The essential oils of ESENTIAL’ARÔMS are high-quality products, 100% pure and natural due to their selection, manufacturing and control processes.  

An E.O.B.B.D. essential oil, meaning an Essential Oil Botanically and Biochemically Defined, is a 100% pure and natural essential oil obtained by steam-dragging distillation (without using chemicals for extraction) and is subject to strict quality controls. There are no added colors and they are not deterpenated, rectified nor re-distilled.  

SELECTION OF E.O.B.B.D. ESSENTIAL OILS  

The essential oils offered by Esential’Arôms are classified as Essential Oils Botanically and Biochemically Defined (E.O.B.B.D.). This means that each oil has been selected according to the following parameters:  

1. Plant species: all plants used are botanically classified, so we can undoubtedly inform about any plant species using the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature.  

2. Producing organ (p. o.): not all parts of the plant have the same composition, so it is necessary to choose the organ (root, seed, leaves, etc.) that, once distilled, will have the characteristic substances.  

3. Biochemical specificity (b. s.) or CHEMOTYPE: once the essential oil is distilled, it is necessary to verify its chemical composition, that will characterize its use. To check the correct biotype, it is performed an analytical control by gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrophotometry.  

4. Biotype: depending on the habitat where the species grows (terrain, altitude, etc.), the essential oil composition can vary, so verifying chemotypes is essential.  

Skin-massage: dilute 1 drop of essential oil for 2 ml of carrier oil or similar (e.g.: add 15 drops of E.O. to 30 ml of carrier oil). Shake before use and apply to the skin. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Unless prescribed otherwise by a doctor, it is not advisable to apply it directly to the skin.  

· Essential oils should always be used dissolved in an appropriate excipient or carrier oil, which can also have cosmetic purposes (plant oil, macerated plant, base cream, etc.). Only some pure essential oils can be applied directly onto the skin by an informed consumer.  

· For cosmetic use, generally the proper amount of drops of essential oil to dilute in the carrier oil is about 1 drop per 2 ml of carrier oil (normal dilution).  

· It is important to ensure essential oils are properly dissolved in the carrier oil. For that, the bottle should be shaken before each use.  

· If you have never used essential oils before, we recommend carrying out a TEST*. This means applying a small amount of the prepared mixture on the inner arm and observing the reaction on the skin over 10-15 minutes. If there is no reaction, you can use the oil as needed.  

· For an optimal use of the dropper bottle, place the bottle horizontally.  

WHAT TO AVOID WHEN USING ESSENTIAL OILS  

· Essential oils should not be applied directly to the skin, as previously described.  

· It is necessary to avoid contact with mucous membranes, eyes and other sensitive areas (wounds, genital area, etc.). In case of contact, it is recommended to clean the area with a plant oil.  

· As a general precaution, essential oils should not be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding.  

· Avoid sun exposure immediately after applying essential oils, risk of photosensitization. In case of citrus essential oils (lemon, mandarin, sweet orange, grapefruit and bergamot), you should wait 6 hours before sun exposure.  

· Avoid the use of essential oils in children under 3 years.  

· Essential oils should not be injected intramuscularly or intravenously.  

TOPICAL USE  

· Lack of libido (stimulant, aphrodisiac effect): add 3 drops of patchouli oil to 10 ml of virgin hazelnut oil, mix and apply to the lower abdomen and lumbar area.  

ORAL USE  

Not applicable  

INHALATION USE  

Add 5-8 drops of patchouli oil together with other essential oils suitable for diffusion to a diffuser or humidifier and diffuse.  

DILUTION  

Concentrated / normal / weak / very weak  

PRECAUTIONS  

· Do not use in 100% diffusion, combine with citrus oils.  

· Given its high sesquiterpenol content, do not use on people with oestrogen-dependent cancer.  

· Pregnancy: do not use, as it acts as a uterine muscle spasmolytic.  

· Breastfeeding: use 1 hour after feeding in local topical application (avoiding the chest area), previously diluted in a carrier to a weak dilution.  

· Do not use on children under 12 years of age, possibility of sensitisation in young children.  

· Toxicological data_ LD50: oral: 5.00 / dermal: 5.00.  

Patchouli essential oil (Pogostemon cablin).  

1. Do not exceed the dosage stated in the how to use section.  

2. In case of accidental ingestion of essential oils (0.5 ml or more), quickly take 4 tablespoons of a plant oil (olive or sunflower) and contact the National Institute of Toxicology.  

3. Some o