Aromatic oils are highly concentrated and biologically active, so they should be handled with care, observing the following safety rules:.

1) store essential oils properly;

2) keep oils away from children, protecting them from accidental contact. If ingested, they can be very dangerous.. Do not allow essential oil to enter the child's gastrointestinal tract or eyes. Always dilute essential oils when adding them to baths for babies and young children.;

3) do not allow essential oils to be near open flames - they are very flammable;

4) Keep homeopathic remedies separate from essential oils to avoid spoilage;

5) Do not leave bottles of pure essential oils on polished, painted or plastic surfaces;

6) pay special attention to contraindications for their use;

7) Always use sensitivity tests before the first contact with essential oil, revealing the body's tendency to allergic reactions;

8) do not apply undiluted essential oils to the skin and mucous membranes, and keep the oils away from the eyes. In case of contact with eyes, skin and mucous membranes, essential oils should be removed with a cotton swab, abundantly moistened with any vegetable oil.. An exception is the use of lavender and tea tree essential oils, which have a pronounced healing effect on the skin and are used as first aid for wounds and burns.;

9) do not use essential oils internally without a doctor's prescription, as they can damage internal organs;

10) do not use essential oils in dosages exceeding the allowable ones, strictly following the recommendations of the aromatherapist. Carrying out aromaprophylaxis, start with the minimum doses - it is possible that they will be sufficient;

11) follow a certain frequency when carrying out procedures. Aromatic fireplaces, lamps can be applied daily; aromatic baths - 2-3 times a week; aromatic massage - daily; compresses - as needed; sauna - once a week; inhalations - daily. During the first procedures, their duration should be minimal: the first two sessions, do not take a bath for longer than 5-10 minutes, and do not use aromatic fireplaces, lamps and aroma burners for more than 15-20 minutes;

12) the smell of essential oil should be liked; otherwise, the unpleasant associations caused by the aroma can cause negative emotions and even cause the expected effect to be absent.;

13) after using some essential oils (usually citrus), direct sunlight and intense ultraviolet radiation should be avoided for four hours, as the oils have a phototoxic effect.

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