In the last 8 years, the consumption of essential oils has increased dramatically. They are applied to skin, hair and nails, drunk with a glass of water or taken as drops through the mouth. Essential oils are also sometimes found in cosmetics or are added to laundry or cleaning products at home. The possibilities are diverse. But can it really have a healing effect, as some claim?
Essential oils can cause mold
Our favorite author explains in a live stream that the consumption of essential oils has become rampant in recent years due to good sales strategies and marketing. The problem with essential oils is that when they are applied to the skin, for example, the oil gets everywhere it shouldn’t go. On sofa upholstery, clothing, carpets and other furniture. And once they end up there, the oils are difficult to get rid of. Even in clothes that are washed several times, oils get stuck in without us even noticing. And now we come to the real problem: Essential oils cause mold right where they end up, i.e. in our upholstery, in our bed or on our walls.
Vaporizing essential oils is better than direct skin contact
Although the use of essential oils can certainly have a positive effect, he emphasizes that they should be used in small quantities. Allowing oils to evaporate is much better than direct contact, but should still be used minimally and only when you really need it. The effect usually wears off very quickly and over time, if too much is used, it becomes a real mold problem. (Learn more about health Exposure to mold.)
Under no circumstances should you use essential oils internally
However, under no circumstances should you consume essential oils orally, for example with a glass of water or in a cooking recipe. Even a few drops are far too strong for the body and have a highly irritating effect on the central nervous system. He says essential oils were never intended to be consumed this way, but companies have thought of ways to make more profits. Because a bottle of essential oil can last someone 10 years or even longer.
Our favorite author is generally not against the external use of essential oils. They definitely have positive benefits. However, he points out that if you come into direct contact with essential oils, you should immediately wash them off your body thoroughly. However, oral intake should be avoided entirely.
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