Essential oils are potent concentrates & require care when handling.

• Diffuser essential oils are flammable. Keep away from open flame.
• Do not ingest essential oils and keep away from children.
• Do not apply directly to the skin. Direct skin contact may cause irritation.
• Diffusers containing essential oils may stain wood surfaces. Always wipe bottle clean before setting on any surface.

Essential oils only with no fillers or carriers.

Conventional home scenting products like plug-ins and aerosols can contain propellants like kerosene and butane or harsh chemicals like formaldehyde. Potential health hazards include headache, irritated eyes and nose and other allergic reactions.

There has also been a number of alarming reports from studies of animal (mice) responses to common household air fresheners, which have shown asthma like reactions of the animal breathing systems. There were also indications of neurotoxity, when the chemicals affected nervous system, causing odd behaviors.

A common harmful ingredient of air fresheners is limonene. Limonene irritates eyes, mouth, skin. It can also cause dizziness. They may also contain petroleum distillates, which can irritate or damage your lungs. You may feel fatigue and confusion when your air freshener contains tolune. Some air freshener chemicals show themselves more in long term, like cancerogenic benzene compounds, or phthalates interfering with hormone production. You can also find such toxic chemicals as methylformamide, terpinolene, methoxybenzaldehyde, and butanoic acid.

The federal government does not currently test air fresheners for safety or require manufacturers to meet any specific safety standards.