Essential oils are safe to use if you do it properly, but there are a few things to keep in mind:
Although the oils are completely natural products, they are very concentrated and strong in their pure form, and should therefore never be used undiluted on the skin, known as 'topical use' (for more information, see the section 'Can essential oils be used on the skin?)
Essential oils are also not for internal use and should not be eaten or drunk. For this reason, it is important that they are always kept out of reach of children and pets.
Some oils may contain naturally occurring substances to which some people are hypersensitive (allergens). On each of our product pages you can click on an allergen sheet.
A diffuser is a perfect tool to use to enjoy the essential oils. By dripping essential oil onto the water in the diffuser, very little oil at a time is dispersed along with the water, safely scenting your room. We recommend 15-20 drops in our diffuser product manual, but drop sizes vary between oils and so does scent strength. When trying a new oil, start with just a few drops and you'll soon get a feel for what smells just right and what's too much and too obtrusive. How many drops to add also depends on the size of the room.
If you are sensitive to scents, just reduce the number of drops you use in your diffuser further. You can try as little as a single drop in the diffuser the first time if you are unsure.
Should you experience discomfort from any essential oil, it may be that you are hypersensitive to that particular oil and should stop using it immediately.