08/30/2023
If you are new to essential oils or are using a new one, remember to do a patch test. To perform a patch test, apply 1–2 drops of essential oil to a patch of skin such as the forearm. Observe that area of skin over the course of 1–2 hours for any noticeable reaction. (However, reactions occur usually within 5–10 minutes.) If there's a reaction, dilute with a carrier oil.