Frequently asked Questions

What is an Essential Oil?

Essential Oils (Aromatherapy Oils) are the highly concentrated, volatile (evaporates quickly at room temperature), aromatic essences of plants. They are extracted from a variety of flowers, fruits, leaves, barks, roots, herbs, and seeds. Popular extraction methods include: Steam Distillation, Solvent Extraction, CO2 Extraction, Maceration, Enfleurage, Cold Press Extraction, and Water Distillation.  Depending on the processes challenges and the quantity of matter required to make the oil. Determines the pricing per drop or ml. The Highly concentrated oil form of the plant provides highly therapeutic benefits. One drop may seem small in quanity however usually takes alot of plant matter to create. Therefore extra caution should be taken when applying (undiluted in carrier oil) essential oils topically and should never be ingested. Children and pregnant women as well as people with specific medical conditions should consult a doctor before use. OTBR provides safe products for children pregnant women and people with medical issues.

What is a Carrier Oil?

Carrier oils are also referred to as vegetable oils and base oils. They are used in Aromatherapy as they 'carry' essential oils in dilution. Carrier oils such as jojoba, argan ,hemp seed oil and fractionated coconut oil are rich in vitamin E, carotenes, antioxidants and essential fatty acids. They are used in the making of our Soaps, Body Oils, Balms and Rollies. Carrier oils help decrease the potency of the highly concentrated Essential oils which helps ensure safe topical delivery to the skin. It also ensures the protection of the body’s vital organs once the Eos enter the blood stream. While still remaining beneficial and preserving the effectiveness and quality of our products.

What are enriching Oils?

They are considered to be more nourishing and beneficial in contrast to a carrier oil. They have added benefits and are richer in vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, carotenes ,and glycerides with special properties that improve skins appearance texture and youthfulness. Helping to eliminate difficult skin conditions such as eczema, and psoriasis. Examples of an enriching oil are evening primrose, rose hip oil, wheatgerm and sea buck thorn.

What are the main Chemical groups in essential oils?

Acids- Anti-inflammatory found in small quantities

Alcohols- Antiseptic, Anti viral uplifting and warming excluding linalol

Aldehydes- Smell the strongest are anti fungal, calming to the nervous system, stimulant to circulation and have possible sensitizing action.

Esters - Anti spasmodic , fungicidal and balancing to the nervous system.

Keytones - Powerful sedative, reduce temperatures and break up mucous.

Oxides- Expel mucous Eucalytol or 1.8 cineole is found in essential oil.

Lactones - Suppress prostaglandin production, are photosensitizing, sedative, anti inflammatory, expectorant (aids coughs) and anti catarrhal (effective ear, nose an throat remedy)

Phenols -Powerful antiseptics with analgesic and anti infectious properties.

Terpenes- Monoterpenes are aggressive on the skin , useful as air antiseptics and for skin hygiene. Sesquiterpenes are anti inflammatory, calming and slightly hypotensive monoterpinols are anti viral , an immuno stimulant terpenes are considered to be anti cancer agents

Are your products natural and why?

Yes !!, We proudly and honestly only use plant based therapeutic grade ingredients. That are certified organic and ethically sourced. Our skin is our body’s largest organ. It absorbs ingredients rapidly, So its important that the products we use topically are safe . Our products are free of Dioxane / parabens /proplene glycol / Diethanolamine and chemically charged fragrances. Since OTBR is Plant based our ingredients are completely toxin free , synthetic free dye free and do not pose harm our health. To learn more check out our blog!

Are your products vegan?

Yes ! completely plant-based Butters (mango, cocoa, Shea) , Hydrosols (“flower waters ": lavender vanilla, geranium etc.), botanical extracts (100% natural in powder form ) Chamomile, green tea, cucumber peel to name a few. As well as our carrier oils, enriching oils , essential oils and waxes (soy based not bees wax).

What are your shipping costs?

within Canada we have a 10$ flat rate charge.

How long will it take for my order to arrive ?

Within Ontario orders arrive in 1-3 business days and outside of Ontario 5-7 business days.

Are there Returns or Refunds?

Due to the nature of our small business all products are final sale. However if there is an issue with an order please reach out to us, and we’ll see how we can accommodate you.