Dermatologist Weighs in on Essential Oils in your Skincare Products and Cosmetics
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- čas přidán 3. 06. 2024
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When it comes to skincare, irritants and allergens that trigger inflammation in the skin aren’t our friends -- even if they are natural! Natural does not always mean safe when it comes to skincare. While breathing in essential oils can be so helpful to dial down stress, many of these EOs can do a number on our skin barrier when directly applied to the skin. You might see the damage in the form of stinging, burning, or a rash OR you might have subclinical inflammation which accelerates skin aging and other skin related issues -- and this is damage that you can’t immediately see, but it’s still happening.
We also have to consider phototoxicity and hyperpigmentation stemming from certain EOs.
Hormone disruption from certain popular EOs? We’re covering that in this video too.
I have sensitive skin and many of my patients have sensitive, reactive skin. Fragrance in skin care can be really problematic for people with sensitive, reactive skin even if the fragrance comes from natural sources. Again, natural does not mean safe when it comes to skincare.
I’m taking a balanced approach here and giving you my honest opinions, as always. I know that some of my patients and friends live and die by their EO products, so if that’s the case for you, I’m sharing tips on how to minimize the damage to your skin barrier if you do choose to use these types of products.
Looking forward to your questions!
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I am using essential oils as part of my skin care and all I can say is that it's absolutely good to my skin. I had a lot of breakout but my skin now is at its best. No more acne and very smooth.
There are rules however;
Citrus oils should not be used in morning and pure essentials oils should be diluted in carrier oils like jojoba. You should have mentioned these points at least.
Disclaimer: I am not in anyway connected to companies selling EOs. I just personally love using them.
Yeah I also use super diluted jojoba oil mixed with cosmetic gel at day time as moisturizer n I have made a night oil myself according to my need which contains jojoba oil as key ingredient then almond oil, tea tree oil(my most most most favorite among all the oils to exist?) N it also contains a lil bit of well diluted saffron oil n my skin is really way to much better than how it used tobe
Can we use tea tree oil and alovera gel for pigmentation? @jellybean
@@swatisharma5187 no basically it is more likely to cure acne and acne marks n yeah do make ur skin look more cleaner due to its antibacterial properties but I really don't think it would work, I am not so sure it may work but I have been using it n I really never saw it for my pigmentation tho it is a must have essential oil, but for pigmentation u may go for vitamin c or orange oil or saffron oil I think they will work more nicely
@@swatisharma5187 and yeah in case u don't have so sensitive skin, I will say lemon oil is also amazing, never use lemon directly on ur skin I repeat never but lemon oil if used properly is amazing, I used it mixed with aloevera gel at night time n it works amazing for me, but remember always to use only two drops at a time, if u have a bit sensitive skin do patch testing first n start from one drop, always mix it with something, it can be moisturizer, aloevera gel, any skin oil, almond oil, jojoba oil or aby brand skin oil, always use it at night and never go in heat after applying it, I made a cream by mixing two full tbsp of aloevera gel, half tbs tea tree oil, 3/4 tbs of lemon oil, few drops of glycerin and that's it n it's a good night cream but again don't use it at day time I hope this helps 😊😊
A friend is using frankincense oil to treat a skin lesion because she is uninsured. Her sibling had Moh's surgery on their face and so called reconstructive surgery afterwards. It was expensive ( even with insurance), it was very painful and it left a large permanent scar on their face that will never go away. I would say to this doctor that some people have no other choice than to be their own doctor. It would seem that the only treatment conventional medicine has is a one size fits all approach to cut up a person, then flood their bodies with poisons that are supposed to "heal". And they issue warnings on using essential oils that have been used for centuries. There are very limited options for lower income people and quite frankly, with due diligence, I trust some of the old remedies more than I do the current medical "industry". If I have a broken bone, I'll go to a doctor. But for many other things, I will try to treat myself.
Use oils for cleaning she says, don't use them for your skin. Dermatologists need clients.
I definitely fuck with Frankincense for skincare. Other oils don’t really some to work but I have minor eczema on my hands and it’s surprisingly been a good relief for it.
But again people’s skin reacts to different things. Most essential oils don’t work for my skin but Frankincense is great.
Essential oils are unsafe for dermatologist pocket book.
i have used essential oils about 20 years....i have about 100 different oils....no allergies.
