List of generally considered safe oils for diffusing and occasional topical use for two and under.
Basil linalool (Ocimum basilicum) – Relaxing, mood lifting, helpful for soothing sore muscles
Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) – Bright, clean, uplifting citrus scent. Bergamot is phototoxic unless you purchase one that is filtered to be bergaptine-free. If not using bergaptine-free, a maximum dilution of 0.4% (about 5 drops in 4 tablespoons carrier oil) is recommended to avoid phototoxicity. (source: Essential Oil Safety)
Black pepper (Piper nigrum) – Helpful for soothing achy muscles
Blue tansy (Tanacetum annuum) -Also called Moroccan blue chamomile, this oil has skin soothing properties. It may also promote feelings of being clear-headed when pollen counts are high.
Catnip (Nepeta cataria) – Relaxing. Supports restful sleep.
Cedarwood Atlantica (Cedrus atlantica) – Calming, skin soothing.
Cedarwood Virginian (Juniperus virginiana) – Lovely woodsy scent, relaxing and beneficial for skin.
Chamomile/German (Matricaria chamomilla L) – Relaxing, helpful for sleep, may support clear thinking when pollen counts are high
Chamomile/Roman (Chamaemelum nobile) – Relaxing, helpful for sleep, helpful for soothing sore muscles
Cinnamon leaf (Cinnamomum verum) – NOT cinnamon bark. Smells lovely when diffused during the holidays. Can have a warming effect when applied to the skin, but it can cause irritation if too high a concentration is used. The maximum recommended dilution in Essential Oil Safety is 0.6% (about 7 drops in four tablespoons carrier oil)
Citronella (Cymbopogon winterianus) –
Clary sage (Salvia sclarea) – Helpful for relaxation and restful sleep.
Copaiba balsam (Copaifera officinalis) – Supports healthy respiratory function and soothes achy muscles.
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) – Soothes upset tummy’s and calms emotions.
Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) – Supports healthy respiratory function. Thought to have an emotionally grounding effect during challenging experiences.
Dill weed (Anethum graveolens) – Helpful for digestion. Supports immune function. The maximum recommended dilution for this oil is 1.2% (about 7 drops in two tablespoons carrier oil)
Fir needle (Abies sibirica) – Supports healthy respiratory function
Fragonia (Agonis fragrans) – Smells a lot like eucalyptus and supports healthy respiratory function.
Frankincense carterii (Boswellia carterii) – Immune support, helpful for soothing cuts, bruises and other injuries, relaxing, also thought to promote youthful looking skin
Fragrant Aroma 