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Using Essential Oils Safety facebook group reaches 70,000 members – celebrate with us and enter the GIVEAWAY!

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Lea Jacobson, Certified Clinical AromatherapistJuly 6, 2015
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We did it again! We hit a milestone in the Using Essential Oils Safely facebook group. Never in my life would I have dreamed we would reach 70,000 members. Wow! One thing is for certain – we wouldn’t be the largest … Continue reading →

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I'm just starting out and am so excited. You have given me so much confidence. I'll be making my first blend soon. Oils are on order. Thank you for providing so much information in such a way that a newbie does not feel intimidated. - Deborah

Recent Posts

  • GIVEAWAY celebrating 3 years and 50,000 likes!
  • Using essential oils to promote breast growth – since they contain estrogen, are estrogenic, and cause male breasts to grow (so why not?)
  • Safe Essential Oil Labels – enter the giveaway!
  • Sensitization to Essential Oils – what it is, how it happens, what to do, and how to prevent
  • Essential Oil Profiles ebook giveaway!
  • Hand Sanitizer Spray – anti-bacterial recipe using essential oils
  • Itch-Be-Gone – recipe for antihistamine relief with essential oils
  • Stretch Mark Smudger – recipe using essential oils for stretch marks
  • Hair Grower – recipe using essential oils to promote hair growth
  • Essential Oil Extraction Methods
Disclaimer: This website is for informational purposes only, and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Lea Jacobson is not a doctor and thus disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on the information provided. UEOS and/or Lea Jacobson will not be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, special, exemplary, or other damages arising from the application of information on this website. Disclosure: In compliance with FTC guidelines, I have to tell you to assume all links are affiliate links. This means I may make a small commission if you click through a link and make a purchase on a website I may link to. This does not cost you any more, and it helps cover costs associated with running the website and offering aromatherapy education without charging consultation fees. I never recommend a product I haven't personally used or support. I am very picky about the products I recommend and the companies I support. I may link to products that are not essential oils, but I never link to essential oils. Every link I use is a "prettylink" that I use for my own personal tracking. Not all prettylinks are affiliate links. If you aren't sure, feel free to ask me :) UsingEOsSafely is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to UsingEOsSafely, amazon.com, or endless.com, MYHABIT.com, SmallParts.com, or AmazonWireless.com.

Safety Information

  • Anti-Coagulant (blood thinning) Essential Oils
  • What is wrong with pre-made thieves blends? what makes thieves blends unsafe + what to use instead
  • Is it Safe to Use Essential Oils With Cats?
  • Is it Safe to Use Essential Oils With Dogs?
  • Diluting Essential Oils Safely – safe dilution guidelines for all ages
  • Choosing Carriers to Enhance Therapeutic Properties of Essential Oils
  • Shelf Life of Essential Oils – and how to make them last longer
  • Inhaling essential oils – why you should, when, and how
  • Phototoxic Essential Oils – which ones to avoid when out in the sun
  • Essential oils which inhibit blood clotting
  • Essential Oils and Cancer – potentially carcinogenic, and anti-carcinogenic essential oils
  • Essential Oils to Avoid Using Internally and Externally

General

  • How to Find a Certified Aromatherapist
  • How to Tell if an Essential Oil Company is Worth Purchasing From – just by checking out their website
  • Essential Oils for Teething? The safest and most effective teething remedies

Recipes

  • Anti-Aging Coffee Facial Mask – lighten dark circles and reduce puffiness
  • Anti-Inflammatory Lotion – a recipe for inflammation relief
  • Bug Bite Soother – anti-histamine relief after the bugs bite
  • Anti-Scar Blend - for regenerating skin cells
  • Tick Off! Bug Off! (TOBO) – spray for repelling bugs and ticks made with essential oils and hydrosols
  • Essential Oils for Cold Sores – two anti-viral essential oils for cold sore relief
  • Essential Oils for Allergies – try this inhaler recipe!
  • Anti-Fungal Remedies for Athlete’s Foot and Nail Fungus – with hydrosol options

Hydrosols

  • Hydrosols, Hydrolats, Aromatic Waters – oh my! Everything you wanted to know about Hydrosols

Giveaways

  • GIVEAWAY: Essential Oil Safety (two winners!)
  • GIVEAWAY: The most beautiful misting diffuser ever…
  • GIVEAWAY: Cotton drawstring gift bags – set of 6
  • $25 gift certificate to The Oily Amulet (diffuser jewelry)
  • Obsidian Glass Diffuser (with timer!)
  • Antiqued White Celtic Design EO Storage/Supply box
  • Yasmine glass roller bottles with stainless steel balls – set of 3!
  • Spa Vapor PRO aroma diffuser
  • Aroma diffusing necklace from The Oily Amulet
  • 5ml Amber Glass Roller Bottles with Stainless Steel Balls – set of 3!
  • GIVEAWAY: Cotton Navy Stripe Essential Oil Carry Case by Rivertree Life
  • GIVEAWAY: Burlap & Cotton Essential Oil Carry Case by Rivertree Life
  • Using Essential Oils Safety facebook group reaches 70,000 members – celebrate with us and enter the GIVEAWAY!

