Essential oils: precautions to read before use
Handle with care and storage
Essential oils are very concentrated products. It is imperative to use them with caution, to avoid side effects or accidents. Keep out of reach of children and animals.
It is imperative to wash your hands thoroughly after using essential oils
They must be stored away from light and heat.
Respect the dosages and recommendations
Essential oils should be used drop by drop. It is essential not to go beyond the recommendations. One drop is one drop, not two!
Do not replace one essential oil with another
Each essential oil is composed of specific molecules, with benefits and a particular way of using them.
For example, radiant eucalyptus essential oil does not have the same chemical composition as globular eucalyptus, on the grounds that they are myrtaceae with similar names. These are two different species of plants.
Dilute the essential oil before applying it to the skin
Before using an essential oil, it is strongly recommended to carry out a skin tolerance test in the cubital fossa (fold of the elbow). If there is tingling, redness or irritation, do not use the product
When applying to the skin, it is necessary to dilute the essential oil in a vegetable oil or a neutral base. Because it can be irritating to the skin.
In certain specific cases, certain oils can be applied pure, in small quantities (drop by drop) and on a small surface. Carefully follow the instructions for each essential oil..
Dilute the essential oil before taking it orally
In very specific cases, oral use may be indicated; in this case, always place it on a support: sugar, honey, neutral tablet, etc…
Avoid contact with eyes and mucous
It is forbidden to put essential oil in the eyes, ears or mucous membranes. In very specific cases, it is possible to use them for the mucous membranes but diluted in a vegetable oil, rely on the doctor and/or specialist.
In the event of an accident, take appropriate and emergency actions
In case of accidental splash in the eyes, or if the bottle has spilled on the skin, wipe off the excess with a cotton pad soaked in vegetable oil (sweet almond, olive, sunflower, etc.). If necessary, consult a doctor.
If a quantity of essential oil is ingested, immediately contact the poison control center, for Belgium: 070 / 245. 245 (free number and accessible 24 hours a day. For France, the number varies depending on the department, SAMU : 15. EU emergency number: 112
Respect the specific precautions for certain essential oils
In addition to general recommendations, certain essential oils require greater caution. For example, citrus essences are photosensitizing, as are certain other particular ones. Exposure to the sun after application is dangerous: burning, permanent stains on the skin. Some oils are also dermocaustic, that is to say, very irritating to the skin and must therefore not be used pure but diluted in a vegetable oil.
Caution in pregnant women, breastfeeding women, children, people with a history of hormone-dependent cancer, people with epilepsy, asthma and allergies as well as during allopathic treatment
Essential oils are strictly prohibited during the first three months of pregnancy, in particular because they can be abortifacient, others during the entire period. Certain essential oils are prohibited for children and babies (risk of laryngeal spasm).
Certain molecules of certain essential oils are prohibited for people allergic to acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin).
For people with a history of hormone-dependent cancer, those with “hormone-like” potential (endocrine disruptors).
During allopathic/homeopathic treatment (classic medication), it is wise to obtain medical advice before any use based on possible side effects in the event of interactions.
Always consult your doctor, pharmacist, aromatherapy consultant, naturopath, etc. For any questions, doubts or instructions for use.
Faced with certain illnesses, they can be additional help providing relief but in no way replace medical and specialized care.
In the case of serious illnesses, essential oils are in no way a substitute for medical treatments!
The indications transmitted by L’Atelier MARCATI in no way replace the diagnosis and/or medical prescription. Only a doctor is authorized to monitor your state of health. Therefore, L'Atelier MARCATI cannot be held responsible for damage caused by failure to use any of its products or by non-compliance with the precautions for use.
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