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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS and CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Essential Oils and Essential Oil Products
Please Note: It is not our intention to prescribe or make specific health claims for any of our products. Any attempt to diagnose and treat illness should come under the direction of your health care practitioner.
It is not recommended that essential oils be used directly on the skin (other than those oils identified as safe for "neat" -undiluted topical use by the drop in site specific use)- or that they be taken internally.

Do not use the following oils if you are pregnant:

Aniseed, Basil, Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Cypress, Fennel, Hyssop, Jasmine, Juniper, Marjoram, Myrrh, Oregano, Peppermint, Rose (until delivery), Rosemary, Sage or Thyme

Do not use the following oils if you have epilepsy:

Aniseed, Fennel, Hyssop, Sage or  Thyme could trigger an attack

Do not use the following oils if you have high blood pressure:

Aniseed, Hyssop, Rosemary, Sage, or Thyme

Photosensitisation.   The following oils should not be used before exposure to sunlight or before going on sunbeds:

Angelica, Bergamot, Ginger, Grapefruit, Lemon (expressed), Lemon verbena, Lime (expressed)
Mandarin, Orange, Tangerine

Skin irritants.   The following oils may cause irritation to sensitive, inflamed, or allergic
skin types:

Aniseed, Basil, Bay, Benzoin, Camphor, Citronella,  Fennel, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lemon verbena,  Melissa, Nutmeg, Peppermint, Rose (in high concentrations), Rosemary, and
Ylang Ylang (in high concentrations); or any absolute or concrete (solvent extracted).

People with sensitive skin should only use Cinnamon, Fennel, and Thyme in 2% dilution.
Oregano should not be used in baths.

Always keep  away from children's reach!

Other precautions:  Avoid hazardous oils!  Keep oils away from heat & light. Reduce dilutions
by 50% for pregnant women, children, and elderly persons.  Do not use on or near the eyes.  Do
skin patch test if prone to skin sensitivity and use extra care on broken or damaged skin. Avoid
phototoxic oils with a history of skin cancer.
Buy only genuine and authentic therapeutic grade essential oils and use them with respect and care.


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