Risks and Dangers of Essential Oils

Essential oils are all the rage lately, and with good reason. They are, in a sense, a pharmaceutical grade natural remedy with incredible power. But with great power comes great responsibility, and there are many essential oil resources online giving worrisome blanket advice about their use.

Don’t get me wrong. I love oils and I use them daily. Most often, I use them diluted in natural beauty or natural cleaning recipes, but I also use them aromatically and therapeutically at times.

Because of the strength of essential oils, I am cautious of over-using them and want to make sure that my family always uses them safely. Here are some important things to know about essential oils (and of course, check with a certified herbalist, aromatherapist or doctor) before using them.

Essential Oils are Highly Concentrated

Did you know that it takes:

256 pounds of peppermint leaf to make one pound of peppermint essential oil
150 pounds or more of lavender flowers to make one pound of lavender essential oil
Thousands of pounds of roses to make 1 pound of rose essential oil

Essential Oils contain very concentrated properties of the herb or plant they are derived from. A very small amount of EOs often has the qualities of many cups of herbal tea from the same plant. For instance, one drop of peppermint essential oil is equivalent to 26-28 cups of peppermint tea. This isn’t to say essential oils should not be used, but they should be used carefully, with proper education and in safe amounts. If you wouldn’t ingest dozens of cups of an herbal tea, you should probably think twice before consuming the equivalent amount of essential oils.

Essential Oils on the Skin

I use essential oils in many of my beauty recipes like lotion bars and herbal face oil but in diluted amounts. The key word is “diluted.”

In most cases, essential oils should not be used undiluted on the skin. There are exceptions, of course, but most of the time, essential oils should only be used undiluted under the care and guidance of a trained medical or aromatherapy practitioner. Due to the small molecular size of essential oils, they can penetrate the skin easily and enter the bloodstream.

As a general rule, essential oils should be diluted in a carrier oil like coconut oil or almond oil in a 3-5% solution. On practical level this is 3-5 drops of essential oils per teaspoon of carrier oil (and much less if using on a baby or child).

Undiluted use on the skin can cause irritation or an allergic reaction in some people, and I’ve even read cases of someone getting a permanent sensitivity to a certain oil after using it undiluted on broken skin. Some oils, like lavender, rose and chamomile are typically considered safe for undiluted skin use, but I’d still personally dilute them (most of these are expensive oils and would be costly to use undiluted anyway).

I personally test any essential oil, diluted, on my arm before using on a larger part of my body. Some essential oils are considered ok to use undiluted on the skin if an individual isn’t sensitive to them, but again, always check with a qualified practitioner first.

From a personal perspective, I have first hand experience with the potential problems with undiluted skin exposure. I tried a new massage therapist in our small town since she had a special deal for “aromatherapy” massage. I assumed this meant that there would be essential oils in a diffuser during the massage. To my surprise, as the massage began I felt drops on my back. I realized a few seconds later that she was pouring essential oils on my back… a lot of them. I asked her what oils she was using and she assured me that they were safe, but I got a headache soon after.

In all, she probably poured 80+ drops of undiluted essential oils on my back. I had shivers and a headache for the rest of the day and a large red spot on my back (12 inches in diameter) that lasted several days. Certainly, I should have asked her to stop instead of just asking what the oils were, but what shocked me was that she did not ask if she could use essential oils on me, she did not ask if I was pregnant or had a health condition first and I found out after that she was not even a trained massage therapist or aromatherapist but that she had just “invented” the technique as a way to therapeutically use essential oils.

Again, I should have acted differently and probably asked to see her massage license first, but my experience with this amount of essential oils on the skin was not a positive one.

Bottom Line: Exercise caution and do your research before using essential oils on the skin, even undiluted.

Photosensitivity of Certain Oils

I always include a caution on my recipes that include citrus oils that they may make the skin more sensitive to the sun. These oils have certain constituents that can make the skin more sensitive to UV light and can lead to blistering, discoloration of the skin or burning more easily from minor sun exposure.

Though the risk of photosensitivity or phototoxicity varies based on the way the oil was distilled, oils generally considered photosensitive are: orange, lime, lemon, grapefruit, and bergamot.

Internal Use of Essential Oils

This will be a controversial point, but many essential oils are not safe for internal use and others should be used with extreme caution. Since essential oils are the equivalent of 10-50 cups of herbal tea (depending on the herb) or 20x the recommended dose of an herbal tincture of the same herb, they should only be taken internally in situations where they are absolutely needed and with extreme care (and under the guidance of a trained professional).

