What you need to know before using essential oils 

Essential oils can make your house smell great, are a fun addition to your DIYs, and are what I consider to be a must-have in your holistic medicine cabinet. Before using essential oils, read through these safety tips so you can make educated choices with how you use essential oils on yourself, your children, and your pets!

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Do essential oils expire?

Essential oils can expire, which can vary depending on the type of oil. Essential oils have an expiration date printed on the bottle, so if you’ve had a few essential oils sitting in the back of your cabinet for a while, it’s important to check the expiration date.

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How to safely use essential oils during labor (Guest blog from a doula)

One of my favorite tools in my doula bag, that I use for almost EVERY birth, is my essential oils! There are so many great uses for essential oils, but when it comes to my doula bag, I like to keep things simpleI only carry three single oils! If my clients have their own blends or oils, that's great! But I've found these three to be the most versatile and useful in my practice.

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