![]() Second, when essential oils are applied undiluted to the skin, percutaneous absorption may lead to relatively high constituent concentrations in the bloodstream, which increases the risk of systemic toxicity. Undiluted thyme and oregano oils, for example, pose a risk of skin irritation. The risk of skin reactions increases with essential oil concentration (Tisserand 2014, pg 72) and the widespread use of raindrop technique could lead to an escalation of skin allergy to essential oils. There are reasons for avoiding this practice, especially in vulnerable groups such as infants, children, and elderly or for a multitude of health conditions and aromatherapy treatments should be based on the overall health of the client. On the other hand, the ‘raindrop technique’ involves the application of undiluted essential oils. Trade organizations such as the UK’s Aromatherapy Trade Council require their members to include a safety statement on bottles of essential oils to the effect that the oil should not be used undiluted on the skin. It is proscribed by most aromatherapy schools and practitioner associations. In regard to safety, the application of undiluted essential oils to the skin is controversial. Robert Tisserand, the foremost expert on Essential Oil Safety states: Even acknowledging the intense controversy of these treatments should be in our humble opinion, be reason for reputable spas enough to forgo their use. Burns, sickness, extensive skin reactions and even DNA damage have occurred with incorrect application. If they had researched from reliable sources, these spas would have discovered that there is a pending and growing complaint to the FDA on behalf of clinical Aromatherapists across the United States. StressBusters believes that practitioners and spas who offer the use of undiluted oils have not done their due diligence in researching the proper use of essential oils and/or may be interested in profits over safety. Giselle Baturay (Clinical Aromatherapist, mother and store owner sums it up on her website:.National Association of Holistic Aromathery (NAHA).Alliance of International Aromatherapists:. ![]()
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