by Robert Tisserand | Oct 25, 2021 | Aromatherapy, Chemistry, Children, Essential Oils, Research, Safety
The claim that Lavender essential oil has been linked to pre-pubertal breast growth in children has been making the rounds since 2007. The most recent publication of cases, in 2019, catapulted this claim back into the spotlight, unfortunately with more sensationalism...
by Robert Tisserand | Apr 28, 2021 | Aromatherapy, Commentary, General
A 2021 research study highlights the potential risks of inhaled Eucalyptus essential oil and oils rich in camphor. How worried should we be? And what steps should be taken to ensure safety? Robert Tisserand looks at the evidence in this digest. The guidelines may need...
by Robert Tisserand | Feb 25, 2021 | Aromatherapy, Commentary, General
Robert Tisserand shares his view and experience with the concept of synergy – both in terms of fragrance and in terms of pharmacological...
by Robert Tisserand | Feb 12, 2021 | Commentary, Essential Oils, General
…that which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet” says Juilet to Romeo, in defense of their love which is doomed because of their surnames. And sure, maybe names are not important, but maybe we should be clear about them to avoid confusion when we can...
by Robert Tisserand | Aug 29, 2020 | Commentary, General
Episode 1 of Unwell, a new documentary series on Netflix, is called Essential Oils, and sets out to look at the good and the bad in the wellness industry. It’s not so often that essential oils get such thorough media coverage, but when they do, it’s not without a...
by Robert Tisserand | Aug 26, 2020 | General
With thanks to Tamara Agnew PhD, Petra Ratajc PhD and Marco Valussi BSc for their input While answering an exam question about deodorant formulation, a student in my Essential Oils for Healthy Skin class listed four books as references. The exam question was about...
