The dangers of applying essential oils directly on the face

As a skin care product, essential oil is deeply loved by consumers. Everyone likes to use essential oils and apply them to various parts of the body. So is there any harm in applying essential oils directly on the face? This actually depends on the type of essential oil. If it is an essential oil with a higher concentration, it is not suitable for direct application on the face. You can learn more about essential oils through the following content.

1. Can essential oils be applied directly on the face?

We know that essential oils have very high concentrations and can burn the skin if used incorrectly, so essential oils must be diluted before use. Theoretically, essential oils are extracted from the flowers, leaves, roots, fruits, etc. of plants. The volatile aromatic substances contained in them are extracted in a certain way and can be applied on the face. However, because most single essential oils have high concentrations and are more harmful to the skin, they are not applied directly to the skin.

Most essential oils that can be applied directly to the face are compound essential oils, and they can only be applied to the face after being diluted to a certain proportion. There are also some single essential oils that can be applied directly to the face in small doses and small areas. Be careful to apply them in spots. For example, lavender essential oil, tea tree essential oil, etc.

2. Are there any side effects if you use too much essential oil?

In general, theoretically speaking, essential oils do not have any side effects. However, there are some issues to pay attention to when blending essential oils. If you are not careful, it can easily cause the so-called "side effects." In particular, the dosage should be controlled, more is never better, so please adhere to the prescribed dosage to avoid adverse effects or side effects.

In order to effectively avoid the side effects of essential oils, be careful to avoid the area around the eyes and sensitive areas when using essential oils. Essential oils that are marked as for external use are for external use only and cannot be taken internally. In addition, the elderly, children, pregnant women and people with serious illnesses such as kidney disease, high blood pressure, low blood pressure, epilepsy, etc. should not use essential oils on their own to avoid side effects.

3. What are the skin care benefits of essential oils?

Essential oil is a skin care product. In addition to being applied directly to the skin, essential oil can also be used when taking a bath. Essential oils are mainly extracted from plants or Chinese medicinal materials, so there are many types of essential oils. Common essential oils include rose essential oil, chamomile essential oil, lavender essential oil, peppermint essential oil, etc. The effects of different essential oils are also different. Here I will introduce the effects of essential oil skin care.