10 reasons to choose doTERRA
We sometimes get posts on our team Facebook group and private messages about anti-dōTERRA articles our teammates have come across online or had sent to them. I too came across these articles years ago and found them upsetting. It was confusing to find people claiming that the oils, that had blessed my family so much, that we’d had such dramatic help from, were not pure. I spent many months sorting these issues out for myself and I wanted to share the info I’ve found. I’ve now met the owners and many times over experienced their integrity and dedication to doing what’s right. There are many more but here are 10 reasons to choose doTERRA …
1. dōTERRA as a company
DōTERRA was founded over six years ago by 7 experienced business, wellness and essential oil experts. There are no outside investors with dōTERRA, the owners personally funded the start-up and own 100% of the company. This is something that really impressed me – they changed their lifestyles, took second mortgages, worked without pay, etc. so that they could keep out investors (aka decisions based just on money). DōTERRA is now THE largest oil company in the world and remains debt-free. As of January 2021, doTERRA has over 1 billion members in the US.
Yes, the founders used to work for another large oil company – but they didn’t leave to start dōTERRA. That idea came later – and why not with their knowledge and experience? This is America after all! I don’t easily trust people, I’m naturally skeptical, but I have really come to admire and respect what the owners did to start this company and what they’ve done since. I have seen how their commitment to doing things with the utmost integrity and to living so that they “practice what they preach”, brings good to every area of the company.
Another key aspect for me is how family-focused and pro-woman dōTERRA is as a company. I love that one of the owners is a woman! And wow, she is a powerful force for the company! At the last conference I went to, the back of the room was full of mamas with little ones sitting on blankets, playing, nursing, and getting to be together while they learned. Here’s a picture of the owners (divided power is a good thing, right?) …
2. dōTERRA‘s Peppermint has no Ethyl Vanillin
DoTERRA is committed to purity. One of dōTERRA‘s competitors published a website that went viral via a link on the owner’s Facebook page. This site accused dōTERRA‘s peppermint of having a synthetic called ethyl vanillin. It was purposefully set up to be anonymous and untraceable but it was soon obvious who was behind the site and the scandal behind the test results. It was all quickly refuted by a much more reputable source, essential oil chemistry expert Dr. Pappas. He does testing for many different companies, and he used to test for dōTERRA. He doid not work FOR dōTERRA, they just utilized his services so he was very familiar with their oils. This accusation later came up again on another site comparing Peppermint oil from different brands. Dr. Pappas’ response to those tests was a really fascinating read, calling into question the solvents used in their testing, their outdated methods, the small library used for analysis, the transferring of the oil to another bottle prior to testing, the possibility of a misidentification of the very trace component, etc. You just can’t believe everything you read online! doTERRA uses cutting-edge technology for their testing and work with some of the best in the industry to continue to make sure every drop is safe and effective.
3. Making a Difference: Healing Hands
I LOVE that dōTERRA has a non-profit charity. It’s called Healing Hands and it’s funded by members, employees and the executives. We have the option to donate a dollar (or more) each month on our monthly orders and they fundraise in other ways as well, such as events or selling special products. Healing Hands has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars and changed many lives. Most recently money was raised for victims of the earthquake in Nepal, and they were there on the ground right away, providing blankets and shelter. This is my FAVORITE part of what doTERRA does.
Read more about Healing Hands and their amazing projects HERE
dōTERRA Healing Hands Foundation seeks to bring healing and hope to the world, for lives free of disease and poverty, and to ultimately teach impoverished cultures how to be self-reliant. The dōTERRA Healing Hands Foundation will be supported by contributions from our Independent Product Consultants, Retail and Preferred Customers, Company Executives and Employees, and others who share our vision. Donations will be be collected through monthly contributions, as well as one-time contributions.
