by Lea Jacobson, Certified Clinical Aromatherapist | Jul 5, 2018 | General, Safety Information
When you purchase Basil essential oil, do you know which kind you are getting? Does the bottle provide you with the Latin name? Does it indicate which chemotype? If you are not told any more information than just “Basil,” you are likely purchasing the most common...
by Kristi Martin, Aromatherapist | May 5, 2017 | Safety Information, UEOS FAQs
Many wonder about how to protect ourselves and our family from the sun's harmful rays. Following is some great info on making effective homemade sunscreen and some other tips and facts that will help you make the proper decision if making or buying sunscreen is best...
by Lea Jacobson, Certified Clinical Aromatherapist | Dec 19, 2016 | Safety Information, Uncategorized
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 the possibility of convulsions or seizures....
by Lea Jacobson, Certified Clinical Aromatherapist | May 2, 2016 | Safety Information
A frequently asked question we get in our safety group is about using essential oils during pregnancy and breastfeeding. This post will give you the information you need to know so that you can safely use essential oils during these special times. Before we go over...
by Lea Jacobson, Certified Clinical Aromatherapist | May 6, 2015 | Safety Information
Most essential oils can be used, even if there are strong safety concerns, as long are they are diluted properly (see: Essential Oils and Cancer – potentially carcinogenic, and anti-carcinogenic essential oils). But there are some essential oils that are simply best...
by Lea Jacobson, Certified Clinical Aromatherapist | May 6, 2015 | Safety Information
Preface: before you say “fear monger” please read the post in its entirety. There have been no reports of cancer being linked to essential oil usage – yet. There are also safe ways to use potentially carcinogenic essential oils, and guidelines are...
