Guest guest Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 Not trying to aggravate anyone, this is for information only: " Put 30 drops in 2 tablespoons light oil for your face and body. " I wouldn't. This leads back to the discussion of sensitivity and Irritation. Personally, that much geranium would not only burn my face (and yes, I have very delicate skin, not the norm) but stink me out of the house (Not a geranium lover unliess it's mixed with something else, bleah, again personal taste) BUT that much is setting one up for the risk of sensitization down the road (NOT my opinion, but is fact). In two tablespoons of oil, 6 drops of Geranium would be quite enough (still would chase ME out of the house, but as mentioned above, in MY personal and not so humble opinion, stuff PONGS ). There is a phrase that is often used in aromatherapy, " Less is More " . There's a good reason for this. These little magical bottles of distilled and expreseds riches, are extremely powerful and potent. One really doesn't need much at all. When it goes on some thing like the face where the skin is delicate, Less is More is really a maxim one MUST follow. There is a certain train of thought amongst some aromatherapists that the less one uses, the better for you it is (of course as with everything, there is a certain point where this dwindles into ridiculousness, but that's another story). These folk prefer to use hydrosols over the oils, they deem them just as effective but so much more gentle. I agree, up to a point. I think I 'm starting to wander... as with most of my longer posts, I tend to do that. So. Back to my main point... when it comes to using essential oils, " Less is More " , " A little is Good " and on top of all that, you save money. Always a point to consider. ;-) Cheers! Kathleen Petrides The Woobey Queen http://www.woobeyworld.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 I agree with Kathleen! I also do not lovefor the smell of geranium. In Martin's book 10% dilution caused no sensitisation. It also states that some cosmetics containing Geranium have been reported as a cause of contact dermatitis in sensitive people. Just another reason to get this book from Butch. Plant Aromatics by Martin Watt. Sandi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 Hey Sandi, that's TWO notes from you in one day! Where and how have you been? I hope you've been great and that all has been going wonderfully for you! K Cheers! Kathleen Petrides The Woobey Queen http://www.woobeyworld.com > [Original Message] > Sandi Lundberg <injoy > > 11/25/2004 2:35:44 PM > Re: Less is more! > > > I agree with Kathleen! I also do not lovefor the smell of geranium. > In Martin's book 10% dilution caused no sensitisation. It also states that > some cosmetics containing Geranium have been reported as a cause of contact > dermatitis in sensitive people. > Just another reason to get this book from Butch. > Plant Aromatics by Martin Watt. > Sandi > > > > > > Step By Step Instructions On Making Rose Petal Preserves: http://www.av-at.com/stuff/rosejam.html > > To adjust your group settings (i.e. go no mail) see the following link: /join > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 Thanks for the information. I have used this formulation for some time with fabulous results and no sensitivity reactions what so ever (and certainly never a burning feeling). I also love the smell of geranium essential oil (which is not the same geranium that we grow in our gardens and homes). Obviously if you have extremely sensitive skin you would know better than anyone how much you can use, and you can of course, be allergic to anything, natural or not. I took the geranium recipe from Valerie Ann Worwoods Book " The Complete Guide to Essential Oils & Aromatherapy, whom I believe is a reputable source of information on using essential oils. Her " about the author " notes in the book list her as an aromatherapist with a clinic in Romford England, a reflexologist, a member of the London and counties society of Physiologist and as the Chairman of Research in the International Federation of Aromatherapists. She is also a consultant to several natural beauty and health clinics, etc. etc. Sherry , " Woobey Queen " <WoobeyQueen@e...> wrote: > Not trying to aggravate anyone, this is for information only: > " Put 30 drops in 2 tablespoons light oil for your face and body. " > I wouldn't. This leads back to the discussion of sensitivity and Irritation. Personally, that much geranium would not only burn my face (and yes, I have very delicate skin, not the norm) but stink me out of the house (Not a geranium lover unliess it's mixed with something else, bleah, again personal taste) BUT that much is setting one up for the risk of sensitization down the road (NOT my opinion, but is fact). In two tablespoons of oil, 6 drops of Geranium would be quite enough (still would chase ME out of the house, but as mentioned above, in MY personal and not so humble opinion, stuff PONGS ). > There is a phrase that is often used in aromatherapy, " Less is More " . There's a good reason for this. These little magical bottles of distilled and expreseds riches, are extremely powerful and potent. One really doesn't need much at all. > When it goes on some thing like the face where the skin is delicate, Less is More is really a maxim one MUST follow. > There is a certain train of thought amongst some aromatherapists that the less one uses, the better for you it is (of course as with everything, there is a certain point where this dwindles into ridiculousness, but that's another story). These folk prefer to use hydrosols over the oils, they deem them just as effective but so much more gentle. I agree, up to a point. > I think I 'm starting to wander... as with most of my longer posts, I tend to do that. > So. Back to my main point... when it comes to using essential oils, " Less is More " , " A little is Good " and on top of all that, you save money. Always a point to consider. ;-) > Cheers! > Kathleen Petrides > The Woobey Queen > http://www.woobeyworld.com > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2004 Report Share Posted November 26, 2004 Hi Sherry >>>I took the geranium recipe from Valerie Ann Worwoods Book " The Complete Guide to Essential Oils & Aromatherapy, whom I believe is a reputable source of information on using essential oils. Her " about the author " notes in the book list her as an aromatherapist with a clinic in Romford England, a reflexologist, a member of the London and counties society of Physiologist and as the Chairman of Research in the International Federation of Aromatherapists. She is also a consultant to several natural beauty and health clinics, etc. etc. All this information is true, but.....that book was written in 1990 and it is generally accepted over here that the dilutions are too high and recommendations are now for a maximum of 3% and frequently much lower Regards Ann - Scotland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2004 Report Share Posted November 26, 2004 Hi Ann, The volume I have was published in 1991. Perhaps she has a newer updated version of the book that has been published more recently? Sherry , " Ann Thorpe " <Ann@s...> wrote: > Hi Sherry > All this information is true, but.....that book was written in 1990 and it is generally accepted over here that the dilutions are too high and recommendations are now for a maximum of 3% and frequently much lower > Regards > Ann - Scotland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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