Note: Pregnant or lactating women and people with known medical conditions should consult with a physician before using products with essential oils.   If you ever experience skin irritation or accidently get essential oils in the eyes, dilute with straight vegetable oil, not water as water will cause further absorption. Although very little essential oils are used in the production of each product, there are some basic safety guidelines that should be followed for anyone considering any form of natural, herbal, or aromatherapy. Essential oils must be used cautiously with the elderly and those who have serious health problems such as asthma, epilepsy or heart disease. Be aware of how the oils you use can affect these conditions. Use extra caution when using essential oils during pregnancy, especially during the first trimester. Stick to the very safe oils such as rose, neroli, lavender, ylang-ylang, chamomile, the citruses, geranium, sandlewood, spearmint and frankincense. Too much of anything is not good. Keep in mind that 1 ounce of essential oil is the equivalent of several pounds of the actual plant material. If you've been overexposed to an essential oil, either through the skin or through inhalation, you may experience nausea, headache, skin irritation and/or other symptoms. If this happens, get some fresh air. Keep all essential oils out of the reach of young children. Older children can learn to use essential oils safely, but they should nevertheless be supervised. In general, when treating children with essential oils, use one-third to one-half the adult dosage and select only non-toxic oils. The oils generally used for children are lavender, roman chamomile, mandarin, tangerine, neroli, frankincense, petitgrain, yarrow, eucalyptus and tea tree.  Be sure to use a cutting agent such as jojoba oil, sunflower oil, evening primrose oil.  Please contact us if you need assistance with your preparations.  Some of the citrus oils greatly increase photosensitivity to the sun. Bergamot contains bergaptene, a powerful photosensitizer that can cause allergic reactions in some individuals. Of the citrus oils, bergamot is the most photosensitizing. If you are using photosensitizing oils on your skin, use them at night, stay indoors, or wait at least four hours before going out during the day. Safety is our top priority, should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.