Pure Essential oils

What are they?

Essential oils are the essences of aromatic plants, extracted, expressed or distilled down into a highly concentrated form. The resulting liquid or oil is very strong and packed full of the concentrated goodness of many plants. Only a few drops of oil are needed for their aromas and health promoting effects to be enjoyed. Some essential oils come from flowers, fruits or leaves, others from stems, seeds or tree barks. Orange oil for example is expressed from fruit rind and Lavender distilled from the plants flowers. They are produced from plants cultivated from around the world and all have their own individual character and scent, The by-products of essential oils are hydolats or, floral waters

How are essential oils used?

Pure Essential oils are far too potent to be used undiluted on the skin and are diluted before use. They should never be taken internally, or swallowed, as they are far too strong for the delicate lining of the alimentary tract.

• They can be mixed with water -and used in Baths and showers, or for vaporizers and burners, compresses and inhalants. 
• Diluted in vegetable carrier oil. e.g., grapeseed, jojoba -and used for face , foot or body massage. 
• Blended into creams, gels or lotions for skin care products or therapy.
• Essential oil room sprays can create a pleasant atmosphere, help clean and freshen the air, and dispel bacteria.
• During pregnancy essential oils should be used in limited amounts and used at half the normal adult amount. For example only 2-4 maximum to a full warm bath. During pregnancy 2 to 3 drops maximum to 15ml of carrier oil for massage or skin care
• Some Essential oils should be avoided during Pregnancy and breast feeding -see Advice
  

Our leaflet 'How to use essential oils at Home' accompanies all Allison England and Aromatic Room products. It explains how to use and dilute essential oils. We recommend that you read this leaflet thoroughly before using any Allison England or Aromatic Room products.

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