Astral Health

 Essential oils are more than just pretty or strong smells. They are actually drugs. Some are phototoxic (meaning that if applied to the skin they can cause it to burn or they can cause your entire system to become more absorbent of harmful U.V. rays). Many are neurotoxins if swallowed, directly inhaled or applied to the skin. Others are carcinogenic especially when burned.)  You should handle essential oils with the same kind of care that you would any drug or potential toxin.

 
Here are some safety tips for handling essential oils:

 
Keep them high up and far away from toddlers and children.

Do not administer essential oils directly to the skin without first diluting them with a carrier oil.

Do not pour essential oils directly into bath water without first diluting them with a carrier oil.

Never put an essential oil intended for external use in your mouth.

Don’t swallow essential oils or add them to recipes or beverages unless the product is clearly marked as a food grade material.

Avoid them completely during pregnancy.

Do not administer them to babies or toddlers.

Do not use straight or blended oils near the eyes or on the genitals.

Avoid phototoxic essential oils if you have a history of cancer.

Store them away from heat or light sources. Ultraviolet light degrades essential oils.

Only use the highest quality essential oils that you can find.

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Peace Be Still..Sam