The Truth About Essential Oils | WebMD

Some essential oils do have health benefits, but just because they're "natural" doesn't mean they're harmless. Here's what to know before you try.

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[epicgamer]

I just use them in a defuser cus they smell good

[trapbois]

Essential oils are similar to the weather. Bright sunny days tend to keep people happy and in good spirits. If it rains, people are typically down and depressed. It does work if smells typically change your mood in any setting. People love morning dew because its refreshing and a great way to start the day.

[starshineinthelight]

I was putting neurogin cream on my legs then I looked at the ingredients just to see what was in it because it was very expensive. I found things like peppermint, tea tree, menthol, lavender and other ingredients. So years ago I started making my own blends with EOs to help my neuropathy. So yes they do work and these “flowers” and “trees” are in many of our over the counter creams and rubs. You just don’t know because you never looked closely at the label. But there is good advice in this video. Also, Do your research!!!

[JessentialLife]

This was a quick & interesting. I liked how this video encouraged diluting essential oils (instead of applying them directly on the skin).

[melaniestarkey]

Just because something says essential oil doesn't mean they are

[toonafish]

How long does it take to flush out ingested oils, since I swallowed oils one time Ive suffered from severe skin sensitivity

[nadirajapakshe]

Still in pyramids there were Essential oils which are still good and best in qualities which gives us a simple idea that essential oils never expire but if you doesn't store it correctly they will vaporized not "Expire" !

[milwaukeemotor]

the FDA doesn't regulate these products

[FrankGutowski-lsjt]

Loaded with harmful VOCs. Avoid inhalation!!!

[milwaukeemotor]

are they really organic? scientific evidence?

[DavidK]

DO NOT INGEST ESSENTIAL OILS!! Your tummy will feel sad afterward.

[mijalakis]

Keep putting essential oils on your skin and then complain your skin is terrible. DO NOT USE UNDILUTED ESSENTIAL OILS ON YOUR SKIN REGARDLESS OF WHAT IT IS FROM! You can use oils on your hair but not directly on your skin, as a matter fact I don't recommend you use them at all on your skin only in a humidifier, but if your still going to use it the minimum ratio should be 10 drops in a flowing ounce of water. Just so you understand in broad terms, to make a pound of essential oil ( that depends on what essential oil your making because it may vary depending on the plant) but a pound of essential oil is roughly 0.12 gallons. To make this amount of lavender oil you need 120 plants of lavender and this plants are at least 3ft tall and 5ft wide. Just consider the concentration and you are planning to put that in your protection organ which is your skin. Essential oils are also very sensitizing and can create horrible Acute Dermatitis, prolong Erythema after touching your skin, cause Eczema and Psoriasis flares etc. Fragrance is the leading cause of allergic reactions on skin and just because something is natural it does not mean is safer. It's Arsenic, Hemlock, Poison Ivy are natural and the dosage makes the poison too, if you drink enough water you can die too. Essential oils are perfect for aromatherapy not skin care. Skin care companies save their butts because they write in small letters in the back of the label "patch test first" so when somebody has a huge reaction they defend themselves saying that they always tell their costumers to patch test before using their product

[kaiyanoguera]

I have to bring it up, but the background music reminds me soo much of Stranger Things!!

[julieadams]

I feel this video is too short to describe the uses and benefits of essential oils. There are many more details and studies done...by doctors and their peers about the safety, efficacy, safety, and history...they've been used for thousands of
Would you rather have a large percent of patients come into your office who really don't need to be there...and that are always requesting are being prescribed too much...???

[BradGad]

Two false statements in this video:
* essential oils should never be ingested
* essential oils cannot replace medications

[helpyourwellness]

Essential oils are considered an important part of your routine