Precautions for using essential oil
What is essential oil?
They are made up of parts of certain plants, such as leaves, herbs, bark and peel. Makers use different methods to concentrate them into oil. You can add them to vegetable oil, cream or shower gel. Or you can smell them, rub them on your skin, or put them in the bath. Some studies have shown that they can help if you know how to use them properly. If you are not sure if they are suitable for you, be sure to check the label and ask your doctor.
If you’re anxious, try it.
Simple smells like lavender, chamomile, and rose water can help you stay calm. You can breathe or rub a diluted version of the oil on your skin. Scientists believe that they work by sending chemical messages to parts of the brain that affect emotions. Although these fragrances themselves don’t eliminate all your stress away, they can help you relax.
Don’t wipe it.
Oils that are fine on your arms and legs may not be safely placed inside your mouth, nose, eyes or privacy parts. Lemongrass, peppermint and cinnamon are examples.
Be sure to check the quality.
Looking for a reliable manufacturer to make pure oil without adding anything. You are more likely to have allergic reactions to oils containing other ingredients. Not all extras are bad. Some added vegetable oils may be normal for some more expensive essential oils.
Throw away old oils.
Generally speaking, the storage time should not exceed 3 years. Due to exposure to oxygen, old oil is more likely to deteriorate. They may not work and may irritate your skin or cause allergic reactions. If you see a great change in the appearance, feel or smell of an oil, you should throw it away because it may have gone bad.
Do not use on damaged skin.
Injured or inflamed skin absorbs more oil and may cause unwanted skin reactions. Undiluted oil, which you should not use at all, can be completely harmful to the skin.
Age must be taken into account.
Young children and the elderly may be more sensitive to essential oils. So you may need to dilute them more. You should avoid some oils completely, such as birch and holly. Even small amounts of these can cause serious problems in kids 6 or younger because they contain a chemical called methyl salicylate. Don’t use essential oil for your baby unless your pediatrician says it’s OK.
Don’t forget to store it safely.
They can be very concentrated and can cause serious health problems, especially if the wrong dose is used or in the wrong way. Just like things out of the reach of small hands, don’t put the essential oil too handy. If you have young children, lock all the essential oils out of their sight.
If your skin reacts, be sure to stop using it.
Your skin may like essential oils. But if you don’t – you notice rashes, small lumps, boils, or just itchy skin – take a break. More of the same oil can make it worse. Whether you mix it yourself or the ingredients in the cream, essential oil or aroma products, you should wash it gently with clean water.
Be careful if you are pregnant.
Some essential massage oils may enter the placenta, an organ in the uterus that grows with the baby and helps nourish the baby. It’s not clear whether this will cause any problems unless you take a toxic amount, but for safety it’s best to avoid certain oils if you’re pregnant.
