high quality from the industry, the more care manufacturers will take in their production.

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