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***UPDATE***My full, original review is below, but I wanted to let you now how this has worked. I chose to add this helichrysum to the oregano essential oil I was using to cure some warts on my toe. These are tough buggers that have been there for many years without treatment, so it is taking some time to get rid of them naturally. But when I added this helichrysum to the oregano, it worked exactly like it should. It noticeably increased the benefits of the oregano while proving its own anti-viral properties, and has sped the healing. I'll spare you the visual, but I photograph the progress on a regular basis to ensure I'm not getting discouraged or thinking something works when it doesn't. I did not change my star rating, as this development only backs up my original thoughts.***Original Review***I've made studying essential oils, their development, use, and quality a pretty serious hobby. I use oils regularly and am not affiliated with any brand. Let me tell you a few of the things I've learned:There is no private board or government agency that regulates essential oils. Words like “therapeutic grade” and “pure” mean only what the company decides they mean. I know you may think labeling laws protect you here, but without definitions a “pure” essential oil may still be diluted and “therapeutic grade” truly means whatever the company chooses. Many carrier oils can be classified as "essential oils" if you think about it- cold-pressed oils can be essential oils, so this opens it up to interpretation to include olive oil, jojoba, argan, and several others.The more information a company gives you, the greater the likelihood you're getting quality oils. I check for things like botanical names of plants since there is such diversity in botany. It's not enough to know that I have “Eucalyptus”, because there are several varieties, each with its own components and safety precautions. Plants need to be properly grown and collected to make quality essential oils because even something as simple as where the plant is grown can make a difference.Scent: Smell isn't generally a good indicator of an oil's purity or contents. Yes, I do smell oils in testing, but for somewhat different reasons. While still labeled “pure”, some oils are adulterated with natural and artificial scents to help them smell nicer. Others use oils that smell similar but are less expensive, blending them with other oils to smell the same. Peppermint is a good example, because cheap oils contain only the “candy cane” scent, while pure quality oils will also have a herbaceous undertone. For a novice, it's difficult to tell the difference, but as you get used to smelling oils you can tell a difference. The herbaceous tones could cause someone to think it is the quality oil that is of poor quality when in fact its the other way around. Smell is GREAT for determining if there is a rancid or fermented smell to essential oils, and neither of those should be present. I place a drop of the oil on paper and allow the scent to dissipate, which also helps to discern if the fragrance is completely unexpected, which would obviously indicate a problem.Adulteration. Yes, even with a “pure” label oils can be adulterated with a carrier oil or other substances. If a plant is not grown properly, the oil can contain concentrated pesticides or other chemicals. Oils may be diluted with carrier oils to “stretch” the product, which is OK if the company plainly tells you the dilution rate and what oils were used, but not OK in any other case. I most typically watch for oils to leave residue on paper to check for adulteration. Drop the oil onto a sheet of plain paper and allow it to evaporate. Once the oil has mostly evaporated, check for a ring of oily remains by holding the paper up to light. You'll see the difference between where the carrier oil is and where the essential oil evaporated. (This happens because essential oils aren't really oils so much as non-water-soluble plant compounds. Carrier oils are oils.)Price and Packaging: It takes around 250 pounds of lavender to make one pound of lavender oil. That's on the low end, as it takes 5,000 TONS of rose petals to make 757 5ml bottles for you to buy. I promise, if a company's price doesn't seem to allow for that much plant matter to have gone into their oils, you're not getting pure, quality oils. The same goes for tree resins that take years to attain or are rare - they should be pricey because it's a pain to get them and to distill them. They'll also be stored in dark glass, period. No plastics, no clear bottles. Sunlight can break down the components in your oils, causing unexpected results, so don't even consider oils that aren't packaged properly. RMO's prices are in line with what I expect to pay for quality, and are always packaged and labeled properly.Testing: Many people prefer third-party testing for transparency, and I am one of those though I will consider in-house tests in some cases. I also check to see that a company offers “batch testing”. Many companies will show you test results for their oils, but that test may have been done on oils from a different batch from what you have.When I decided to start this journey, I chose to get as many different brands as I could so I would be able to adequately know whether I needed to spend a little extra money for quality. I own oils from Rocky Mountain OIls, First Botany, Majestic Pure, Living Pure, Davina, DoTerra, Young Living, Aura Cacia, Simply Earth, and several others. I own well in excess of a hundred bottles of essential oils. Over time, people. Unless you're independently wealthy, don't try to compare them all at once! Also, I do occasionally ingest certain essential oils. This is a personal choice after having studied the risks and benefits done only when I am certain