Hot or caustic essential oils are considered warm and should ALWAYS be diluted. It's also best practice to conduct a skin test for hot oils. Careless usage of hot oils can lead to extreme skin discomfort and mild burning. Please note that if an essential oil is considered hot for topical use, it should also be used with EXTREME caution for...
Though essential oils are natural and generally regarded as safe, you need to be careful when using them. Oils considered to be photo-toxic means that they make your skin light sensitive when applied topically. It is important to note that only the area that you apply the oils on will be light sensitive. When exposed to the sun, these areas...
Absolutely! Here's a Quick How-To: Most animals are more sensitive than humans to essential oils. Start by diluting heavily and use in moderation. Every animal is different, so carefully observe how each animal responds to the oils. Use common sense and good judgment as you try different methods. Take special care to not get essential oils in an animal’s eyes. Avoid...
As with ANYTHING, there is always potential for the body to become intolerant of essential oils over time and YES it is possible to be allergic to essential oils even very pure and high quality ones! Anyone who tells you that you can't possibly be allergic to essential oils or that when skin irritation arises in response to the use of essential...
Here's the thing with essential oils: a little goes a long way. There's a reason for the reducer insert on the oil bottles. True, high quality essential oils are pure concentrates. The higher quality the oil the more potent it is and smaller amounts are required. I always err on the side of using SMALL DOSES MORE FREQUENTLY throughout the day. There's...
This graphic will answer the question of what is a carrier oil: Using a carrier oil PRIOR to applying an essential oil slows down the absorption process (does not inhibit it), therefore slows down the therapeutic onset. Applying a carrier oil AFTER essential oil application enhances therapeutic onset. Either way, the carrier oil prevents potential rapid evaporation. Competing aroma is the main...
When applying essential oils topically, make sure to avoid sensitive skin areas such as the eyes, inner ears, private parts, and broken, damaged, or injured skin. If immediate content with sensitive areas occur, place a drop of carrier oil, such as fractionated coconut oil or olive oil, in the sensitive area (i.e. eye) to dilute the essential oil. Never use...
Absolutely! We enjoy them daily in our house but I use them with care and common sense. If you are nervous about using essential oils on the younger set, you simple need to keep in mind that you need to exercise good judgement and proper safety guidelines as with anything when it comes to children. Kids are not tiny adults. Their...
The appropriate dosage for topical use of essential oils is different for each individual and should be tailored to their personal circumstances. Every oil is different as well. The age and size of an individual are the biggest considerations as is the individual's overall health status. It's best to use smaller amounts more often than greater amounts less often. You...
There are no specific reasons or contraindications that would prevent pregnant or breastfeeding women from using my trusted brand of essential oils especially when applied topically. Some individuals prefer to avoid internal use during pregnancy and some use essential oils only aromatically during the first trimester. Several oils may be particularly helpful during and after delivery. Internal use of Peppermint...