Simplers Essential Oil Safety
Safety with Pure Essential Oils
Pure Essential Oils are highly concentrated and very powerful plant extractions and should always be treated with care and respect. Used properly, most essential oils are safe and present few risks. However, as is the case with most effective medications and treatments, if used in excess or without discretion you may experience adverse effects.
This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease.
Please consult a health care professional if you have any serious medical conditions.
General Essential Oil Safety Guidelines:
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Only use pure essential oils - more on quality.
- Become aware of the properties of the essential oils you plan to use.
- Dilute essential oils before skin application - see dilutions.
- Avoid internal use unless under the advise of a trained professional.
- Pregnant women should consult a qualified practitioner before use.
- Those with asthma or epilepsy should proceed with extreme caution.
- Show restraint with children and the elderly - try Hydrosols.
- Discontinue use if you experience any adverse reactions.
- If you have any doubts, consult an essential oil trained practitioner.
The lists that follow are compiled from a variety of sources. Many of these oils can be used effectively and without adverse reaction, but please proceed with caution and respect.
Generally Safe Essential Oils |
| (consult a knowledgeable source concerning pregnant woman and children) |
| Balsam Peru |
Benzoin |
Calendula |
| Cedarwood |
Chamomile German |
Chamomile Moroccan Blue |
| Chamomile Roman |
Eucalyptus Radiata |
Frankincense |
| Galbanum |
Geranium |
Helichrysum |
| Jasmine absolute |
Lavender |
Mimosa absolute |
| Neroli |
Niaouli |
Oakmoss |
| Palmarosa |
Patchouli |
Peppermint |
| Petitgrain |
Rose otto |
Rosemary |
| Spearmint |
Spikenard |
Tea Tree |
| Vanilla |
Vetiver |
Ylang ylang |
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Photosensitizing Essential Oils
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| Photosensitizing - increases skin sensitivity to ultra violet light |
| (use in dilution and avoid exposure to sunlight for at least four hours) |
| Bergamot |
Carrot Seed |
Cinnamon Leaf |
| Eucalyptus Citriodora |
Grapefruit |
Lemon |
| Lemongrass |
Lemon Verbena |
Lime |
| Mandarin Red |
Orange |
Tangerine |
Sinus Irritating Essential Oils |
| Clove |
Cinnamon |
Oregano |
| Savory |
Spearmint |
Thyme thymol |
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Most essential oils are irritating to the mucous membranes and require the utmost caution and dilution. Simplers Sinus Oil is designed to be mucous membrane friendly when used for occasional sinus congestion and or allergy relief. Consult a qualified aromatherapist or herbal practitioner before considering applying essential oils to mucous membranes.
Pregnancy Caution Essential Oils |
| (use with caution during pregnancy) |
| Angelica |
Ammi Visnaga |
Anise |
| Basil |
Bay Laurel |
Bergamot |
| Birch |
Blue Cypress |
Carrot Seed |
| Cedarwood |
Cinnamon Leaf |
Cistus |
| Citronella |
Clary Sage |
Clove |
| Coriander Seed |
Cypress |
Eucalyptus Citriodora |
| Eucalyptus Dives |
Eucalyptus Globulus |
Eucalyptus Polybractea |
| Fennel |
Fir Balsam |
Fir Silver |
| Geranium Rose |
Ginger |
Grapefruit |
| Helichrysum |
Hyssop |
Inula |
| Juniper Berry |
Lavender Spike |
Lemon |
| Lemongrass |
Lemon Verbena |
Lime |
| Mandarin Red |
Marjoram |
Melissa |
| Mugwort |
Myrrh |
Myrtle |
| Nutmeg |
Orange |
Oregano |
| Parsley |
Pepper Black |
Peppermint |
| Pine Sea |
Pine Scotch |
Ravensara |
| Rosemary |
Sage |
Savory |
| Spruce Black |
Tagetes |
Tangerine |
| Tarragon |
Thuja |
Thyme Linalol |
| Thyme Red |
Turmeric |
Wintergreen |
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Yarrow |
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Potentially Skin Irritating Essential Oils |
| (use these oils in moderation and highly diluted) |
| Angelica |
Ammi Visnaga |
Anise |
| Bay Laurel |
Bergamot |
Birch |
| Carrot Seed |
Cinnamon Leaf |
Cistus |
| Citronella |
Clove |
Cypress |
| Eucalyptus Citriodora |
Fir Balsam |
Fir Silver |
| Ginger |
Juniper Berry |
Lemon |
| Lemongrass |
Lemon Verbena |
Lime |
| Mandarin Red |
Melissa |
Mugwort |
| Nutmeg |
Orange |
Oregano |
| Pepper Black |
Savory |
Tagetes |
| Tangerine |
Tarragon |
Thuja |
| Thyme Red |
Turmeric |
Wintergreen |
Potentially Toxic Essential Oils |
| (use with extreme caution - consult a knowledgeable source) |
| Ammi Visnaga |
Inula |
Mugwort |
| Nutmeg |
Parsley |
Thuja |
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Wintergreen |
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Suggested Dilutions of Essential Oil
For more on Essential Oils in Dilution see - Essential Oil Dilution
(some essential oils are not appropriate for all applications)
| Application |
# of Drops |
Amount of Carrier |
| Massage Oil \ Lotion |
20 - 40 |
4 ounces oil |
| Ointment |
20 - 40 |
2 ounces oil |
| Topical Application |
50 - 60 |
1 ounces oil |
| Compress |
10 |
4 ounces water |
| Bath |
5 - 15 |
tub full of water |
| Foot Bath |
8 - 10 |
bowl of water |
| Facial Sauna |
2 - 5 |
bowl of warm water |
| Facial Mask |
2 - 3 |
1 tsp clay |
| Facial Oil |
6 - 8 |
1 / 3 ounce oil |
| Cleanser |
10 - 15 |
4 ounces oil |
| Hair Oil |
10 - 20 |
1 ounce oil |
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