The Essential Oil Revolution - Health, Purpose, and Aromatherapy

401: Can You Be Allergic to Essential Oils? with Dr. Sarah LoBisco, ND, IFMCP (Solo episode)

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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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