2-5 year old preschoolers • Skin contact product
For 2-5 year olds (toddlers and preschoolers) this lavender oil is mostly low risk but there are some reports it may affect hormones in young children, so use it sparingly and carefully.
If you choose to use a product that lists this oil: use it only occasionally, avoid undiluted oil on the skin, do a small patch test on the inside of the arm and wait 24 hours, keep it away from the face and genital area, rinse off thoroughly after use, and prefer everyday products without essential oils for toddlers and preschoolers.
There are published case reports and lab studies suggesting lavender oil may have hormone-disrupting activity in children (see: "Lavender Products Associated With Premature Thelarche and Prepubertal Gynecomastia: Case Reports and Endocrine-Disrupting Chemical Activities" 2019). Some manufacturers restrict or avoid this oil for children. Watch for any skin redness, rashes, unusual breast lumping or swelling, or other unexpected changes — stop use and talk to your child’s pediatrician if you see these signs.
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Use caution with Lavandula stoechas oil for 2-5 year old children. Some safety concerns have been identified.
May mess with natural hormone development in babies and children. Young children may be more sensitive to these effects.
Acts like fake hormones in the body, confusing natural signals. Young children may be more sensitive to these effects.
Lavandula stoechas oil is commonly found in skincare products, cosmetics, and topical applications. Always check ingredient labels before use.
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