Our Gentle Essential Oil Blend is a great way to introduce a baby to the healing effects of essential oils. A warm, sweet, beautifully blue colored blend, it is calming and mildly sedative. Gentle Blend is great for healing and adjusting from birth for both baby and mother.
This blend can be amazing for sensitive individuals and the elderly as well. Make sure to dilute and enjoy the calming benefits and sweet aroma of our Gentle Essential Oil Blend.
Aroma- Sweet and Earthy with Hints of Citrus
Properties- Analgesic, Antifungal, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Anticarcinogenic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary, Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Digestive, Febrifuge, Hepatic, Stomachic, Vermifuge
Specific Benefits of Gentle Essential Oil Blend:
Frankincense
can be used as a helpful tool to boost immunity and protect the body
from molds and infections. Frankincense has soothing properties and can
help clear up skin irritations.
Roman
Chamomile essential oil has a sweet and soothing aroma and it is
extremely gentle and useful for all age groups. Generally relaxing and
comforting, Roman Chamomile is helpful to bring on sleep and ease
tension.
Like
Roman Chamomile, German Chamomile is relaxing and comforting. This oil
also contains a higher volume of the chemical component chamazulene,
giving it its signature blue color and anti-inflammatory properties.
Cape
Chamomile, grown in South Africa, has a vibrant blue color and a clean
fruity and floral aroma. It is our most powerfully calming variety of
chamomile, great for soothing a fussy disposition.
Yarrow
can help boost the pain-relieving effects of chamomile, making this oil
useful during teething. Yarrow is known to stimulate circulation,
helping carry the oils through the system more efficiency. Yarrow also
has astringent properties, shrinking pores and wounds to help heal
wounds and irritations.
The warm smell of Mandarin is calming for baby and may help promote digestion.
Helichrsum
Italicum gently supports circulation in the body, helping wounds and
skin irritations heal more quickly. Helping to regulate the flow of
blood, Helichrysum is a great aide in healing trauma and promoting heart
energy. A case of baby acne can be helped to heal more quickly with
this oil. Our Newborn Baby Essential Oil Blend is safe for babies and
children when properly diluted.
Guidelines for Essential oils Suitable for Children and Number of Drops Per age, per ounce of carrier oil for massage or topical application:
- Newborn...1-2 drops per Ounce of Carrier Oil
- 2-6 Months...1-3 drops per Ounce of Carrier Oil
- 6-12 Months...1-4 drops per Ounce of Carrier Oil
- 1-5 Years...5-8 drops per Ounce of Carrier Oil
- 6-8 Years...5-10 drops per Ounce of Carrier Oil
- 9-11 Years...5-12 drops per Ounce of Carrier Oil
Bath Method –Essential Oil drops per age:
It
is important not to exceed the recommended drops and to add essential
oil to a handful of crystal salt, or to 1 oz fatty liquid such as light
cream, whole milk or carrier oil before adding to the bath. Never use undiluted essential oils in a child's bath. The following table is a guideline:- Children age 1-2 years: 1 drop
- Children age 3-4 years:2 drops
- Children age 5-6 years:3 drops
- Children age 7-12 years: 4 drops
- Children age 13 -16 years: 6 drops
- Youth age 17 - 18 years: 6 drops
- Youth age 18 years: 6-8 drops
The
oil may also be diffused for up to 20 minutes in a room with good
ventilation.To read our full article with guidelines about how to use
essential oils for babies and children, Click Here
