 | About Quinessence
Quinessence have over 19 years experience in the sourcing, manufacturing and supply of the finest quality aromatherapy products. Qualified aromatherapists, students, hospitals, clinics and colleges around the world have all grown to trust the high quality products and expertise associated with the name of Quinessence.
This trust has been built upon our commitment to supply botanically identified, biologically active, pure essential oils which have been subjected to the most rigorous quality control procedures.
We are constantly seeking to expand our relationship with organic growers and actively encourage ecologically responsible farming practices.
Founded in 1984 by Geoff Lyth and Sue Charles, Quinessence Aromatherapy expanded from a small cottage industry into one of the leading specialist suppliers in the aromatherapy market today, distributing a vast range of aromatherapy products on a global basis. |
Animal Friendly
Quinessence are BUAV (British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection) approved manufacturers, therefore the entire Quinessence Aromatherapy Collection is manufactured without causing any cruelty to animals. Our products are also suitable for Vegans.
We have always believed it to be abhorrent to continue using animals to test the safety of cosmetic products, especially since there are other methods of testing. It has been understood for a long time now that the results of product tests on animal skin do not necessarily give an accurate indication of a possible response to human skin.
Aromatherapy products contain natural ingredients derived from vegetable origins and have been used safely for many decades. In our opinion, they do not require any further testing on animals since it is not relevant.
For the past 18 years our philosophy towards this emotive issue has never changed, and we are more committed than we have ever been to see the end of this barbaric practice.
Please read our policy statement below.
Quinessence Animal Testing Policy Statement
No product, or ingredient of any product, has ever been tested on animals by Quinessence since its foundation - nor will there ever be a case to do so. Furthermore, we do not use the services of any other research establishment to conduct animal testing on our behalf, either on a product or any product ingredient.
We have operated a strict policy never to purchase products or ingredients from suppliers or intermediary agents who have conducted, commissioned or been party to animal testing for cosmetics on them, since our company began. We require annual written assurances from each of our suppliers to ensure that the ingredients that they sell to us
comply with the International Standard on 'Not tested on Animals'.
Our commitment to the standard is such that if any of the ingredients we use were found not to be compliant with the standard, we would seek an alternative supplier for the relevant ingredients, or if necessary remove them from our product range.
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