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7 Essential Oil Myths - Part 1
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There are many myths about essential oil use floating around. As part of our series on using essential oils safely I thought I would share some of those myths and some alternative ways to use your oils.
Myth # 1- You can't be allergic to essential oils because they are natural.
Dilution and Carrier Oils: Using Essential Oils Safely
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This week we will dig in to dilution a bit and the different carrier oils you can use to dilute your oils. Many times fractionated coconut oil is recommended across the board. This is not an oil I personally choose to use. I like to look at each oil for it’s properties and then choose my carrier oil based on the benefits it provides in relationship to what I am trying to achieve with my essential oils.
Safety First. Or Maybe Not. 4 Things You Must Know.
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If you're already using essential oils or looking to start incorporating them into your life, you should know and be familiar with these terms. Irritant, Sensitization, Toxic and Phototoxic.