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Patch testing is essential to check for allergic reactions or irritation when trying new products on your skin or hair. Here's the best advice for performing a patch test:

Patch Testing for Skin:

1. Choose the Right Spot: Test on a small, inconspicuous area like the inside of your wrist, behind your ear, or the inner elbow.

2. Clean the Area: Wash the test spot with mild soap and water to ensure it's free of dirt or other products.

3. Apply a Small Amount: Apply a small amount of the product (e.g., a few drops of oil, cream, or serum) directly to the patch test area.

4. Cover or Leave Open: If you want to intensify the test, you can cover the area with a bandage, but leaving it open also works. Be cautious about covering if it's a highly active ingredient.

5. Wait 24-48 Hours: Observe the area for at least 24 to 48 hours for any signs of irritation, redness, swelling, itching, or other allergic reactions. For certain ingredients (like essential oils or acids), some reactions might take longer to appear.

6. Monitor for Delayed Reactions: Sometimes, allergic reactions can be delayed up to 72 hours. If you don’t see immediate irritation, continue to monitor the area for a few days.

Patch Testing for Hair:

1. Choose the Right Spot: Perform the test on a small section of hair and scalp, usually behind the ear or on a part of the scalp that can be hidden.

2. Test Both Hair and Scalp: Apply the product to both the hair strand and a small section of the scalp to check for irritation, flakiness, or breakage on the hair itself, as well as any skin reaction on the scalp.

3. Leave the Product On: For rinse-off products like shampoos or conditioners, leave it on for the recommended time before washing it off. For leave-in products, apply it as directed without washing it off.

4. Wait 24 Hours: Check for reactions like itching, redness, or changes in hair texture, breakage, or dryness after 24 hours.

5. Repeat the Test: If you're uncertain, perform the patch test again before full use, especially for highly active ingredients like essential oils, dyes, or treatments.

Key Patch Testing Tips:

• Avoid Testing Multiple Products at Once: Patch test one product at a time to identify potential allergens.

• Be Cautious with Sensitive Ingredients: Ingredients like essential oils, acids, and strong actives can cause stronger reactions, so patch test those carefully.

• Consult a Dermatologist: If you have known sensitivities or allergies, it's a good idea to consult a dermatologist before using new products.

This process will help you identify any adverse reactions before using the product on your entire face, body, or scalp, ensuring safety.

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Overall Shelf Life Estimate:

 For optimal performance of each blend, it is best to use within 6 to 12 months.

To extend the shelf life, you can:

• Store the blend in a cool, dark place.

• Refrigerate the blend..

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Cold-Pressed Only:

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Products at OilsFromEden:

• ARE NOT extracted using chemicals such as Hexane.  (Hexane is a harsh chemical similar to a refrigerant)

• DO NOT contain Soya Bean Oil (which is mass production extracted using hexane) 

• ​DO NOT contain other cheap fillers such as Canola Oil, Sunflower Oil, Corn Seed Oil, Palm Oil or Oils sprayed with Chemical Pesticides

• WILL NEVER add preservatives or Hydrolyzed products or containing Glycine

• WILL source RAW Materials proven to be ORGANICALLY GROWN wherever Nature permits

• Will never contain man-made products such as SalicylicAcid, Caprylic Acid, ​Ceramide NG, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Coumarin, Limonene, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxy Citronellal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone,Linalool

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