4. doTERRA takes the high road
I listened to 21 hours of the 2013 Convention online, attended in 2014 and 2015, have listened to multiple webinars and trainings, attended retreats and conferences, and sat at private dinners with owners and corporate members, and I have NEVER heard the name of any other oil company talked of poorly. When things flared at one point, because of online (unfounded) accusations against dōTERRA, the owners/leadership sent out an official letter advising members to not participate in anything negative, to focus on the positive dōTERRA is doing in the world. Yes!!! That is the company I want to be with! No members I know have ever bashed other companies in classes or otherwise. My team consists of over 60,000 families and we have never had issues with bashing. It would not be tolerated, because that is not acceptable to dōTERRA. If you have heard bad-mouthing from a dōTERRA member, please know that is not the norm. Personally, between leadership that expects and exemplifies taking the high road and one that intentionally tries to tear others down, I will always choose the company that is kind and upstanding.
5. doTERRA’s oils smell good
There are constant claims from the competitor that dōTERRA‘s oils smell so good because they are not “1st distillation” or that because they smell so good they must be altered. Ummmm…….Huh? They smell good because they are pure, high-quality, optimally-sourced oils. DōTERRA is passionate about sourcing the oils where they are native, making sure the soil is prime, harvested at the perfect time, distilled for the ideal amount of time at the perfect temperature – this leads to high-quality, unique oil that will not smell like grocery store or spa oils. doTERRA also has many exclusives with their growers so their oils are unique and exceptional. One blogger’s viral post spread the (incorrect) idea that peppermint has different distillations. This is information is completely inaccurate.
The plant is distilled for basically 2 hours and its done, no more oil is coming out so they shut the still down. Its absolutely ridiculous to think that the distiller, after watching his oil come over, seeing that his oil level is not growing, shuts the still down and then later thinks to himself “gee, I bet if I fire this still back up (wasting thousands in fuel and labor) we can get some more oil out of that spent mint leaf we distilled yesterday.” Where do people come up with this stuff?? Now the MINT OIL can, and often is (thank God), taken for some further redistilling and/or fractional vacuum redistilling that can take place to further improve the quality of the oil by removing nauseating components of the whole oil (just tiny amounts of very bad smelling components get removed in this process). But NOBODY distills the mint biomass a second or third time. This is generally true, not just for mint, but for essential oil distillations in general. (Dr. Pappas, Essential Oil University on Facebook)
There are no 1st, 2nd, 3rd distillations of peppermint. End of story. If someone is telling you there are then you should not be learning about or buying essential oils from them. The only oil that is distilled multiple times is Ylang Ylang. DoTERRA notes on their site that they sell Ylang Ylang “complete” (a combination of all 3 distillations so you get all the therapeutic constituents). Why would they note it on Ylang Ylang and not other oils? Because other oils are only distilled once. For me, this is an easy one.
dōTERRA’s oils smell amazing because they are so pure!
6. Testing
Speaking of testing …. this is one of the MAIN reasons I trust dōTERRA for my family. DōTERRA wanted to have transparent accountability so they created an internal standard called Certified Pure Testing Grade (CPTG) which is verified by 3rd party labs. The name is a trademark but the standard is real and concrete. There is a lot of testing throughout the whole process (such as monitoring soil quality) and 6 tests performed before the final product is bottled. And they test EVERY liter not just random tests here and there. All of the basics are checked first: sight, smell, taste, and touch. Then they test to rule out any presence of fungus, mold, pesticides, and any other contaminants. What I know, from seeing the detailed way they handle the whole entire process, from the farmer to customer service, is that dōTERRA makes sure every drop is safe and pure. Also while some companies post their tests online, and that test applies only to that one batch that was tested, you can check any bottle you have at SourcetoYou.com
7. Religion – leave it out
This one is more personal and may not appeal to everyone but I think it’s important. I am a committed Christian, I love the Lord and I thank Him constantly for the gift of essential oils. DōTERRA means “Gift of the Earth”. The owners also come from a place of thankfulness, and most of the executives and leaders I’ve found to be God-fearing, family-centered individuals. But I appreciate that dōTERRA does not exploit God or the Bible with their kits, promotions, or literature. Both dōTERRA and its main competitor are run by people of the Mormon faith. I’m not Mormon – but I’m sure I don’t share identical beliefs with the owners of Costco, or my hairdresser, or all of my friends and family for that matter (and that’s fine!). I did a lot of research for a class I taught about essential oils in the Bible and I found the information from another large company shockingly irreverent and inaccurate to the point of exploitation. So I appreciate that dōTERRA doesn’t push their beliefs publicly and I appreciate that they don’t exploit God to sell oils. Essential oils are a gift from God but they are about science – they work in our bodies on a chemical level, affecting the brain, blood and affecting all body systems to support health. My beliefs make me who I am and they make me thankful for the gift of dōTERRA but I don’t believe in using them to sell oils.
