What Is Bulgarian Rose Oil?

You know about the oil that fuels vehicles. And you know about  oil for eating and cooking.  But have you heard the  term “essential oils”?  Like vegetable oil, essential oils  don’t mix with water. They also  come from plants. But  they don’t contain  fatty acids like  vegetable or animal oils.

The name “essential” means that the oil has the  essence, or fragrance, of the plant it comes from.  It doesn’t mean people need it to live.  To make essential oils, people press or steam  plants. They capture the chemical compounds  that create the scent.  Folks usually use the oils for aromatherapy. They  smell good! But putting these oils directly onto  your skin or eating them can be  dangerous. Some are also not  safe for pets—so do your  research or ask a vet before  using essential oils in a home with pets.

Watch this video to learn how workers in Bulgaria make Damask rose oil.

Here are a few examples of essential oils: 

•  Tea tree  •  Lemon  •  Lavender •  Ylang-ylang •  Myrrh •  Patchouli •  Peppermint •  And many more!