Guidelines For Safe Essential Oil Use

Essential Oil are concentrated, potent plant extracts and should be used with care.

Essential oils are very effective and safe when used appropriately. It takes just a small amount to provide a powerful benefit!

Never apply oils directly to the eyes or ear canals.

After applying essential oils, avoid eye contact or touching sensitive areas. If essential oils enter the eyes, place a drop of carrier oil, such as fractionated coconut oil or olive oil, in the eye and blink until the oils clear. Never use water, as oils and water don't mix or help with dilution.

Some oils are "warm".

That means they can create a heat-like sensation on the skin, and should be diluted with a carrier oil when used topically. These oils can include, cassia, cinnamon, clove, oregano and thyme. Oils like eucalyptus, geranium, ginger, lemongrass, peppermint, spearmint and wintergreen may also create that sensation but at a lesser degree.

With babies, children and those with sensitive skin or compromised health, it is particularly important to exercise caution or avoidance with these same oils, as they can be temporary irritant or overly potent to delicate skin. When using these oils internally, it is best to consume in a gelatin or veggie caps.

Some oils contain furocoumarins.

This is a constituent that can cause skin to be photosensitive. Photosensitive oils react to sources of UV rays. The higher the concentration of furocoumarins, the greater the sensitivity. Oils with these concentrated amounts of furocoumarins include any cold pressed citrus oils such as bergamot, grapefruit, lemon, lime. Wild orange contains lesser amounts of furocoumarins than the other citrus oils. Internal use of these oils is typically not a problem. It is best to wait a minimum of twelve hours after topical application of photosensitive oils before exposing that area of skin to the UV rays.

Most essential oils are safe during pregnancy.

When applied topically and used reasonably, most essential oils can be used safely during pregnancy and nursing. Some individuals prefer to avoid internal use during pregnancy but that is personal preference. Several oils may be helpful during and after delivery like ginger, peppermint and lavender.  Internal use of peppermint essential oil should be avoided while nursing as it may reduce milk supply. Before using essential oils during pregnancy, consult a wellness advocate to ensure proper usage during this time.

Safety Tips

• Avoid eyes, ears and nose. If oils come in contact with these areas, it is not harmful but can be uncomfortable. If this occurs, dilute with a carrier oil like coconut or olive oil, not water.
• After applying citrus oils topically, avoid sunlight to that applied area for 12hrs.
• Dilute oils for babies, children and people with sensitive skin with a carrier oil, like fractionated coconut oil.

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