There is a growing trend to buy everything ‘en masse’ with superstores like Costco and a range of online retailers making it convenient and more economically viable to stock up on the essentials in life. One particular facet of stocking up that may not always be considered but has unwavering benefits is the purchasing of bulk natural oils directly from the wholesalers.

Of course there is a dark side to every moon, the dangers of over-purchasing are still rife through all industries with wastefulness often a major factor in the debate between the pros and cons of purchasing large quantities. Bulk natural oils have a slight advantage over many other excess purchases due to the wide array of uses it potentially has for you and your home.

Today we will explore the advantages of buying these products and a few of the ways you can utilise them effectively if you’ve bought a few too many.

The Key Advantages to Buying ‘En Masse’

There are several advantages to buying bulk natural oils, with the most notable being that you save immeasurably with discounted prices often being attributed to larger orders, this cost price advantage is notable across all industries of course, but is more so in the case of essential extracts. Retail prices in smaller amounts of these products are often quite pricey for what you receive. Having the added advantage of a larger amount of stock on hand will also save you time in the long run with fewer trips having to be made to stock up on the essentials that you require.

There’s also an element of knowing where you are getting your products from when you purchase bulk natural oils from a wholesaler or warehouse, more often than not the products that you purchase are from unknown sources or no source information at all, by going for bulk natural oils you have a more assured feeling of knowing where your products came from and less hesitance in using them ethically.

The bonus is also that most wholesalers will have a delivery service at their disposal which is able to have a wider breadth of access for consumers who are often stuck with a limited range of choices for organic products. Always bear in mind that many companies will claim many beneficiaries without evidence, always research before you buy to ensure you can trust the source you’re buying from.

Since bulk natural oils are not perishables in the common sense, they also tend to have a longer shelf life than the average Costco purchase which means you will typically have more time to use them in a variety of manners without feeling unnecessarily rushed to do so.

What Can Be Done with Excess Bulk Natural Oils?

Of course, there are times where too much of a good thing, could be a great thing. There is an infinite array of methods to using your bulk natural oils to the best of their ability. With the established longer shelf life and savings across the board, there’s no reason not to jump on the bandwagon and try out a few of these tips for the excess stock you may have acquired:

Freshen The Air You Breathe;

One of the more popular aspects of bulk natural oils is their variety of aromatic pleasantries. With the range of essentials providing a grounded and desirable scent associated with the plant matter they are derived from. One of the more popular uses of bulk natural oils is to use a diffuser, which naturally breaks down the essential oil to smaller particles and disperses them through the air in a safe manner. Almost immediately the enticing fragrant aromas are noticeable and give life to whichever room they are placed in.

Depending on the bulk natural oils you buy, there is a range of potentially symphonic aromas that can be achieved for particular rooms around the home, experimenting with different combinations and different aromas for different rooms will give your home a veritable personality for each space. There are also a wide variety of diffusers on the market with varying capabilities, be sure to get one equipped with a timer that you can adjust as you see fit.

Disinfect the Old-Fashioned Way

One principal complaint from a lot of modern consumers is the unnecessary overload of thickened chemical disinfectants and bug repellants that are on the market. One aspect of certain bulk natural oils is the therapeutic qualities that their plant sources contained that are still present in the essentials after being extracted. Citronella for instance has been used for generations as an efficient mosquito repellant and with a handy diffuser or proper dilution and application, you could have a cleaner and more organic sensation than the classic Aeroguard options.

Then you have the issue of disinfectant, so many options and so many chemicals are laced in many products with the claims of disinfecting your home. Often with manufactured fragrances that leave an off taste in your nose. Using some guides online and some organic diluted lavender or tea tree essential extracts and you’ll find the naturally occurring disinfecting components of the bulk natural oils come to life and leave a naturally pleasant-smelling aroma without the excess chemical after-taste.

Spruce Up Your Soaps and Creams

One of the more fun utilities of bulk natural oils is their ability to be incorporated into various homemade beauty products, creams, and soaps, adding a fragrant aroma and some naturally occurring skin beneficiaries that are associated from whence they came. The usage of bulk natural oils in beauty products isn’t new, but it can be unassailably simple if you choose some of the more commonly used scents and the possibilities are endless when it comes to combinations you can use.

Always wanted to make your own soap? It is actually not too time-consuming or difficult to get started and has a relatively low cost for production, especially if you use bulk natural oils, there is an array of how-to guides all over the internet as well to help you get started.

Giving the Gift of Nature

If you’re still looking at ways to use your bulk natural oils, you can always give the gift of nature to loved ones and close families. Packaging up a few of the more aromatically pleasing varieties you have with a little diffuser set and you have got a last-minute gift sorted for a loved one that may have slipped your mind. Due to their potent nature and longer shelf life, having a few excess bottles in reserve is certainly tailor-made for situations like this, bulk natural oils are certainly the gift that keeps on giving.

In the end, having access to bulk natural oils and wholesalers around the country and the world are a blessing to the modern-day nature enthusiast. The monetary savings alone are worth the initial investment over the retail alternatives. Having an array of bulk natural oils also give credence to creating something new, with the infinite mixtures of scents and aromas at your disposal.

As always though, only buy what you need and do not overspend unless you’ve got a few plans up your sleeve and need the aid of bulk natural oils.