Essential oils

The choice of essential oil has an influence on its olfactory perception, in particular on the intensity of the fragrance. Favor 100% natural and highly concentrated essential oils, which are of better quality. Also make sure to choose a labeled oil. The label is indicated on the bottle and allows you to know exactly the composition of the oil.

An essential oil must be stored away from light, heat and humidity, as well as in an opaque and airtight bottle. It is therefore necessary to avoid storing them in the bathroom, near a radiator, on a window ledge: anywhere where there are temperature variations.

The shelf life can vary from 6 months to 15 years, it depends on its ingredients. Generally, a DLUO - best before date - is indicated on the bottle.

Yes, however it could lose some of its properties (less odor, thickening, etc.) beyond its best before date (BBD). As far as possible, we recommend that you respect this date because using an expired oil can be harmful to your health.

Some oils can cause side effects, such as skin, eye or mucous membrane irritation, or even lesions, when ingested. We recommend that you always dilute the oils, in order to avoid an inappropriate reaction due to too high a concentration.

The use of essential oils, whether applied to the skin or diffused in the air, is not recommended for pregnant women, children under 6 years old and people with respiratory problems.

Essential oils can be allergenic sources for babies and children under 6 years old. It is particularly not recommended to use synergies (oil blends). Indeed, the undesirable effects of pure oils are better known than those of synergies. If you want to diffuse them, therefore prefer pure oils.

Yes, it is possible to follow recipes, because combining pure essential oils offers multiple virtues. For example, you can mix an oil with anti-viral properties (like eucalyptus) with an analgesic oil (like peppermint). However, be sure to respect the dosages.