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Safety
On any web site the safety page is always the boring one with no pictures,
long words and legal stuff! Well ours is no different but we really do want
you to read it as it is important and could save you a lot of pain or trouble.
If you don’t have time now print it off and read it later, or pin it up
near your oils for you to refer back to.
SAFETY
This information is a guide only! We make every effort to ensure this
guide is accurate and up to date but Avena Herbal Products accept no liability
in respect of any omission or error within this guide. The buyer should
always satisfy themselves as to the ultimate suitability of any product
intended for themselves or any intended application. In the unlikely event
of an adverse reaction using any of our products Avena Herbal Products
accept no liability and no liability is accepted in respect of any reputed
therapeutic characteristic. |
- Keep all essential oils out of reach of children, preferably in a locked
cupboard or locked carry case and then out of reach. Remember they can be
crafty devils at times and if they see you using or mixing oils it will look
interesting to them and they may try to copy! If a child does ingest any essential
oil DO NOT induce vomiting, give them one glass of water to drink and seek
immediate medical attention giving as many details as possible such as products
swallowed and amount. The best thing to remember is prevention is better than
cure!
- Also keep all essential oils away from pets.
- Do not use essential oils neat on the skin. Essential oils should always
be mixed with a base (or carrier) oil first. As a general guide there should
be no more than 2% essential oil in a carrier oil. To help work this out 1ml
of essential oil is roughly equivalent to 20 drops, 2ml = 40 drops etc. Therefore
if you have a 100ml bottle of a carrier oil such as sweet almond you should
mix no more than 40 drops of essential oil with it. Remember this guide is
for adults, if mixing for children we always suggest you seek professional
advice first! Lavender and tea tree are the ONLY two oils you can use neat
on skin but always very small amounts (1-2 drops) and not on a regular basis.
If adding essential oils to a bath dilute first in a small amount of full
fat milk or dispersing bath oil base, if neither is available always agitate
the water after adding the oil so it doesn’t settle on the surface and
cause irritation.
- Do not let essential oils come into contact with eyes. If oil does accidentally
get in eyes flush with clean water and seek medical advice.
- Always wash hands after using essential oils, this is the most common way
to transfer oils into the eyes. Also don’t forget if using essential
oils and you break off to go to the loo, wash hands FIRST, think about it!
May not be too pleasant if you forget!
- Do not take any essential oils orally.
- If you are PREGNANT, BREAST FEEDING, EPILEPTIC, ASTHMATIC, have a HIGH/LOW
BLOOD PRESSURE or any HEART CONDITION, SENSITIVE SKIN or any other specific
condition always seek professional medical advice before using essential oils
or essential oil based remedies such as ours.
- Some oils (especially citrus ones) are photosensitising and should not
be used before exposure to direct sunlight or sunbed.
- Keep neat essential oils away from plastic, painted or polished surfaces
and never use near a naked flame or source of ignition.
- 10. Do not use machinery or drive after relaxation therapy or use of any
soporific oils such as clary sage.
REMEMBER
IF UNSURE, DON’T USE IT!
PREVENTION IS ALWAYS BETTER THAN CURE!
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