Guest guest Posted June 11, 2005 Report Share Posted June 11, 2005 I really appreciate all the useful info on lavender oil. Although i did use it neat with no adverse results, it is good to know that it should be diluted. I also thought this EO was safe to use straight. Juana Serrano True Essence Bath & Body Laziness travels so slowly that poverty soon overtakes it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2005 Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 There have been MANY stories on this list and others that will document that even lavender can cause sensitivity issues when used neat or undiluted. You don't know when the sensitivity will occur ... after the 1st use, the 2nd, the 3rd, or ?????? I understand that you may be one of the ones that have not had a problem; and that you will make decisions for your own treatment. I only hope that you will consider that your recommendations to others be that essential oils ALWAYS BE DILUTED. Linda Wallen Village Treasures - Tow, TX Village WebWorks - www.villagewebworks.com Saturday, June 11, 2005 6:04 PM I use lavender neat as well. I've never had a problem with sensitivity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2005 Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 On Jun 11, 2005, at 6:34 PM, Linda Wallen wrote: > > I understand that you may be one of the ones that have not had a > problem; > and that you will make decisions for your own treatment Another reason to think of diluting really has to do with effectiveness. Essential oils are extremely concentrated and a drop is powerful. The carrier is also an important part of the blend whether it be water, a carrier oil, aloe vera, etc. Elizabeth Whole Life Essentials Pure Organic Essential Oils, Hydrosols, & Natural Products http://www.WholeLifeEssentials.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2005 Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 also thought this EO was safe to use straight Lavender and Tea Tree are the two most popularily hyped oils in the using neat scenario. Tea Tree is one of the more sensitizing and irritation problomatic oils around. Nether are " safe " to use undiluted... it is a game of russian roulette. Never know when that allergy button is going to bite ya and tis better to be safe than sorry. These two oils (in particular) are very popular for writers of " Aromatherapy Books " to push as safe to use neat. In fact I also did it, used them neat. And occassionally if I'm in a real hurry, the kids are nagging, the kitten is screaming for his food, the dog is barking at the kids and the husband is grumping around, I will dump a few drops on a boo-boo, but in general I try to keep- Boo-Boo Kisses filled up Diluted Lavender). I'm also aware that what I'm doing is a no-no... most people aren't aware and that's where a lot of the trouble starts. ;-) Cheers! Kathleen Petrides The Woobey Queen The Warming Touch, Therapeutic Pillows http://www.woobeyworld.com > [Original Message] > <dadsjuana > > 6/11/2005 5:24:46 PM > Re: Lavender Usage ... Please Dilute! > > I really appreciate all the useful info on lavender oil. Although i did use > it neat with no adverse results, it is good to know that it should be diluted. > I also thought this EO was safe to use straight. > > Juana Serrano > > True Essence Bath & Body > > Laziness travels so slowly that poverty soon overtakes it. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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