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Additionally, between ages 2-6 these oils can be added to the list.
Jasmine absolute (Jasminum sambac) – Max dermal use of 0.7% (about 4 drops in two tablespoons carrier oil)
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) – Max dermal use of 0.6% (about 7 drops in four tablespoons carrier oil)
Ylang-Ylang (Cananga odorata) – Max dermal use of 0.8% (about 5 drops in two tablespoons carrier oil)

Now for ages 6-12 you can use all the oils listed above plus the oils below.
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is also considered appropriate after age six.
Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) dilation ratio 1.5% (1 drop per teaspoon)
Eucalyptus radiata (Eucalyptus radiata)
Eucalyptus globulus (Eucalyptus globulus)

So, as you can see there are a lot of things you need to keep in mind before you go to the nearest health store or sign up with an MLM essential oil company to get oils. Always remember you’re the ones that are responsible for the wellbeing of these little ones, so be informed.
Now the good news! Like I mentioned before you can use an essential oil “byproduct” called a hydrosol to take care of yourself, your babies and your older children without worrying if this is going to harm you all. Hydrosols are simply the leftover distillate water, but they contain minute traces of the essential oil that was being distilled. They absolutely contain therapeutic properties like the oils, but they do not 100% share the same constituents. And the therapeutic properties are in such small amounts that they pose little risk to the user. Hydrosols are liquids with taste and smell, but they’re not like herbal teas or tinctures, or decoctions or infusions, they are distillates, their own unique thing. Another great thing about hydrosols, they don’t need to be diluted because they are so mild already. You can compare them to homeopathic remedies for example, the more you dilute them, the stronger the remedy. If taken internally, for example in your water (and yes hydrosols can be ingested, yay!), it will be like you’re taking multiple microdoses of your “remedy” throughout the day.(7)