Ep. 401 Can You Be Allergic to Essential Oils?

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

Hi! I’m Sarah!

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