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This past September, I had the pleasure of attending the 2018 International Federation of Essential Oils and Aroma Trades (IFEAT) Conference in vibrant Cartagena, Colombia. The IFEAT Conference was a wonderful gathering where folks came together to celebrate the unique essential oils that Latin America has to offer.

We're super excited to be part of the IFEAT Flavour and Fragrance symposium this September in Cartagena, Colombia. If you're planning to be there, definitely reach out—we’d love to connect in person and say hi!  

What are Preservatives? Preservatives are ingredients that can be natural or synthetic. They are essential ingredients in formulations to protect the product from microbial growth or contamination induced by consumers during use1. As well as maintaining the safety and efficiacy of the product over the intended lifespan1. It is essential to select a preservative that effectively inhibits microbial growth while ensuring safety for human...

Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) belongs to the Rutaceae family and is classified as a hybrid of bitter orange and lemon. Like most citrus essential oils, it is produced through a cold-press extraction process, which involves puncturing the fruit rinds to extract the oil. Bergamot oil typically exhibits a greenish to brownish-yellow hue and has a subtle bitter aromatic profile. Its fresh citrus and floral scent...

Lavender essential oil remains as popular today as it has been historically. Among the 47 recognized species of lavender, the most commonly known for its fragrance is Lavandula augustifolia, also referred to as True Lavender or English Lavender.  At Plant’s Power, our lavender essential oil, which is directly sourced from Bulgaria, contains reduced levels of camphor and higher concentrations of linalool and linalyl acetate....