Skin Sensitization:
Unlike skin irritation where symptoms are immediate, skin sensitization develops over time, taking weeks if not years to occur. Just because you do not have any adverse reaction now, does not mean you will not have one in the future. If you re- ally love essential oils, you should use them with caution by diluting them appropriately so that you can continue to use them. Factors that Increase the Risk of Sensitization:
• Applying oils neat, or at high concentrations • Frequent use over long periods of time • Using contaminated oils • Using oxidized, degraded or otherwise expired oils • Use of oils that are known sensitizers
Pure essential oils without additives should last forever… This is just another very ridiculous claim. Oils may seem to last for a long time but in reality, they will eventually go bad because of oxidation. All oils have a shelf life and will naturally begin to oxidize over time. Proper storage will help to keep your oils longer. Store your oils in a cool, dry place with the lids tightly sealed. Heat, oxygen and sun light can all play a part in breaking down your oils faster.
Storing your Essential Oils: Essential oils must be stored in dark, airtight, glass bottles.
Exposure to light, oxygen, and heat will begin to break the oils down and they can become skin irritating. If oils are stored ap- propriately, they may last 7-10 years, although the optimum time varies. Some oil’s aromas actually improve with age, with the exception being the citrus oils – they should only be kept
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for one to two years. All oils need to be kept cold. The ideal temperature is 65°F, although between 45°-65° is adequate.
• Citrus: 1-2 years • Needles: 2-3 years • Leaves, Woods: 7-9 years • Flowers 5-6 years
Frankincense essential oil will cure cancer… The antitumoral component of frankincense is Boswellic acid.
Boswellic acid is not found in the essential oil, but it is in the gum resin. In an article by Robert Tisserand, an essential oil expert, he states:
“They are being told, in videos and blog posts, that
frankincense oil contains boswellic acid—the antitumoral ac- tive ingredient in frankincense gum resin. But it doesn’t, and the simple reason is that boswellic acid is much too heavy a molecule to be volatile.” (Retrieved from: http://tisserandinsti-
tute.org/frankincense-oil-and-cancer-in-perspective)
I have just skimmed the surface here with all the many myths
and rumors flying around, if you are ever unsure, I suggest reach- ing out to trained aromatherapist for guidance. You can never be too safe when it comes to using your oils and using them prop- erly!
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