Do Essential Oils Expire?

Essential oils have been in use for nearly 6,000 years — intended for therapeutic, hygienic and spiritual purposes — and they remain quite popular today. Claims about their benefits range from stress and pain relief to insomnia and psoriasis treatment, with a global market expected to reach $14.1 billion by 2026.  But each vial of extract has a limited shelf life that consumers should consider. Can Essential Oils go Bad? Essential oils are concentrated extracts made from steamin