25-07-2015, 10:17 PM
(25-07-2015, 09:24 PM)hannah14 Wrote:(25-07-2015, 06:22 PM)pom19 Wrote: sweetkisses, Lavender oil can be skin irritant.
I use it everyday, one of my fav, but only for its aroma.
http://www.paulaschoice.com/cosmetic-ing...ct-and-oil
POM
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Thats a good link Pom! I want massage with lavender oil anymore if this is true..
Research also indicates that other components of lavender, specifically linalool, can be cytotoxic, meaning that topical application causes skin-cell death (Source: Cell Proliferation, June 2004, pages 221–229). Lavender leaves contain camphor, which is known as a skin irritant. Because the fragrance constituents in lavender oil oxidize when exposed to air, lavender oil pro-oxidant. This enhanced oxidation also increases its irritancy on skin (Source: Contact Dermatitis, September 2008, pages 143–150). Lavender oil is the most potent form, and even small amounts of it (0.25% or less) can be problematic. It is a must to avoid in skin-care products, but is fine used as an aromatherapy agent for inhalation or relaxation (Source: Psychiatry Research, February 2007, pages 89–96; and www.naturaldatabase.com).
I believe this applies to all essential oils isn't it Pom?
Use with caution , say a few drops diluted in a carrier oil for massage etc?