February 13, 2024 • 32 mins
On this episode of the Essential Oil Revolution I discuss a very important, and even controversial topic in aromatherapy. It’s regarding the answer to the question of “can you be allergic to essential oils?”
Here’s What You Will Learn:
The three main reasons why “being allergic to essential oils” is controversial in aromatherapy
Why it’s important to have a balanced perspective on 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 the Tisserand Institute’s guidelines
How to avoid skin sensitization reactions
Resources
My Blogs and Research Reviews on Essential Oils and Allergies:
Allergic Response to Essential Oils? Part I (NaturalPath)
Can Someone Have an Allergic Response to Essential Oils and What Would Make One “Allergic” to Begin With? Part II (NaturalPath)
Essential Oils, Allergic Responses, and Skin Sensitization – Why and What You Should Know (Saratoga.com)
Essential Oils, Allergic Responses, and Skin Sensitization – Why and What You Should Know Part 2
Additional Resources:
Irritation and allergic reactions (Tisserand Institute)
Digging Deeper into the Concept of Phototoxicity with Essential Oils
Contact Dermatitis to Essential Oils (Current Dermatology Reports)
Essential Oil Diffusers and Asthma (AAAI)
What You Need to Know About Allergic Reaction to Essential Oils (Healthline)
What to Do If You Have an Adverse Reaction to Essential Oils (Tisserand Institute)
Links to Learn More About My Offerings and Education on Essential Oils:
My Essential Oils Community Membership
My Resource Page
My CEU Course for Practitioners on the Clinical Use of Essential Oils
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