New member with a question

[Guest guest]

Hello!

I've been a member of this list for a while but have been sort of lurking for a

couple of weeks,

and I think it's time I introduced myself. I live on an island off the coast of

Washington State

near Canada, and I have a small vibrational healing practice that includes

Reiki, flower

essences, and hopefully soon aromatherapy. So far I've just taken a beginning

basic course

in aromatherapy from Valerie Cooksley, but I am hoping to begin a formal

professional

course with the Institute of Dynamic Aromatherapy in Seattle very soon.

 

Now for my question.......I've just attended a " seminar " in contact reflex

analysis and

aromatherapy by a representative of the Young Living Essential Oil company.

Everything

I've ever read about essential oils, and also in my beginning aromatherapy

course with

Valerie, it was emphasized that most of the oils can be very dangerous if

applied directly to

the skin without a carrier oil. I know that in some cases certain oils can be

applied neat in a

small area, like lavendar or tea tree or rose. Yet that was the preferred

method of

application given by the person doing this seminar for all of the oils. I asked

about using a

carrier, but she said that a carrier is only used over the top of the essential

if it causes burning.

She also said that using water after the use of the essential oil will drive the

essential oil into

the skin, and she also recommended that. Since I've been lurking for a bit,

I've come to

respect the knowledge of this group, so I'm hoping that you might be willing to

give an

opinion.

Thanks very much,

Susan Kelsey

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[Guest guest]

Greeting Susan,

Your practice sounds wonderful.

Re your question about essential oils being used neat. In all the books

I've read and the courses I've attended (now a professional) I would never

ever use essential oils neat apart from the ones you have suggested,

Lavender, Tea Tree and Rose (expensive!!) where have they got this from

that you can use them neat? VERY DANGEROUS.

 

These essences are the pure oils from the plants and contain all sorts of

chemicals that can be harmful to the skin if applied in this manner. Carry

on the way you are being taught and use carrier oils. I'm still getting it

wrong sometimes when I have a bath and put too much of peppermint or

grapefruit in and come out with a prickly rash!

 

Happy learning its a wonderful journey and I'm still learning too.

 

Good Luck with your practice.

Keep smiling

karen

[Guest guest]

Hi

I just thought I would pass on that what I have heard about Young Living has

been anything but favorable, thru an aromatherapy newsgroup I am in. No-one

has much to say about them (in a good way!)

Check out this web site which explains the concerns

www.fragrant.demon.co.uk

I don't have any personal experience with the company just going on what

others say.

As for it being safe to use ALL oils undiluted that is total rubbish. Lav

and tea tree can be, as you said but as for the others I would recommend a

carrier oil.

Nerys

[Guest guest]

Hi Susan,

Young Living Oils uses some methods that are highly questionable as far as

safety is concerned. There has been considerable controversy about this.

If you are interested in the details, check out

their website.

Personally, I would not use neat oils on the skin.

Good luck with your courses,

Allana

[Guest guest]

Hi,

 

I agree that it's unwise to use EO's neat, except for Lavandula

angustifolia. I don't even recommend using Tea Tree neat but I do on

occasion.

 

Amy

 

 

> As for it being safe to use ALL oils undiluted that is total rubbish. Lav

> and tea tree can be, as you said but as for the others I would recommend a

> carrier oil.

> Nerys