14 Things You Must Know to Use Aromatherapy Oils Safely

Here are the guidelines to use aromatherapy oils safely. Check it out before making any purchase.

1. Be aware of your medical condition. Seek professional medical help if condition deteriorate or show no improvement.
2. Never consume the oil internally unless advised by professional practitioner.
3. Turn to aromatherapy for healing only if you are sure of your condition and it’s something you are confident of healing on your own.
4. Consult your doctor - If you have a chronic condition, consult your doctors before using aromatherapy treatment.
5. Use only pure quality oils – Avoid synthetic oils. Check out the botanical name to make sure you are getting what you are looking for.
6. Use only diluted oils – Diluted the pure oils with suitable oils, bath or through diffuser. Also do not apply undiluted oils directly onto your skin.
7. Avoid direct contact with eyes or ears.
8. Avoid consuming the oils.
9. Use oils with caution – Consult the experts. Check to understand the suitability of the oils for your usage if you using it for young children, elderly, suffering from serious health condition – Epilepsy or liver or kidney, recovering from a serious illness or pregnant.
10. Keep the oils out of the reach of children.
11. Do a patch test - If you suspect you are sensitive to a particular type of oil.
12. Avoid using photosensitizing oils before any outdoor activities - You should avoid oils like Lemon verbena, Bitter Orange, Lime, Lemon, Grapefruit, Cumin, Bergamot and Angelica root. You may develop rashes. Also avoid these fragrances in a suntan lotion.
13. Use drop dispensers to prevent over dosing.
14. Never store oils near heat source or under sunlight.

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