Essential Oils For After Childbirth
Apr 21st 2021
Posted by Amrita Aromatherapy
K. asked via Ask Dr. Streicher:
Dear Dr. Streicher,
Thank you for your last recommendations re: Essential Oils to diffuse during winter to keep viruses away – we all stayed healthy!
I hope to pick your brain again: I've just had a baby and was wondering which Essential Oils I could use topically to help tighten skin and to reduce appearance of cellulite? I am breastfeeding and am wondering which are safe to use. Also, which percentage dilution for local use, and how often per week?
Thanks in advance. I am a huge fan of your work.
Best,
K.
Dr. Christoph Streicher answered this as follows:
Here is some information for you, and please let us know how this works for you.
For Skin Tightening:
Use Carrot, Rose Geranium and Helichrysum Essential Oils. These are all safe during breast-feeding.*
For Cellulite:
You can use Cypress and Juniper, but these are not safe during breast-feeding.*
Before using any of these Essential Oils, please dilute them to 2 - 3 % (i.e. 10-15 drops of Essential Oils per tablespoon of Rosehip Seed Oil). Apply once or twice a day to affected areas.*
Disclaimer: *The statements made on this page have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). They are not intended to diagnose, cure or prevent any disease. If a condition persists, please contact your physician or healthcare provider. The information provided is not a substitute for a face-to-face consultation with a healthcare provider, and should not be construed as medical advice.
Original Published: 2016-06-20 / Last Modified: 2025-5-30