10 Tips to Using Essential Oils Safely

One of About.com - Skin Care's most popular categories is our DIY skin care section of recipes and tips. I love making my own products and have quite the collection of butters, oils and fragrances in my office.? If you are a DIY-er, you might wonder about the differences in fragrance oils verses essential oils. It seems like many people start with fragrance oils because they are intimidated by essential oils.

Essential oils are all natural, fragrance oils are not.? This article on SoapQueen.com explains what goes into a fragrance oil.? Short answer: It's confidential and companies do not have to share that info with you.? If you are looking to dabble in Essential Oils, you should know that they can be dangerous and you need to handle them correctly.

Debra Duneier, author of the book EcoChi share 10 Tips for Essential Oils and even shared two recipes to get you started.? Read her tips and consider making some of your own oils, bath soaks and moisturizer.

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