Lesson 3: Blending, Recipes and More!
The Don’ts of Aromatherapy: Essential Oils NOT Recommended for Personal Use
Essential oils are a miracle of nature, an incredible gift that the natural world has given us to cherish and protect. They possess incredible medicinal healing and cosmetic qualities. Some of them can relax, distress, enhance memory and emotional well-being. Others possess analgesic, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, skin rejuvenating properties. Others, however, can be photo-toxic, neuro-toxic, abortive, carcinogenic, or irritant to the skin. It’s our responsibility to respect the power of nature.
FOR PERSONAL USE
The following essential oils can increase sunburn reaction to your skin (both from sun exposure and tanning booths). Do not use them for regularly if you have a personal history of skin cancer, moles, or dark freckles on large areas of your body.
Angelica Root
Absolutes and Concretes
Bergamot
Cumin
Ginger
Grapefruit
Lemon
Lemon Verbena
Lime
Mandarin
Orange
The following essential oils can irritate sensitive, irritated, or allergic skin.
Aniseed
Basil
Fennel
Lemongrass
Peppermint (never use undiluted)
Rosemary
Bay
Benzoin
Citronella
Rose (high concentration)
Ylang Ylang (high concentration)
Absolutes and Concretes
Camphor
Aniseed
Armois
Basil
Birch
Cornmint
Fennel
Hyssop
Lavender Stoechas
Lavender Cotton
Marjoram
Myrrh
Oregano
Pimenta Racemosa
Plechanthrus
Star Anise
Tarragon
It is my suggestion to avoid the unmonitored use of essential oils during pregnancy.
