How to store your essential and vegetable oils?

Why is conservation important?

Essential oils, like vegetable oils, are natural extracts that are sensitive to light, air, and heat. Improper storage can alter their therapeutic properties, accelerate their oxidation, or even cause adverse reactions.

Good reflexes to adopt

Store your bottles away from light: choose amber bottles and keep them in a closed cupboard or a dedicated box.
Keep them in a cool place: the ideal temperature is between 10°C and 20°C. Avoid the bathroom or windowsills.
Close each bottle tightly: essential oils are volatile. Reseal immediately after use to limit oxidation.
Label the opening dates: Some vegetable oils (such as flax or borage) have a short shelf life.

Average shelf life

Product	Recommended duration
Citrus essential oils	6 to 12 months
Resinous essential oils	2 to 3 years
Sensitive vegetable oils (flax, sea buckthorn)	6 months
Stable vegetable oils (jojoba, coconut)	12 to 18 months

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