5 Reasons I love doTerra Essential Oils

5 Reasons I love doTERRA

1. What the company stands for

The company was founded with “the mission of sharing therapeutic-grade essential oils with the world.” They have set a high standard of quality for their product and challenge others to also bring quality products to customers. They also wanted to share the benefits of what essential oils can do. They were also named International trade company of the year for 2016 by Wold Trade Association of Utah. Forbes ranked doTERRa at number 10 as America's Best Employers of 2016.

1. They stand by their product

doTERRA created a rigorous testing standard called Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade. Which means each batch is tested using the following tools to ensure quality;

1. Organoleptic testing- tests for unusual smell, uneven consistency or strange color

2. Microbial testing-analyzes for presence of bio-hazardous microorganisms such as fungi, bacteria, viruses and mold

3. Gas Chromatography-verifies oils composition by measuring molecular weight and chemical properties

4. Mass Spectrometry-ionized compositions sent through magnetic field to identify molecular weight and charge

5. Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR)-tests for potency and consistent quality by identifying structural components of oil compounds using infrared light at different frequencies measuring light absorption

6. Chirality testing-special type of gas chromatography that identifies structural similarities to ensure that no synthetic element is present

7. Isotopic Analysis-testing using special type of mass spectroscopy to determine which isotopes are present and in what amount, ratios are based on location so if profile is different it means something has been mixed or added of inferior or harmful quailty

8. Heavy Metal testing-when properly distilled essential oils should not contain heavy metal

9. They also consistently test their products for quality and it shows. If you simply open a doTERRA brand bottle and a generic bottle you get from your grocer you can smell the difference. The doTERRA brand is also now used at many hospitals nationwide due to their product quality. John Hopkins and Banner Hospitals are just a few who work exclusively with doTERRA.

1. You can follow their sourcing of each product

There is a website called sourcetoyou.com that allows you to input the sku number of the product to determine its origin and quality. doTERRA works with growers from over 40 countries to make sure the best seeds,soil and growing environment are used for their products. Then when the products are distilled they carefully work with experts to make sure the oils are the most potent and beneficial in quality. They then test each batch to make sure that no corners were cut and they are providing truly pure quality oils. If you go to sourcetoyou.com and click on quality on quality reports (GCMS) it allows you to verify the quality of the oil through an independent verified third party lab. Try it out for yourself and compare different brands!

1. Earn additional income

When I attened an oil party at the neighbors house I was excited to purchase some oils. I had previously worked at Massage Envy and knew the reputation of doTERRA and the therapeutic value of oils. I went looking for something to help my boys settle down at night and was able to try doTERRA's blend Serenity. And man was I glad that I did! It was a game changer for bed time. I went from wanting to pull my hair out because it took them 2 to 3 hours to settle down. Even after bath time, story time, no blue light devices and still their energy levels were so elevated! I tried the blend and 20 to 30 minutes later they were sound asleep! I was hooked! I knew that if this one blend had this much power and was natural I would be trying out so many more! So it was then that I found out I could become a distributor and get a discount on product. Heck yes! Where do I sign up?! So of course I signed up because of the discount. Several months later I discovered that I could not only make money selling the products that I believe in. But spread the power of the therapeutic benefits and help others find natural solutions and help them to receive discounts as well!

1. Their outreach programs

doTERRA has many programs all over the globe including Healing Hands, Humanitarian Partnerships and co-Impact sourcing programs.

Healing hands is an extraordinary foundation that empowers impoverished communities with the tools to become self reliant. 100 percent of all donations go directly to those receiving aid. Healing Hands is able to partner with organizations to create ethical microcredit lending to help small busniess owners in impoverished countries to finance their small businesses and education. This foundation alo works with organizations to improve sanitation and water availability, health carer and educational opportunities.

There are so many Humanitarian Partnerships so I will just list a few to start;

Operation underground Railroad-working to abolish child sex trafficking,

Days for Girls Hygiene Education-world wide organization that provides education, safety and dignity through the distribution of sustainable feminine hygiene kits,

Mentors International-International Microlending, provides credit to those who do not have financing opportunities or whose lending options are unethical or dangerous,

and 31 wellness advocate partner projects-projects initiated by a wellness advocate (like me) that creates sustainability,

Lastly co-impact sourcing,

Which means they partner with the country or area that produces/sources the plant material for their oils and helps them develop a system to grow their economy or other resources.

For example, in Haiti which is a 3rd world country, doTERRA has partnered with Haitian farmers to create a growers' cooperative to facilitate organization of farming vetiver grass which produces an expensive essential oil. Haitian farmers that become part of the cooperative receive training to grow and harvest quality vetiver. Which in turn doTERRA offers them a favorable payment schedule. Ultimately empowering people and changing lives.

So while their products may seem more expensive, its due to their high quality. Plus you know that the money you are paying for them helps support many life changing programs around the world. I dont know about you but it makes me feel good when I know that my hard earned money is being spent on something that I not only want but contributes to others well being.

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