No, seed oils come from the same plants as essential oils, but are pulled from the fatty portions of plants, such as the nuts and seeds. Essential oils effectively capture the 'essence' of a plants character and scent. These can be quite irritating when applied directly to the skin. Therefore, it is important to always add a few drops of them to a carrier oil (seed oil) to dilute them, if you want to apply them to the skin. This will prevent irritation!