by Robert Tisserand | Sep 9, 2011 | Q & A, Safety
I am especially mindful of those in harm’s ways from the wildfires in Texas, USA. Today’s Question is very timely, and if you know anyone in a wildfire-prone area, this would be great information to forward along. Mike O. sends along a concern from...
by Robert Tisserand | Sep 8, 2011 | Q & A, Safety
Marianne asks: A perennial question – if essential oils are diffused in a room and someone lights a candle or a cigarette, is this a fire risk? If not, why not? At a famous Oncology hospital in the U.K. essential oil diffusers are not used for this reason...
by Robert Tisserand | Aug 25, 2011 | Aromatherapy / Research, Myth-busting, Rants, Safety
Dit artikel is ook beschikbaar in het Nederlands! A question came up recently on TheBeautyBrains forum: Lavender oil in cosmetics – does it cause skin cell death, and is that a problem? This was in response to the description of “lavender extract and oil” on...
by Robert Tisserand | Aug 18, 2011 | Q & A, Safety
Nancy B. writes Hello Robert, I met you at the AIA conference in Denver, CO 4 years ago. I follow your blog and have subscribed to your posts and comments. You are such a wealth of knowledge and I love the way to combine research and common sense. I have a question...
by Robert Tisserand | Aug 11, 2011 | Q & A, Safety
Joanne L. writes: Hi Robert, I was wondering if you have any thoughts on the following – a short course student of mine works in an essential oil / fragrance suppliers. Recently she poured an unspecified amount of Lemon Scented Myrtle oil over her leg into her...