We recommend that Essential Oils should not be used in physical applications in the first four months of pregnancy. After such time, we recommend the following in half dilution: Chamomile, Frankincense, Lavender, Lime, Mandarin, Palmarosa, Petitgrain, Tea Tree and the Neroli blend.
We recommend that you only use Chamomile and Lavender to quarter strength
Lavender and Chamomile can be used in half dosages. We recommend the following oils at quarter strength: Cedarwood, Mandarin, Rose and Palmarosa
Use Essential Oils in half adult dosage. Like adults, all children are different, so we recommend that you try a skin test before use.
Avoid Rosemary
Avoid Fennel and Eucalyptus
Avoid Eucalyptus, Geranium and Lemon
Do not use the following oils before going out into strong sunshine or using a sunbed: Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime, Orange, Mandarin and Tangerine
Try a skin test first. Dilute 2 drops of Essential Oil with 5ml of carrier and massage into the inner/upper arm. Dilutions should be reduced to quarter strength for facial care applications, ie 2 drops of Essential Oil to 25ml of cream base. Take care with Bergamot, Fennel, Ginger, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime, Litsea Cubeba, Orange, Peppermint, Scots Pine, Tea Tree and Ylang Ylang.
Products that show this symbol contain nut traces and should be avoided by those who have an allergy to nuts.
Avoid Clary Sage
Do not exceed the recommended dilutions
Do not take internally
If taking prescribed medication or receiving health advice from a GP/Consultant, please seek their consent before self-administering Essential Oils.
When using the same oil on a day-to-day basis, we recommend for maximum effect that you alternate between oils, eg, if treating the symptoms of insomnia use Lavender for three weeks, then change to Petitgrain and after a further three weeks return to Lavender.
We always supply a leaflet with every order for Essential Oils, remind you how to use them and which oils to avoid if you have high blood pressure, sensitive skin, epilepsy, diabetes, or if you are pregnant.