REPLAY - Phototoxic oils and what needs to be considered to stay safe

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In this episode, Nikki chats with Rhonda about the importance of safety when it comes to phototoxic essential oils.

In this episode, Rhonda goes over

• What is phototoxicity
• What is photosensitization
• What is a photoallergy
• How these can present on the body, photo contact dermatitis
• The chemical compounds that should be used with caution
• Rhonda shares a personal family story about the unsafe use of cinnamon essential oil and how that still has an effect years later
• What you should keep in mind with phototoxic essential oils
• Following safety guidelines such as max dermal application to avoid phototoxicity
• What furanocoumarins and how it plays a role in photosensitizing oils
• Diffusing and photosensitizing

Remember, these reactions can happen year-round.

Many people associate photosensitizing oils with summer months, however, it is important to note that these reactions can occur in the winter months also!

Check out the safety labels that were mentioned here

https://www.schoolofessentria.com/safety-labels

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Show music: Happy Dreams - By David Fesliyan