Guest guest Posted December 8, 2004 Report Share Posted December 8, 2004 Ok, I give up. What is " NEAT " ? Applying an EO on neat to me means, do not put it on MESSY. Frank Mail - 250MB free storage. Do more. Manage less. http://info.mail./mail_250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2004 Report Share Posted December 8, 2004 Put it this way, your skin could look pretty messy with burns if you do that. Okay seriously, it means using the oil undiluted in a carrier base oil like Sweet Almond, Grapeseed, Jojoba, etc. Most oils you cannot use neat on the skin, there are some you can get away with once or twice if you're in an emergency and there are some that you can use undiluted like lavender (but that's even been disputed). I used lavender undiluted. Michele Robles , frank staudenraus <hands2heal4all> wrote: > > Ok, I give up. > What is " NEAT " ? > Applying an EO on neat to me means, do not put it on MESSY. > > Frank > > > > > > Mail - 250MB free storage. Do more. Manage less. > http://info.mail./mail_250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2004 Report Share Posted December 8, 2004 Hi Frank: Used to mean that to me too! All essential oils should be diluted in a carrier oil before using them topically (barring some emergencies but that is another topic). The percentage to which they should be diluted safely depends on the essential oil you wish to use. Safest dilution on the majority of oils is around 10% and the gentlest oils can be diluted less. There are more volatile oils that should be diluted even more. Then there are other oils that when combined with others a more careful review of your final dilution percentage rate may be warranted. Still other oils I wouldn't go near at all!! For a great oil safety reference text - cites real references - I would recommend Plant Aromatics by Martin Watt. www.av-at.com carries it. I was not the type of person that went out and spent a small fortune on AT books or any oils at all 'til I joined this group and spent a couple of years learning by just 'listening.' The above book is the only safety reference I have ever owned. Dale - Ok, I give up. What is " NEAT " ? Applying an EO on neat to me means, do not put it on MESSY. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2004 Report Share Posted December 8, 2004 ROFLMAO! Very funny and so untrue... I put it on messy whether it's " neat " (straight up, no water, no rocks, no oil, nothing, straight out of the bottle onto your skin) or has been diluted with something... I sometimes look like a walking grease fire waiting to happen. LOL! Thanks for the giggle. Cheers! Kathleen Petrides The Woobey Queen The Warming Touch, Therapeutic Pillows http://www.woobeyworld.com > What is " NEAT " ? > Applying an EO on neat to me means, do not put it on MESSY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2004 Report Share Posted December 9, 2004 Stay away from open flames !! Kathleen Flambé doesn't sound good at all ! Paula ........in Michigan Coming soon Farm Fresh Soaps & Candles I sometimes look like a walking grease fire waiting to happen. LOL! Thanks for the giggle. Cheers! Kathleen Petrides The Woobey Queen The Warming Touch, Therapeutic Pillows http://www.woobeyworld.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2004 Report Share Posted December 9, 2004 I can help with this one...it means without any carrier oil. I have read that the only oils you should do this with is Lavender and Tea Tree. Although, I have heard other schools of thought on this as applying neat can cause you to become sensitized to that particular oil...Kathy in Ohio - frank staudenraus 12/8/2004 4:15:31 PM NEAT Ok, I give up. What is " NEAT " ? Applying an EO on neat to me means, do not put it on MESSY. Frank Mail - 250MB free storage. Do more. Manage less. http://info.mail./mail_250 Step By Step Instructions On Making Rose Petal Preserves: http://www.av-at.com/stuff/rosejam.html To adjust your group settings (i.e. go no mail) see the following link: /join Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2004 Report Share Posted December 9, 2004 Thanks for that great info Dale and all. Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2004 Report Share Posted December 11, 2004 I sometimes > look like a walking grease fire waiting to happen. LOL! > > Thanks for the giggle. > > yes and there is only one Kathlene Flambay to be had! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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