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CAUTIONS

Children

These Products should be kept out of reach of small children.

Flammable

Essential Oils are flammable. Do not place them on or near a naked flame except in a proper burner.

Solvents

Some oils are solvents and may damage certain plastics and polished wood surfaces and may stain fabrics.

Undiluted Oils

Undiluted essential oils should generally not be applied directly onto the skin as this can lead to irritation
of the skin.

Use

Do not use these Products as food flavouring, and do not take internally.

Internal Use

Never take oils by mouth.

Perfume

If you have an allergic reaction to perfume, you are also likely to be allergic to some essential oils.

A patch test can be carried out as detailed below but it may be that you should seek some other gentle form of therapy - Please refer to Contraindications below.

High Concentration

Essential oils are highly concentrated and therefore inappropriate use can cause undesirable side effects. Please ensure that they are used appropriately.

Eyes

Keep oils away from the eyes and do not rub your eyes after handling essential oils.

All essential oils, even when diluted, will cause stinging if they get into the eyes.

In the event of an accident!

• If a product or undiluted oil
  gets into the eyes, immediately flush the eyes with clean, warm water or
  full-fat milk. If this does not alleviate the stinging and irritation then seek
  Medical Assistance. 
• If undiluted oil is present on
  the fingers, it should be removed by gently scrubbing with a strong solution of
  washing-up-liquid. Do not rub eyes if essential oils are on the fingers. Oils
  that tend to persist on the fingers for a long time and can cause eye
  irritation are Cinnamon and Peppermint. 
• If undiluted oil is present on
  other parts of the body, it should be removed by washing with warm, soapy
  water. Dry the area thoroughly and apply hand cream, a medicated cream or, if
  nothing else is available, a small amount of butter or margarine. 
• If there is an accidental
  consumption of oils, seek Medical Assistance immediately. 

Suitability of Product

In the event that this Product is intended for use by Children please check with the Product provider that it
is suitable for such use. Essential Oils are generally recommended as unsuitable for Children under 3yrs old unless specifically stated to be suitable.

Do not use these Products if you are in any doubt as to whether they are appropriate for use by you.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Renaissance oils and blends are the highest therapeutic grade, unadulterated and pure essential oils therefore standard Aromatherapy cautions, precautions and procedures apply. In particular please note the following:-

Sensitivities/Allergies

Individuals may be sensitive/allergic to:-

• Essential Oils, Perfumes or Cosmetics - any history of reactions to these may be relevant. If, for example,
  you have had a reaction to a particular essential oil, then you should check if that essential oil is present in the Blend. If it is then please carry out a patch test (described below) although it is advisable to carry out a patch test even if the particular oil is not present just to be on the safe side. 
• Foodstuffs - If, for example,you are allergic to nuts you must avoid nut oils! 

It is important to note that sensitivity to Products can also be affected by

•  Certain drugs,  
•  Stress  
•  Menstrual cycle  

Patch Test

If you are unsure if you are sensitive or allergic to any ingredients in the Products a Patch Test is necessary.

In any event, prior to using
the Product a Patch Test should be conducted to ensure no adverse reaction

Place a small amount of the Product on the gauze of a plaster and put the plaster on a discreet part of the
body e.g. forearm. Leave for 2-4 hours then lift the plaster to see if there has been any reaction such as redness. In the event of a reaction do not use the Product.

Potential Sensitisers (naturally occurring in Essential Oils)

Please note that this Product may contain the following ingredients which occur naturally in essential oils commonly used in aromatherapy:-

Benzyl Alcohol, Cinnamic Alcohol, Citral, Eugenol, iso Eugenol, Benzyl Salicylate, Cinnamic Aldehyde, Coumarin, Geraniol, Anisyl Alcohol, Benzyl Cinnamate, Farnesol, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, d-Limonene

Pregnancy

The Blends can be very helpful during pregnancy, but only under qualified guidance.

The same caution applies to Labour.

Breastfeeding

Certain Blends are contraindicated where a mother is breastfeeding. Please note that no Product should be applied to or around the nipple area if a mother is breastfeeding.

Epilepsy

Some oils are stimulants and can therefore affect people with Epilepsy. If this applies to you then please seek medical advice before using Essential Oils. The main oil to be wary of is Rosemary which stimulates  lood flow to the brain.

Children

Essential oils should be used in extra-diluted quantities for children.

Usually half the general strength of Blend for adults should be used for pre-pubescent children over the age of 3yrs old. Essential Oils should generally be avoided in products with children under 3years old. 

Alternative Remedies

If you are taking other remedies then please check with the practitioner of the other therapy if it is appropriate to use these Products at the same time. For example, many homeopathic practitioners use Essential Oils in addition to their remedies. However, the strong aromas can cancel the effects of some homeopathic medicines therefore it is best to check with the homeopathic practitioner.

Reaction to Product

In the event of any reaction to any of these Products discontinue use immediately and seek medical assistance where required.

In the event of any doubt whatsoever please contact Hilary Leach, a qualified aromatherapist.