Avoid using essential oils such as rosemary, tea tree, and peppermint.
Personally, I would
avoid using any essential oils in the bath for infants under 3 months and use them sparingly (and diluted) until about 2 years of age.
I reserve undiluted skin use and internal use for times of real need when the benefits outweigh the risk and
I avoid using essential oils in this way on babies / children or when I am pregnant.
Otherwise,
avoid using essential oils topically for children under age 2, and use herbs or hydrosols instead.
Not exact matches
Many adverse effects can be
avoided by
using pure
essential oils.
You'll discover how
essential oils can help you to
avoid using medications when you have a sore throat, a bee bite, or other simple ailments; some factors related to safe
use — whether you're breastfeeding or not; the difference in administration methods and dilutions, cautions for children, and much more!
Certified Aromatherapist Retha Nesmith explains safe
essential oil
use, the most effective way to
use oils and which ones to
avoid if you are pregnant, nursing or have a health condition.
So be sure to add only 100 percent pure
essential oils to the diffuser to
avoid the hassle of clogging it and needing to clean it after every
use.
I also like the choice of
essential oils in this recipe so that parents can
use this recipe on young children that might want to
avoid mint
oils.
With the possible exception of lavender,
essential oils should be diluted with a base oil before
use to
avoid skin irritation.
As a note of caution, if you are
using aromatherapy,
avoid topically applying the
essential oils that are
used to
avoid skin irritation.
Avoid direct contact with sking and always dilute
essential oils before topical
use.
I have been interested in
using essential oils for years now but have
avoided them because I'm afraid I'll misuse them or buy the wrong type.
Camphor and menthol may also antidote remedies, so you may need to consider switching toothpaste and mouthwash and
avoiding throat lozenges, as well as
using caution with topical applications such as Tiger Balm, vapor rub, or other preparations containing
essential oils.
Many people
using essential oils would not know this and may put even the diluted oil on the face or head of a small child - hence the warning is to
avoid is logical and wise out of sheer precaution.
If we are already stuffy I like to
use the same
essential oils, with a little coconut oil to
avoid burning, on the inside of nostrils, on chest and back and on soles of feet.
Avoiding plastic in contact with food or liquid is an important step, particularly when food is heated, install a water filter and store water in glass bottles, minimise your intake of canned foods as many contain bisphenol A in the white resin lining,
use natural and organic cosmetics and personal care products,
avoid air freshener and instead make your home smell sweet with pure
essential oils.
While it is impossible to
avoid phthalates completely, we can drastically decrease our exposure by
avoiding plastics to the best of our ability, especially in the kitchen (replace plastic storage containers with glass ones),
avoiding synthetic fragrances (assume that any product that lists «fragrance,» «perfume» or «parfum» as an ingredient contains the chemical), purchase phthalate - free makeup, eat organic whenever possible (to
avoid phthalates in pesticides), and finally, by
avoiding the
use of scented candles and air fresheners with synthetic scents (pure
essential oils are a healthier alternative).
Avoid direct contact with skin and always dilute
essential oils before topical
use.
To
avoid skin irritations that can result from the topical
use of
essential oils, the recommended dilution rate is two percent or lower.
These cautions apply even more to premature babies, and here it would be prudent to
avoid use of all
essential oils.»
Avoid products that
use geraniol or pennyroyal
essential oils as they can be toxic to dogs.
Most plants that are naturally poisonous to cats are available in
essential oils, so it is best to
avoid using those types of
oils in your diffuser around them.
Essential Oils That Are Safe Around Pets and Oils to Avoid It must be noted that essential oil use is different for cats than
Essential Oils That Are Safe Around Pets and
Oils to
Avoid It must be noted that
essential oil use is different for cats than
essential oil
use is different for cats than for dogs.
First, there are areas of the body which must always be
avoided when
using essential oils topically.