My Miracle oil has hints of odors like a moldy, musty, mildewy basement. Is this normal, or what should it smell like?
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Mine smells like you would imagine what medicine would smell like. It does not work like it says it does and I would not recommend it.
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It should smell like tea tree oil, a little like Vicks vapor rub. It has many different types of oils in it but tea tree oil is the most pungent.
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I would definitely say NO - it should not smell like that............in my opinion, it has a light, fresh smell, not like perfume or some type of fragrance but maybe a TAD medicinal....I think that is the Tea Tree oil in it........it also has Vitamin E in it that should help keep it fresh and not let it get rancid............none I have ordered has ever smelled rancid..................
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I believe you need to get a bottle of tea tree oil and smell it. What I smell on top of all the rest of the oils is tea tree oil. When I first started using EOs I did not like the smell of tea tree oil and found it left a funky smell in my olfaction. I probably would have described it as you have described what you smell. In time and experience with EOs, I now think tea tree oil when I smell it with no negative connotations. I feel it is an oil that is an acquired smell. One you get used to in time.
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Hi Dawn, I have used miracle oil for several years and have never associated a moldy, musty, mildew smell with it. I have always found the scent delicate to begin with and then fades quickly once on my skin. I smell Rosemary with a bit of eucalyptus which could be a bit medicinal smelling to some people. I find it a clean, fresh, natural smell. If you are getting a strong odor and it is lingering on your skin I think there could be something wonky with that batch.
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Sounds possibly rancid. It does NOT have a strong smell. If anything it is very gentle smelling. Almost without an odor. Get it replaced if new.
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Tea tree oil, one of the main ingredients in Miracle oil, has a musty, minty smell. It is normal. :)
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When I opened bottle, I sniffed and found a light odor, nothing offensive. Instructions said to use in ventilated area, so I applied to my wooden bench outdoors. I could smell it, but nothing harsh or offensive. Light oily smell similar to furniture polish.
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It is VERY smelly. I actually went back and checked the ingredients for fragrance when I got it. There is nothing artificial but the oils have a strong smell that smells artificial.
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Yes it's normal. I make a Shea whip for my hair and I put some kind of essential oil because I really don't like the smell.
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Well I did notice that it seems the oil is dispersed right away and then hardly any fragrance. Except for patchouli oil ! One drop of that almost runs me out of the house and I'm not sure I even like it.Try more drops or different brands maybe. But I do wish it filled the air with a more potent aroma.
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Mine did not. May be you got a bad one. Sent it back. Argan oils always have very faint earthy smell
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The smell is normal, I think it's called ions or something, like an electrical storm. So use away, I do.
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If it looks tan, beige, cream or even a tiny bit greenish then that's normal. But if it looks like it might be spotted with green or black spots that are furry or frothy looking then that is definitely mold. Check the scent: if it smells a stale, rancid, sour etc. then you should probably send it back. In the meantime use a search engine to look up 100% unrefined shea butter to learn more about the characteristics of the all natural product. Hope this helps.
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not sure. I just think that is how the oil in is is supposed to smell... its awful. I cannot use it. I am back to my icy hot spray which I LOVE!
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That's the smell of the leonardite (roughly 90% humic acid). This is completely normal, and no cause for concern.
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Mine did have a slight oily smell when the shipping box was opened, but that might have been from the other items in the box as the smell dissipated within a day of "airing out."
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Hi. I wouldn't say this is "normal" but I just received a bottle from them, and I've experienced the same thing. The oil is pressed from seeds, so I guess it just wasn't filtered properly. I'm going to run it through a coffee filter. That should take care of the problem.
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Hi, Kathy. This is Bob's wife, Libby, the user of the capsules. There is a slight lemony smell to the product. I keep mine in the refrigerator to eliminate fishy after-burps, and it's possible the smell might be stronger at room temperature. The contents are fish oils, so if you have a very sensitive nose, you may be picking up a fishy odor. However, if it smells bad or very strong, there may have been some leakage due to heat in transit, leading to rancid oil smell. If that's the case, I would contact your supplier for replacement. I have used many bottles without encountering an odor.
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no, I had nothing like that in my bottle. The oil is smooth and nothing is floating. It has an organic, kind of nutty smell to it. I love this product. Maybe you got a bad batch? If there is such a thing. Perhaps you should return for a replacement? Not sure.
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I talked to customer service about the awful smell. They said it's bc it is pure and has not been refined. It is normal for the pure oil to smell this way. I agree tho, it stinks.
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I have never experienced this but everyone has their own sent of smell. There should be dessicant packs in the bottle to help with moisture which would probably bring out the smell more.
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We use the "fresh scent" DampRid and, yes, it does have a slight odor but very light and not at all offensive. In fact, I don't even notice it when I am in the basement. I would imagine if you bought the lavender scent it would be stronger. Mu husband dislikes strong scented items (candles, sachets, etc.) and has no problem with the "fresh scent."