2006-11-24 02:55:18 · 7 answers · asked by Louise b 1 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
I do all the time. It's great to apply directly to blemishes, it dries them right up- great anti-bacterial properties. You only need a very small amount though, one or two drop on the end of a q-tip, because it can be drying.
2006-11-24 03:56:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
According to the website below, it's perfectly OK to apply Lavender Oil directly to the skin......'Although essential oils should not be used neat on the skin, lavender oil is one of the few essential oils that can be so applied. On problem areas, the oil can be dabbed neat, or can be mixed with a carrier oil, such as almond oil, to form a great massage medium. This oil was first coined in 1937 by the French chemist and perfumer Rene Maurice Gattefosse. In 1910 he burnt his hand badly in his laboratory and being the first available compound handy, treated his badly burnt hand with pure undiluted lavender oil, which not only immediately eased the pain, but also helped heal the hand without any sign of infection or scar. ......' The following was also taken from a second, independent, website: '....lavender oil is one of the few oils that can be safely applied undiluted.' Check the second site for lots more info.
2006-11-24 03:01:10 · answer #2 · answered by uknative 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lavender oil and tea tree oil are some of the oils that can be applied directly onto the skin.
They have antiseptic and healing properties.
some people can be a little sensitive so manufacturers recommend a skin test in a sensitive area...like behind the ear to see if you are sensitive before slapping the stuff all over.
2006-11-24 03:05:14 · answer #3 · answered by audrey_o 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, lavender oil is one of the very few essential oils that you CAN apply directly to the skin. It's often used for pain relief and as an antiseptic.
From the Wikipedia page about it:
The diluted or undiluted oil may be used as an antiseptic and pain reliever to be applied to minor burns and insect bites and stings. For the treatment of sunburn and sunstroke, 10 drops of oil can be diluted in 25 mL of carrier oil. (Note: This is not an effective sunblock.) When added to chamomile, lavender oil may be effective on eczema.
Most other essential oils are not recommended for use directly on the skin as they are so concentrated. From the Wikipedia page on essential oils:
Because of their concentrated nature, EO's generally should not be applied directly to the skin in their undiluted or "neat" form. Some can cause severe irritation or provoke an allergic reaction. Instead, essential oil should be applied with a plants oils or other fats (carrier oil), such as olive, hazelnut, or any other "soft" oil. Common ratio of essential oil disbursed in a carrier oil is 0.5–3% (most less than 10%) and depends on its purpose. Some EO's including many of the citrus peel oils, are photosensitizers, increasing the skin's reaction to sunlight and making it more likely to burn.
2006-11-24 03:17:35 · answer #4 · answered by junkmonkey1983 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can. Just remeber
Don't apply it to broken skin, or during pregnancy without expert advice. Lavender oil is very widely available but make sure you buy an oil labelled as 'essential oil'. Little brown bottles labelled 'aromatherapy oil' or similar may contain just a small amount of the pure essential oil.
2006-11-24 02:59:46 · answer #5 · answered by rewrite_h35 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was told that Lavender oil was the only one you CAN apply directly to your skin, I apply it to my forehead and temples if I have a headache, it's very soothing! Just don't apply to broken skin and if you are pregnant!
2006-11-24 05:52:58 · answer #6 · answered by Pawstimes16 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because you may not know if your skin is sensitive to the lavender oil. Also, how concentrated in the lavender oil?
2006-11-24 02:58:26 · answer #7 · answered by mindalchemy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