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dayspamagazine.com/freeinfo dayspamagazine.com • january 2018 • [ 63 ] Handling With Care Although essential oils are generally recognized as safe by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), they do need to be stored and administered carefully. "Keep them in a dark place and protect them from extreme temperatures," advises Warren. "Oxygen exposure can oxidize the product and break down the scent profi le, so keep your bottles closed. Use colored glass bottles, not plastic, which can cause a chemical reaction." Remember that essential oils are highly fl ammable too. Even when oils are diluted, there's a chance that guests can have an adverse reaction to certain types, so be sure you're familiar with the safety data on each one. In some cases, clients should avoid sun exposure after using essential oils, and a physician should be consulted prior to administering them to people with severe asthma or a history of allergies. There is even some evidence that essential oils may be toxic to a fetus. "If a client is pregnant or breastfeeding, recommend that she check with a doctor before using products that contain essential oils," cautions Luu. The National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA) has a handy safety guide for additional considerations. Finally, refrain from making specifi c health claims. "To be on the safe side, therapists might simply say that some people have experienced certain benefi ts from a particular oil, or they might also share their own experiences with it," advises Luu. Above all, make sure that everything you do—from proper handling to administering to communicating the benefi ts—is done with your clients' best interests and optimum health in mind. u © GETTY IMAGES "Using the purest essential oils makes a qualitative difference during treatments." PLACENTA PLUS Solution to Anti-Aging Neuropeptides / Oligo Elements www.biojouvance.com 1.800.272.1716 Placenta Vegetal / Growth Factors +