How to fragrance an item that is safe for kids?

[Guest guest]

Hello.

I'm at a loss.

I wanted to make a gift for a twelve-year old girl who might have

epilepsy and other problems.

I am having a lot of trouble trying to add a fragrance to it.

I can't use Essential Oils because I can't find any that are safe for

children.

Now I'm learning that Fragrance Oils can be even MORE unsafe!

What can I do? The 15% of cocoabutter in my formula doesn't kill the

10% of lanolin stench!

Thanks,

[Guest guest]

,

There are plenty of essential oils that are safe for children. Lavender is

used in baby products! I’d be more worried about the epilepsy. Lavender

seems to be ok for that too. A quick look on Google and I found this

(http://www.dreamingearth.com/faqs2.html):

Q. Dr. Power, Can you give me any information about what essential oils are

safe to use for epilepsy and what oils I should not use? Thank you, C.R.

A. Dear C.R., Thanks for your question and your interest in aromatherapy.

Tisserand and Balacs, in their book Essential Oil Safety: a Guide for

Healthcare Professionals, recommend that persons with epilepsy avoid the

following essential oils altogether: armoise, artemesia arborescens,

artemesia caerulescens, balsamite, birch, camphor, ho leaf, hyssop, lanyana,

lavender cotton (this is not the same as " lavender " ), pennyroyal, sage,

tansy, thuja, western red cedar, and wormwood. Some authors also recommend

avoidance of rosemary, fennel, peppermint, thyme (all types), lavandula

stoechas, spike lavender (lavandula latifolia), yarrow and rue as well. I

would avoid them all to be on the safe side.

True Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia and lavandula vera) is generally

considered to be a good essential oil for people with epilepsy. All

essential oils should be used in small amounts and diluted with a carrier

oil if applied to the body. Generally, 2 drops of essential oil in a

teaspoon of carrier oil is sufficient. If you have any doubts, or if your

seizures are very frequent and/or severe, check with your doctor. To order

any of our essential oils, click:

Best Regards, Joie Power, Ph.D.

You should do more research of course, especially since you don’t mention

what the ‘other problems’ are. This is the first time I’ve seen this site,

and I can’t vouch for it.

Why did you think essential oils aren’t safe for children? Some are, some

aren’t, and some can be used with care (ex. diluted).

Diane

info@...

www.GreenFireHerbs.com

How to fragrance an item that is safe for kids?

Hello.

I'm at a loss.

I wanted to make a gift for a twelve-year old girl who might have

epilepsy and other problems.

I am having a lot of trouble trying to add a fragrance to it.

I can't use Essential Oils because I can't find any that are safe for

children.

Now I'm learning that Fragrance Oils can be even MORE unsafe!

What can I do? The 15% of cocoabutter in my formula doesn't kill the

10% of lanolin stench!

Thanks,

[Guest guest]

,

There are plenty of essential oils that are safe for children. Lavender is

used in baby products! I’d be more worried about the epilepsy. Lavender

seems to be ok for that too. A quick look on Google and I found this

(http://www.dreamingearth.com/faqs2.html):

Q. Dr. Power, Can you give me any information about what essential oils are

safe to use for epilepsy and what oils I should not use? Thank you, C.R.

A. Dear C.R., Thanks for your question and your interest in aromatherapy.

Tisserand and Balacs, in their book Essential Oil Safety: a Guide for

Healthcare Professionals, recommend that persons with epilepsy avoid the

following essential oils altogether: armoise, artemesia arborescens,

artemesia caerulescens, balsamite, birch, camphor, ho leaf, hyssop, lanyana,

lavender cotton (this is not the same as " lavender " ), pennyroyal, sage,

tansy, thuja, western red cedar, and wormwood. Some authors also recommend

avoidance of rosemary, fennel, peppermint, thyme (all types), lavandula

stoechas, spike lavender (lavandula latifolia), yarrow and rue as well. I

would avoid them all to be on the safe side.

True Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia and lavandula vera) is generally

considered to be a good essential oil for people with epilepsy. All

essential oils should be used in small amounts and diluted with a carrier

oil if applied to the body. Generally, 2 drops of essential oil in a

teaspoon of carrier oil is sufficient. If you have any doubts, or if your

seizures are very frequent and/or severe, check with your doctor. To order

any of our essential oils, click:

Best Regards, Joie Power, Ph.D.

You should do more research of course, especially since you don’t mention

what the ‘other problems’ are. This is the first time I’ve seen this site,

and I can’t vouch for it.

Why did you think essential oils aren’t safe for children? Some are, some

aren’t, and some can be used with care (ex. diluted).

Diane

info@...

www.GreenFireHerbs.com

How to fragrance an item that is safe for kids?

Hello.

I'm at a loss.

I wanted to make a gift for a twelve-year old girl who might have

epilepsy and other problems.

I am having a lot of trouble trying to add a fragrance to it.

I can't use Essential Oils because I can't find any that are safe for

children.

Now I'm learning that Fragrance Oils can be even MORE unsafe!

What can I do? The 15% of cocoabutter in my formula doesn't kill the

10% of lanolin stench!

Thanks,