Description of Coconut Oil

Coconut Oil is a white, semi-solid oil that melts easily when put on the skin. It is an ingredient in many cosmetic products, especially shaving creams, soaps, and some shampoos, as it lathers well. It is smoothing, moisturizing and softening to the skin.

Aromatherapy uses for Coconut Oil

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Often used as an emollient and to make natural soaps.

Instructions for the use of Coconut Oil

Store below 30 degress Celsius (86 degress Fahrenheit) away from direct sunlight

Safety information for Coconut Oil

Please visit our General Essential Oil Safety Information page for important safety guidelines on using essential oils.

SPECIFIC SAFETY INFORMATION: Caution = Discontinue use if skin irritation occurs. Always check for skin irritation when using with essential oils

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION WHEN BLENDING WITH essential oilS: See The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy by Salvatore Battaglia, published by The Perfect Potion(Aust) Pty Ltd,1995, page 134

(1) Do not take essential oils internally
(2) essential oils should not be used undiluted on the skin
(3) essential oils should not be used on the eyes. If the eyes are accidentally directly exposed to essential oils, or vegetable oils being used as a carrier which contain essential oils, such as Massage Oils, rinse thoroughly with water for five minutes. If discomfort is present, and it does not subside after ten minutes seek medical attention from a health professional
(4) Always use essential oils in the correct dosages. If used in access, they can lead to skin irritations, headaches, and nausea
(5) Asthma often responds well to aromatherapy. However, inhaling the steam from a basin of hot water with essential oils, is contraindicated as it could have the reverse effect and make breathing more difficult
(6) The following safety precautions must be observed when treating children and the elderly:
(a) Rules 1 thru 3 apply. In addition, observe all "Hazards" & "Contraindications," as detailed on individual essential oil pages
(b) When blending an oil for massage or for a bath, use less oil. Instead of the standard 3% dilution, use between a 1% and 2% dilution
(c) If using steam inhalation with a bowl of hot water, never leave the child or elderly person unsupervised
(d) Limit inhalantion for children and the elderly from 10 seconds to 1 minute

PLEASE NOTE: The information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. The data is not considered complete and is not guaranteed to be accurate. Additional education is strongly encouraged by The Aromatherapy Place