[Everything doTERRA] Re: Peppermint Oil and 8 year old child

I would dilute any oils that are used topically on a small child...
with the possible exception of Lavender. Remember that the oils are
not diluted in potency when you do so--you just prevent potential skin
sensitivity. Most people experience Peppermint as a cooling sensation,
but there are a few--of all ages--who find Peppermint to be
uncomfortably "hot"! My 18 yo son is one of these, even though he has
darker skin and you wouldn't think he would be sensitive. You just
never know! The very young and the very old are more likely to be
sensitive.

On Oct 3, 6:27 pm, "Brooke Magleby" <brooke...@cableone.net> wrote:
> I have a 9 year old son with Asthma.  I use about a quarter size of FCO with
> 3 drops Breath and 3 drops Lime  and rub it on his chest and back every
> night.  We haven't had any skin reactions, but everyone is different.
> Peppermint is very strong - and combining it with the other product may have
> been what caused the rash.  I would definitely start slowly...maybe 1 drop
> with FCO to see how his skin reacts at first.  I have used it neat if he is
> having an attack, but as a preventative measure - the above is what we do
> every night.  I also rub the reflex points on his feet and ears with the
> oils and it seems to be keeping everything under control.  Good Luck!
> Brooke Magleby
>
>
>
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> [mailto:everythingdoterra@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Diane
> Sent: Sunday, October 03, 2010 3:38 PM
> To: Everything doTERRA
> Subject: [Everything doTERRA] Peppermint Oil and 8 year old child
>
> A friend of mine has a little boy about 8 years old that has really
> bad asthma since he was really little.  I had given my friend some
> peppermint oil to try and told her to dilute it with EVO or Virgin
> Coconut oil, but she was going to try "Baby Aveeno".  It Worked!!!
> However after 3 days, when she put the Baby Aveeno and peppermint oil
> on his chest it started to burn and he had to immediately wash it off
> and left a rash.  She just got the "Breathe" and wants to try this
> after the rash clears.  Should she dilute the "Breathe" since the
> child's skin is really sensitive to anything put on it.  (She can only
> use Baby Dreft laundry soap and Baby items, otherwise her son breaks
> out in a rash).  How much Breathe and how much EVO or Coconut oil,
> what would be the mixture rate?  Thanks for all your help and
> suggestions, she is waiting for a reply.
> Diane
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