Here’s the thing- essential oils are extremely potent plant compounds that can have a very dramatic effect on the body. Many online sources tout their “antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiviral and antifungal” properties. You know what is teeming with many types of bacteria? Your gut.

Research is emerging constantly about our extremely diverse gut microbiomes, but we do not fully understand them yet. We do know that gut health drastically affects other aspects of health and that imbalances in the gut can cause problems in the skin, brain and other parts of the body. The effects of essential oils on gut bacteria have not been well studied yet and the very real antibacterial properties of essential oils may kill many types of bacteria in the gut (including beneficial and necessary bacteria).

In fact, the studies conducted about the antibacterial properties of essential oils compare them to antibiotics and suggest that they may be an effective alternative to antibiotics (here’s one study).

Antibiotics can be life-saving and necessary in some cases (they saved my husband’s life several years ago) but they should not be used regularly, preventatively or without the oversight of a medical professional. If essential oils can act in the same way as antibiotics, we should exercise the same caution in using them internally.

In most cases, some of the same benefits of an essential oil (taken internally) can be obtained by using the herb itself (fresh or dried) or a tea or tincture of that herb.

Many essential oils are considered “GRAS” or Generally Recognized as Safe for food and cosmetic use. However, most essential oils have not been studied, especially in concentrated internal amounts. Things like vinegar, salt and baking soda also are given this status, but that doesn’t mean they should be consumed regularly or in large amounts. Always do your research first!

Essential Oils During Pregnancy or Nursing

Essential oils can affect hormones, gut bacteria and other aspects of health and extreme care should be used when taking them while pregnant or nursing.

There is evidence that essential oils can cross the placenta and get to the baby. The effects of essential oils can be compounded in utero and extreme care should be taken with essential oil use during pregnancy. Again, I’m not saying they should not be used during pregnancy, but that extreme care should be taken and research done first.

I personally would not take any essential oil internally during pregnancy (or even while nursing). At these times, I stick to aromatherapy and very diluted use of approved essential oils in skin care recipes and baths. I also always re-test an oil in a diluted skin test before using it during pregnancy.

Many oils are considered safe during pregnancy, especially after the first trimester (depending on the source), but again, I’d check with a professional and use caution with any herbs used during pregnancy. Even oils that are considered safe may be harmful to certain women and there is some speculation that the actions of some oils on hormones can cause dangerous hormone imbalances during pregnancy.

Oils Considered NOT Safe During Pregnancy

Aniseed, Angelica, Basil, Black pepper, Camphor, Cinnamon, Chamomile, Clary Sage (often used during labor by midwives safely), clove, fennel, fir, ginger, horseradish (should not be used by anyone), Jasmine, Juniper, Marjoram, Mustard, Mugwart (should not be used by anyone), Myrrh, Nutmeg, Oregano, Peppermint, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, Wintergreen.

I would personally recommend checking with a doctor or midwife before taking an essential oils during pregnancy.

Peppermint essential oil may decrease milk supply while nursing, and as such, I avoid it topically while nursing.

Use on Babies and Children

This is one of the things that concerns me the most with a lot of the essential oil recommendations I see online. In my opinion, essential oils should never be given internally to children or used undiluted on the skin. They should be diluted more than they are for adult application and care should be taken with any essential oils considered “hot” as they may cause damage to the skin.

In general, oils like lavender, chamomile, orange, lemon and frankincense are considered safe for diluted use on children, but I would personally still do a skin test and check with a doctor first.

Some oils have caused seizures in children and extreme caution should be used (this article from a naturopathic pediatrician explains more and gives some case studies– since people have commented, I want to mention that I do think her post is overly alarmist but she makes some good points as well). To clarify- these seizure reactions were rare and most were in people who were predisposed to seizures, but this still isn’t a risk I would take with small children.

Others, like peppermint, rosemary, eucalyptus and wintergreen should not be used around young children or babies. These herbs contain menthol and 1,8-cineole. These compounds can slow breathing (or even stop it completely) in very young children or those with respiratory problems. Of course, they should never be used internally or undiluted on the skin for children, but these particular oils warrant caution even for aromatic use. I would not personally ever use these oils on or around babies for this reason.

This article from the University of Minnesota cautions about the use of peppermint and similar oils in children under six, because: “Menthol-one of the major chemicals in peppermint oil-has caused breathing to stop in young children, and has caused severe jaundice in babies with G6PD deficiency (a common genetic enzyme deficiency) (Price & Price, 1999).”

