Safe Beauty: How We Choose Essential Oils, Natural Flavor Oils & Fragrance Oils

At Lilac Earth, every ingredient is chosen with care, purpose, and safety in mind. When deciding between essential oils, natural flavor oils, or fragrance oils, we consider:

• what the product is meant to do

• who will be using it

• how and where it will be applied

Essential Oils
Essential oils can offer natural benefits, but because they are highly concentrated, they aren’t always the best choice—especially for lip products or sensitive skin. Some essential oils can increase sun sensitivity, and others may not be suitable for pregnant individuals, young children, or people with certain health conditions.

Natural Flavor Oils
For lip balms and other lip-applied products, we use natural flavor oils instead. These are designed specifically for cosmetic use and provide pleasant scents and flavors without the risks associated with certain essential oils.

Fragrance Oils
Some products, such as body sprays, room sprays, and perfumes, use fragrance oils instead of essential oils. We select high-quality, clean fragrance oils that are:

• PFAS-free

• formaldehyde-free

• phthalate-free

• paraben-free

These allow for unique, long-lasting scents while remaining safe for everyday use.

Every Choice is Intentional
Ingredient selection is never taken lightly. Whether a product uses an essential oil, a natural flavor oil, or a fragrance oil depends entirely on what is safest and most appropriate for that specific formula and the people using it.

At Lilac Earth, our priority is to create beauty and personal care products that are gentle, effective, and suitable for real life.

Kathy @ Lilac Earth