😊same
Will you suggest me some oils ❤
essential oils can develop physical, mental, emotional issues that you wouldn't associate with it, from over exposure over time. like lower testosterone, or overly emotional issues (hormonal effects), male breast enlargement.. some people rely on it like how the majority of people use soap for everyday life. 20 years of that kind of exposure, wow. well, you're an adult, it's up to you to decide what you do with your body and how you spend your money. good for you, if you don't have any allergies with use of about 100 different oils. wow. please don't use it on your pets. i read a commenter that uses it on her poor dog. dogs and cats can have complications from ingesting, or just inhaling, or getting it on their skin. if it is bad for your pets, could it also be bad for people --have to wonder. if you have a pet and you use essential oils, seek advice from your local veterinarian
Hello! I just wanted to ask if I mix a essential oil that I've noticed work for me and haven't gave me irritation, skin sensitivity, blisters, ext with A LOT of water would that be fine? Thanks :]
Most of the dermatologists on social media have already spoken on parabens..that the initial study had issues and the second study proved that parabens were indeed safe. Can you please give a link to the research paper you are talking about on lavender & rosemary oil having similar effects as parabens? Because according to some research papers on pubmed and ncbi, both rosemary & peppermint were tested for hair growth and the results were positive with no side effects whatsoever.
Wow. Thank you so much for the information. I learned a lot!
Hey Doctor, is marula oil bad or good for facial skin??
Doc is it okay to use essential oils for our clothes instead of softeners ? I put a little bit in the washing machine and on my woolen balls for the dryer
Hi Dr. Bowe,
I purchased a moisturizer balm that I am enjoying very much however it does have a low amount of Orange Oil. I did reach out to the company because I was upset that they did not list:
Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Geraniol, Eugenol and Benzyl benzoate on the website but on the product box it did.
This was their response (does this make a difference in the way they interact with our skin? Natural vs added?):
I am happy to answer this question for you- and I am truly sorry for the confusion! Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Geraniol, Eugenol and Benzyl benzoate are natural components found in essential oils. Essential oils all contain many natural, chemical constituents in their makeup. Because essential oils do come from plants, there can be allergen risks- and because our products are EU compliant, we were required to list that on our product boxes. Please note that those are not ingredients that we add to the formula- just natural components in the essential oils.
In the USA there is no legal requirement to list the constituents of an essential oil, on the name of the oil. Good luck. The EU requires that the constituents of essential oils be listed, in Canada we are only obligated to list natural chemicals if the are on the Cosmetics Hot List. Otherwise we just list the Essential Oil name. The concentration of Essential oils in my products never go above 1.9% of the weight of the oils used in the product (essential oils only dilute in other oils and not in water) it's really safe to use essential oils, when you follow IFRA standards, unfortunately the USA is 20 years behind when it comes to consumer protection. You have people marketing essential oils as if they cure diseases, that's illegal in every other G7 country and the EU.
I only use citrus essential oils at 1.9% (if they are phototoxic) in soap products because they are wash off and there is 0.01% risk that you would have any reaction from UV light because it is not being absorbed into your skin.
There are massive restrictions for leave on products the IFRA standards are strict for leave on products. A fragrance oil like orange five fold would be used at 0.1% of the weight of soluble oils that's a soft oil that's added at the primary stage of the manufacturer of a skin cream for example. You add other oils later on including the fragrance oil or essential oil but it is based on the weight of oils in the first stage of a 3 stage cream or body butter recipe.
As I stated the law at least for me says that we are not obligated to list the organic components of the essential oil just the essential oil itself when we file our Cosmetics notification form with the government every single product we sell must be registered with the government nor is it required to be on the label.
I have never been told by any of my customers that they have ever had a problem with my skin creams (only one has orange and bergamot essential oils), even though I place a warning on my label that says "Do not apply to face. Use caution in the sun, this product contains phototoxic naturally occurring organic compounds that react to Sunlight and UV radiation which may cause skin irritation and swelling. If irritation develops stop using this product immediately. Please notify us of any adverse reactions as soon as possible.
I appreciate that Dr Bowe is advising caution, because honestly most people want a quick fix for things, and they don't educate themselves, or with that whole "freedom of speech" thing you have in the US people are mislead by people with their own agenda. Ask questions always, buy also ask for sources, information doesn't just exist and pop out of thin air if somebody tells you something then they need to be able to back up where they got that information and if somebody else told them and then they spread that information it is literally hearsay and absolutely useless you want to know what studies show that something is effective or not not that it's just an opinion. There were many people who had opinions during the Salem witch trials look where that got them.
