We live in age where the predominant mindset seems to be “more is better”. Whether it’s clothing, health supplements or skincare, it can be incredibly complex and overwhelming to navigate through the consumerist model of our marketplace. This mindset coupled with the “quick fix” attitude i.e. “what can I do to mask the problem, not fix it.” is a recipe for disaster. However many folks are finding out that this basket of goods they’ve been sold may not be all it’s cracked up to.

When reading a soap label it can be easy to confuse fragrance and essential oils as being synonymous. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Indeed both fragrances and essential oils are responsible for scenting various products. But that is essentially where their similarities end. In this article we’ll take a look at some key differences between these two popular ingredients.