Essential Oil Safety

    Essential Oils are very concentrated. It has been found that 1 drop of essential oil is equivalent to 75 cups of tea of the herb. Most applications call for drops rather than ounces.

    As a novice user of essential oils myself,  I have made sure to do my research on using oils and I hope you do as well. Some essential oils do interact adversely with prescription medications or medical conditions. You should always inform your doctor of any over the counter medication you are taking along with vitamins or any natural remedies such as the use of essential oils.

    As a user of essential oils you should be knowledgeable about their properties and the actions before any use. DO your research!

• Keep oils tightly closed and out of the reach of children
• Never ingest essential oils. You will see other companies say that it is safe to ingest their oils but I personally don't recommend it. They are very strong and are efficiently absorbed through our skin or through inhalation. 
• Don't use undiluted oils on your skin. (Dilute with vegetable oils such as sweet almond oil, grapeseed oil, coconut oil, olive oil or even plain old vegetable oil.)
• Skin test oils before using. Dilute a small amount and apply to the skin of your inner arm. Do not continue use if redness or irritation occurs. 
• If redness, burning, itching or irritation occur, stop using oils immediately.
• To remove essential oils use a carrier oil. DO NOT use water. Water only spreads the oil and does not remove them. 
• Keep oils away from eyes and mucous membranes. 
• Always read and follow all label warnings and cautions.

• Angelica and all Citrus oils make the skin more sensitive to ultraviolet light. Do not go out into the sun with these oils on your skin. 
• People with high blood pressure should avoid Hyssop, Rosemary, Sage and Thyme. 
• People with epilepsy should not use Sweet Fennel, Hyssop, Sage and Rosemary
• Babies and young children should NOT use Eucalyptus or Wintergreen.
• Oils to Avoid During Pregnancy: 
• Bitter Almond, Basil, Clary Sage, Clove Bud, Hyssop, Sweet Fennel, Juniper Berry, Marjoram, Myrrh, Peppermint, Rose, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme and Wintergreen. 
• Skin Irritants: 
• Allspice, Bitter Almond, Basil, Cinnamon Leaf, Cinnamon Bark, Clove Bud, Sweet Fennel, Fir Needle, Lemon, Lemongrass, Melissa, Peppermint, Tea Tree, and Wintergreen. 

Reference: https://www.auracacia.com/auracacia/aclearn/ar_safety.html



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