The Safe Use of Essential Oils | Relief for your body, mind and soul!
It is very important to use essential oils safely whether it is for massage therapy or aromatherapy. Though natural chemicals, essential oils are extremely concentrated. There are some disagreements among essential oil users on some points but I would argue that it is important to err on the side of caution.
I never use essential oils undiluted. Some would argue that oils such as lavender and tea tree oils are safe to use undiluted I disagree. Although these two essential oils are considered safe by some you can build up a sensitivity to them and ultimately have an allergic reaction. There is nothing worse then painful itchy hives caused by an allergic reaction. Essential oils should either be used with a diffuser when used for aromatherapy or diluted in carrier oil such as sweet almond, olive oil, or other natural massage oil. If you are going to use essential oils on the skin, you should never put them on mucus membranes, and you should never take them internally. Many of the essential oils are actually toxic at large dosages. Essential oils should not be used on children or pregnant women either. Childrens systems are more sensitive and you don’t want to cause alleric reactions. Some essential oils can be dangerous to an unborn child. Essential oils are absorbed into our bodies through our skin and therefore an unborn child will be exposed to it. People with asthma need to be careful when essential oils are being used for aromatherapy purposes. You never know what oils may trigger an asthma attack. Different people may have issues with different oils so beware. One person may have problems with cinnamon while another may have an issue with lavender. Essential oils are great for aromatherapy. You can find your mood is lifted or you can feel calmed down. It is necessary to use the oils safely. @@CONTACT@@.
