Some helpful notes for the beginner...

1. Absolutely never ingest essential oils.

2. Also, never use essential oils directly on the skin in an undiluted form... except for the rare exception of a few oils (such a tea tree) and only under the instruction of a trained professional.

3. A lot of essential oils are photosensitive and can cause irritation if used before going into the sun.

4. Many essential oils have contraindications, which means they should not be used if certain health conditions exist, especially for example, during pregnancy.

5. Look for essential oils that are pure and extracted in the proper manner. A good clue is to look for the Latin name on a bottle and possibly the country of origin. For example, Lavender is Lavandula officianalis, or Grapefruit is Citrus paradisi. Typical extraction methods are cold pressed or steam distillation.

6. Essential oils are readily absorbed directly into the skin and bloodstream, hence the therapeutic effect. This means it won’t clog pores like a synthetically created fragrance might, and also, be aware of the powerful properties of these oils.

7. Please exercise caution and use essential oils sparingly. Less is truly more. Note - All ingredients, including essential oils, used in my products... are pure and purchased from one of a couple well known and reliable suppliers that I work with.