What is a DETOX REACTION
From the Essential Oils Pocket Reference, 6th Edition (Life Science Publishers)
"Many chemicals are easily absorbed through the skin due to its permeability. One study found that 13% of BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) and 49% of DDT (a carcinogenic pesticide) can be absorbed into the skin upon topical contact.
Once absorbed, many chemicals can become trapped in the fatty subdermal layers of skin, where they can leach into the bloodstream. They can remain trapped for several months or years until a topical substance like an essential oil starts to move them from their resting place and cause them to come out of the skin in an uncomfortable way. Besides skin irritation, you could experience nausea, headaches, and other slight temporary effects during this detoxifying process. Even in small concentrations, these chemicals and synthetic compounds are toxic and can compromise one's health.
It is all about what chemicals were used, how much, how long, and perhaps the level of toxicity in your body.
Essential oils have been known to digest toxic substances, and so when they come in contact with chemical residue on the skin, the oils start to work against them.
The user may mistakenly assume that the threat of an interaction between oils and synthetic cosmetics used months before is small. However, a case of dermatitis is always a possibility.
Essential oils do not cause skin problems, rashes, or eruptions on the skin; but they may, only indirectly, as they go after the chemicals. Do not make the mistake of blaming the essential oils. Just be glad this chemical residue is coming out of your body. You can always reduce the amount of oil you are using or stop the use of any oil for a couple of days and then start again slowly. You can also use V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex, other vegetable or massage oils, or natural creams to dilute the oils.
You may also want to avoid using products that contain the following ingredients to eliminate potential problems:
* Cosmetics, deodorants, and skin-care products containing aluminum, petrochemicals, or other synthetic ingredients.
* Perms, hair colors or dyes, hair sprays, or gels containing synthetic chemicals; shampoos, toothpastes, mouthwashes, and soaps containing synthetic chemicals such as sodium laurel sulfate, propylene glycol, or lead acetate.
* Garden sprays, paints, detergents, and cleansers containing toxic chemicals and solvents.
NOTE: If your body pH is low, your body will be acidic; therefore, you could also have less of a response or perhaps a minimal negative reaction to the oils."
"Many chemicals are easily absorbed through the skin due to its permeability. One study found that 13% of BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) and 49% of DDT (a carcinogenic pesticide) can be absorbed into the skin upon topical contact.
Once absorbed, many chemicals can become trapped in the fatty subdermal layers of skin, where they can leach into the bloodstream. They can remain trapped for several months or years until a topical substance like an essential oil starts to move them from their resting place and cause them to come out of the skin in an uncomfortable way. Besides skin irritation, you could experience nausea, headaches, and other slight temporary effects during this detoxifying process. Even in small concentrations, these chemicals and synthetic compounds are toxic and can compromise one's health.
It is all about what chemicals were used, how much, how long, and perhaps the level of toxicity in your body.
Essential oils have been known to digest toxic substances, and so when they come in contact with chemical residue on the skin, the oils start to work against them.
The user may mistakenly assume that the threat of an interaction between oils and synthetic cosmetics used months before is small. However, a case of dermatitis is always a possibility.
Essential oils do not cause skin problems, rashes, or eruptions on the skin; but they may, only indirectly, as they go after the chemicals. Do not make the mistake of blaming the essential oils. Just be glad this chemical residue is coming out of your body. You can always reduce the amount of oil you are using or stop the use of any oil for a couple of days and then start again slowly. You can also use V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex, other vegetable or massage oils, or natural creams to dilute the oils.
You may also want to avoid using products that contain the following ingredients to eliminate potential problems:
* Cosmetics, deodorants, and skin-care products containing aluminum, petrochemicals, or other synthetic ingredients.
* Perms, hair colors or dyes, hair sprays, or gels containing synthetic chemicals; shampoos, toothpastes, mouthwashes, and soaps containing synthetic chemicals such as sodium laurel sulfate, propylene glycol, or lead acetate.
* Garden sprays, paints, detergents, and cleansers containing toxic chemicals and solvents.
NOTE: If your body pH is low, your body will be acidic; therefore, you could also have less of a response or perhaps a minimal negative reaction to the oils."
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