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LESSON 6: - Health & Safety Issues CROSS
REFERENCE TO HEALTH & SAFETY -
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ESSENTIAL OILS THAT CAN CAUSE SKIN SENSITIVITY
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| Description | Essential Oils Not To Be Used |
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OILS TO AVOID ON HYPER-SENSITIVE SKIN
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| If you have recently been exposed to sunlight or you suffer from hyper-sensitive skin, avoid essential oils listed opposite. | Aniseed, Benzoin, Black Pepper, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Camphor, Cananga, Celery (seed), Citronella, Clove, Eucalyptus, Ginger, Hops, Juniper, Peppermint, Pimento, Pine (scotch), Sage, Spearmint, Thyme |
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HIGH LEVELS THAT CAN CAUSE IRRITATION
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| The oils listed opposite should be used with caution, in 0.5 per cent dilution. Use just enough to provide a gentle aroma. | Aniseed, Basil, Bay, Borneol, Cajeput, Caraway, Cardomon, Cinnamon, Citronella, Clary Sage, Clove, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Ginger, Hyacinth, Jasmine, Juniper, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lavender (spike), Litsea cubeba, Lovage, Mimosa, Nutmeg, Orange, Parsley, Peppermint, Pine, Rose, Spearmint, Thyme (red), Tolu, Turmeric, Ylang Ylang |
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OILS THAT CAN BURN THE SKIN
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| The oils listed opposite may cause severe irritation or even burning of the skin, if applied undiluted to the skin. | Birch, Black Pepper, Camphor (white), Cinnamon (bark), Clove, Ginger, Juniper, Peppermint, Pimento, Thyme |
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OILS TO AVOID DURING SUNLIGHT EXPOSURE
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| When sunbathing or being exposed to strong sunlight, whether or not it is artificial (a sunbed) you should avoid the opposite oils. | Angelica (root), Bergamot, Caraway, Cedarwood, Cinnamon (bark), Cumin, Ginger, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin, Orange (bitter or sweet), Patchouli, Verbena |
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OILS NEVER TO BE TAKEN UNDILUTED INTERNALLY
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| The opposite oils are never to be taken undiluted internally, as damage to the lining of the mouth and intestinal tract could result. | Birch, Camphor (white), Cinnamon (leaf), Clove, Eucalyptus, Ginger, Juniper, Peppermint, Pimento, Rosemary, Sage, Spearmint, Thyme |
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OILS NEVER TO BE USED ON MOLES OR FRECKLES
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| Listed opposite are certain oils that should never be used on moles, freckles, sunburnt skin, senile patches, melanoma or other skin cancers. | Avoid all citrus fruit oils, for example: Lemon, Orange, Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lime, Mandarin etc. |
