| Aromatherapy is becoming more widespread and | | | | oil on one area of skin. |
| popular, and with good reason. For those who have | | | | Aromatherapy isn't recommended for pregnancy |
| heard about aromatherapy, but never tried it, there | | | | women, unless their physician says it's okay. Even so, |
| may be an element of fear. What if the essential oils | | | | pregnant women shouldn't use essential oils in a bath, |
| do some damage? What if it doesn't work? If you | | | | and when they do use them in other ways, they |
| feel that way, then the best thing you can do is | | | | should be kept to a minimum. People with high blood |
| spend some time learning about aromatherapy and its | | | | pressure are also advised to check with their |
| benefits, and make sure that the ingredients you use | | | | physician before using aromatherapy products. |
| are of the highest quality. | | | | Another risk category is people who suffer from |
| It's important to realize, though, that there are some | | | | seizures or epilepsy. Again, if you fall into that group, |
| people who won't be able to use aromatherapy | | | | check with your physician before trying |
| products. Generally this is only people who have a | | | | aromatherapy. It's possible that certain oils may |
| skin condition that reacts to the aromatherapy oils. | | | | aggravate the conditions or trigger a seizure. |
| However the top quality aromatherapy products | | | | Asthmatics also need to be careful when using oils |
| don't contain irritating fragrances, and so these should | | | | and aromatherapy ingredients. It may be best to only |
| be safe to use. It's possible that someone who has | | | | use very mildly fragranced oils to avoid triggering an |
| tried aromatherapy with poor quality oils will be | | | | attack. Cancer patients can also find their condition is |
| scared of having another go, but chances are they | | | | aggravated by aromatherapy. If you have any |
| will be able to use aromatherapy as long as they use | | | | concerns, you should always check with your doctor |
| the right oils. | | | | before trying any type of aromatherapy. |
| Make sure you never put undiluted essential oils | | | | Generally, though, aromatherapy is safe fro most |
| directly onto your skin. They need to be diluted first, | | | | people, and can be used in plenty of good ways. |
| and it's always a good idea to do a small test on an | | | | Many people have found that aromatherapy and the |
| inconspicuous area of skin, just in case you are | | | | use of essential oils does a lot to improve the health |
| sensitive to the products. Many people find it easiest | | | | of their body and mind. Take some time to learn |
| to mix a few drops of the essential oil with a carrier | | | | more of the facts about aromatherapy, and then |
| oil, such as avocado oil. This is much easier to apply, | | | | make up your mind whether or not you want to use |
| and you're less likely to put too much of the essential | | | | aromatherapy products on your skin. |