You can use oils straight...you just have to know what you are doing...there are safety procedures that need to be followed. Many oils work best at 1:1 ratio...oil to carrier oil. Robert Tisserand wrote the definitive book on essential oil safety. He advises for the company Plant Therapy.
The biggest concern is the dilution rates and the recommended oils for pregnancy, babies, children and teens. There is much to know to use essential oils safely. Plant Therapy has a chart of dilution rates on their website and one available to order that is very valuable. I highly recommend the oreganol your dad used...excellent product with very specific directions for use. They carry products for children. Also if you want to topically increase the absorption rate of a topical oil, cover it with a wet cloth and heat. Water and heat increases absorption...which is why spa baths are so useful.
Spa bath recipe for those that love oils...
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. Epsom Salts
3tsp. (1TBS.) Sea salt.
Mix together and add 10 drops of your favorite oil... blend... then add to bathwater. Online has many recommendations of blends.
You can use oils straight...you just have to know what you are doing...there are safety procedures that need to be followed. Many oils work best at 1:1 ratio...oil to carrier oil. Robert Tisserand wrote the definitive book on essential oil safety. He advises for the company Plant Therapy.
The biggest concern is the dilution rates and the recommended oils for pregnancy, babies, children and teens. There is much to know to use essential oils safely. Plant Therapy has a chart of dilution rates on their website and one available to order that is very valuable. I highly recommend the oreganol your dad used...excellent product with very specific directions for use. They carry products for children. Also if you want to topically increase the absorption rate of a topical oil, cover it with a wet cloth and heat. Water increases absorption...which is why spa baths are so useful.
Spa bath recipe for those that love oils...
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. Epsom Salts
3tsp. (1TBS.) Sea salt.
Mix together and add 10 drops of your favorite oil blend then add to bathwater. Online has many recommendations of blends.
You can use oils straight...you just have to know what you are doing...there are safety procedures that need to be followed. Many oils work best at 1:1 ratio...oil to carrier oil. Robert Tisserand wrote the definitive book on essential oil safety. He advises for the company Plant Therapy.
The biggest concern is the dilution rates and the recommended oils for pregnancy, babies, children and teens. There is much to know to use essential oils safely. Plant Therapy has a chart of dilution rates on their website and available to order that is very valuable. I highly recommend the oreganol your dad used...excellent product with very specific directions for use. They carry products for children. Also if you want to topically increase the absorption rate of a topical oil, cover it with a wet cloth and heat. Water increases absorption...which is why spa baths are so useful.
Spa bath recipe for those that love oils...
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. Epsom Salts
3tsp. (1TBS.) Sea salt.
Mix together and add 10 drops of your favorite oil blend then add to bathwater. Online has many recommendations of blends.
You can use oils straight...you just have to know what you are doing...there are safety procedures that need to be followed. Many oils work best at 1:1 ratio...oil to carrier oil. Robert Tisserand wrote the definitive book on essential oil safety. He advises for the company Plant Therapy.
The biggest concern is the dilution rates and the recommended oils for pregnancy, babies, children and teens. There is much to know to use essential oils safely. Plant Therapy has a chart of dilution rates on their website and available to order that is very valuable. I highly recommend the oreganol your dad used...excellent product with very specific directions for use. They carry products for children. Also if you want to topically increase the absorption rate of a topical oil, cover it with a wet cloth and heat. Water increases absorption...which is why spa baths are so useful.
Spa bath recipe for those that love oils...
1 tspbaking soda
2 tsp. Epsom Salts
3tsp. (1TBS.) Sea salt.
Mix together and add 10 drops of your favorite oil blend then add to bathwater. Online has many recommendations of blends.