Essential oils are great for the whole family, but they are extremely potent and should be handled with care. Some oils have strong effects that are not safe for young children.
Always use the appropriate dilution rate for your little ones. Dilute in carrier oil such as coconut or jojoba oil or in your favorite body cream.
2 years and under - .25% dilution
1 drop essential oil per 4 teaspoons (20ml) carrier oil
2 to 6 years old - 1% dilution
2 drops essential oil per 2 teaspoons (10ml) carrier oil
6 to 10 years old - 1.5% dilution
1 drop essential oil per 1.5 teaspoons (7.4ml) carrier oil
Check out our kid safe essential oils blends. They have been age appropriately formulated for your little ones.
Be sure to do a small patch test before applying to larger areas. Never apply essential oils to the face of children. Speak with your pediatrician for more information.
Recommendations from Essential Oil Safety by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young from the Tisserand Institute.
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