You can add essential oils for scent, but be careful about essential oil use during pregnancy, and don't use
citrus oils if you'll be using this in the sun as they increase sun sensitivity.
I don't recommend
citrus oils if you are going to be in the sun, since they increase sun sensitivity.
Not exact matches
Just a thought
if you're going to use
citrus oils in this.
I like keeping the skin on the
citrus slices, since its
oils contribute lovely, complex notes to the overall flavor, but
if you or your kids are not fond of a little bitterness, you can cut the skin off the slices.
Citrus oils such as tangerine, neroli, grapefruit, lemon, mandarin, and sweet orange; German or Roman camomile; common lavender; frankincense; black pepper; peppermint; ylang ylang; eucalyptus; bergamot; cypress; tea tree oil (don't use during labor or
if you have sensitive skin); geranium; spearmint; cardamom; ginger; patchouli; petitgrain; rosewood; sandalwood; benzoin; sweet marjoram; and rose otto are all considered safe to use during pregnancy.
Citrus peels have a lovely aroma, and
if you've ever peeled one you know that they contain a lot of essential
oils.
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If you do use it on your skin, try to avoid direct sunlight or UV rays for up to 24 hours after applying to skin, as all
citrus oils are photosensitive.
If you like my summer
citrus soap recipe with natural essential
oils, then you may also want to try my homemade blood orange soap recipe.
If used topically, avoid the sun for 24 hours (all
citrus oils can cause skin to be sensitive in sunlight).
One thing to note, however,
if you're working with extra
oils in your skin (or you're looking for a post-workout cleanser), the Aloe Herb Cleanser may be too moisturizing and you want something a little more purposeful like the
Citrus Mint Cleanser.
EOs can improve exercise performance (i.e. Peppermint), open your airways to help with cardiovascular activities (i.e. doTERRA's Breathe respiratory blend), and provide energy
if you need a «boost» (i.e.
citrus oils).
Especially important
if you're using any
citrus oils as
citrus oils will eat through plastic... so you want to make sure you use glass or aluminum!
Citrus The stems, leaves, peels, fruit and seeds of citrus plants contain varying amounts of citric acid, essential oils that can cause irritation and possibly even central nervous system depression if ingested in significant am
Citrus The stems, leaves, peels, fruit and seeds of
citrus plants contain varying amounts of citric acid, essential oils that can cause irritation and possibly even central nervous system depression if ingested in significant am
citrus plants contain varying amounts of citric acid, essential
oils that can cause irritation and possibly even central nervous system depression
if ingested in significant amounts.
Citrus can cause significant central nervous system depression
if the essential
oils (found in the stems, peels, fruit, and seeds) are eaten in significant enough quantities.