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Essential Oil Safety & Use ESSENTIAL OIL SAFETY & USE Essential oils are concentrated and potent, so you will need to dilute them with water, alcohol, a carrier oil, or an unscented lotion before using them on the face or body. Be sure to follow the following safety guidelines when enjoying pure essential oils. Never apply undiluted essential oils directly to your skin. Never take essential oils internally. Avoid during pregnancy or lactations. Wipe up any spills immediately with a disposable towel and dispose of them outside the home. Avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes and wash after use. If you have an adverse reaction, stop use immediately and seek medical advice. Keep oils away from children and pets. Do not blend or store essential oils in plastic or ceramic containers. Do not blend with animal fat, fish oils, mineral oil, petroleum, bay oil, or other synthetic oils. Essential oils come in bottles with one drop dispensing tops for easy measuring. Most essential oil recipes call for a certain number of drops, depending on how the oils are being used.
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For Massage & Body Oils: To use essential oils on the skin, they must be diluted by blending with a base or carrier oil. Any unscented plant-based body oil or lotion will work, even a good quality olive oil. Should create the blend with no more than five drops of essential oil per teaspoon or 25 drops per ounce of the base product. For Bath: Run a bath, add up to 6 drops of essential oils, disperse through water and enjoy. You may wish to add the essential oils to a teaspoon of the carrier or raw milk to spread through the bath to increase skin hydration, especially in the case of sensitive skin types. For Diffusion into a Room: Use an essential oil diffuser according to the manufacturer’s instructions. If you do not have such a diffuser, you can add 5 - 10 drops of essential oils to a teacupsized bowl of just-boiled (but removed from the heat source) water and allow the aroma to diffuse. Eau De Toilet: Did you know that you can create your signature scent by blending a few drops of your favorite essential oils with distilled water and the highest proof vodka available? It is true! Create your concoction in the following percentages: 5 - 10% Distilled water, 3 - 9 % essential oils, 70 90% alcohol. You can also use This method for room sprays.
