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 Hana Tisserand | Mar 8, 2017
New research alert! A new study shows the antibacterial potential of a synergistic formulation of Neroli hydrosol with the essential oils of May chang, Clove bud and Rosewood in acne treatment. The Neroli hydrosol very effective alone, and worked better than Roman...
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 24, 2017
Which essential oil would you take on a deserted tropical island? Either Peppermint or Lavender. Peppermint to cool down and ward of mosquitos etc, and Lavender to soothe the sunburn and help with sleeping.
by Tisserand Institute | Jan 20, 2017
Did you know that citrus juices and citrus essential oils contain very similar volatile compounds? But in citrus juices, they are already dissolved in “water”, similarly to volatile compounds in hydrosols. Drinking Lemon essential oil in water has been...