of an oil's purity. There is much controversy surrounding the ingestion of essential oils, and I encourage you to do your own research and make your own educated choices. So I may discuss having “tasted” an oil. Please know that these are properly diluted oils in tiny quantities (less than a drop in most cases). If it is not your choice to ingest oils, feel free to ignore those comments.About These Oils Specifically:Information: Yes, it is all in Spanish, which I do not speak. However, Google Translate worked out well enough for me to see that the botanical name is evident, it was harvested in the Balkan Peninsula, and the appropriate warnings and uses are given. The company's website is also entirely in Spanish, but even I could see the listing of the main components and the percentages the oil contains without using translation (I did take high school Spanish 20-some years ago). The components were in line with what I would expect in a quality helichrysum. This is steam-distilled flowers of the plant, according to the website.Smell: Helichrysum smells very much of turpentine, and that is normal. Personally, I think of paint thinner and white glue. There was no indication of an alcohol or spoiled odor which would indicate adulteration or poor distillation methods.Price and Packaging: The prices here are slightly lower than I would expect to pay for my preferred name brand, but not enough to make me suspicious - economic differences in the production states may lead to lower cost for the manufacturer. A quick check of the website shows that to be consistent with all their oils, which are priced according to the rarity and difficulty of obtaining the plant material. The oils are packaged in dark blue glass bottles, as they should be.In-home Paper Testing: This helichrysum italicum was far thinner than my bottle from a known quality brand. It came out of the bottle very quickly, and spread more quickly on the paper. This could be due to something as simple as the age of the plant or the region where it is grown, and doesn't necessarily indicate poor quality. This is the only reason for the four stars as opposed to five, because I could find no other difference between the two. This did dissipate more quickly, which makes sense due to the lower viscosity and wider spread. However, it left NO sign of dilution with carrier oil and otherwise behaved exactly like the Rocky Mountain I was using for comparison.Helichrysum Italicum is one of the most powerful essential oils available. It has beneficial uses on many parts of the body, from healing nerve damage and hearing loss to curing skin ailments and treating burns. Helichrysum is strong, and should always be diluted with a carrier oil like sweet almond or fractionated coconut. Helichrysum's properties are enhanced when it is blended with other oils, so use it with caution in blends - you'll need very little to accomplish much.To relieve swelling and inflammation due to injury or illness, add one tablespoon jojoba or emu oil to a class bottle with a dropper. Instill three drops helichrusym, three drops copaiba balsam, and two drops spearmint. Gently swil until mixed and massage a few drops into arthritic joints or injured areas.I am a product tester specializing in natural products and did receive a discount on this purchase for the purpose of testing and review. I do consider the full retail price as I review, I do test and use any product I recommend, and I am never paid for or obligated to give any product a positive review. I hope you found this information helpful, and thanks for reading my review!

I've been looking for helichrysum oil, and I'm happy to have found this brand, since it's much less expensive than others. I have already used it with an organ oil carrier on my face... the scent is not strong, though it seems a little musty - I don't know if that's normal, or not. It's not unpleasant, at any rate, and can be countered by adding other oils, like lavender to create a mix for the skin. It's comfortable on the skin, soaking right in, with no unpleasant side effects. Research indicates that helichrysum is useful for many things, including anti-aging applications. I'm hoping that this proves true, but I expect it to take a while (a couple of weeks) to have any noticeable effect. I received this product at a discount in exchange for an honest review, and that made the price more than reasonable. I would probably buy it again, but a little goes a long way with essential oils, so it may be a while. My only concern is that the labeling & inserts are entirely in Spanish, with no other language. A quick Google translate will solve that, but it would be a small improvement to include English in the packaging, when selling in North America.

I've heard about Immortelle essential oil (helichrysum italicum) and was excited to try it. This oil is known for its regenerative and healing properties. I personally wanted to try it for my face since I noticed an improvement in an older friend who had tried it ( and she looks younger than me!). She had a lot of improvement from some facial scars, uneven skin tone, dry patches and some wrinkle lines. She's been using this oil for over a year and says it's definitely worth the money.I use it with frankincense and jojoba as a base and I do like it very much. It is precious and very expensive but the dispenser top lets barely a scant drop out of the bottle onto a fingertip then I mix it. In the short time I've been trying this oil, I believe my skin is improving and since this oil is known for regenerating cells, it can only get better. I no longer have the puffiness under my eyes and the lines (ugh - dare I say...crow's feet?) are much less noticeable. My skin actually feels firmer and healthier.Another excellent benefit of this oil is that it helps with mental clarity so it's a win - win!