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For your safety, let me tell you some cautions when using your essential oils.
- Citrus oils can be sunlight sensitizing to your skin. If you apply citrus oils NEAT (undiluted) on your skin, please avoid lying in the sun for 24 hours. The molecules in citrus essential oils are what helps the citrus fruit ripen in the sun. You don’t want to ripen your skin, do you? It’s best to use citrus oils where direct sunlight won’t be hitting your skin, such as behind your ears or under your clothes.
- Some oils such as oregano, thyme, cinnamon, clove, peppermint and lemongrass are considered “hot” oils. These oils might produce a burning or tingling sensation when applied NEAT (undiluted) on your skin. You should dilute them 50:50 with an organic vegetable oil before applying them to your skin.
TIP: If you do happen to get a burning sensation from the oils, or you get them in your eyes, whatever you do, DON’T try to wash it off with water! Water will intensify the burning. Rub organic vegetable oil on the area and the discomfort will subside in a few seconds.
TIP: For you cat lovers, please take special note of this… Cats metabolize essential oils differently than other animals and humans. You should never apply essential oils NEAT (undiluted) to your feline friends. Always dilute essential oils 9 parts organic vegetable oil to 1 part essential oil. Also, essential oils such as oregano and thyme should NEVER be applied, diluted or not, to cats. These oils are high in a molecule called phenols. Cats can not metabolize phenols and it can lead to sickness.Ready to get started yet?
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