safety information for essential oils



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Aniseed
Avoid use during pregnancy.  May irritate sensitive skin.  Do not use if epileptic

Basil
Avoid use during pregnancy.  May irritate sensitive skin.

Bay
Avoid use during pregnancy.  May irritate sensitive skin.

Bergamot
May irritate sensitive skin.

Black Pepper
None

Cajeput
None

Carrot Seed
Avoid use during pregnancy

Cedarwood-Atlas
Avoid use during pregnancy.  May irritate sensitive skin.

Cedarwood, Red
Avoid use during pregnancy.  May irritate sensitive skin.

Cedarwood, East White
Avoid use during pregnancy.  May irritate sensitive skin.

Chamomile Roman
Avoid use during pregnancy.

Cinnamon Leaf
Avoid use during pregnancy.  May irritate sensitive skin.

Citronella
Avoid use during pregnancy.  May irritate sensitive skin.

Clary Sage
Avoid use during pregnancy.

Clove Bud
Avoid use during pregnancy.

Coriander
Avoid use during pregnancy.  May irritate sensitive skin.

Cumin
Use sparingly.  My cause irritation to skin if exposed to sunlight after treatment.  Avoid use during pregnancy.

Cypress
Avoid use during pregnancy

Eucalyptus Globulus
Avoid use during pregnancy.  Do not use if epileptic

Eucalyptus Radiata
Avoid use during pregnancy.  Do not use if epileptic

Fennel
Avoid use during pregnancy.  Do not use if epileptic.  May irritate sensitive skin.

Firneedle, Canadian
None

Frankincense
Avoid use during pregnancy.

Geranium, Bourbon
Avoid use during pregnancy.  May irritate sensitive skin.

Ginger
May irritate sensitive skin.

Grapefruit
May cause irritation to skin if exposed to sunlight after treatment.

Jasmine
Avoid use during pregnancy.

Juniper Berry
Avoid use during pregnancy.

Lavender
None

Lemon
May irritate sensitive skin.

Lemongrass
May irritate sensitive skin.

Lime - expressed
May irritate sensitive skin.  May cause irritation to skin if exposed to sunlight after treatment.

Litsea Cubeba
May cause irritation to sensitive skin.

Marjoram
Avoid use during pregnancy.

Myrrh
Avoid use during pregnancy.

Nutmeg
May cause irritation to sensitive skin.

Oak Moss Absolute
Do not use during pregnancy.

Orange-Sweet
May irritate sensitive skin.

Oregano, Spanish
Can be irritating to skin.  Use sparingly.

Palmarosa
None

Patchouli
None

Peppermint
Do not use during pregnancy.  May irritate sensitive skin. Use sparingly.

Pine
Do not use during pregnancy.  May irritate sensitive skin.

Rose Absolute
Avoid use during pregnancy.

Rosemary
Avoid use during pregnancy or if epileptic

Rosewood
Avoid use during pregnancy.  May irritate sensitive skin.

Sage
Do not use during pregnancy or if epileptic.  Use sparingly.

Sandalwood
None

Spearmint
None

Spruce
None

Tagetes
A heavy oil. May clog some diffusers.  Use sparingly.

Tangerine
May cause irritation to skin if exposed to sunlight after treatment.

Tea Tree
None

Thyme, Red
Do you use during pregnancy.

White Camphor
Avoid brown and yellow camphor's.  Use sparingly.

Wintergreen
Do not use during pregnancy.  May irritate sensitive skin.  Always dilute in carrier oil.

Ylang Ylang
Use in Moderation

Keep these products out of reach of children.
Store in a cool dark place to retain freshness.




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LEYDEN HOUSE LTD.
Aromatherapy Products Since 1991
Disclaimer: The material on this web site is not meant to take the place of a qualified medical practitioner.  Use of this information is for educational purposes only and use of Leyden House essential oils is at the users discretion.  There is no guarantee as to the effect of the oils, nor is any liability taken.