Guest guest Posted November 24, 2004 Report Share Posted November 24, 2004 Hello all, I'm just going to jump right in. Here's my quick story...My name is terri and my initial interest in aromatherapy was to use it in my daycare business. I used lavender and tea tree from a random company i found on line in a spray bottle with water to cleanse the tables, furniture and air. I've been captivated by eos and wanting to learn more all the time. One of my clients, a reflexologist shared with me that she uses (certain) oils neat on herself and her children and has for years. I went along for the ride and learned that neat topical application was highly discouraged and so forth... LONG story short, I can't really find a lot saying why eos shouldn't be applied neat except for that they can cause skin irritation. In my short experience I've not had any irritation nor has she that i know of in her last five years of experience. Nor has her friend in 8 years of using these oils neat... She is following these recommendations and I worry about her...she has just taken HIGH dosages of a strong oil blend internally in attempt to fight a respirtory infection and she doesn't seem to be improving. anyway, in my journey for knowledge could someone kindly point me to information on why not to use essential oils neat. Is it actually a *dangerous* method of application or should i simply use caution? Just starting and learning....thanks for reading this. All my best, Terri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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