1Dept. of Health Care, Hanseo University, 46, Hanseo 1-ro, Seosan-si, Chungnam, 31962, Korea
2Dept. of Beauty, Daeduk University, 68, Gajeongbuk-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34111, Korea
*Corresponding author: Yang-Yi Lim, yan1496@ddu.ac.kr
Online published on 27 March, 2020.
14 kinds of essential oils used for the analysis of heavy metals were selected from 3~5% pure grade aromatherapy essential oils.
As a selection criterion, the sample was divided into top note, middle note, and base note classified to be volatilized into the air. An amount of 0.2g of the selected analytical sample was taken and put into each sterile case to perform the experiment.
The results of the analysis of heavy metals (Antimony, Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium, Copper, Iron, Lead, Magnesium, Nickel, Titanium, Zinc) on 14 kinds of essential oils were showed no Antimony, Arsenic, Cadmium, Zinc, Chromium, Copper, Nickel, Lead, Titanium and Barium in the top notes, middle notes and base notes. It is shown to be harmless to the human body.
The purity of essential oils greatly affects the therapeutic value. Therefore, there is a need for regulations that identify the stages of purity, quality testing, manufacturing processes, sourcing, etc. of essential oils according to specified standards by international organizations.
Essential oil, Heavy metal, Aromatherapy, Top note, Middle note, Base note