8. Education
dōTERRA is wonderful about providing hundreds of hours of free education, guidance, recipes and other support for both oil users and those wanting to build a business. (The business opportunity is very generous and well done too!) We have company-wide resources as well as some rich resources from our own specific team, like weekly webinars and reference books. The printed resources are wonderful, there are multiple Facebook groups and their customer service is OUTSTANDING. We can directly email for product support of any kind and there is a detailed pdf for each oil at doterra.com. More info about the company, the oils and the business opportunity can be found there as well. We want people to use and love their oils!
9. Co-Impact Sourcing
doTERRA searches the globe to find the best places to grow each oil then they team with the local farmers there, many who’s families have been growing and harvesting that plant for generations. And not to buy them out, but to form cooperatives, teach them improved growing, harvesting and distilling methods, and drastically changing their quality of life. Not only do they pay them above fair wages, but but they often bring in the Healing Hands foundation to improve the community as a whole as well.
Please watch this beautiful, moving video that describes WHY doTERRA uses the Co-Impact sourcing model and how they do it. It is worth 5 minutes of your time.
This means by purchasing doTERRA essential oils we are providing THOUSANDS of jobs around the world, changing families and blessing communities. This is exciting!!
10. The people!!!
Words could never express how I’ve been changed for the better because of the people I’ve met through doTERRA. Relationships have been strengthened, deep friendships made, and our lives have been changed. Our team is exceptionally amazing (I may be biased). It is absolutely FULL of talented, big-hearted, honest, loving, giving people. Im honored to know them and work with them.
This is way past long enough (thanks for hanging in there) but I hope it gives some insight into why more people trust dōTERRA with their family than any other oil company in the world.
Are you ready to start a new chapter in your health with doTERRA? With almost a decade of experience helping thousands of women around the world, you can trust me to take good care of you and guide you to the best products for you and your family. Let’s chat! Email me or check out your options to join me as a custom here: OilswithRachel.com
Nicole Canfield says
amazing artical Rachel, I am new to this oil thing but am already seeing changes in my children. I was impressed with the information you provided and grateful to be introduced th DoTerra for my family.
Healing in our Homes says
Thank you Nicole! So glad to hear the oils are helping so much with your kids.
Deanna says
Well done-I aplaud you!!!!
Sandra marie says
I appreciate the quality of Doterra oils and enjoy using them. They have helped me in many ways
Joelle says
Thank you Rachel, excellent article & insight.
Victoria says
Rachel,
What a wonderful article. I see people who comment that doTERRA makes false claims and it is hard not to jump to doTERRA’s defense. I truly believe that you have touched on everyone of the subjects that others say are false claims. Thank you for accurate information that we can use to promote the truth about doTERRA!
BLESSINGS,
VICTORIA
Deborah Adams says
Dear Rachel:
Hello! Thank you for the beautiful manner you presented all this information!
I love doTERRA oils and for all they do! I have passion for the people, the “Fresh Water and Global Education” programs.
Thank you!
