SAFETY GUIDELINES--READ THIS

Essential oils are the most potent form of the plants they are extracted from, and perfume oils are very concentrated. Please take the time to read and memorize the following basic rules before using your essential oils or perfume oils:

Do Not Take Essential Oils or Perfume Internally

Occasionally you will find aromatherapy books, usually from Europe, that recommend this because some physicians there prescribe essential oils in this way. Keep in mind that those are medical doctors! Please do not experiment with any internal use of these products, or serious medical damage to your body, including death, could result.

If you, someone in your household, or a pet accidently swallow some essential oil or perfume,

Call Poison Control or 911 immediately.

Do Not Use Undiluted EO's on Skin & Use Caution with Undiluted Perfume Oils

EO's are concentrated plant material and can be irritating or cause skin sensitization in some individuals. Possible exceptions to this are lavender and tea tree, for specific cases, if you have tested non-sensitive to these oils.

Perfume oils, although designed for skin use, are also very concentrated and can be sensitizing.

Please do a patch-test on your inner arm with a small amount of diluted essential oil or perfume oil, and observe for several hours, checking for skin irritation.

If you accidently get some undiluted EO on your skin, and it starts to burn, vegetable oil will stop the burning better than soap & water. Apply a fatty oil and remove with a soft cloth. Repeat until the burning stops.

Do Not Get EO's or Perfume in Your Eyes or Mucus Membranes

Do not touch your eyes, nose, or mouth after handling essential oils

If you have been handling essential oils or perfume oils, wash your hands before eating.

When steaming or inhaling, shut your eyes.

In the bath, use honey, vegetable oil, salt, or bath gel to emulsify your essential oils before putting them in the bath water.

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Do Not Apply EO's Before Sun Exposure

Applying essential oils, particularly citrus oils, before sun exposure can cause burning and permanent skin discoloration. It is ok to go outside with very diluted EO's in your body lotion, for example, but if you are planning to hike or suntan it is better to skip using your oils on exposed skin.

One woman we met disregarded this warning, though she had read it in her books. She gave herself an undiluted EO chakra healing (2" circles from her forehead to belly) then proceded to lay out in the sun. That was two years before we met her, and she still has visible large red circles on her face & body!

You may have heard that bergamot is the most photo-toxic of the citrus oils. We have given the consideration to only sell bergamot which is "bergapten-free," a specially rectified oil that is less photo-toxic than the cheaper bergamots available.

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Keep EO's & Perfume Out of Reach of Children & Pets

Essential Oils should only be used by adults. Do not forget to keep them out of reach of your children and pets. Use the same precaution for diffusers that have oil chambers or breakable parts, and for candle-type diffusers that have both flame and hot water. Even cold, candle diffusers should be kept away, unless the dish is empty and clean of essential oils.

Use Caution When Serious Medical Conditions Are Present

Do not attempt to treat serious medical conditions without consulting your health care provider.

If you have any chronic medical condition, you need to find out which oils are contra-indicated for your particular case before using aromatherapy for even minor or unrelated symptoms. A few examples of chronic conditions that have aromatherapy warnings are: pregnancy; seizures; heart problems; cancers; high-blood pressure; etc.

Please love yourself enough to educate yourself and learn the special rules that apply to your condition.

We make no medical claims for the products we sell. Information about aromatherapy and essential oils is not given as a substitute for professional medical advice.