Essential oils are nature’s powerful extracts that have become very popular in the last few years owing to their many advantages, such as helping people relieve tension and stress, and improving general health. Nonetheless, since these particular types of oils are quite fragile in nature, appropriate storage is important particularly in sustaining their healing attributes. This article focuses on various ways in which essential oil bottles can be stored properly to prevent spoilage and keep the oils’ effectiveness intact.

Choose the Right Bottle

Proper selection of the container is the first and major step in the proper storage of essential oil. Specifically, look for dark colored bottles made of glass and which have good seal lids. Dark glass shields the oils from direct contact with the sun which brings about changes in the chemical structures of the oils which ruins their usefulness. Do not opt for plastic jars because the oils will become impure with time because they will be absorbed in the plastic.

Store in a Cool, Dark Place

Essential oils and body perfumes are odor combinations that should not be exposed to air otherwise oxygen will seep into them ruining them and making them unfit for human consumption. And, there are changes in temperature and too much exposure to sunlight make the degradation process to be much faster. Try to store your oil bottles in a wardrobe, cupboard or shelf that stays relatively cool most of the time and does not receive direct sunlight.

Stability Program - Free from Dampness

Moisture and essential oils hardly go hand in hand. And when there are too many humid conditions, you may also find more condensation on the bottle which at some point may also find its way into the oil and encourage mold or even change the entire chemistry. Make sure that the area where you keep your oil containers is dry and airy.

Protection against Children and Creatures

Essential oils can provide health benefits but they can also pose overdose dangers as well in case of misapplication. You should therefore ensure that your bottles are kept somewhere secure beyond the reach of your children and pets in order to prevent any harm from consumption.

Label Every Bottle Appropriately

It is advantageous to keep a flora of essential oils in the house, but it becomes more and more difficult to keep track of every single syring bottle that releases different oil. On each bottle, write the name of the oil and its use (if applicable) along with the time of purchase or first use. This assists in determining which oils are likely to be used and when.

Sealing Up The Bottles after The Dispensing Of The Oil to Prevent Air Contamination

After essential oil bottles are opened, the lids should be put back immediately after every usage to avoid air contact of the oils. As with any other volatile substance, oxygen will react with the oils and will lead to oxidation of the oil thereby losing its activity with time.

Essential oils are special and must be kept in an expected manner for their effectiveness to be maintained over time. Following these methods - choosing the proper bottle, placing them away from heat and light sources, preventing moisture, keeping them at elevated places, making visible labels, opening only minimum amount required, not combining and changing the order of stock.