Since the effects of essential oils are more concentrated on children, it is prudent to exercise extra caution when using essential oils on them. Personally, I stick to using safe essential oils in a diffuser or in very diluted amounts in beauty and cleaning products.

Important note to add: pets can be just as vulnerable.

Essential Oils in Plastics

Another thing that is not often mentioned is that essential oils should never be stored in plastic containers, especially in concentrated forms. Many essential oils can eat through plastics when undiluted, and even when diluted, they can degrade plastics over time.

I make homemade cleaners with essential oils in glass bottles for this reason (even though they are very diluted) and store homemade beauty products in glass whenever possible.

This caution also extends to other surfaces in the house, which I found out the hard way. A bottle of wild orange oil was left on a piece of homemade furniture in our house and when I picked it up the next day, it had stuck to the piece, pulling off the finish and stain when I picked it up. Apparently, there was a little bit of the oil still on the bottom of the bottle (likely from my hand when pouring it). Be extremely careful about leaving any oils, especially citrus oils, on wood or other stained surfaces.

The Good News

Though there are a lot of warnings about safe use of essential oils, they are wonderful natural remedies when used correctly. I hope that this post doesn’t discourage anyone from using essential oils, but rather encourages proper research and safety first.

I use essential oils almost daily, but I make sure to research each oil and its proper use first. It can also be really helpful to find a trained aromatherapist, herbalist or naturopathic doctor to ask specific questions about essential oils. It is also important to make sure any essential oils you use are organic and very high quality.

Safe Ways to Use Essential Oils:

At the end of the day, essential oils can be a great and safe natural remedy, if used safely. The main ways I use essential oils are:

Aromatically– in a diffuser
Topically– Diluted in homemade lotion, toothpaste, lotion bars, body butter and other homemade recipes.

I reserve undiluted skin use and internal use for times of real need when the benefits outweigh the risk and I avoid using essential oils in this way on babies/children or when I am pregnant.

What essential oils do you use? Have you ever had any negative effects from their use?

About Katie Wells

Katie Wells, CTNC, MCHC, Founder of Wellness Mama and Co-founder of Wellnesse, has a background in research, journalism, and nutrition. As a mom of six, she turned to research and took health into her own hands to find answers to her health problems. WellnessMama.com is the culmination of her thousands of hours of research and all posts are medically reviewed and verified by the Wellness Mama research team. Katie is also the author of the bestselling books The Wellness Mama Cookbook and The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox.

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498 responses to “Risks and Dangers of Essential Oils”

Jessica

October 1, 2015

Thank you for such a great, comprehensive article about the risks of essential oils! Too often these days we’re seeing people promoting the undiluted or internal uses of essential oils which can have irreversible effects! This is exactly the article I’ve been looking for! Thank you so much!

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jill

September 29, 2015

I’m hoping to get some honest thoughts.
When my son was a newborn, I had bronchitis and pleurisy, and he managed to get whooping cough. He is now 8 months old and doing great …. but has always had snuffly congested breathing particularly while feeding.

When he was about a week old, I put several drops of a blend with eucalyptus/lemon/peppermint/rosemary, on a tissue about 6-8 inches from his face on the edge of his bassinet. I was so congested I couldn’t tell how strong it was. And I was so sleep deprived and hormonal to recollect how long. It may have been overnight. All very embarrassing.

I wonder if I unknowingly destroyed my poor tyke’s sinuses, mucous membranes etc. I thought I was being safe. My doula cringed and looked at me like I was the devil. The pediatricians seem dismissive and say he just has small passage ways and needs to grow. I know what’s done is done but wanted to see if anyone else has similar experience.

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1. Wellness Mama
  
  September 30, 2015
  
  I wouldn’t beat yourself up over that. If he had whooping cough, he could just still be recovering. I’m very careful with oils at that age, but I don’t think it is likely that you destroyed his sinuses with one use like that and he very well may grow out of it (I did- I had horrible sinus issues as a baby and got better as i grew).
  
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Niki

September 29, 2015

Hello!

Great and informed post. I love your site and use quite a few of your recipes.

Question-I’m about to give birth and use a natural DIY toothpaste (baking soda, xylitol, peppermint EO, coconut oil), as well as a natural store bought deodorant with a bit of rosemary EO. Are these safe to use while breast feeding? Or could they effect baby/milk supply?

Thanks again for sharing your knowledge!

