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Our last blog post covered the process of steam distillation in extracting essential oils and absolutes. This blog is going to cover the process of cold pressing.   Cold pressing involves using a stainless steel pressing machine to squeeze out the extract from the plant/fruit. It is very commonly used for citrus peels. The entire fruit is usually placed in the machine to squeeze out the juices and oils. This mixture is then centrifuged to separate the fruit parts, juice and oils from each other. The separated oil is then siphoned off.   Since cold pressing does not involve the...

Spike lavender (Lavandula Latifolia) and True Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia) are two different species of the same genus of plants. Spike lavender and lavender differ in their growing conditions, composition, aroma, and properties. But they also share many traits.   Lavender oil is one of the most popular oils used in aromatherapy and perfumery. It has a distinct, gently floral, sweet aroma. The purple flowers grow well in the Mediterranean region of Europe, parts of northern Africa, the UK, and also in southeast Asia.   Spike lavender naturally grows in slightly lower altitudes compared to true lavender but in similar regions...