What precautions should be taken when using tea tree essential oil on its own?
What are the precautions for using tea tree essential oil on its own, and do you know them? If not, let's take a look together.
Most single essential oils cannot be applied directly to the skin, to avoid burns or allergies; they must be diluted in a carrier oil before they can be widely used on human skin; only lavender and tea tree essential oil can be used at a 100% dose for spot application on a small area of skin of 1 mm.
Single essential oils have a specific aromatic scent and are highly volatile; they must be stored in sealed dark glass bottles, and after use the cap should be tightened immediately, then stored in a light-protected, room-temperature, ventilated environment; a specially made essential oil wooden box is the best storage place, helping to block sudden changes in environmental temperature.
Each type of essential oil has its own characteristics; use the number of drops cautiously and use low doses.
Avoid contact with the eyes during use; if it accidentally gets into the eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of clean water.
Before use on fragile skin, a skin test should be done on the inner wrist or the skin behind the ear.
Infants, pregnant women, and people with chronic diseases should avoid using essential oils.
Citrus essential oils (such as bergamot, lemon, sweet orange, grapefruit) have photosensitizing effects; avoid light for 6-8 hours after use (best to use just before going to sleep at night), to prevent skin pigmentation.
After using essential oils, drink more warm boiled water, which helps the essential oils better perform their metabolism in the body, and at the same time avoid stimulating foods (coffee, alcohol, fried foods) and heat-generating activities (sauna, exercise).