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

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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