Show notes
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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