by Lea Jacobson, Certified Clinical Aromatherapist | May 6, 2015 | Safety Information
Essential oils are made up of dozens – sometimes hundreds – of chemical constituents. Some of these constituents are potentially carcinogenic; others are anti-carcinogenic; some are neither. Below you will find links to more information on this topic...
by Lea Jacobson, Certified Clinical Aromatherapist | Apr 23, 2015 | Safety Information
Some essential oils may inhibit blood clotting. This means, the blood can become thin and you can be at risk for bleeding out during surgery. Not everyone will need to be overly concerned about knowing this information, but for some, the risks can be fatal. Below you...
by Lea Jacobson, Certified Clinical Aromatherapist | Apr 22, 2015 | Safety Information
If you use essential oils topically, you'll want to pay close attention to this info. Using certain essential oils topically with exposure to sun, tanning beds, or other UV light can damage the skin. This kind of phototoxic damage to the skin can be permanent –...
by Lea Jacobson, Certified Clinical Aromatherapist | Apr 17, 2015 | Safety Information
Inhalation is one of the three ways to use essential oils. Below you will find links to more information on this topic located inside the UEOS LEARNING CENTER. If you are not a member yet, you can enroll for free here. Introduction to Inhalation For emotional issues...
by Lea Jacobson, Certified Clinical Aromatherapist | Apr 7, 2015 | Safety Information
People are often surprised to find that essential oils have a shelf life. They may have been told essential oils never expire to justify a high price tag. Below you will find links to more information on this topic located inside the UEOS LEARNING CENTER. If you are...
by Lea Jacobson, Certified Clinical Aromatherapist | Apr 2, 2015 | Safety Information
If you've been learning about the advantages of properly diluting essential oils, and now you want to know what to dilute them in, this is for you! Choosing a carrier to use with essential oils is more than a matter of personal preference. The carrier you use not only...
