Good question and a common one among dŌTERRA, FAQs. If you only want to buy one essential oil and you’re unlikely to buy another, retail is the better option for you. However, if you are looking to purchase two or more oils and seem likely to purchase again, a wholesale account is the smartest option. You can pay $35 for an annual wholesale account, or purchase a kit and the $35 membership fee is waived. So what are the benefits of a wholesale dŌTERRA membership? 

• You get 25% off the retail pricing- all products, all the time!
• There’s no monthly order required- you can spend as little or as much as you like
• Option to receive 10-30% of your total purchase back in free loyalty product points
• Eligibility to receive dŌTERRA’s free Product of the Month
• 100% money back guarantee on products
• Products shipped directly to your door
• Awesome welcome pack with relevant information
• Ongoing support, guidance and mentoring in your oily journey to better wellness
• Access to private Facebook support groups for 24/7 support and guidance
• Wellness consultation session to ensure your health and wellness needs are identified and addressed in your doTERRA wellness journey
• No obligation to on-sell products
• Ability to earn compensation and bonuses by sharing the oils with others
• Business coaching, training and ongoing development if you choose to expand your love of dŌTERRA into a business

Although there are good essential oils available to consumers, many products claiming to be essential oils often are not pure aromatic extracts and often contain fillers and non-aromatic compounds. Furthermore, there are no current regulatory standards for the descriptive use of the ‘therapeutic grade’ for products labelled as essential oils. The CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic GradeⓇ mark represent dŌTERRA’s own internal standards for sourcing and testing pure aromatic botanical extracts using independent laboratory analysis. The dOTERRA brand and registered CPTGⓇ mark represent dŌTERRA’s guarantee of pure essential oil extracts that meet high standards for both purity and material composition and for accurate product labelling. 

Aroma is an excellent indication of true purity. A pure essential oil will elicit powerful emotional responses and will not be overbearing in any note. Many people have described dŌTERRA’s CPTG as essential oil as ‘sweet’ or ‘extremely pleasing fragrances’. This is because when plants are grown in a region in which it is indigenous, with proper nutritive soil conditions, air quality, weather/moisture, are harvested at the right time and carefully distilled, the essential oil extract will be pure and of the highest quality, thus having a fragrance that exceeds that of oils that have been diluted or synthetically produced. Unfortunately, there are many essential oils on the market that claim to be ‘therapeutic grade’, ‘pure’ or ‘natural’ that do not follow strict standards for purity and potency. The best way for a consumer to know the quality and value of the product is to experience it for themselves. 

We have found that a primary key to superior essential oil quality is the location in which the plant is grown. For this reason, we carefully source our essential oils from all over the world rather than from a few locations that are not native habitats for the plants. For example, our Lavender is grown in the high altitudes of France, our Lemon comes from Italy, and our Frankincense is sourced from Oman. Because our management team is trusted and respected by global producers, we are able to secure precious crops for essential oil production from preferred suppliers. Check out our Source to You website for more information on dŌTERRA sourcing.

dŌTERRA is a Direct Selling Company, which is very different from a Pyramid Scheme. A Pyramid Scheme’s focus is to recruit new members, and pay bonuses for achieving recruitment goals.  The start-up costs for a pyramid scheme are much higher, often involving recurring ‘membership’ fees or expensive ‘education’ ‘training’ or ‘advertising’ materials that can easily be found free of charge elsewhere.  They often pressure people into recruiting new members and promising profits for minimal work, often in high-pressure seminar environments. dŌTERRA is definitely not a pyramid scheme; it is highly product sales driven. Wellness Advocates earn when they sell products. Would you like to know more about this awesome business opportunity? Contact me for a Free Mentoring Call. 

dŌTERRA recognises that as essential oils are becoming more mainstream, there is a greater need for education. dŌTERRA provides exceptional educational opportunities for all people interested in learning how CPTG oils can be used as a self-care wellness alternative. These events are offered throughout the year from one of the leading essential oil experts, Dr David K. Hill, as well as other guest presenters. In addition, we offer training workshops, webinars, and business-building tools to help you embrace the business prospect and become successful in your efforts to distribute our products through person-to-person contact and globally through personalized web shopping sites. 

dŌTERRA’s CPTG essential oils exceed industry standards. Because organic certified varies from country to country, and state to state, it is not currently possible to acquire all oils under certified organic status. However, through the GC/MS analysis process, we are able to determine if any chemical residue exists in the essential oils, e.g. pesticides, herbicides, extenders and solvents. With this rigorous analysis process, we are able to ensure that all CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade essential oils offered by dŌTERRA are absolutely pure as nature intended as a step above organic. 

An ‘aromatherapy oil’ is usually 2% dilution of an essential oil in 98% almond or grapeseed oil which is often extremely poor value for money. In reality, this ‘aromatherapy oil’ is just a massage oil presented in a 10ml bottle which looks exactly like the ones normally containing undiluted pure essential oils. 

Essential oils easily penetrate into the body by all methods of application including topical, aromatic, and internal use. Whichever application method you choose, or if you choose to use all three, the essential oils will be very effective. Aromatically, essential oils are absorbed by our olfactory bulb and smell receptors which are taken directly to the limbic system. Topically, essential oils are quickly absorbed into the lymph system and internally, the essential oils are also absorbed into the lymph and other systems of the body. 

Though essential oils are natural and generally regarded as safe, you need to be careful when using them. Oils considered to be photo-toxic means that they make your skin light sensitive when applied topically. It is important to note that only the area that you apply the oils on will be light sensitive. When exposed to the sun, these areas can become more sensitive to UV rays and can cause discolouration and even sunburn. So exercise extreme caution. It is recommended that you keep the areas where you applied these types of oils out of direct sunlight for at least 72 hours, so either cover those areas with clothing or don't step outside. 
Oils that are photo-toxic (avoid the sun for 72 hours) include Bergamot. 
Oils that are photo-sensitive (avoid the sun for 8 hours) Ginger, Grapefruit, Lime, Lemon, Wild Orange, Citrus Bliss. 
*Note: this would also mean to take some caution with blends that contain these single oils in them.

Carrier oil, also known as base oil or vegetable oil, is used to dilute essential oils and absolutes before they are applied to the skin in massage or aromatherapy. They are so named because they carry the essential oil onto the skin. Carrier oils ensure that essential oils applied topically are comfortable to the skin. dŌTERRA’s carrier oil is called Fractioned Coconut Oil, a carrier oil which is soluble with all essential oils and is colourless, odourless and will not stain. 

Avoid contacting sensitive areas such as eyes, ears, genitals, and mucous membranes with essential oils. If you choose to use the oil in any sensitive area, dilute 1 drop of the essential oil with a carrier oil. 

If you have a disease or medical condition or are using prescription medication, it is recommended that prior to using essential oils, you consult with a health care advisor who has experience with essential oils. Seek the advice of the prescribing physician and a pharmacist about potential interactions between any medication and essential oils. 

No. Essential oils ONLY contain volatile aromatic compounds and so they do not contain any vitamins nor minerals. 

An ultrasonic diffuser does not use any form of heat to diffuse the mist/oil into the atmosphere. If you are still using an oil burner, this can alter the molecular structure and destroys the aromatic and therapeutic benefits of the essential oil. By using an ultrasonic diffuser, your essential oils will be kept up in their purest form and the qualities of the essential oils will be enhanced by the high vibrations.

dŌTERRA does not initiate or support animal testing on any of our products. 

Essential oils are best kept in dark glass bottles with screw tops. They should be kept in a cool, dry space, preferably out of direct sunlight.