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Plant oil storage: light, heat and rancid smells

Oils go rancid. Cool, dark, and closed are the boring habits that work.

3 min read · Updated October 30, 2026

01Where to keep them

A cabinet away from the shower steam beats a sunny windowsill.

02Shelf feel

Unrefined oils often age faster than refined ones. Buy sizes you will finish.

03When to toss

Off smell, unexpected thickness, or skin sting that is new to that bottle are reasons to stop.

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