Thursday, November 14, 2013

My Top 20 essential oils I use

My Top 20 Essential Oils List

... And their warnings labels!

 

 

1. Basil- Avoid this during pregnancy

2. Bergamot- Don't use on skin exposed to the sun; may irritate sensitive skin

3. Chamomile- Avoid during first trimester in pregnancy

4. Clove Bud- Avoid during pregnancy

5. Cypress- Avoid during pregnancy AND if you have high blood pressure

6. Eucalyptus- Dilute before using on skin; AVOID if you are an epileptic; AVOID if you have high blood pressure.

7. Fir (white)- DO NOT use on skin if bottle is stored over 1 year

8.  Geranium- AVOID in early pregnancy; over use can lead to insomnia

9. Ginger- Irritates skin

10. Grapefruit- don't expose treated skin to sunlight; do not use with most depression medication

11. Lavender- AVOID if you have low blood pressure

12. Lemon(juice)- Don't expose treated skin to sun, may irritate skin.

13. Lemon Balm- hard to find and expensive

14. Myrrh- AVOID during pregnancy

15. Peppermint- may irritate skin;don't use on broken skin

16.Rosemary- AVOID if you have a history of Epilepsy; have high blood pressure; DO NOT USE on broke or damaged skin

17.Sage, Clary- Do not confuse with garden sage, may cause headaches

18. Tea Tree- possible irritant to sensitive skin

19. Thyme AVOID RED thyme oils, should be a pale yellow

20. Ylang-Ylang: Avoid on damaged skin, expensive and hard to find.

 

 

 



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