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1. Wellness Mama
  
  September 29, 2015
  
  Mint of any kind can affect milk supply, but it affects different people to greater or lesser degrees. I would talk to your doctor about it.
  
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Jillian

September 26, 2015

Hi Katie, thank you for this information. Question about diffusing oils: I was diffusing eucalyptus oil when my 1 year old was sick to help with congestion without knowing this could be harmful to her. Luckily we didn’t have any problems, but can you recommend which oils would be safe to use with children to held ease congestion?
Thanks

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Danielle

September 18, 2015

Thank you for your thorough explanation and citation of sources. I called a “health food” store recently and asked if essential oils were safe to use in teas (I am new essential oils and some “herbal life” things but tea is something my family has long been familiar with for treating various maladies.) I thought to use the oil as part of the component of a tea to make my husband who has pneumonia (he is under a physicians care) to help ease his cough at night – a supplement to the meds he is taking. The lady at the store assured me she had several customers that use “a several drops of peppermint or lemon oil in her tea with good results. I thought I’d check a few other sources before buying. I’m glad I did. I found your article to be the most helpful, honest, and straight forward of any I could find. Thank you again,

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Amanda

September 15, 2015

I just wanted to share a story that is similar to Rachel’s (above poster). A close friend was up (way too) late one night and decided to try out a Pinterest-inspired facial. Well, it was extremely abrasive and she ended up over-exfoliating her skin which resulted in an extremely chapped and irritated face. So the next day, she went to a group event for kids and someone there told her to apply peppermint EO undiluted to the chapped skin. They had it on-hand and gave it to her. Yes, it was a quality oil brand, just FYI. She, quite literally, fell to the ground in burning, searing pain. It took a long time for both the EO-induced burn and the facial sloughing incident to heal.

Anyway, I just wanted to share her story. One drop of peppermint EO is supposedly equivalent to 28 cups of peppermint tea. The point is, EOs are very, very concentrated and powerful tools. Personally, I use a dilution when applying them to my skin, and I always do a test spot (I have eczema….flare-ups are NOT cool). Not only is it frugal to dilute, I have found that it is a perfectly therapeutic dosage for me when only using a 1-3% dilution ration for EOs like lavender or tea tree. Why use it neat if there is no need? Just my two cents.

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Matt

September 14, 2015

Hi Katy the Wellness mother,

I have a brain injury and I have recently read up on essential oils and how great they are for the body especially Frankincense essential oil being extra good for brain disorders BUT you must use a 100% therapeutic grade oil.

I mail ordered some, I made sure it was 100% therapeutic grade and I am taking care, not putting it directly onto the skin. All I am interested in really is inhaling it straight from the bottle so far. I know I could buy a cold air diffuser but I am not so interested in doing so.

What I would like to know is can you over-inhale essential oils? In other words “Can you get high from them?” Haha. I usually inhale one deep breath in the morning and one before I go to bed. Is that enough or should I inhale more?

Regards,

Matt

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Rachel

September 9, 2015

Please Help! I shouldn’t have but I did! I used essential oil undiluted on my face!
and now HELP!
It’s burning!!! I’m in so much pain! I can’t do anything! I can’t even sleep..
My skin is itching like crazy… and absolutely can NOT resist scratching and rubbing it..

PLEASE HELP! What can I do now?

I’m applying aloe vera – the gel from the leaf– it doesn’t help- still itches..
tried applying crushed cilantro – didn’t help- no relief
coconut oil, apricot oil, jojoba made it feel even worse…
constant showers – just immediate relief..
the only thing that helped was applying frozen aloe vera leaf but that only helps for a minute or so until it defrosts and then the pain and itch is back!

Please let me know what I can put now on my skin to take away the pain, the burning sensation, heat, and insane ITCH!

(I love EO and use them a LOT. I use them almost daily and many times undiluted on my skin even on my face and have had no reactions but this time– OH WOW! The sting and itch is unbearable!
It is possible the reaction is due to combination of oils which possibly don’t work well together, or because my skin was broken have been out in the heat and sun..
I applied 3 drops of geranium and don’t remember which other oils I used but could’ve been possibly a combination of a few of these–
patchouli,neroli diluted in grapeseed oil, — (maybe maybe some leftover EO of lime, lavender, tea tree, clary sage remained on my hand as I was dealing with those bottles )

I thank you for your suggestions and hopefully they are remedies! Looking forward to report back that Thank God I’m feeling better and it worked! I’m alive! and can think straight! and be comfortable in my skin!!!

