How Do I Make Essential Oils At Home and Some Commen Sense Rules with uses of aromatherapy

Mixing essential oils to create blends is very easy and so simple, but here is a few helpful tips to make sure that your blends turn out the way they are suppose too!
Always use clean glass bottles and measuring equipment when mixing and always remember that some oils can damage varnished and plastic surfaces, so don’t spill it!

Pour the base carrier into the mixing bottle. Choose no more than three (3) essential oils, shake well and then test on the back of your hand to make sure that the scent is what you are after. There are so many blends you can choose from or you can mix and match till you find one you love.

Some common sense rules to keep in mind while making essential oil recipes and in the uses of aromatherapy are:-

Pure Essential oils are very concentrated and are to be used with care. Here are some safety rules and if these are followed sensible there will be nothing to worry about.

• Essential Oils must never be swallowed internally;
• Undiluted essential oils should never be put straight on the skin unless prescribed;
• Do not put near your eyes, but if it gets into your eyes, wash your eyes out with warm water but never put vegetable oils into your eyes to try and ease the pain because this will only make the problem worst;
• Some essential oils like eucalyptus or peppermint shouldn’t be used if you are taking homeopathic medicines as they may counteract the effects;
• Some people that are allergic to flowers may also have the same effect with some of the essential oils;
• When putting essential oils into a bath for children or someone with sensitive skin put the essential oils into carrier oil first. Also neat essential oils may over time discolor a fiberglass bath tub;

Use Extra care for the following Conditions at all times;
• Anyone with High Blood Pressure should avoid eucalyptus, sage, rosemary and thyme;
• People with Low Blood Pressure avoid lavender, ylang ylang and marjoram;
• If you suffer from Epileptics you should avoid basil, rosemary, eucalyptus & Sage;
• If you are Pregnant DO NOT USE ANY Essential Oils AT ALL!!!!!!!;
• Anyone with sensitive skin should avoid basil, lemongrass, thyme and tea tree oils;
Essential oils have all got droppers inserted in the bottle for control of measurements. Oils have different texture and some like peppermint and rosemary are like water but myrrh and patchouli are A thick oil like honey. So just be careful when using and measuring the oils even though they all will have a dropper in them, because the different oils will flow differently.

Make sure that you always put the cap back on tightly. And a word of advice, Most Citrus oils, like lemon, grapefruit and orange, will have to be use quicker as they do not last as long once they are opened, once they start turning cloudy they have started to deteriorate.

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