Compare brands

Which brand is right for you?

Some brands sell directly to anyone. Others use a membership or wellness-advocate model. Here's how the popular ones compare.

Brand How you buy Price range Testing info Best for
Plant Therapy Direct retail, no membership $ Batch reports available online Beginners, families, budget buyers Visit
Edens Garden Direct retail, no membership $ Batch reports available online Wide variety, DIY projects Visit
Rocky Mountain Oils Direct retail, no membership $$ Batch reports available online Testing-focused shoppers Visit
doTERRA Retail or wholesale membership $$$ In-house quality standard; batch info available Members who buy regularly Visit
Young Living Retail or member pricing $$$ "Seed to Seal" sourcing program Bundles with diffusers, members Visit

Price range is relative ($ = budget, $$$ = premium). Programs, pricing and policies change. Check each brand's site for current details.

How to choose

1. Decide how you want to buy

Retail brands let you buy one product at a time with no strings attached. Membership brands give you better pricing if you commit to buying regularly, but may require an enrollment kit or minimum order.

2. Look for transparency

A good brand tells you exactly what's in each product and where it comes from: a full ingredient list, sourcing and origin details, and test results (third-party or batch reports) you can look up yourself.

3. Look past marketing labels

Words like "pure", "clean", "natural" and "therapeutic grade" aren't official standards. They're brand marketing. Ingredient lists and test reports tell you much more.

Ross's tip: Start small with a budget-friendly product or starter kit from a retail brand. Once you know what you use most, buy those in larger sizes or try a premium brand side by side.

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