The Essential Oil Revolution | Essential Oils, Aromatherapy, And Healthy Living By Samantha Lee Wright |powered By Revolution

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 gu