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1. Rachel
  
  September 10, 2015
  
  Update — It’s day 3 since the burn on my face from EO having it applied undiluted to broken skin from sun burn.
  
  Still hurts so so much. still very red overall, with blotches, still itches, and burns, and very hot!
  but now it is so so puffy! It is so apparent the swelling that I look like a different person.
  
  Please Help!
  
  I’m trying again moisturizing oils – apricot.
  
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  1. Rachel
    
    September 15, 2015
    
    Thank G-d! Who performs wonders every moment and recreates the world – and everything in it-each and every moment!
    Behold I will sing G-d’s praise. I’ve experienced – Wonders of Wonders!
    
    In a few days my skin healed and it is nice and beautiful! May G-d please bless us all to look and feel good always, enjoy best of health and happiness, and may we always be energized and radiant!
    
    MAIN Solution: ALOE VERA is a most wonderful gift– it cools off the skin – disinfects – and assists greatly in skin regeneration. I’ve applied it constantly to my face – non stop. I’ve put 1 inch piece of aloe vera leaf in freezer and those really helped.
    
    Other solutions – I constantly washed my face with cool WATER. Water does dry out the skin– but I needed it. I needed to take out the oil and burn..and cool off my skin.
    Also Water helps that skin should grow back quicker
    
    I’ve also used oatmeal paste – that cooled off somewhat as well..
    
    Also recommended- apply compress of green/black tea bags to face
    
    INTERNAL Solutions:
    -HYDRATION – it is of utmost importance. I drank lots of lots of herbal teas green and black.
    -Apple Cider Vinegar – included that in my teas – a few tablespoons each time.
    -Vitamin C – a must for skin health – I included lots of lemons – in my diet – in tea and just cut up- with the peal.
    -RAW cool organic Goat Yogurt
    – Lots of organic GREENS – particularly BASIL and cilantro – cool off and soothe sunburns.
    – organic berries
    – organic cucumbers
    
    What NOT to do:
    If the skin is still HOT and burning – do not apply any oils
    no coconut oil, apricot, jojoba etc. It is not the time for moisturizing and softening the skin.
    At the initial stage of a burn, inflammation – the priority is to cool off the skin and take away the heat. Oils will just retain the heat.
    
    Diagnosis:
    I’m not sure exactly what was the cause but it seems to be a combination of undiluted EO , sunburn, and possibly an allergic reaction to environmental toxins – there was an extreme polluted dust cloud the past few days.
    Once the outer layer of skin is broken – ones skin becomes a lot more sensitive to any additional stress and might not be able to handle it. Even though I am usually ok with undiluted EO such as 1 -2 drops of geranium on my face – this time it might have aggravated my skin.
    
    Best of Health to Everyone! and may we all enjoy and be uplifted with EO always!
    
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Olivia

August 27, 2015

Hi! I love your deodorant recipe but I’ve recently stopped making it since I found out I was pregnant because of the oils. I just can’t take the store bought stuff anymore though. Would a few drops of lemon, sweet orange, and grapefruit oil be safe to use in a deodorant while pregnant??

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Mika

August 26, 2015

Hi! I live your website, just found this articles searching for EO safety while TTC.
I have also a stubborn ASYMPTOMATIC ENTEROCOCCUS UTI that antibiotics only made worse (from 50k to 100 k colony).
I tried every herb, now I am trying antibacterial EOs , which ones do you recommend?
Any herbs you may recommend?
Thanks!

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Charyl

August 22, 2015

After making Oil Pulling and finding it both hard to keep from swallowing yet refreshing I thought it would be great to use the same recipe but use it as sort of a breath mint which could be swallowed, small pieces of course.
1/2 cup coconut oil and 20-30 drops of essential oil such as cinnamon or peppermint.
What are your thoughts about this?

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Jessica

July 26, 2015

Hi Katie – I love this post, and I am wondering if I can link to it permanently in my new blog with aromatherapy information? (https://findingsage.wordpress.com/) I am not an expert about essential oils by any means, but I am an information professional (previous hospital and health sciences librarian) who is very concerned about “bad” and misleading information on the web. I would like to create a good safety list and wish to include this post there 🙂

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1. Katie – Wellness Mama
  
  July 27, 2015
  
  Hi Jessica… You are absolutely welcome to link to this post. I don’t allow reprinting of my posts but linking or quotes (less than 10% of the total post) are completely fine. Thanks for asking first 🙂
  
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Jackie

July 24, 2015

Hi, this article is very informative. I found another article online that really helps with better understanding how and when to use essential oils in combination of yours

