Vanilla oil can refer to either vanilla absolute oil or vanilla fragrance oil. Vanilla absolute oil is extracted from the dried bean (pods) of the Bourbon Vanilla planifolia, originating from Madagascar. On the other hand, vanilla fragrance oil is produced using only pure natural essential oils and extracts, as well as aromatic isolates derived solely from natural, raw botanical ingredients. Here are some details about vanilla oil:

Vanilla Absolute Oil

• Positive:
  • Certified organic and free of Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy (TSE) and Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE).
  • Compliant with the European Union Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 governing the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) and does not contain substances above 0.1% weight of a Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) listed in Annex XIV.
  • Manufactured completely from raw materials none of which is listed on the Appendices of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
• Negative: None found.
• Ingredients: Vanilla absolute oil is extracted from the dried bean (pods) of the Bourbon Vanilla planifolia.

Vanilla Fragrance Oil

• Positive:
  • Certified USDA organic, cruelty-free, vegan, and paraben-free.
  • Fully compliant with the strictest IFRA (International Fragrance Association) and RIFM (Research Institute for Fragrance Materials) regulations.
  • Can be used in a wide range of personal care formulations, soap making, and candle making applications where cost-effective fragrance is required and synthetic ingredients are not desired.
• Negative: None found.
• Ingredients: Produced using only pure natural essential oils and extracts, as well as aromatic isolates derived solely from natural, raw botanical ingredients.

Vanilla Essential Oil

• Positive:
  • When used in aromatherapy, vanilla oil helps relax and calm down.
  • When applied on the face, it prevents acne and gives the skin a glow.
  • It has a calming effect on the mind and body when used in a diffuser.
• Negative:
  • 100% pure vanilla essential oils do not exist.
  • Vanilla extract should not be used in soap, as adding alcohol to soap can cause unpredictable and negative results.
• Ingredients: The aromatic compounds of the vanilla bean cannot be attained by distillation. The only way to release the aromatic compounds of the vanilla bean and other delicate plants is to introduce a solvent. Aromatic, concentrated oils from plants derived by introduction of a solvent are referred to as an “absolute.” Common absolutes made from delicate plant matter include jasmine and rose absolute[[3]](https://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and...