Sincerely,
Deborah Adams
(doTERRA Wellness Advocate)
David Seargeant Jr says
Hmm, I think that was kind of rude and uncalled for. While I know Rachel would never sink low to your level to reply to this comment I certainly have no problem doing so. First off, She never once pointed out another company name anywhere so I don’t fully understand how she bad mouthed anyone. Second the only thing she did do was describe point by point why she loves doTERRA so much. So with all due respect Ma’am if you can’t say anything nice maybe you shouldn’t say anything at all.
Nerissa Muniz says
Thank you for such a well-written article. I am often asked why doTERRA? I try to respond with “I don’t have anything negative to say about any oil company, but I do have a lot of good things to say about doTERRA.” This article will help me further provide answers to those who ask. I particularly love the part about not exploiting religion to sell oils.
Ana E. Villanueva says
Great article! Thank you so very much for all you do Rachel, for sharing and always giving your best!
Wellness Advocate
Healing in our Homes says
You’re so kind, its my pleasure to help.
Mary Jo says
Hi …. I was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer .. now going on 5 years ago … I healed with powerful prayer, organic greens ,, juicing fruits and vegetables, growing own wheatgrass and juicing that twice a day , and supplements that I learned stopped the growth of cancer
It is the utmost importance that I only use ORGANIC products and foods…. would you feel the
doTERRA essential oils would be alright for me to use on a daily basis??
I so look forward to hearing from you
Namaste
ABUNDANT Blessings
Mary Jo ♥
Healing in our Homes says
Mary Jo,
What an incredible journey you’ve been on. Im so glad you are well now.
doTERRA oils are repeatedly tested and every liter is verified to be free from ALL pesticides, chemicals, residues, etc. They do not go through the US certification process but use the term “beyond organic” because they are certified to be not only pure but of high therapeutic value as well.
Here is doTERRA’s official answer:
I hope that helps!
Rachel
jennifer kaplanski says
Hello, and thank you for this article. very thorough. i am a grateful member of doTerra and am loving the oils and home care products, etc…
I have a question, and wonder if you know this answer? My question is, do you know if David Stirling is a member of the FLDS? (Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints). I am having trouble getting confirmation on this.
Thanks very much!
Blessing to you,
Jennifer
Healing in our Homes says
I have no idea. I’d be surprised if that’s true though.
Healing in our Homes says
No he is not
Kristen says
Hi~ I thought what you wrote was great. I personally have been a user of YL oils for 13 years and love them. I am a CMT and use oils in my work and personal life regularly but do not promote it necessarily as a business. Over the past several years I have been hearing a lot of banter back and forth from both companies. It starts to feel like a democratic/republican campaign with the mud slinging to me. I choose to stay positive and am so happy to hear that DoTerra representatives are as well. I will be starting to teach classes soon on oils (focused on prenatal & family) and have geared my class towards information on oils themselves, regardless of the company you use. I will have samples of comparison from multiple companies. I’m just glad people are using them and want to equip them with information so they use them safely. I think the avid oil users are keeping their chins up while the business end of the companies (MLM) have different interests.
Danielle says
Agreed! I’m a YL user and the bashing needs to stop in Botha sides both companies are great and it’s seems to me we all have our reasons for using each company.
I’ve never heard anything about Mormonism so maybe there is another big company who does this? But nope nada has religion ever been mentioned.
Vanessa Simoneaux says
I love dōTERRA because they have helped me achieve the goal of living a more healthy and natural lifestyle. I love what dōTERRA stands for, serving others. I’ve always wanted to be able to go out and serve others. With dōTERRA I can do just that!
Meghan Van Cleave says
I love being able to turn to my natural and pyre oils for any aches, pains, illnesses, or whatever else that may pop up in my life rather than some OTC chemicals. Life just feels better with oils in it.
Jennifer Bettis says
I joined dōTERRA without knowing anything about any other company. I just wanted to be sure I was getting the best quality essential oils for my money and I was impressed by their original sourcing methods (as opposed to greenhouse farming).
