Aromatherapy Safety
There are some basic guidelines and safety precautions one should follow when using aromatherapy. Essential oils are a more concentrated form of herbs, flowers, leaves, roots, trees, bark and berries thus, less is needed. Essential oils are about 50-100 times more potent than its herb form. A few drops will be plenty to accomplish the results you are seeking. Her are some safety precautions I follow when using and blending essential oils.
1. Do not ingest.
2. Dilute essential oils before applying them to the skin. Undiluted essentials oils may cause irritation to the skin and should always be combined with a carrier before applying neat (or directly to the skin).
3. Citrus oils are photosensitive so avoid direct sunlight after use for at least 3-4 hours.
4. Use caution with pregnancy, high blood pressure, epilepsy and other serious health concerns.
5. Some essential oils may be too hormone balancing or heating for persons with these concerns.
6. If someone has an allergy to an actual plant or tree, they may have an allergy to the essential oil. For example, Chamomile is in the ragweed family so caution should be used for those allergic to ragweed.
7. Keep out of reach of children and those with dementia.
Scentful regards,
Jennifer Hochell
JennScents, Inc. / Clermont Herb Shoppe & Day Spa
702 W. Montrose St., Clermont, FL 34711
352.243.3588 or 352.243.9627
www.jennscents.com / www.clermontherbshop.com
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Information provided is for educational purposes only and not intended to diagnose, prescribe or treat any health concerns. A professional healthcare provider should be consulted before beginning any health program.
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