When used safely, essential oils & hydrosols can make a wonderful addition to your childrens' life.
We've always used essential oils in our home, here are a few of our favourite tips!
Anxiety
lavender highland, roman chamomile, sweet orange, vanilla bean*
methods of use: room diffusion, room spray, bath & personal roller
*room diffusion and room spray only
Bugs Bites & Itchy Skin
roman chamomile hydrosol, german chamomile, lavender highland, calendula macerate
methods of use: bath, body treatment oil, personal roller
Bumps & Bruises
helichrysum hydrosol, blue tansy, helichrysum
methods of use: spot treatment roller, first aid spray
Focus
vetiver, sandalwood, cedarwood himalayan
methods of use: room diffusion, room spray, personal roller
Sleep
lavender highland, roman chamomile, sandalwood
methods of use: room diffusion, room spray
Tantrums
calm bambinos blend, lavender highland, red mandarin
methods of use: room diffusion, room spray, bath
Room Diffusion
1. Place 2-5 drops essential oil into your diffuser
2. Ensure you are only diffusing in a well ventilated, open area with good airflow
For more information about safe diffusion, visit our Safe Use Guidelines
Room Spray
1. Place 10-15 drops essential oil into a 50 ml spray bottle
2. Add a small squirt of natural dish soap (optional: this helps the oil and water mix)
3. Shake well and spritz around the room *not onto skin*
Bath
1. In a small bowl, mix together 2-3 drops essential oil with 1 tsp honey and 1 tbsp natural, unscented shower gel
2. Pour into a warm bath
Personal Roller
1. Place 3-4 drops essential oil into a 10 ml roller bottle
2. Fill the bottle with Jojoba Oil, secure the lid and shake well
3. Apply to pulse points for sleep & focus, or to affected areas* for bites, rashes, bumps & bruises
*be very mindful not to apply to areas close to the eyes or mouth
Body Treatment Oil
1. Add 5-7 drops essential oil into a 30 ml bottle of Calendula Macerate
2. Secure the lid & shake well
3. Apply to affected areas*
*be very mindful not to apply to areas close to the eyes or mouth
First Aid Spray
1. Add 8-10 drops essential oil to 30 drops of Roman Chamomile Extract
2. Place the extract mixture into a 100 ml bottle of Helichrysum Hydrosol
3. Secure the lid and shake well
4. Apply to affected areas*
*be very mindful not to apply to areas close to the eyes or mouth
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