Discover the Shelf Life of the Most Valuable Oils

Every oil has its shelf life. Even if you keep it in a cool, dark place, after some time it will lose its therapeutical qualities. The shelf life of the oil depends on its chemical composition, some of which oxidize or evaporate faster than others.

Here is a basic guideline for you to know after what time your oil might not serve its purpose anymore.

Almond oil(refined, expeller pressed) 1 year

Aloe vera oil  6 month-1 year

Apricot kernel oil(cold-pressed)  1 year

Argan oil(cold-pressed, unrefined)  2+years

Avocado oil(cold-pressed, unrefined)  up to 1 year

Bergamot oil  2-3 year

Borage oil(refined)  6 month

Brazil nut oil  2 years

Calendula oil(infused)  1 year

Camellia oil  2 years

Carrot seed oil(cold-pressed)  1 year

Castor oil(cold-pressed)  5 years

Chia seed oil(cold-pressed)  2 years

Citrus fruit oil  1 year

Clove oil  2 years

Coconut oil(cold-pressed,unrefined)  2-4 years

Cranberry seed oil  2 years

Eucalyptus oil  2 years

Emu oil(refrigerated)  1 year

Evening primrose oil(cold-pressed)  6 months-1 year

Flaxseed oil(refrigerated)  6 months

Fractionated Coconut oil  5+ years

Frankincense oil 1 year

Grapeseed oil(cold-pressed)  1 year

Hazelnut oil(cold-pressed)  1 year

Hemp seed oil(cold-pressed, refrigerated)  1 year

Hypericum oil(infused)  1 year

Jojoba oil(cold-pressed)  5 years

Lavender oil 2 years

Lemongrass oil 1year

Macadamia nut oil(cold-pressed)  1 year

Moringa seed oil  1+ year

Neem oil(cold-pressed,unrefined)  2 years

Neroli oil 1 year

Olive oil (extra virgin,cold-pressed,unrefined) 2 years

Palm oil(red, unrefined)  2 years

Papaya seed oil(cold-pressed)  1 year

Passionfruit seed oil-Maracuja oil(cold-pressed)  1-2 years

Patchouli oil 4-8 years

Peach kernel oil(cold-pressed, unrefined)  1 year

Pecan nut oil(cold-pressed, unrefined)  1 year

Peppermint oil 2 years

Pine oil 1 year

Pomegranate seed oil 1 year

Poppyseed oil 1 year

Rosehip seed oil(refrigerated)  6 months

Rosemary oil 2 years

Safflower seed oil(high linoleic, high oleic)  2 years

Sandalwood oil 4-8 years

Sesame oil(cold-pressed)  1 year

Shea oil 1 year

Soybean oil(refined)  1 year

Spruce oil 1 year

Sunflower seed oil(cold-pressed, unrefined)  1 year

Sweet almond oil 2 years

Tamanu oil(cold-pressed, unrefined)  1 year

Tea tree oil 1 year

Vetiver oil 4-8 year

Walnut oil(unrefined)  2 years

Wheatgerm oil(unrefined)  1 year