Safety & Care Information
At Add Oils, we want you to enjoy your products safely and confidently.
Essential oils are highly concentrated botanical extracts. All Add Oils products containing essential oils are appropriately diluted for their intended use; however, individual sensitivities can vary.
Please read the information below before using your Add Oils products and always follow the specific directions and warnings provided with your product.
If you are unsure whether a product is suitable for you or your child, particularly during pregnancy, breastfeeding or if you have a medical condition, please speak with your doctor or qualified healthcare professional before use.
Important Information
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For external use only unless the product specifically states otherwise.
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Do not ingest essential oils or Add Oils products.
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Avoid contact with eyes and inner ears.
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Do not apply to broken, damaged or irritated skin.
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Keep products out of reach of children.
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Follow the directions for use provided with each individual product.
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Discontinue use if irritation or sensitivity occurs.
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If a product is accidentally swallowed or you experience a significant reaction, seek appropriate medical advice or contact the relevant Australian poisons information service.
Add Oils products are designed to complement everyday self-care and aromatherapy rituals and are not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
🌿 Wellness Rollers
Our Wellness Rollers contain essential oils blended with a carrier oil for topical application.
Patch Testing
Essential oils can cause skin irritation or sensitivity in some people.
Before using a topical blend for the first time, our guidance is to perform a small patch test:
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Apply a small amount to a small area of intact skin, such as the inside of your arm.
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Leave the area for approximately 24 hours.
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Check for any signs of irritation, redness, itching or discomfort.
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Discontinue use if a reaction occurs.
If you experience a significant or persistent reaction, seek medical advice.
Where to Apply
Wellness Rollers are generally applied to pulse points.
Pulse points are areas where blood vessels are close to the surface of the skin, such as the wrists, sides of the neck and temples.
Some Add Oils blends have additional recommended applications. Always refer to the specific blend for its individual directions for use.
Avoid applying essential oils to the eyes, inner ears, mucous membranes or broken and irritated skin.
☀️ Photosensitive Essential Oils
Some citrus essential oils can increase the skin's sensitivity to ultraviolet (UV) light.
Add Oils uses photosensitive oils in some blends, including:
Bergamot • Lemon • Lime • Grapefruit
Please check the ingredient list of your individual product.
If a product contains a photosensitive oil and is intended for topical use, follow the product-specific directions and take appropriate precautions around sun and UV exposure.
We therefore recommend you apply blends containing photosensitive oils to unexposed areas, such as the back of the neck or along the spine, if heading outside. Always check the ingredients and directions for your individual blend.
👶 Children
Essential oils require particular care when used around babies and children.
Add Oils has different ranges formulated for different age groups. Always check the individual product page and product label for the recommended age before use.
Tiny Range
Our Tiny blends are formulated specifically for babies and young children and are diluted according to their intended age range.
Our current product guidance is that Tiny blends are intended for babies over 3 months and 6kg. If your baby’s weight is below 50th percentile, we suggest waiting until 5 months of age before using any essential oils.
Essential oils should not be used on babies younger than 3 months.
Kids Range
Our Kids blends are formulated for children and have individual age recommendations.
Please check the specific product before use, as recommended ages can vary between blends.
School Essentials
Our School Essentials blends are intended for children aged 6+ years
Tween Essentials
Our Tween Essentials blends are intended for children aged 8+ years
Important
Some essential oils require particular caution around young children. Add Oils does not use Clove, Lemongrass, Melissa, Oregano or Peppermint in our Tiny or Kids ranges where these oils are not appropriate for the intended age group.
If your child has a medical condition, takes medication or you have concerns about using essential oils, our guidance is to consult your child's doctor or qualified healthcare professional before use.
🤰 Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Pregnancy is a time when extra care should be taken with essential oils.
At Add Oils, we take a cautious approach to essential oil use during pregnancy. Our guidance is to avoid using essential oil blends during the first trimester and to choose products specifically formulated with pregnancy suitability in mind.
