1. PRODUCTS

Are your essential oils 100% pure?

Yes, our oils are 100% pure with no diluting oils, fillers, synthetic fragrances, or unnatural components of any kind.

Are your essential oils therapeutic grade?

Therapeutic grade is not an industry standard—it’s a trademarked term used to describe certain companies’ products. We prefer to speak about the quality of our products without buzzwords or marketing slogans.

Our oils are 100% pure with absolutely no fillers, diluting oils, synthetic fragrances, or unnatural components of any kind.

Why are your essential oils not certified organic?

We source our essential oils from over 20 different countries. All Rūt Essential oils are non-GMO, pesticide-free, and never tested on animals. If you’re curious to know more, you can find each oil’s Certificate of Analysis—including its purity and potency—on its product page.

Can I ingest your oils?

We do not suggest ingesting essential oils in general. However, all of our oils are 100% pure and natural. We recommend consulting with a physician about essential oil ingestion.

Where are your oils sourced from?

We source essential oils from more than 20 countries around the world. From France to Madagascar, we choose places that produce the highest-quality products—so that we can provide you with the best essential oils from around the globe.

When should I use energizing products?

We recommend energizing products when you wake up in the morning or the middle of the day as a pick-me-up.

When should I use balancing products?

Any time you want to bring a sense of harmony and peace to your day we recommend you use balancing products.

When should I use relaxing products?

Before bed or to ease stress throughout the day is the perfect time to use oils such as Lavender or Frankincense. 

How do I use the Ascent diffuser?

1. Remove ceramic cover and inner cover.

2. Connect the AC adapter to the DC socket on the base of the main body. Then plug the adapter into your wall outlet.

3. Fill the water tank to the water level indicator line. Add a few drops of your choice of essential oil (not included) into the water chamber.

4. Replace the inner cover and the ceramic cover.

5. Mist button:

Press once, the unit mists continuously for up to 3 hours

Press 2nd time, the unit mists intermittently for 6 hours (on/off every 30 seconds)

Press 3rd time to turn off the mist

6. Light button:

Press once to turn on the soft white light.

Press 2nd time to turn off soft white light

7. The unit will automatically shut off when the water level becomes low.

8. Use only 100% pure essential oils.

How do I clean the Ascent diffuser?

Always remove the power cord before cleaning. When not in use, empty the water and dry with a soft cloth to avoid mineral buildup. To remove possible buildup, gentle use a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol or white vinegar to wipe out the inside. Do not use strong cleaning agents. Do not pour any liquid into the vent.

Do you test your products on animals?

Absolutely not; we never have – and never will – test any Rūt Essentials products on animals.

Are your products vegan?

All our products are vegan.

Are your products FDA -approved?

By law, the FDA does not approve essential oils. However, at Rūt Essentials, our products are manufactured in accordance with the FDA’s current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), which help ensure quality and safety. Rūt Essentials also completes third-party lab testing for heavy metals, microbes, allergens, and other contaminants, ensuring our products are compliant with current guidelines and regulations.