Basil (Ocimum basilicum) |
May irritate sensitive skin. Avoid during pregnancy. |
Benzoin (Styrax benzoin) |
May cause skin sensitivity. Do not use on children under 4 years old. |
Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) |
Phototoxic – avoid exposure to direct sunlight for 12 hours after use. |
Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) |
Strong irritant in high doses. |
Cajeput (Melaleuca leucadendron) |
Can cause skin irritation so use in low dilutions only. |
Cardomon (Elettaria Cardamomum) |
Will irritate sensitive skin and can cause allergic reactions. |
Cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica) |
Do not use during pregnancy |
German Chamomile/Roman Chamomile |
Use in low dilutions. Can cause dermatitis. |
Camphor |
Use with caution. See “camphor” page on website. |
Cinnamon (cinnamomum zeylanicum) |
Avoid during pregnancy. Do not use during or in conjunction with chemotherapy. Skin irritant – use in low dilutions. Cinnamon Bark is for inhalation only |
Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) |
Avoid during pregnancy. Avoid drinking alcohol. Strong sedative! |
Clove Bud (Syzgium aromaticum) |
Very potent oil, use in low dilution and with caution. Clove leaf and clove stems are not safe to use. |
Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) |
Avoid during pregnancy |
Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) |
Avoid if epileptic or high blood pressure. Do not use on children under 2 |
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) |
Avoid during pregnancy and in epilepsy. Can cause skin irritation. |
Frankincense (Boswelia caterii) |
Avoid during 1st trimester of pregnancy |
Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) |
Avoid during 1st trimester of pregnancy. May irritate sensitive skin. |
Ginger (Zingiber officinalis) |
May irritate sensitive skin. |
Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) |
May irritate sensitive skin. |
Juniper (Juniperus communis) |
Avoid during pregnancy and if suffering from a kidney infection / disease |
Lavender (Lavendula angustifolia) |
No known contraindications. |
Lemon (Citrus limonum) |
Phototoxic – do not expose skin to direct sunlight for 12 hours after use. Do not use during the 1st trimester of pregnancy. |
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon) |
May irritate sensitive skin. |
Lime (Citrus aurantifolia) |
Phototoxic – avoid exposure to direct sunlight for 12 hours after use. |
Mandarin (Citrus madurensis) |
Phototoxic – avoid exposure to direct sunlight for 12 hours after use. |
Marjoram (Origanum marjorana) |
Do not use during pregnancy. |
Melissa (Melissa officinalis) |
Avoid during pregnancy and during breastfeeding period. Avoid on children under 2 years old. |
Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha) |
Do not use during pregnancy. |
Neroli |
Avoid using on children under 2 years old. |
Orange (Sweet) – Citrus sinensis |
Phototoxic – avoid exposure to direct sunlight for 12 hours after use. |
Palmarosa (Cymbopogon martini) |
No known contraindications. |
Patchouli (Pogostemon patchouli) |
No known contraindications. Smell might be a bit much for some people. |
Peppermint (Mentha piperita) |
Low dilutions in pregnancy. Not to be used on children under 2 years old. Avoid if epileptic or with any heart disease. Can irritate sensitive skin |
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) |
Avoid during pregnancy. Do not use if epileptic or with high blood pressure. |
Tangerine (Citrus reticulata) |
Phototoxic – avoid exposure to direct sunlight for 12 hours after use. |
Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) |
No known contraindications but may irritate sensitive skin. |
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) |
Strong, use in low dilutions. Avoid during pregnancy. Do not use if high blood pressure. May cause skin irritation. |
Ylang Ylang (Canangon odorata) |
Use in low dilutions. |