Scientific Use of Essential Oils

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There are a few Rules for Safety with Essential Oils:

1) People with sensitive skin can use a patch test to determine if they would

react to an essential oil. It is generally safe to apply essential oils to the

soles of the feet even for people with sensitive skins.

2) Pregnant women should consult their health care professional before using

essential oils. Those oils with hormonal qualities should probably be avoided

during pregnancy.

3) Essential oils rich in phenols should be used with caution when applying to

the skin.

4) Keep away from the eyes and ears (oils may be applied on or around the ears

but don't pour EOs directly in the ear.)

5) People with epilepsy, high blood pressure, or who are prone to convulsions

should consult with a health care professional before using EOs. Hyssop,

fennel, and wild tansy oils should probably be avoided in these cases.

6) Keep a bottle of vegetable oil handy. It will dilute the essential oil and

slow down the rate of absorption if there should be any discomfort or skin

irritation.

7) Some oils are phototoxic. When applied to the skin, avoid direct sunlight

or the rays of tanning lamps for at least 12 hours afterwards.

Death or serious injury from proper use of essential oils is unheard of.

Balance this with death or serious injury from proper use of Rx drugs and there

is no comparison.

All things considered, essential oils are among the safest of all therapeutic

modalities and one that is safe enough even for amateurs and untrained users to

apply with only a remote possibility of harm. Nevertheless, the more you know

and understand about essential oils, the better and safer your results will be.

Tea tree is an essential oil. Melaleuca Alternifolia is highly regarded for its

wide range of uses - it supports the immune system and beneficial to the skin.

Melaleuca ifolia is a variety of melaleuca that is exceptionally gentle and

non-irritating to the skin. It also has calming qualities.

Faye Durham