ESSENTIAL OIL SAFETY

GUIDELINESDilution and age appropriate application

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What is a “carrier oil”?

How to dilute?

Why Dilute?

Age appropriate oils

Application different ages and special circumstances

“A little is a lot, and a lot is TOO MUCH!” – Sherri Duke

Essential oils are heavily

concentrated.

Consider this: 1 drop of

peppermint essential oil is

equivalent to drinking 23 cups of

peppermint tea.

It’s best to LESS oil, MORE frequently!

Dr. Daniel Penoel says apply the oil every 15 minutes for the first hour for relief. If you use the right oil or blend you will notice improvement within the first hour.

Earaches

Sore throat

cuts & scraps

Bumps & bruises

Bug bites & stings

Headaches

Age Appropriate Oils

Download the chart available to have a guideline on hand.

Purchase a binder/ folder specifically for your essential oils & reference.

What is a Carrier Oil?

A carrier oil is also known as a base or

vegetable oil, it is used to dilute the

essential oil before application.

It’s also named carrier because it

helps drive the essential oil into he

skin – magnifying the therapeutic

benefits.

Carrier Oil Examples

Fractionated Coconut oil

Grapeseed oil

Coconut oil

Olive oil

Apricot oil

Almond oil

How to Dilute!

Why Dilute?

MYTHS

➢ Loses it’s therapeutic quality

➢ Loses the results

➢ Results will take longer to get

➢ I have to use more essential oil if

I use a carrier oil.

FACTS

Carrier oils ensure that essential

oils that are applied topically are

comfortable on the skin. Diluting

oils with a carrier does NOT dilute

the effects of the essential oil.

Helps deliver essential oil into the

cells increasing results and

beneficial properties.

Reduces the risk of irritating the

skin.

NEAT OILSWhen possible use essential oils with a carrier, gentle essential oils such as lavender, orange,

tangerine, frankincense can be used neat but I still recommend using a carrier oil when possible.

HOT OILS

Oregano

Peppermint

Cinnamon

Clove

Lemongrass

Thyme

Cassia

Black Pepper

APPLICATION

Safety apply hot oils by diluting

them – with a minimum of 1:10.

Meaning 1 drop essential oil to 10

drops carrier oil.

Do not add hot oils or even

sensitive oils to bath water. {water

drives the oils further into the skin

increasing the burning sensation}

Use veggie capsule with carrier oil

inside and take with food.

Safely diffuse any hot oil.

Eye & Skin Protection

What if I get oil in my

eye?

Use a paper towel and apply oil

to the paper towel and

continue wiping the inside of

the corner of the eye, near the

tear duct. The essential oil will

bind to the carrier oil and be

removed from the eye

What if the oil burns my

skin?

Apply carrier oil on top of

the skin to help relieve the

burning sensation.

Essential Oils

for All Stages of

Life

Baby | Toddler | Kids |

Teens | Adults | Elderly |

Pregnant & Nursing Moms

BabiesBirth – 12 months old

6lbs – 22lbs

PREFERRED OILS:

Bergamot

Roman and German Chamomile

Copaiba

Frankincense

Geranium

Grapefruit

Lavender

Lemon

Lime

Tea tree (melaleuca

Neroli

Orange

Petitgrain

Tangerine

Thyme (for specific conditions)

PREFERRED CARRIER OILS

Almond

Sunflower seed

Apricot oil

Coconut oil

Grapeseed

SECONDARY CARRIER OILS (smaller amounts)

Olive oil (10%)

Jojoba (10%)

Toddlers1- 5 years old

23lbs -44lbs

PREFERRED ESSENTIAL OILS

Balsam fir

Basil

Cedarwood

Cinnamon

citrus

Clove

Copaiba

Cypress

Ginger

Myrtle

Oregano

Pine

Rose

Sandalwood

Thyme

Vetiver

Ylang ylang

PREFERRED CARRIER OILS

Almond

Sunflower

Grapefruit

Apricot

Coconut

Aloe Vera

Secondary Carrier (smaller amounts)

Olive Oil (10%)

Jojoba (10%)

Avocado (10%)

(All other oils previously listed)

Kids6-11 years old45lbs – 77lbs

PREFERRED ESSENTIAL OILS:

All essential oils except wintergreen andbirch; caution with fennel is advised inprepubertal girls

PREFERRED CARRER OILS:

Almond

Grapeseed

Apricot

Coconut

Sesame seed

Sunflower

Aloe Vera

Teens & Adults

12-18+ years old

78lbs – 153+ lbs

PREFERRED ESSENTIAL OILS

All essential oils

PREFERRED CARRIER OILS

All carrier oils except St. John’s Wart

(until after 18 years ol)

Pregnancy & NursingFor a breakdown of recommendations during specific trimesters – refer to

Evidence Based Essential Oil Therapy Book by Dr. Scott Johnson

COMMON ESSENTIAL OILS TO AVOID DURING PREGNANCY AND LACTATION

Aniseed

Basil

Birch

Blue cypress

Camphor

Carrot seed

Calendula

Cassia

Cinnamon

Evening primrose oil

Fennel

Hyssop

Mugwort

Myrrh

Oregano

Parsley seed & leaf

Pennyroyal

Ravensara

Rue

Sage

Tansy

Thuja

Tarragon

Wintergreen

Wormwood

ElderlyMake sure to dilute properly, their body

and immune system is similar to young

children.

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