Can I use scented candles or my essential oil diffuser when I am 14 weeks pregnant?

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Hello, thank you so much for this answer it's enlightening! However, I would like to know about pregnant scented candles is it to be banned? thank you,

Alexandre Chagnon · Accepted Answer

Hello Ma'am, congratulations on your pregnancy! The safety of essential oils in pregnant women have been the subject of few scientific studies, which is why the application of essential oils to the skin or by ingestion is not recommended. However, there is no expectation of risk when using an aromatherapy diffuser. To put all the odds on our side, you might want to prioritize certain essential oils that are considered "compatible" with pregnancy, such as chamomile, grapefruit, tangerine, jasmine, geranium, rose, ylang-ylang and lavender essential oils. I hope I have answered your question Maeva Di-Ré, Pharmacy Student Supervised by Alexandre Chagnon, Pharmacist No, scented candles, on the other hand, are not dangerous, even if they contain other scented essences than those considered safe in pregnancy. Good day, Alexander