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Chelsea

July 20, 2015

I have been using my own homemade facial oil for over 2 years, and am so in love with how bright and smooth it makes my skin! but for the past 7 months or so i have randomly been getting what looks a slight rash around my eyes. At first I thought it was from my eyes watering at night, but now I’m not so sure. Sight red bumps around the outer corner of my eyes and going down to the tops of my cheekbones, slightly sore, sightly dry. In my facial oil I use 66ml jojoba oil, 33ml rosehip seed oil, about 10 drops lavender, 10 drops pathchoulli, 4-5 drops carrot seed, 5-7 drops lemongrass, 5-7 drop peppermint. Do you think that I use too much essential oil? Could this be my problem?

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Candi

July 15, 2015

I’m new to essential oils, but I’m having a blast. I often look at your site to learn something new. Thanks!

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Kris

July 5, 2015

Hi. I feel awful! Somebody suggested tea tree oil for my sick 5 month old in a diffuser. I bought one and some oils and have been using them heavily for about a month. I put lots of drops in of whatever scents I chose…lavender, lemon, peppermint, sweet orange, eucalyptus, and tea tree. My children sleep in my room with me while their dad is deployed (6 months to 7 years old) and I have had the diffuser going almost every night. I just learned today that their are dosages and should be used sparingly with infants and children!! Should I be worried or do I need to take them to the pediatrician?

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1. Wellness Mama
  
  July 8, 2015
  
  If you are concerned, you should definitely see a doctor. You may also want to find someone who is familiar with the medical uses of essential oils… Maybe a functional medical doctor or aromatherapist.
  
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2. Allen B
  
  August 11, 2015
  
  Hi Kris and Wellness Mama,
  I want to respond to Kris’ post about diffusing with children in her room. 1st of all, Wellness Mama is absolutely right about if you have any concerns about what you did or do concerning EO’s to visit your doctor or contact a Certified Aromatherapist. There are indeed protocols that need to be followed when using Essential Oils to either help prevent or assist in “fixing” any health problems. That being said, all in all Essentials Oils are a wonderful natural way to help your family with Health & Wellness.
  
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Carol

June 21, 2015

Third time’s charm? I’ve tried to post twice and it goes to the acne page. 🙂
I’ve been fighting health problems for over 10 years and circumstances let me try essential oils from my cousins wife.
Needless to say, I’m studying more (I’m a genetic mess), but hopefully before too long I will know enough to help others.

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Ivana

June 21, 2015

Very useful article, thank you!
I have been researching for some time now about essential oils and pregnancy… Does the concern about certain oils (rosemary, peppermint, sage…) refer only to ingesting and skin appliance, or does it also refer to inhaling and using handmade soap made with these essential oils (because it is a wash off product)?
If I’m pregnant, can I still make rosemary deodorant for my husband; I wont be using it, but can I still make it, using a face mask?
I would appreciate any advice, and would be very thankful for it!

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Tara

June 15, 2015

Hello,

I found this site after going to through my home and trashing almost every chemical item I have. Laundry detergent, dish soap and dishwasher detergent left. Until I can get all the items needed to make my own.

I woke up one day and thought to myself “Why do I have all these chemicals in my home?” Without a further thought I grabbed a box and tossed it all. My husband looked at me quizzically. My response “I do not see the benefit of living in a chemical lab.”

In the last few weeks I have completely overhauled our once “Monsanto” chemical ridden existence. I have turned to canning, dehydrating and basically making EVERYTHING myself. I have always planted a garden and haven’t purchased potatoes in years. Good thing after what I learned. I live on 14 acres and refuse to pesticide, herbicide, Monsantocide, killicide, genocide, my outdoor living space. Well why not home too!

In spilling my short span complete turn around I just wanted to say:
THANK YOU for this site!!

Going to make toothpaste STAT! My first non food homemade project.

I would also suggest people start researching GMO’s. Off topic but Canada and the U.S need to come together and mandate regulatory labeling.

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Allen B

June 14, 2015

I have never had any issues whatsoever , nor has my family when ingestion any doTerra essential Oil…but that’s just my experience. I trust Dr. Hill and doTerra 99.99%…only because I only trust myself and God 100%. Just sayin’…but everyone still needs to be safe and make sure you get educated in what you are doing when it comes to essentials oils…side note…doTerra has great education and information that I trust—so far…and so far, no reason have i found that I can’t trust them or their oils. That’s my 2 cents worth.

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