Do's
Aromatherapy
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Buy from reputable merchants. Quality is linked with the price. Be cautious of essential oil sells at very low price, it may probably be synthetic or with little therapeutic value.
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A bottle labeled with therapeutic grade means nothing as it has not been verified.
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Ensure the Latin botanical name is displayed at the bottle. e.g. Lavender is Lavandula augustifolia
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Do not apply undiluted essential oil to the skin, essential oil must be diluted according to the age group and concerns.
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Perform a patch test at 48-hour before applying essential oil to avoid skin irritation such as itchiness, redness, swelling.
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Light and heat will speed up oxidation, essential oil should be stored in a dark airtight bottles and in no direct sunlight.
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Keep essential oil out of reach of children and pets.
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Avoid prolonged use of the same essential oils recipe.
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Aware of the contradiction of the essential oil to be used. e.g. Rosemary is not favorable for those with high blood pressure.
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Be cautious of using essential oil on pregnant women, certain essential oils are hazardous for pregnancy.
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Citrus oils are phototoxic, this may cause the skin to blister or burn. Do not expose to sunlight within 12-hour after applying citrus oil or use citrus oils in sauna. e.g. Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime, Organe, Mandarin .......etc.
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Do not apply essential oil to wounded skin.
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Do not apply essential oil to infants and not recommended for children aged 2 or below.
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Do not use inhalation method for asthmatic person for young children.
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Do not ingest the essential oil without medical specialist advices.
