Description of Shea Butter
Shea Butter is a solid Butter that melts on skin contact. Excellent for very dry skin, it moisturizes and softens the skin. Because of its high levels of vitamins A & E, it provides nourishment to both skin and hair, revitalizing and softening without leaving a greasy residue.
Gentle warming in a bowl of hot water will melt the butter so you can add your
essential oils.
Safety information for Shea Butter
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
Professional Essential Oils
