There are probably a bunch a local chain stores nearby that carry essential oils.  And the bottles might even say "100% pure".  But since the perfumery industry sets the standards for essential oils, you can't expect that oil to be anything more than perfume.  To obtain pure, therapeutic-grade essential oils that you can depend on, +OILS recommends Young Living's essential oils.  Let's go over some reasons why +OILS only recommends Young Living essential oils:

• Young Living was founded in 1994 and is the world leader and pioneer in EO research and distillation.

• Young Living grows their plants on soil that is not treated with pesticides, fertilizers, or harsh chemicals.

• Young Living is specific to have no GMOs

• Because of it's purity, Young Living essential oils do not have an expiration date.

• Young Living proudly sets the standard for authenticity and purity with their Seed To Seal promise.  Seed To Seal refers to a rigorous quality control which ensures you receive EOs exactly the way nature intended. To learn more, visit SeedToSeal.com.

• Young Living’s transparency within the Seed To Seal process allows you to trust the process and you can visit their farms to see how it is done!

• Young Living has more oils and blends than any other company (over 180!), so just about any need can be met with their product line.

• As of 2015, Young Living has eight farms found globally.

• Young Living does both in-house and 3rd party testing to guarantee purity.

• Young Living's essential oils are distilled at low temperature and pressure, using filtered water and medical-grade stainless steel distillaries.

• To meet demand, Young Living essential oils come from over 50 different sources all worthy of the Seed to Seal distinction.  In addition to Young Living's own farms, partner farms, co-op farms, and qualified vendors all adhere strictly to the Seed to Seal process.  Young Living rigorously and thoroughly monitors all farms and tests the essential oils numerous times during production.

• Young Living oils meet all industry AFNOR and ISO standards and are subjected to many tests which determines whether a particular essential oil is naturally sourced or synthetic (created in a lab).  Young Living does not sell synthetic oils.

• Young Living’s essential oils are produced with the French model of aromatherapy in mind. Unlike the English model, the French model embraces application of essential oils through both neat (undiluted) and diluted topical application, internal use, and inhalation.  Read the product label on your essential oil bottles  for individual usage instructions.

• The community of people in Young Living is very special! Come to the International Grand Convention and you will see just what we’re talking about! Something very special happens when a group of like-minded people comes together to improve this world!

• Young Living is a company of integrity, committed to helping people live healthy lives. In the history of this planet, there has never been a greater need than now for a company with the values Young Living possesses!

AND by signing up with a PLUSOILS distributor, you will be granted the password to our exclusive learning resource at plusoils.com.  This password-protected website has learning tools to provide you with the beautiful education you need to get the most out of your essential oils.  Additionally, we have a secret facebook group you can join once you join +OILS.