Definition of "essential oil" []

• A volatile oil, usually having the characteristic odor or flavor of the plant from which it is obtained, used to make perfumes and flavorings. (noun)

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• "You can even create a Fresca-like refresher by adding a drop of grapefruit food-grade essential oil (see Resources) to lime flavored seltzer (or plain seltzer with a squeeze of lime), along with a smart sweetener."
• "Use aloe juice (healing and anti-inflammatory); a dash of apple-cider vinegar (restores optimum pH); a generous splash of strong green, chamomile, or licorice tea (anti-inflammatory and antioxidant); and a few drops of lavender essential oil (antimicrobial and calming)."
• "DNA Skin Repair Complex by Solange Skincare revives dry, depleted skin, tightens pores, and promotes scar healing with a potent, concentrated blend of seaweed, gotu kola, horsetail, RNA, and DNA extracts in a pure essential oil base."