Blog — sensitization

7 Essential Oil Myths - Part 1

• Kristyn Bango • carrier oil • detoxifying bath • epsom salt • essential oil • essential oil myths • essential oils safety • green beauty • lavender • myths • natural • natural beauty • safety • sea salt • sensitization • skincare

 

There are many myths about essential oil use floating around. As part of our series on using essential oils safely I thought I would share some of those myths and some alternative ways to use your oils. 

Myth # 1- You can't be allergic to essential oils because they are natural.

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Dilution and Carrier Oils: Using Essential Oils Safely

• Kristyn Bango • carrier oil • essential oil • green • green beauty • natural • natural beauty • nontoxic • safety • sensitization • skincare

This week we will dig in to dilution a bit and the different carrier oils you can use to dilute your oils.  Many times fractionated coconut oil is recommended across the board. This is not an oil I personally choose to use. I like to look at each oil for it’s properties and then choose my carrier oil based on the benefits it provides in relationship to what I am trying to achieve with my essential oils.

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Safety First. Or Maybe Not. 4 Things You Must Know.

• Kristyn Bango • essential oil • nontoxic • phototoxcity • phototoxic • safety • sensitization • skincare

 

If you're already using essential oils or looking to start incorporating them into your life, you should know and be familiar with these terms. Irritant, Sensitization, Toxic and Phototoxic.

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