Essential oils are a compounded form of oil extracted from different parts of the plant like leaves, flowers by the distillation process. As the demand has been increasing day by day due to its benefits, many consumers are unaware of its potential risks, how to use them, and precautions to be taken while using essential oils for wellness, cleaning, beauty. As they offer you a rejuvenating experience that helps to calm depression, anxiety, along with that it takes active participation to keep your hair and skin a healthy upgrade.
Read on to know what are the possible precautions to be taken while using essential oils.
USE WITH CARRIER OIL
Essential oils like lavender essential or tea tree oil are volatile in nature which means they shouldn’t be applied directly to skin and hair. Make sure you mix it with carrier oil like coconut oil or olive oil. Due to its labile nature, it is not meant to be applied directly to the skin as it may cause a burning sensation or irritation to your skin.
PATCH TEST
Before going directly to your skin do a patch test to know what suits your skin in the inner corner of your arm. If you experience any irritation, burning sensation then you should avoid using that particular essential oil.
AVOID INTERNAL USAGE
Internal usage of essential oils you shouldn’t practice until you have gone through the process of advanced learning and certification. So, avoid oral ingestion and internal application of the essential oils.
TIMINGS
Avoid going out in direct and indirect exposure to sunlight because some essential oils cause skin pigmentation. You should avoid going out at least for 6 hours on the application of certain essential oils like citrus, bergamot, angelica root, etc.
STORAGE
One of the biggest mistakes that damage your skin and hair health is the wrong storage of essential oils. They need to be properly stored, good quality essential oils come in a dark coloured bottle that will slightly prevent it from direct sunlight. The bottle should be stored in a cool and dry place. You should also securely fasten the cap after every use otherwise it may be oxidized immediately.
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