These are the basic therapeutic guidelines for children and older people.
If using a baby oil, check your ingredients. Mineral oil, or white oil as it’s called, is not a pure oil. We should not use it on babies.
| Age | Massage or bathing | Dilution/base oil |
|---|---|---|
| 0-12 months | 1 drop lavender or 1 drop rose or 1 drop chamomile | 1 tsp carrier oil |
| 1 - 5 years | 2-3 drops | 1 tsp carrier oil |
| 6-12 years | half adult dose in same dilution | same as adults |
| over 60s | avoid salts, avoid astringent oils always do a patch test first use only half of the essential oil if your skin is sensitive |
Homeopathy is not compatible with: black pepper, camphor, eucalyptus, peppermint.
Don’t use if on homeopathic remedies.
Children: Be careful with children. Use the ratios indicated above. Don’t over step the boundaries of usage please. Their skins and their olfactories are very sensitive. Avoid bombarding their senses, until they are older.
The information on this blog is for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as advice, diagnosis or implied treatment. Please consult a professional should you experience discomfort or dis-ease. Our products are used by our customers to support the body’s innate ability to heal itself, using fragrance that promotes feelings of well-being and a healthy, positive mindset.
