FAQs

Yes, we are proud to offer the highest quality essential oils available from trusted essential oils companies who only offer third-party testing. All ingredients supplied by third-party companies used in Bentley's apothecary products DO NOT USE pesticides, synthetic chemicals, herbicides, GMOs or harmful chemicals. Our trusted suppliers adhere strictly to all USDA food safety guidelines. As part of our promise, we never add fillers, carriers or additives to our products, plant botanicals and extracts.

At Bentley’s Apothecary, we recommend never using large amounts of essential oils longer than a 3-month/90 day period. Our Balms use therapeutic grade amounts of essential oils that can be toxic to those with sensitive or compromised immune systems. Please consult your licensed physician before purchasing and using Bentley’s Apothecary Products. Essential oils and other plant extracts have been used for generations for therapeutic benefits, and as they have become mainstream and mass produced, we can overuse, causing reversed effects from using essential oils and plant extracts.

First, apply a small amount to a thick area of skin before using on a large area. Please allow up to 2-6 hours hour before full application, and use as directed on each balm. For Essential Oil Blends for Body Cleansing rituals, follow similar testing instructions and use as directed on our product labels.

The series of Balms contain Beeswax. Beeswax does not contain animal or insect flesh and is considered vegetarian. However, there are concerns with how it's harvested, as well as its effects on the bees, making it not a truly vegan ingredient. At Bentley’s Apothecary we only use locally harvested, trusted bee farmers for all of our products that contain Beeswax. All other Bentley’s Apothecary products are Vegan and created with fair-trade, sustainable ingredients.

Please consult your licensed physician before using ANY essential oils during pregnancy. At Bentley’s Apothecary, we do not recommend using therapeutic grade essential oils during pregnancy or breastfeeding, as we believe in whole plant consumption or plant hydrosols during the sensitive growing period of a child. This means only in emergency, we recommend using the Cold & Cough or Gaia Balms to be used no more than once a day for a 3-5 day period. Bentley’s Apothecary, produced by women and mothers, so we’ve designed a special line for those who are pregnant and breastfeeding HERE. Here is a list of toxic essential oils and plant botanicals for you and your growing baby. Bold essential oils are currently used in our products. Aniseed Basil Birch Camphor Clary Sage Hyssop Mogwort Oak Moss Parley Seed or Leaf Pennyroyal Peppermint Rosemary Rue Sage Tansy Tarragon Thuja Thyme Wintergreen Wormwood Safe Essenial oils that can be used in small amounts, NEVER to be applied directly to the skin. All listed below are used in Bentley’s Apothecary products. Cardamom Ginger Frankincense German or Roman Chamomile Lavender Neroli Petitgrain Rose or Rosewood Geranium Lemon Patchouli Sandalwood Wild Orange

Our CBD Isolate comes from only third-party tested, organic and fair-trade US suppliers. Please contact for direct company information and third-party testing certificates.