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Let’s look at some skin science. The skin is composed of many layers. The outermost layer is called the stratum corneum, which is composed of dead keratinized cells surrounded by intercellular glycolipids.

No heat is involved in expression, so this process is often referred to as cold-pressing.

The most common method for collecting essential oils is steam distillation. This is a delicate, time-intensive process.

Sourcing can have a dramatic impact on the properties of an essential oil.

Plants communicate using small molecules, including terpenes, which make up the composition of essential oils.

The functional groups present in Douglas Fir oil are mainly alkenes.