But what made me stay with dōTERRA was their Helping Hands program. I LOVE that dōTERRA puts their time, effort and money back into the farmers and communities from whom they source their oils.
The compassion and initiative this company has shown to the world around us has made me a Wellness Advocate for life! dōTERRA has a heart that can’t be beat!
Shanna says
I love how all the products have multiple uses and are safe for my family to use daily.
Mary says
I chose doTERRA because from the moment my friend shared with me, I fell in love with the culture, community, and support. I can’t imagine our life without doTERRA now!
Farin says
I love knowing the company values being sent free. I also know with the third party testing I’m bringing a quality pure product back to my family.
Jessica Frederick says
I love that doTERRA gives back and tests their products so thoroughly. Their quality of standards just prove that they really are a superior company!
Emily Jacobsen says
I love that by supporting my family’s health and empowering my choices, I am also positively impacting families all around the world. doTERRA’s Co-Impact Sourcing is just one of the many things I love about this company! The essential oil products, the people I work with and share with and the business opportunities keep me working with these fabulous pure and potent oils! You’ve got to try them!
Luz Martinez says
I love how quickly you see/feel the change when using the oils. I’m a beginner but a lifer. Thank you for the wealth of information you provide.
Jessica Krausse says
The people. I have always felt supported and never pressured.
Becky says
I joined doterra just recently without knowing much about other oil companies. I love being able to care for my family physically and emotionally in a natural way. But most of all I love the people and the culture of helping each other.
Melissa says
I love dōTERRA!!! You are such an inspiration and are so full of knowledge, Thank you for sharing your passion with us! If I had to pick one reason I love dōTERRA, it would have to be the co-impact sourcing.
Casey says
The sourcing methods and the foundation are what made me choose dT. I’m so glad I did!
Tashina says
I love it all! I love the company but probably my favorite thing is the people. Everyone is so nice and helpful especially when you first start out. I’ve gained so many friends already just in the short time I’ve been with this amazing company!
Kyle Becchetti says
Excellent article. I appreciate all of these facts about doTERRA. I love the integrity of the company and the extraordinary community I have experienced.
Heather says
I cannot pick just one thing that I adore about these oils and this company. Each and every product has been successful for myself and those around me.
Dorothy says
One of my favorite things from Doterra, is not just one particular oil. It is the fact that I don’t have to depend on chemicals that I cannot pronounce to protect my child from environmental threats that he is exposed to on a daily basis. With “his” oils, he knows when he wants them, and where they go and will get his roller bag out of the diaper bag and open it and smell until he finds the one he wants! I love it!
Rachael Chisholm says
I love doTERRA for all of these reasons, but most of all, for how using and sharing doTERRA has grown me as a person. The challenges that I’ve faced and overcome because of doTERRA’s oils and Wellness Advocates just inspire me to keep going and keeps doing my best every day!
Leanne says
DoTerra’s testing practice is why I buy their oils. I am a very busy mom, not a chemist or botanist, and I don’t have time to research the chemical make up of the various oils. So knowing that independent well respected chemists test their oils puts me at ease that I am getting a good product.
Tina Landrum says
I love them for all of those reasons, but most of all I love their co-impact sourcing and education.
Molly says
I love that I can treat my kids and myself without having g to run to the pharmacy!!
Sarah says
Love the products and company. I know they work and are safe.
Kerry says
I love that I can trust DoTerra’s testing. So many people claim that you shouldn’t ingest oils and there’s so much confustion about it but I feel so confident that DoTerra makes it clear which oils are safe for internal use…I love me some OnGuard internally; fast acting and effective!
Rachelle Wind says
I love so many of the reasons you listed, but most especially the Coimpact Sourcing. I love that doTERRA makes a positive difference in the lives of people all over the world, and their committed to it in all aspects of peoples lives. Plus I love having options for caring for my babies 🙂
Christine Goolsby says
I love how amazing these oils make me feel! I love the education and community aspects of this company and the wellness advocates. I have felt extremely welcomed and able to find answers to all of my questions by either the resources doTERRA provides, or another wellness advocate!
