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Safety Guidlines for Using Essential Oils
Always read label cautions and warnings. Never ingest essential oils. Do not use oils directly on the skin. (Dilute with vegetable oils). Keep essential oils away from the eyes and mucous membranes. Please keep all essential oils out of reach of children and pets. During pregnancy Please consult an experienced aromatherapist. Most advise using NO essential oils during the first trimester (3 months ). Essential Oils should be stored away from harsh lighting or sun, in a cool dark area away from heat. Do not leave uncapped, as they are highly volatile and evaporate easily. May be refrigerated to extend shelf life. |
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Disclaimer Essential Oils are not intended for use in treatment for specific medical conditions. For treatment of health ailments, please seek diagnosis and recommendations from a licensed practitioner. Some Essential Oils are contraindicated during pregnancy. Please seek advice from your health care provider. Safety Precautions: Do not take essential oils internally. Avoid contact with eyes. Safety Data: Always check with specific safety data before using a new oil, especially with regard to toxicity levels, phototoxicity, dermal irritation and sensitization. Contra indications: Take note of any contra-indications when using oils. Pregnancy: Take note of those oils that are contra-indicated in pregnancy. Babies & Children: Use with care, in accordance with age Babies (0-12 months): Use 1 drop of lavender, rose, chamomile diluted in 10ml base oil for massage or bathing Infants: (1-5 years) Use 2-3 drops of safe essential oils (non-toxic and non-irritant to the skin, diluted in 10ml base oil for massage or bathing. Children: (6-12) Use as for adults, but in half the stated amounts. Teenagers: Use as directed for adults. The following oils should NOT be used in Aromatherapy: Mugwort, Rue, Sassafras, Tansy, Thuja, Wormwood |
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GUIDELINES FOR ESSENTIAL OIL USE
* Essential oils are very concentrated. Their safe use requires they be
treated with care and respect. The user should be knowledgeable
about their properties and actions before any use. Most personal
applications require drops rather than ounces.
* Keep oils out of reach of children and away from pets. Please do not ingest by mouth. Because of the potency of certain essential oils,
proceed carefully and with guidance from a trained aromatherapist if any of the following situations exist: pregnancy, high blood pressure, epilepsy, open wounds, diabetes, rashes, neurological disorders, or if taking prescription medications or homeopathic remedies.
* Undiluted pure essential oils are never applied directly to the skin.
For application to the skin, dilute in a pure vegetable carrier oil, such
as almond, grapeseed or jojoba. For full-body and foot baths, dilute the oils in water. Special care is advised when using essential oils which heighten skin sensitivity to ultraviolet light. These oils include angelica, verbena and citrus oils such as bergamot, bitter orange, lemon and lime. Avoid exposure to ultraviolet rays for a minimum of four hours following application of photosensitive essential oils.
* Check this site for specific precautions about each essential oil.
Essential oils have different levels of potency. The more potent the
oil, the smaller the quantity used. Sage, fennel, hyssop and wintergreen are relatively more potent than most oils; rose, lavender and chamomile are relatively mild. Most essential oils are safe and nontoxic when proper dilution recommendations are followed. When in doubt, seek guidance from a professional aromatherapist or medical professional.
* Essential oils are not intended for use in the treatment of specific
medical conditions. For treatment of health ailments, please seek
diagnosis and recommendations from a licensed medical practitioner.
* Essential oils are very concentrated, so it's important to handle
them with care. Please read these cautions carefully:
* Always read and follow all label warnings and cautions.
* Keep oils tightly closed and out of the reach of children. Never
consume undiluted oils. Cook only with those oils approved for food use.
* Don't use undiluted oils on your skin. (Dilute with vegetable oils.)
Skin test oils before using. Dilute a small amount and apply to the skin on your inner arm. Do not use if redness or irritation occurs.
* Keep oils away from eyes and mucous membranes. If redness, burning, itching, or irritation occur, stop using oil immediately.
* Avoid use of these oils during pregnancy: bitter almond, basil, clary sage, clove bud, hyssop, sweet fennel, juniper berry, marjoram, myrrh, peppermint, rose, rosemary, sage, thyme and wintergreen.
* These oils can be especially irritating to the skin: allspice, bitter
almond, basil, cinnamon leaf, cinnamon bark, clove bud, sweet fennel, fir needle, lemon, lemongrass, melissa, peppermint, tea tree, wintergreen.
* 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.
* Sweet fennel, hyssop, sage, and rosemary should not be used by
anyone with epilepsy.
* People with high blood pressure should avoid hyssop, rosemary, sage, and thyme. |
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