Don’ t apply oils on or near the inside of the nose, the inner ear, the eyes, broken skin or other sensitive areas.
Children are generally more sensitive to essential oils than adults. It is recommended to dilute an essential oil before applying it to a child’ s skin and to begin with the feet for application.
If your skin begins to turn red, itch or burn after applying an oil, remove the oil from the skin by gently wiping the area with a soft cloth, then alternate between adding a carrier oil like Fractionated Coconut Oil and gently wiping the area.
Always ensure that essential oils are only used under adult supervision. dōTERRA recommends that you keep your oils in a high, out-of-reach place. Store oils with the included orifice reducer in the bottle and the lid tightly closed.
When using essential oils internally, a drop is all you need at one time. You can add oil directly to water or another liquid or place oil in an empty capsule and swallow.
If you have any questions about using essential oils for your particular needs, talk to your qualified healthcare provider.
When adding oils to food dishes, it is best to use the toothpick method— dip the tip of a clean toothpick into the essential oil bottle and stir the toothpick into your ingredients. Taste-test before adding more. The oils are powerful, so you only need a small amount.
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