Is this bath salt suitable for sensitive skin, and can I use it while pregnant? — Lavender Bath Salt 500 g - Zelana

Vannisool lavender bath salt contains sea salt and lavender essential oil. Sea salt is a simple, mineral-based ingredient, but lavender essential oil is a fragrant concentrate, and fragrance is one of the more common triggers for sensitive or reactive skin. If your skin tends to react to scented products, start with a smaller amount than usual — one small handful instead of several — and observe how your skin feels during and after the bath.

It is also sensible to avoid using the bath salt on irritated, broken, sunburned, or freshly shaved skin, because salt water can sting and essential oils can further irritate damaged skin. If you have a known skin condition or very reactive skin, test the product on a small area first, or choose an unscented bath product instead.

During pregnancy, sensitivity to fragrance can change, and some women find strong scents unpleasant. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have a chronic condition, or are taking medication, consult a specialist before using this product. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease, and it is not a substitute for medical care.

If you have previously had an allergic reaction to lavender or to other essential oils, do not use this product. The aroma is released into the water and inhaled as well as absorbed through the skin, so a sensitivity can show up on the skin or as a reaction to the scent itself.