FREE Essential Oil Classes

  • MASTER CLASS PAGE
  • using CLOVE essential oil safely
  • APHRODISIAC essential oils + Infatuation recipe
  • using HELICHRYSUM essential oil safely
  • ANTI-CONGESTANT essential oils + two family-safe recipes
  • using SANDALWOOD essential oil safely
  • SEDATIVE essential oils + two family-safe recipes
  • using LEMON essential oil safely
  • Anti-Germ essential oils + two family-safe recipes
  • using COPAIBA essential oil safely
  • Anti-Stress essential oils + two family-safe recipes
  • using FRANKINCENSE essential oil safely
  • Focus essential oils + family-safe recipe
  • using BERGAMOT essential oil safely
  • Anti-Inflammatory essential oils + two family-safe recipes
  • Using YLANG YLANG essential oil safely
  • Anti-Headache essential oils + two family-safe recipes
  • Using GERANIUM essential oil safely

Aromatherapy Education

  • FREE Introduction to Essential Oils Course
  • Aromatherapy for Natural Living
  • Body Butters and Lip Balms
  • Aromatherapy Certification Program
  • Advanced Graduate Program
  • Scholar’s Program
  • Aromatherapy for Massage Therapists
  • Robert Tisserand’s Complete Skin Series

Supplies I Recommend

Roller Bottles
  • Aluminum and Glass with stainless roller ball - 20ml size, set of 4
  • Aluminum and Glass with stainless roller ball - 10ml size, set of 3, with window
  • Amber Glass with stainless roller ball - 5ml size, set of 3
  • Cobalt Glass roller bottles - 10ml size, set of 6
  • Clear Glass roller bottles - 10ml size, set of 18
  • Clear Glass roller bottles - 5ml size, set of 9
  • Black roller bottles - 10ml size, set of 2
Storage Bottles
  • 1 ounce Boston round bottles - Amber, pack of 12
  • 1/2 ounce Boston round bottles - Amber, pack of 12
  • 1 ounce dropper bottles - Amber, pack of 12
  • 1/2 ounce dropper bottles - Amber, pack of 10
  • Mini 2ml bottles for travel or samples - set of 12, includes stickers
Personal Aromatherapy Inhalers
  • Aluminum and glass inhaler, Red - these are my absolute favorite! They look classy, and are easy to refill.
  • Aluminum and glass inhaler, Purple - these are my absolute favorite! They look classy, and are easy to refill.
  • Aluminum and glass inhaler, Blue - these are my absolute favorite! They look classy, and are easy to refill.
  • Colored inhalers - set of 5
  • Colored inhalers - set of 10, includes 28 stickers
  • Colored inhalers - set of 10, includes 10 stickers
  • Inhaler stick refills - package of 12
Lip Balm Tubes
  • Clear tubes - set of 12
  • White lip balm tubes with "frozen" snowflake stickers - set of 10
  • White lip balm tubes with "girly" stickers - set of 10
  • White lip balm tubes with "party" stickers - set of 10
Stickers for lip balm tubes, inhalers, and roller bottles
  • "Fun" stickers - 38 designs with CLEAR backgrounds to go with any color lip balm tube, inhaler, or roller bottle
  • "Girly" stickers - 20 designs with CLEAR backgrounds to go with any color lip balm tube, inhaler, or roller bottle
Other supplies I recommend
  • Mini Funnel - For making your own blends without spills!
  • Glass spray bottles - Amber bottles with fine mist sprayers
  • Pipettes - Especially useful for removing thick essential oils from their bottles
  • 50ml shot glasses - For measuring larger batches of blends (4 pack)
  • Ultrasonic Jewelry Cleaner - For cleaning EO bottles (among other things)
Storage
  • Burlap and Cotton bag - 9 individual pockets inside are large enough to hold even the jumbo roller bottles, and up to 30ml essential oil bottles.
  • Cotton Navy Stripe bag - 9 individual pockets inside are large enough to hold even the jumbo roller bottles, and up to 30ml essential oil bottles.
  • Carved Wood box - For storing essential oils and supplies (or even jewelry!)
  • EO Travel Case - Holds dram sized bottles for stashing in your purse when out and about.
  • EO Fridge - This is the exact one that I have *swoon* I took the racks out and put a 3-tier shelf that spins inside.

