At Ahimsa, we use the term with precision. To qualify as 100% Pure & Natural, an essential oil must be:

• Extracted directly from a single botanical species
• Free from any added constituents (synthetic or natural)
• Unaltered, unstandardised, and unreconstructed
• Not blended to meet industrial monographs like B.P.C. or A.P.C.

Many oils on the market are chemically manipulated to meet target profiles. They may smell “perfect,” last suspiciously long in the air, or claim pharmaceutical specs… but they’re no longer in their true botanical state.

Why Some Oils Last “Too Long”

One of the most common questions we get:
“If your oils are pure, why don’t they smell strong for hours like my candle or perfume?”

Here’s the truth:

Natural aromatic compounds don’t linger like synthetics. Essential oils interact with your limbic system - once your brain registers the scent, your receptors naturally desensitise. That’s why a citrus oil might fade quickly in a diffuser, or a floral note softens within minutes on the skin. It’s a feature, not a flaw.

In contrast, synthetic fragrances are designed to stay airborne, they’re chemically modified to stick, often containing diethyl phthalates (DEP) or fixatives that extend their scent life. If something smells overpoweringly strong hours later, it’s usually not pure.

What Sets Ahimsa Apart

We go beyond “100% pure” claims, here’s what we do differently:

✔ Uncompromising Sourcing
Each oil is sourced from its proper botanical species using the most appropriate extraction method (cold press, steam distillation, etc.).

✔ No Adjustments or Enhancements
We never dilute, reconstruct, or modify oils to meet industrial targets.

✔ Wildcrafted & Organic Origins
Many of our oils are certified organic under their country’s certification body, or wild harvested from pristine environments.

✔ Freshness, Always
All oils are stored in large dark bottles and freshly decanted into smaller amber glass only when you order - preserving their life force and therapeutic quality.

Why Are We More Expensive Than Discount Stores ?

The oils you find at these stores are often: Mass produced to industrial spec Chemically enhanced or blended Bottled with little traceability Priced for profit, not purity You may pay less, but you're getting far less. With Ahimsa, you’re paying for the real thing. Pure plant essence, as nature intended it. Nothing more. Nothing less. At the end of the day, purity isn’t a marketing term, it’s a promise. If you’ve ever wondered why our oils smell so alive, this is why!