From time to time members of the Using Essential Oils Safely group ask what essential oils should be avoided around their children who have a seizure disorder. Here is a list of essential oils which should be avoided due to … Continue reading
Properly Diluting Essential Oils Even essential oils with strong safety concerns can be used safely if properly diluted. Knowing how to dilute properly will help us use essential oils safely. Concentrated substances are rarely intended for use “as is” – … Continue reading
Essential oils should be used with caution around children. Essential oils high in menthol and/or 1,8-cineole – Eucalyptus and Peppermint, for example – should be used with care around children aged six and under. The cooling sensation these oils provide … Continue reading