by Hana Tisserand | Mar 8, 2017
An important update on kids and inhalation safety. I believe these guidelines are super-safe, if anything a little over-cautious. If you’re wondering about other types of eucalyptus oil, E. citriodora is safe for young kids, though is less likely to be...
by Hana Tisserand | Mar 8, 2017
Q&A Essential Oil Safety edition Question (by Helen Bairstow): I’d like to know if tea tree starts to oxidize is it still safe? And how can you tell? Answer: The more that Tea Tree oil (TTO) oxidizes, the less safe it is in terms of adverse skin reactions....
by Tisserand Institute | Feb 7, 2017
What is the difference between hazard and risk? We exist in a chemical soup. We eat, breathe and drink chemicals. We are made of chemicals and so is everything else. Especially in this industrial age, it’s important for us to identify significant risks and to...
by Tisserand Institute | Jan 17, 2017
An answer to a frequently asked question: When to use inhalation, and when to apply essential oils topically? For more detailed information, why not sign up for the free Tisserand Institute mini-course, How Essential Oils Work in the Body? How Essential Oils Work in...
by Tisserand Institute | Jan 10, 2017
Q&A Tuesday! Question: Is it true that there are “driver” oils that drive others into the skin? Answer: It is true that some essential oils and EO constituents enhance the transdermal absorption of various other substances such as vitamins or analgesics when...
by Tisserand Institute | Dec 6, 2016
Q&A Tuesday! Question: Are there some essential oils that could unintentionally attract unwanted pests? For example, would orange or grapefruit oil attract fruit flies (that are already in the home) to where it’s being diffused? Or a more in general...
