FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Essential oils are potent gifts from nature that can often be more powerful than expected. In order to prevent misuse of these precious oils and to ensure that you enjoy their maximum benefit, we’ve created this helpful safety guide. Refer to it to learn the basics of essential oil use, how to handle skin sensitivity, and other valuable information.
NEW TO ESSENTIAL OILS?
Upendi Essentials labels each roller bottle of our Essential Blends with directions of how to use them. These directions vary, based on each Essential Blend. Please consult the product label for appropriate directions on how to use it.
WHAT IS A CARRIER OIL AND WHAT DOES IT DO?
A carrier oil is a vegetable oil, such as coconut oil, olive oil, or grapeseed oil, that can be used to dilute and mix essential oils. Carrier oils ensure that essential oils are not too strong when applied directly to the skin . Dilution with a carrier oil does not dilute the effect of the essential oil it simply allows for the correct amount of essential oil to be used per application of each Essential Blend.
WHAT IF YOU EXPERIENCE SKIN DISCOMFORT OR IRRITATION?
If discomfort or irritation occurs (very rarely documented), stop using the Essential Blend and apply grapeseed or another carrier oil to the affected area. On the rare occasion a rash occurs, this may be a sign of detoxification. Drink adequate water to encourage the release and removal of toxins from your body. Toxins present in petrochemical-based soaps and skin care products, detergents, and perfumes may trigger some of the detoxification reactions.
If an Essential Blend gets in your eye, flush with grapeseed or another carrier oil as quickly as possible to alleviate any discomfort. If eye discomfort does not subside within 5 minutes, seek medical attention.
HOW OFTEN CAN ESSENTIAL BLENDS BE APPLIED?
Essential Blends are very powerful, so start low and go slow. Excessive use of Essential Blends may increase the risk for uncomfortable reactions. Depending on the Essential Blend, you can start with 1-2 applications per day and you can gradually build up to 3–4 applications per day, until you feel your body has regained it's balance.
CAN ESSENTIAL BLENDS BE USED DURING PREGNANCY OR WHEN BREAST FEEDING?
As with any dis-ease process, we strongly recommend that prior to using our Essential Blends, you seek the advice and recommendation of a competent, trained health care advisor who is experienced in essential oil usage.
CAN ESSENTIAL BELNDS BE USED ON CHILDREN?
Many Essential Blends are appropriate for use on children but should be diluted more than the adult Essential Blends. Upendi Essentials will be creating a children's range for direct application on children.
CAN I USE ESSENTIAL BLENDS IF I HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION AND WILL IT REACT WITH MY PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION?
If you have a dis-ease or medical condition, or are using a prescription medication, it is recommended that prior to using any of our Essential Blends, you consult with a health care advisor who has experience with essential oils. Seek the advice of the prescribing physician and a pharmacist about potential interactions between any medication and essential oils.