STORAGE AND PRECAUTIONS

Conservation

Essential oils are sensitive to UV rays and the gradual evaporation of their constituents. It is therefore imperative to store your essential oils in a sealed, colored glass bottle at a temperature between 5 and 40°C.

Precautions

  • Internal therapeutic use reserved for the therapist.
  • Always keep essential oils out of reach and out of sight of children.
  • When handling essential oils, avoid any contact between the oils and your hands with the eyes. In case of accidental spray, rinse immediately and thoroughly with water. Quickly consult a doctor or doctor if the condition persists.
  • Use essential oils with moderation and caution. They are very powerful.
  • Essential oils are not used pure on the skin as a rule, it is necessary to use them Dilute in your preparations by respecting the recommended maximum dosages. Dose your essential oils using the pipette.
  • Essential oils should not be used in products intended for application on the eye contour or mucous membranes. Essential oils should never be applied to the eyes, ears or nose.
  • Essential oils can be irritant or sensitizing on some skin. We recommend that you always test your elbows at least 48 hours before use for skin tolerance. If you notice a reaction (redness, irritation, itching...), do not use the product.
  • Petitgrain bigarade essential oil contains the following compounds listed as allergens by the European cosmetic regulation: LINALOL, GERANIOL, LIMONENE, CITRAL.
  • Generally speaking, do not use essential oils for pregnant or breastfeeding women, people with epilepsy, hypersensitive people or those with hormone-dependent cancer, and more generally those with health problems. Unless otherwise advised by a doctor, do not use essential oils in babies and children under 7 years of age.
  • Injections of essential oils are strictly prohibited.
  • In case of respiratory allergies or asthma, avoid inhaling the essential oil diffuses directly.
  • Do not combine essential oils with medication without medical advice.
  • Consult a doctor for any therapeutic indication or oral treatment. Essential oils should be diluted on a food-grade oil, honey, sugar or neutral tablet for oral use. If you have any doubts or questions, do not hesitate to ask your doctor for advice.
  • In case of accidental ingestion, swallow or have several spoonfuls of vegetable oil to dilute the essential oil, contact a poison control center and consult a doctor. Do not make vomiting.
  • Clay tends to potentiate the penetration and irritancy of essential oils. On sensitive or reactive skin, it is advisable to avoid the use of essential oils in clay masks.
  • According to the Regulation (EC) n°1272/2008 on the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, the essential oil of Petitgrain Bigarade for use as a cosmetic ingredient includes the following information:

Danger. Keep out of reach of children. Keep under lock and key. May cause skin allergy. May be fatal if swallowed and penetrated into the respiratory tract. Wear protective gloves and eye protection. IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT: wash with plenty of water and soap. IN CASE of accidental ingestion: call a POISON CENTRE or a doctor immediately. If you are visiting a doctor, keep the container or label available. Dispose of contents/container in a waste collection centre according to local regulations.