There are some essential oils that our guidance is to avoid throughout pregnancy, including Oregano, Peppermint, Rosemary and Wintergreen.
We also advise avoiding Clary Sage until 37 weeks - full term. These oils may be appropriate for use during childbirth.
Our Tiny and Kids ranges do not contain the oils we have identified as unsuitable for pregnancy, and their blends are formulated at a gentler dilution. For this reason, these are the Add Oils ranges we suggest for pregnant women who wish to use an Add Oils blend.
However, individual circumstances can vary.
If you are pregnant, trying to conceive or breastfeeding, or if you have any concerns about using essential oils, our guidance is to speak with your doctor, midwife or qualified healthcare professional before use.
Always check the ingredients and safety information for your individual product before use.
🌱 Ingredients & Formulation
Add Oils products use carefully selected ingredients and essential-oil blends.
Where stated on individual product pages, our formulations may include:
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pure essential oils
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plant-based carrier oils
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organic fractionated coconut oil
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naturally derived ingredients
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naturally derived preservatives
Add Oils uses naturally derived ingredients and no synthetic ingredients in our formulations.
Please refer to the individual product page for the complete ingredient list of each product.
Ingredient information can vary between products, so always check the ingredients before use, particularly if you have known allergies or sensitivities.
Nut Oils & Allergies
Some Add Oils products contain plant or nut-derived oils.
If you have a known allergy or sensitivity, please check the full ingredient list before use and contact us if you need clarification about a particular product.
🌸 Aromatherapy Mists
Aromatherapy Mists are designed to be used according to the directions supplied with the individual product.
Avoid spraying directly into the eyes, face or onto broken or irritated skin unless the product specifically states that it is suitable for that application.
Keep sprays away from the face of young children and use only as directed.
Always check the individual product directions, ingredients and age recommendations before use.
💧 Magnesium & Body Oils
Magnesium products and body oils have their own individual directions and precautions.
Please follow the instructions supplied with each product and check the individual product page for age recommendations and ingredients.
Do not apply topical products to broken, damaged or irritated skin.
A tingling sensation can occur with some magnesium products. If you experience significant discomfort or irritation, discontinue use and rinse the area. You may prefer to just apply magnesium to the soles of the feet, where absorption is effective and does not cause a tingling feeling.
Kids Magic Magnesium is specially formulated for kids and those with sensitive skin. For younger children, we recommend to apply to the soles of the feet only.
If you have a medical condition, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are unsure whether a magnesium product is suitable for you or your child, our guidance is to consult your healthcare professional before use.
💎 Storage & Care
To help preserve the quality of your products:
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Store in a cool, dry place.
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Keep away from direct sunlight.
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Keep away from excessive heat.
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Keep lids and caps securely closed when not in use.
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Keep products out of reach of children.
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Avoid leaving products in hot cars or other areas exposed to high temperatures.
Our Wellness Rollers are packaged in dark amber bottles to help protect the essential oils from light.
When in Doubt, Ask Us
If you are unsure whether a particular Add Oils product is suitable for you or your child, please contact us before use.
For questions involving pregnancy, breastfeeding, allergies, medical conditions or medications, our guidance is to speak with your doctor, midwife or qualified healthcare professional.
Add Oils products are designed to complement everyday self-care rituals and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
TGA Information
Information published on this website and on Add Oils products has not been evaluated by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).
The TGA regulates therapeutic goods in Australia. Whether a particular product is a therapeutic good depends on its circumstances, including its ingredients, intended purpose and claims.
Add Oils does not represent that the TGA has evaluated, approved or endorsed our products.
Where applicable, always follow the directions, warnings and safety information provided with your individual product.
A Final Note
Please always refer to the individual product label and directions for use, as products can contain different essential oils, ingredients, concentrations and age recommendations.
Add Oils may update safety information from time to time as product formulations and safety guidance develop.