CAUTIONS & DISCLAIMER
Every plant and every human body are different. You cannot be sure how your own or another’s body will react to exposure to materials foreign to it, including pure and natural materials such as essential oils and other plant derivatives. It is therefore important always to test the application of body care items in small amounts and on limited areas before full or repeated application. You should make yourself aware of any indications of irritation or adverse reactions.
For instance when planning to introduce a new essential oil or blend into a cosmetic procedure test one drop on a small patch of skin first (e.g., on the underside of the forearm). Sensitivity to particular essential oils is highly individual. If the skin feels hot or turns red, this indicates sensitivity, and this essential oil or blend should NOT be used in your cosmetic procedure.
In the unlikely event of irritation or adverse reactions, stop application and immediately remove from your body. Soap and water-soluble substances can be rinsed off or flushed with water. Oil-soluble substances such as essential oils can be diluted and flushed with a generally non-irritating fixed oil such as sunflower oil. If adverse reactions continue after removal seek the assistance of a trained healthcare provider.
Apply only one new essential oil or blend at a time to the patch of skin to determine how your body responds. Wait 30 minutes before testing another new essential oil or blend.
Essential oils should be kept out of eyes, ears, and the anogenital area. If essential oils do get into any of these places clean and flush the area as described above.
Keep out of reach of children.
Most aromatherapists, including the International Federation of Aromatherapists, warn that essential oils are for external use only and should not be ingested unless directed and supervised by a licensed medical doctor who is also qualified in clinical aromatherapy. If essential oils are ingested seek medical advice immediately.
Particular care must be taken when using essential oils on individuals who are especially sensitive, such as the very young, the very old, the frail, pregnant women, those who are hypersensitive, and anyone under medical care. In all such situations, and in any case of uncertainty, a trained healthcare provider should be consulted before using essential oils on the body.
In general, the properties of plants and other natural materials are many and diverse. When used with proper care and knowledge they can have wonderfully beneficial affects on health and wellbeing. But they must be used with the appropriate level of respect, responsibility, and caution.
Stephanie K Skincare is not responsible for the use or misuse of the information above. Each user of this information and of our body care items is solely responsible for that use, for making fully informed decisions about his or her own body, and for compliance with any and all laws concerning the proper use of these items.
This information is not intended as and does not constitute medical claims or advice, and should therefore not replace the advice of trained medical professionals and healthcare service providers. This information must not be used for diagnosis, treatment, prevention, or cure of diseases or other medical conditions for oneself or others. People with health issues and medical conditions should seek the assistance of properly trained healthcare providers.