Recommended Reading

Lea's personal favorites
  • Essential Oil Safety – Essential for all essential oil users. The newbie can look up the safety information for the essential oils they have, and advanced enthusiasts will appreciate the in-depth scholarly informational chapters.
  • The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy – This is an essential book to have in your collection. Loaded with information of all aspects of aromatherapy, as well as contains essential oil profiles. Loaded with references.
  • Aromatherapy for Health Professionals – For professional aromatherapists or anyone who wishes to have the knowledge of one. Very thorough book with lots of information and a bonus CD with reference charts that are a must-have.
  • The Complete Aromatherapy & Essential Oils Handbook for Everyday Wellness - Written after and based on the recommendations in Essential Oil Safety. Includes general information, as well as recipes and recommended uses by topic. Must-have!
  • Hydrosols – Gentle for babies and pets, and for using on your face. Learn how to use them safely with this book.
  • Essential Living: Aromatherapy Recipes for Health and Home (ebook) – Great book for recipes using common essential oils in safe dilutions. Also available as a paperback.
  • DIY Non-Toxic Cleaning Recipes (ebook) – 50 recipes from everything to dishwashing powder to leather cleaner.
More books Lea recommends
  • Essential Oils Handbook – Great beginner book with a variety of information and safe recipes. Small enough to tuck in your purse or keep in your car.
  • Aromatherapy: an A-Z – Self-described “most comprehensive guide to aromatherapy ever published.” Excellent reference book.
  • Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy – A huge resource with over 600 recipes. Does recommend Eucalyptus EO for small children, but is otherwise a great book to have on hand.
  • Encyclopedia of Essential Oils – Complete Guide – Great A-Z profiles on essential oils with lots of excellent information.
  • The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils – Contains the same basic information as the "Encyclopedia of Essential Oils" but includes beautiful illustrations.
  • Aromatherapy Workbook – Excellent all-around guide with fabulous appendixes.
  • Aromatherapy: A Complete Guide to the Healing Art – A comprehensive guide to using essential oils in health, beauty, and well-being.
  • The Essential Oils Book – Cute little guide with information about creating your own blends. Great starter book.
  • Aromatherapy for Vibrant Health & Beauty – Basic aromatherapy principles, overview of popular essential oils, and recipes.
  • 375 Essential Oils and Hydrosols – Well organized reference book with lots of information.
  • Essential Aromatherapy – Great pocket guide for a purse or car.
  • For a deeper understanding of essential oils
  • Medical Aromatherapy – This is a wonderful resource for those wanting to learn more about essential oils and how they work. I have the ebook version.
  • The Chemistry of Aromatherapeutic Oils – Chemistry and pharmacology of aromatherapy. Not a light read, but if you want to learn about the chemistry behind essential oils, this book is for you.
  • Clinical Aromatherapy – A must-have for nurses and other health care professionals. There is a newer edition here.
Oldies but goodies
  • The Practice of Aromatherapy – A classic compendium of plant medicines and their healing properties.
  • The Art of Aromatherapy - Classic book referenced in most, of not all, modern works.
  • Gattefosse’s Aromatherapy – The first book on aromatherapy translated from the French by Robert Tisserand.
Babies & Children
  • Aromatherapy for the Healthy Child – Great guide geared towards aromatherapy for children. Few tweaks as far as Eucalyptus and Peppermint recommendations go, but a great choice nonetheless.
  • Natural BabyCare – Booklet of recipes and techniques for mothers and babies.
Animals & Pets
  • Holistic Aromatherapy for Animals – A Comprehensive guide to the use of essential oils and hydrosols with animals.
  • Essential Oils for Animals - This book makes it simple for you to find the right essential oil for any problem, and contains practical, easy-to-use information on: How, why, and when to use essential oils for animal health and daily care, Detailed profiles of 52 essentials oils, 20 hydrosols, and 12 carrier oils, How to make natural lotions and potions. Plus, How to use 5 Element Theory to choose essential oils and understand your animal. An exceptional resource for anyone who wants to support their animals in mind, body, and spirit.
More Recipes
  • Simple Scrubs - Make your own scrubs with these great recipes.
  • Carrier Oils & More Hydrosols
  • Understanding Hydrolats – The specific hydrosols for aromatherapy, a in-depth guide for health professionals.
  • Carrier Oils – If my post on carrier oils isn't enough for you, you need this book!
© Lea Harris, Using Essential Oils Safely, UEOS LLC
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