Orange oil is not phototoxic
Thanks for sharing. Great vid ❤
OK so what if it were used at night, and washed off in the morning?
Do yiu recommend rosehip oil for night time use ? I have very hypersensitive skin and easily gets red. Can you recommend what is safe?
Book an appointment, $150 to walk in, and you'll get a script for a Pfizer miracle. Don't fall for those scam oil claims.
Q: Are citrus/plant extracts safe to use PM as part of a wipe (specifically Dr. Dennis Gross Ultra Sensitive Daily Peels Step1)? Could it hurt or help my hyperpigmentation? How long after exposure does skin stay phototoxic? I'm bought these to treat hyperpigmentation, dark scars, boxcar scars from mole removal (one of which is still healing) on my 34 yo dry/combo post-IPL EAST ASIAN skin. I'm concerned about the many plant extracts, high alcohol %, and acid size/composition that may worsen my pigmentation! I know a lot of safety depends on formulation & usage. I can't return but would rather toss it or give it to a caucasian friend if it's not a good formulation for me. On non-exfoliating days, I'll be starting a routine of: 0.3% retinol + 2% bakochiol, 2% alpha arbutin + HA , Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%. Appreciate your info on a confusing topic!! Agree with you natural doesn't mean safe!!
I know this is an old comment but from my research i've learned that even with diluted citrus essential oils, the phototoxicity remains a risk for up to 12 hours after application
I would advise listening to Robert Tisserand’s recent interview regarding the alleged hormonal effects of Tea Tree and Lavender. You are spreading misinformation regarding these essential oils.
SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 Lipid skin barrier repair cream contains essential oils. Is this cream not safe? I get inflammation easily.
So if I were to use essential oil in a homemade sugar scrub with sugar, jojoba oil, and about 2-5 drops of an essential oil, rub it into my skin in the shower and then rinse off, would that potentially be harmful?
not really..... its not that dangerous. only stop using it if you are allergic
Im confused so should you or should you not use them? I wanted to start making my own bars of soap using essential oils or flowers good for the skin but it seems like essential oils are something you probably shouldn’t use bc they have just as many risks as regular soap.
Soap is okay as you wash it off. Essential oils are more sensitising and irritating when used in leave-on skincare.
As someone who feels very ill when i inhale even a few drops of "pure" lavender oil, i think this advice is absolutely spot on. I am okay with essential oils in soaps. Diffusers give my cat bad nosebleeds, even with pure essential oils. I agree 💯 with all this advice!
You have to only use essential oils that are cat friendly
The most expensive and effective skincare brands, dermatologist recommended, contain essential oils because out of most ingredients essential oils can actually penetrate the skin because of their molecular structure
I wanted to be an orthodontist because I have nearly perfect teeth. Even better x rays. You do the math. What work for you, will work. Don’t let some person born with near perfect skin change what works for you. They don’t ever say, if you’re going to use it anyway be sure to dilute.. just stay away from eos and keep looking dead with the things that we have to prescribe. 😢
Another lesson of the "pandemic" you can't trust the "official studies" or the institutions that perform them or a large portion of the the medical field. Every solution does not have to be a chemistry project. Less is more, simple is better
I am immunocompromised and have had to develop a more robust sense of skin health than my former life. Most people are totally colonized by bacteria and fungus. It is partly why their skin ages faster, they have weird rashes and blemishes, etc. Essential oils kill that stuff when used properly. You won't need deodorants either. These oils can even knock out the bacteria that causes acne on your legs. I obviously am not anti-medical intervention. I get infusions. If need antibiotics I will use them. But most people don't need medical interventions most of the time. They just need to learn how to use tools like essential oils, herbs, and so on to deal with minor issues.
May I ask, why are these compounds in skin cate at all, given the risks???
you eat essential oils everyday..... if you drink orange juice you get essential oil of orange....or eat food that has spices or herbs in it.... essential oils are used as flavoring agents and also natural preservatives (Rosmary essential oil for example)
Essential Oils have helped my migraines greatly...and not all essential oils are phototoxic "steam distilled" is not best thing for everyone to do is research!
what about essential oils for hair?
