Common "Scents" Precautions

Essential oils are natural, however with anything in life, one must be careful. I want to make sure you have an enjoyable experience when using EO's so here are some guidelines.

~Read the labels! Of course this applies to any product we use...which sounds like a future blog topic.

~ Always test for skin sensitivity. You can test an oil by placing a drop or two on the inside of your upper arm and wait 30 minutes. If there is no discomfort then continue with other oils. If there is any discomfort or skin irritation use a pure vegetable oil or massage oil base to dilute the EO.
Water does not help.

~ Keep EO bottles away from children, tightly closed and stored in a cool location. If a child swallows an EO, give them milk, honey, or soy or rice milk. Seek emergency medical attention if needed.

~ Keep EO's away from your eyes and ears. Do not handle contact lenses or rub you eyes with EO's on your fingers. Always wash your hands after using oils if you're going to handle your contacts. If you get oils in your eyes, flush with oil, not water.

~ Pregnant women, people with high blood pressure or epilepsy should consult their health care provider before using EO's.

~ Citrus oils should not be used on the skin if it is going to be exposed to the sun or UV rays within 72 hours.

~ Keep EO's away from open flames, sparks, or electricity because some of them are potentially flammable.

~ EO's may react to the synthetic chemicals in cosmetics, personal care products, soaps, and cleaners causing headache, skin irritation, or nausea. They can also react to the toxins stored in your body. If you have any adverse reactions of this kind you may want to discontinue use for a while and consider doing a detoxification program.

I'm sure there are more precautions I will learn about. And when I do, I'll be posting them here for you. Until then, enjoy using essential oils everyday.

Be well!