Christy Fuhrer says
It’s impossible to pick one of these things that matters more to me than the next! But the co-impact sourcing initiative is dear to my heart. I actually cried the other day when sharing the Haiti story in my class! All this info is great. Thanks for putting it in one convenient place!
Jeni Warrior says
I love all of the 10 reasons listed above but my favorite thing about my doTerra oils is that they really work! I am new to the whole essential oil world, but I have yet to not be completely blown away at every use of an essential oil! Meeting my family’s physical and emotional needs naturally is amazing and perfect and wonderfully designed. Now I love sharing this gift with others!
Krysteane Duarte says
I just love that these products are such high quality and they are provided by a company with high moral values there so many brands out there most of which who are just about the money I love that doterra is all about the people wellness and good Health, being a mother of 2 soon to be 3 I can honestly say I trust these products with my kids and my self 100% ? thank you for being such an inspiration and spreading knowledge and wellness
Jennifer Kippels says
I love how all the products have multiple uses and are safe for my family to use daily.
Kristie Weaver says
The information contained in the article is wonderful! I can’t wait to share with a relative who is struggling to help her child. This information may help to answer her questions about how scientific it all is!
Amy Arndt says
doTERRA is such an amazing company. I love this company & all they do for all of us involved with them. From the great quality of the oils, to the amazing compensation plan, to the awesome customer service & all the training they provide us to keep improving!
Jennie Warrior says
Great information! I am excited to learn about how to bring therapeutic oils into our household! I have tried a sample of serenity and already love it!
Krystal Anderson says
I LOVE Doterra’s Co impact sourcing!
Stephanie Ramadei says
I love doTERRA for so many reasons, it’s hard to say I have a favorite. I’ve learned the value of the quality they provide that is consistent and worthy of my trust. I’d have to say though that I get very excited when I talk about their healing hands foundation and co-impact sourcing. They’re separate but come together and make such a difference. I love that this is an eco-friendly company too!
Rebecca Otterbein says
Yes! DoTerra has changed my life. In so many ways! Nicely put! 🙂
Kimberly Johnson says
EOs changed my family’s and I life. We will never go back and look forward to the future!!
Angie says
I love doTERRA for so many reasons! The heart of owners and doTERRA culture is so amazing and giving. I love the purity of oils and products. The oils have given us a natural solution to so many things in our life!
Felicia Arrowood says
I love the education that doTerra provides. I am a researcher through and through and all of the tools, classes, and material that doTerra offers allows me to keep learning new things about oils each day.
Melinda Montoya says
I love DoTerra and will never look back. I love that I have natural solutions and am becoming more and more chemical free.
Anna Tetreault says
I love DoTERRA because they help with my anxiety, smell great and are just good quality oils! I love Serenity 🙂
Alison says
Wow, I can’t choose just one! I would have to say the PEOPLE!!! (Followed closely by the amazing things the Healing Hands Foundation does for people in need around the world!)
Kelly Munoz says
I love the healing hands program that DoTerra does, because it is a company that gives back and helps others! which is what we are supposed to do!
Pam McLellan Zmija says
My love for doTERRA continues to grow each and everyday! The capabilities are truly incredible!
Alisa says
Such a well written article and one I will for sure use to refer anyone with question about doterra too.
Thank you so much!
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Bree Fuller says
I love doterra because of the people, not pushy at all. I love it because it’s about sharing and helping people. I love teaching classes because education is so important to me about oils. There is so much to learn and I want people to love oils as much as do, best way to show is by sharing and educating!
Pat says
Thank you. Beautifully done.
Pat says
Beautifully done.
Roger Webb says
Thank you Rachel! This is fantastic!!
Healing in our Homes says
Thanks Roger!