Do you know that essential oils can be dangerous?
Yes, essential oils are concentrated and powerful active natural ingredients.
That's why they are so effective! It's true, the benefits of essential oils are numerous.
It is still necessary to use them well and above all to respect a few precautions.
So here are 21 precautions to take to use essential oils without danger to your health . Watch:
1. The first precaution to take is to always consult a doctor or a specialist before using essential oils.
2. The use of essential oils should be avoided on children . They are to be avoided orally in children under 7 years of age. And, by dermal route, they should not be used in babies under 3 years old, even diluted. Always seek medical advice before administering to adolescents.
3. Essential oils should not be used by pregnant and breastfeeding women , unless otherwise advised by a doctor or specialist.
4. They are not recommended for the elderly and people who suffer from chronic pathologies.
5. They should be used with caution by epileptics, asthmatics or having neurological problems.
6. People with allergies should test before to use essential oils.
7. Taken orally, essential oils should never be pure:they must always be diluted on a neutral tablet, in milk, with honey, on sugar or in yoghurt, according to your preferences.
8. By mouth, do not exceed two drops per dose, twice a day .
9. When inhaled, one to two drops on a handkerchief or cotton are enough.
10. Do not leave an essential oil diffuser plugged in for too long. A few minutes are enough .
11. Applied to the skin, they must be diluted in a neutral vegetable oil.
12. Always do a test on the inside bend of the elbow and wait 24 hours to be sure you are not allergic before applying a diluted essential oil to the skin.
13. Never apply essential oils on the mucous membranes , nose, eyes or ear canal.
14. In a bath, first mix the essential oils in a neutral base like soap.
15. Never inject intravenously with essential oils.
16. Never use essential oils for more than 2 or 3 days without medical advice.
17. Do not leave essential oil bottles lying around. Store them out of the reach of children and animals.
18. Keep them away from heat and light.
19. Do not store them next to other products to avoid making a mistake.
20. Wash your hands after using essential oils.
21. Avoid exposure to the sun after using essential oils for 4 hours (citrus essential oil and certain essential oils containing furocoumarins).
There you go, you now know the precautions to take before using essential oils :-)
Yes, it is not because a product is natural that it is safe!
The risks of essential oils are very real.
They can cause burns, poisoning, allergies, irritation, nausea, headache, convulsions, liver problems, contractions in pregnant women...
By informing yourself and consulting a doctor or specialist, you can now enjoy the benefits of essential oils without risk.
