Essential Oils for Kids

Essential Oils

 

Essential oils for kids can be very useful in promoting a healthy lifestyle and can be wonderful for children.

If you are nervous about using essential oils on the younger set, here are some things to keep in mind:

Essential oils are potent, and you only need a very small amount, especially when it comes to children. 

Kids’ skin is different from adult skin; it’s thinner and generally more sensitive. Even though most oils tend to be non-irritating on the skin (especially on the bottom of the feet, where the skin is thickest), it’s a great idea to dilute the essential oil in a good carrier oil before applying to children. You’ll still get the same benefits of the essential oil—you’re just adding extra moisture and pampering delicate child skin. 

Aromatherapy is an excellent way to enjoy the benefits of essential oil without the worry of skin reactions. Inhaled oils have long been studied for their ability to enhance feelings of relaxation, encouragement, excitement, focus, and well-being. Additionally, diffused oils may support a healthier indoor environment. 

Kids won’t understand the potency of the essential oils—they only know that these lovely liquids smell divine, and may go overboard in using them. Adults, not children, should always be doing oil applications.

Read information about the safe usage of essential oils on their websites. 

Essential oils can be useful in Autism and also ADD as some of them have amazing healing properties and more research needs to be done to fully understand this powerful and natural way of healing.