Are Essential Oils Safe for Kids? Some sellers promote the health benefits of these plant extracts with evangelical zeal. But they have few proven benefits and, in some cases, can carry serious risks.

Essential oils are most effective when they’re used to treat an acute problem, such as mild skin infections, sleep problems and allergies (use caution with eucalyptus and menthol in young children).

I still remember the first time I made a bath bomb. It wasn’t pretty, crumbly edges, uneven color, and way too much essential ...

Are essential oils safe for children? The short answer is, yes! Many are safe, in diluted amounts, and can have big benefits for the little people in your family.

Your quest to solve a number of health ailments - anxiety, insomnia, nausea and more - may have brought you to look up essential oils. They're usually sold in small, dark-colored bottles and have ...

Essential oils are a booming business in the United States. Sales revenue grew by 40 percent from 2014 to 2018 by some estimations, as reported in a New York Times article published in July 2019.

Meredith: I’ve heard and read articles about how essential oils have damaged pets and kids. It makes it so confusing to know what’s safe and what isn’t. Amanda: Thanks for bringing that up.

How to use essential oils Essential oils are likely safe to inhale, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy assistant professor Lauren Hynicka, PharmD, BCPS, tells USA TODAY.