There are a number of oils you can use for hair care, depending on what you want to achieve and or alleviate. Lavender, Rosemary & Geranium are three that have many functions and can be applied “neat” by putting a few drops into your hands and massaging into the scalp, and or hair then washing out. You can also add a few drops into your shampoo as well. Always make sure to patch test any oils you have not used before to gauge sensitivity. Always use certified pure therapeutic grade oils. I have been using dōTERRA oils for about 8 yrs. with consistently great results. You can find many resources and educational info on their website & can also either sign up to get become a member yourself and save a good deal of money or find someone to order from.
Which ever way you go, do your research to make sure what you’re buying is the “real deal”
Hope this helps! 🥰
What you think of Rosemary oil for face
use low dillution because its very strong..... 1 or 2 drops in 5 ml (about teaspoon) oil or skin cream.
I have sensitive/acne prone skin and since my teen years I've had acne. When nothing worked, I started putting at night time aloe vera gel mixed with tea tree oil and my stubborn acne disappeared. But now I've come to know that it isn't good for skin. And now my acne is back. What to do? 😭
You could have a hormone imbalance. Speak to your doctor! Maybe its internal as to why you’ve still got acne during adulthood
Honestly love you should look for more research about essential oils. Most of the doctors have NO IDEA of the benefits of it. Plus this "dermatologist" if we can call her like that, doesn't share any sources of her "knowledge". Just know that certificate doctors are promoting molecules to get you buy pharmacy products. Essential oils are well known in ancient medicines like Ayurveda or Chinese Medicine since the edges of time and they have the most wonderful skin and hair you could see. Just don't trust doctors blindly. They don't know anything about benefits of nature. But it's true that in most products, the dosage of EO are too strong for skin tolerence. They are very strong ingredients that should be use carefuly and less is more. Do your own research, the secret to have a perfect skin is to look for knowledge on a lot of different souces and horizons. You should really look into Ayurvedic products, Chinese Medicine products, or naturopathy products. Hope it will help you
Really cleaner
Make sure you use pure, thereputic grade oils. You ALWAYS need to do a patch test to test your sensitivity level, and dilute with a carrier oil as needed. And as far as using oils that increase photo sensitivity, I use them either in the evening when I can, wait before heading out into direct sunlight for long periods of time and always use sunscreen. Bottom line, do your homework, use that brain… there are so, so many benefits to be had from incorporating essential oils in many areas of our lives, and frankly, Id rather use naturally derived products over synthetics any day. Fight the fear mongers and EDUCATE YOURSELVES 😊
Isn’t it ironic that with this statement you’re also basically fear mongering against synthetics? And the assumption that these PHDs and MDs are not “using their brains” enough to extrapolate conclusions from years of randomized controlled trials and meta analyses involving hundreds of thousands of participants such that there is more weight to an anecdotal experience doesn’t exactly make sense to me. But I respect your opinion and I am respectfully replying with mine. Stay well out there!
@@gleehappy3366 I appreciate and respect your opinion as well. That being said I will have to agree to disagree with you as far as Fear mongering and irony being afoot in my comment.
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Be well…
therapeutic grade is only MLM thing.... there is no really therapeutic grade oils.... there is no difference in therapeutic grade oils and regular essential oils in quality wise
Anyone else watch this after rubbing citrus essential oils on their face? Yeah me neither.....
Hahahahaha. Love it.
Those chemicals are not irritating?? Essential oil’s or natural things are not safe for skin
What a joke
Agree
Bull donkey....I absolutely do not agree with her....Dr or not....I use coconut oil and sweet almond oil on my face, and have zero problems.... I used to oil cleanse, but stopped....I will resume soon because my skin loves it.....
She is talking about essentials oils
Agree. Essential oils are very effective and way better than chemicals. She wasn't able to mention that because it is very potent, it should be diluted.
Essential oils have been the best thing for my skincare…… !!! Imma have to disagree
But then again. MOST doctors disapprove of things that could replace the need for a doctor. Just saying
A doctor isn’t a product you can buy. They are experts that provide an entire service of healthcare. That includes knowledge, experience, and analysis. Even if essential oils can help with health/ medical concerns, you’d still want a doctor to suggest what will suit you and the dosage.
Wrong! Not all the citrus oils are phototoxic. In fact, most of them aren't and this include sweet orange... do a proper research before saying sh.... And even for the phototoxic ones you can actually find furocoumarins free.
Retinoic acid also sting and make the skin red, but is known to be one of the best ingredient for skin ageing
I can't stop laughing!