Cold Pressed Essential Oils

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Cold-pressed essential oils are extracted by mechanically pressing the outer layer of fruits, seeds or nuts, typically using a modern steel press. This method helps preserve the natural aroma, colour and beneficial plant compounds that can be sensitive to high temperatures. Oils like Lemon, Orange, Lime and Grapefruit are commonly cold-pressed.

Steam distillation uses controlled heat and water vapour to release aromatic compounds from plant parts like leaves, flowers or bark. This method is especially effective, and even necessary, for tougher materials such as wood or herbs, where heat helps release the oil safely without damaging it. In cold pressing, the oil is mechanically extracted from the peel or rind using pressure, with no heat or chemicals involved.

Essential oils that are cold-pressed often boast a vibrant hue and a fragrance that closely resembles the scent of the fresh fruit itself. In contrast, steam-distilled oils tend to appear more transparent and carry a more layered, refined aroma profile.

Cold-pressed essential oils are primarily citrus fruits. At N-essentials, our cold-pressed lineup includes:

• Lime Pure Essential Oil — Crisp and tart, with a sharp citrus zest.
• Mandarin Pure Essential Oil— Delicate and mellow, offering a sweet aroma.
• Tangerine Pure Essential Oil— A slightly tangier take on orange with a slightly warming base.
• Sweet Orange Pure Essential Oil— Juicy and vibrant with a full-bodied citrus burst.

Not always. It depends on the plant and the intended use. When you cold-press essential oils, you tend to retain more of the natural aroma of the fruit or peel since no heat is applied during extraction. This can make them a preferred option in products where maintaining that fresh, unaltered scent is desirable, such as perfume bases or room sprays. However, steam-distilled oils can be more potent chemically and are generally less prone to oxidation, which may result in a longer shelf life.

There’s no one-size-fits-all method. Each extraction process is chosen based on the nature of the plant and the desired properties of the oil.