IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PREGNANT AND BREASTFEEDING CUSTOMERS
Haus Of Alchemy products include candles, essential oils, botanicals, herbs, skincare, body-care products, spiritual baths, and other creations that may contain ingredients or materials requiring individual safety consideration.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding can involve circumstances that differ from those of the general population. Because individual medical histories, pregnancies, sensitivities, medications, and other factors vary, Haus Of Alchemy cannot determine whether a particular product or ingredient is appropriate for an individual who is pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, consult your obstetrician, midwife, physician, pharmacist, or other appropriately qualified healthcare professional before using a Haus Of Alchemy product that contains essential oils, botanicals, herbs, or other ingredients about which you have questions.
ESSENTIAL OILS
Essential oils are concentrated botanical substances. Their safety during pregnancy or breastfeeding may depend on the specific oil, concentration, formulation, route of exposure, frequency of use, and individual circumstances.
Haus Of Alchemy does not provide medical recommendations regarding the use of individual essential oils during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
For this reason, we do not maintain a list of essential oils that customers should consider universally “safe” or “unsafe” during pregnancy. Such determinations should be made by a qualified healthcare professional who can evaluate the specific circumstances involved.
Do not assume that an ingredient is safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding because it is natural, botanical, organic, diluted, or commonly used in aromatherapy. Natural origin does not establish safety.
ESSENTIAL OILS COMMONLY RECOMMENDED TO AVOID
The following essential oils are commonly identified in pregnancy-safety guidance as oils that should be avoided or used only under qualified professional supervision, particularly during pregnancy:
FIRST TRIMESTER
- Basil
- Clary Sage
- Cypress
- Juniper Berry
- Peppermint
- Rosemary
- Thyme
THROUGHOUT PREGNANCY
- Cinnamon
- Pennyroyal
- Wintergreen
- Mugwort
- Tansy
- Hyssop
- Wormwood
- Thuja
- Oak Moss
This list is provided to encourage caution and informed decision-making. It should not be considered a complete list of ingredients requiring pregnancy-related precautions. Safety information may differ depending on the specific oil, chemotype, concentration, formulation, route of exposure, and available evidence.
Some botanicals, including mugwort and pennyroyal, have been identified by the National Institutes of Health as potentially unsafe during pregnancy.
ESSENTIAL OILS TO USE WITH CAUTION
Some essential oils may be considered appropriate in certain circumstances when properly formulated and used at appropriate concentrations. This does not mean that they are automatically safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Examples include:
- Lavender
- Chamomile
- Geranium
- Eucalyptus
- Frankincense
- Lemon
- Orange
- Bergamot
- Grapefruit
- Sandalwood
The presence of an essential oil in this section should not be interpreted as a recommendation for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding the specific product and circumstances before use.
PRODUCTS CONTAINING ESSENTIAL OILS
Essential oils may be present in Haus Of Alchemy products for aromatic, sensory, or other intended product purposes. Exposure may occur through inhalation, topical application, or other methods depending on the product.
Do not assume that an essential oil contained in a candle, body-care product, bath product, or other creation presents the same considerations as the same oil used in another formulation or manner.
Follow the specific product directions and warnings provided with each creation.
TOPICAL PRODUCTS
Do not apply concentrated essential oils directly to the skin unless the product is specifically formulated and labeled for topical use.
Before using a skincare, body-care, bath, or other topical product during pregnancy or breastfeeding, review the complete ingredient information and product directions.
If you have concerns about a particular ingredient or formulation, consult your healthcare professional before use.
AROMATIC PRODUCTS & CANDLES
Some Haus Of Alchemy candles and aromatic products contain essential oils or fragrance materials that are released into the surrounding environment during use.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding and have concerns about exposure to a particular fragrance, essential oil, smoke, or other airborne material, consult your healthcare professional before use.
Always follow the product's specific instructions and candle-safety warnings. Never leave a burning candle unattended.
BOTANICALS & HERBS
Haus Of Alchemy products may contain botanicals and herbs used in spiritual and ritual practices.
The fact that a botanical or herb is natural, traditional, or commonly used does not establish that it is appropriate during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Many botanical products have limited pregnancy-safety data.
Do not ingest, apply, burn, diffuse, or otherwise use a botanical or herbal product in a manner different from its stated instructions.
BREASTFEEDING
Pregnancy-related precautions do not necessarily end following delivery. Safety considerations may also apply while breastfeeding, and information regarding many botanical and essential-oil ingredients during lactation remains limited.
If you are breastfeeding, consult your healthcare professional before using products containing ingredients about which you have concerns.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Before purchasing or using a product, review the applicable product description, ingredient information, directions, warnings, and intended use.
Product-specific information should always be considered together with your individual circumstances and any guidance provided by your healthcare professional.
Haus Of Alchemy does not provide individualized medical, obstetric, or pharmacological advice and does not determine whether a particular product is appropriate for an individual pregnancy or breastfeeding circumstance.
WHEN IN DOUBT, DO NOT USE
If you are uncertain whether a product or ingredient is appropriate during pregnancy or breastfeeding, consult a qualified healthcare professional before use.
Do not rely solely on a general ingredient list, internet source, traditional use, or the fact that an ingredient is natural when making pregnancy-related safety decisions.
Nothing on this page is intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition, or to replace individualized medical advice.
Last Updated: September 2026
