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The answer to the question of “Can you be allergic to essential oils?” can be controversial in aromatherapy. The reason this subject is up for heated debate, in my opinion, is due to semantics in three key areas.
On this episode of the Essential Oil Revolution I take the plunge and dive deep into this subject. My discussion is centered around the research I compiled in several previous articles, additional sources I reviewed for the podcast, other experts’ opinions, what my clinical experience has shown me over the past 16 years that I have used essential oils in my practice, and my background as an essential oils’ wellness consultant for 20+ years.
Below is an Overview of You Will Learn During the Show:
- The three main reasons why “being allergic to essential oils” is controversial in aromatherapy
- Why it’s important to have a balanced perspective of the literature and the information presented from various sources regarding the safety of essential oils
- The comparison between documented safety issues with medication errors and drug side effects vs. natural products
- What is an allergy?
- The four main types of allergies and what two classifications are associated with essential oils
- The terpene factor in relationship to contact dermatitis and how it relates to essential oil quality
- The difference between photosensitization and contact dermatitis (type four hypersensitivity reactions)
- What to do if you have a reaction to essential oils, based on Tisserand Institute’s guidelines
- How to avoid skin sensitization reactions
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Disclaimer: This material is for information purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe for any illness. You should check with your doctor regarding implementing any new strategies into your wellness regime. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.
This information is applicable ONLY for therapeutic quality essential oils. This information DOES NOT apply to essential oils that have not been tested for purity and standardized constituents. There is no quality control in the United States, and oils labeled as “100% pure” need only to contain 5% of the actual oil. The rest of the bottle can be filled with fillers and sometimes toxic ingredients that can irritate the skin. The studies are not based solely on a specific brand of an essential oil, unless stated. Please read the full study for more information.
