Re: Re: Have you become sensitized?

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The one material I have definitely become sensitized to is, alas, the glorious

and wonderful Mitti Attar.  It is one of my all-time favorites.  I don't seem to

be sensitized to the fragrance of it, but if I dab even a little on my skin

directly, within fifteen minutes I become very nauseated and become quickly

congested as well.  It doesn't happen with sandalwood oil, and it doesn't happen

if I wear barrier gloves and am careful to avoid any percutaneous absorption. 

I'd love it if I could wear it, but I can't...

 

Alfred

 

In San Francisco/Berkeley

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> snip

>> These spontaneous allergies (probably due to a build up in the

>> system) have been documented for many years, decades even. The

>> close use of essential oils, and by close I mean pouring them,

>> using them in daily care like you did, Cynthe, can cause a system

>> overdose.

> It seems to me the buildup is innevitable, seeing as we will be working

> with these materials very very often.

> I understand the need to support our liver to help it protect us,

> but what can we do to prevent build up ?

> how can we spur our systems to clean out faster?

>

> Hemla

Hi Hemla:

No need to worry, really. I started this thread to remind people

to be careful. As my student, you have read all the safety and

workshop precautions in the textbook. Very few people develop

these sensitivities, and even then, it's usually just to one or a

few aromatics. Good ventilation and quickly washing off any

spilled on the skin (which I did NOT do with the oakmoss) are

often enough. Think - otherwise we'd have no perfumers or

workers in distillation companies! :-)

Anya McCoy

http://AnyasGarden.com

http://NaturalPerfumers.com

http://PerfumeClasses.com

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Anya,

It bears repeating that sensitization is permanent, there is actually a change

in the immune system of the person affected. Regarding Hemla's statement about

inevitable buildup of materials, I would suggest everyone in the aromatic as

well as perfumery field use a liver detoxification supplement. I also take a

couple of drops of organic lemon oil daily. Lemon regulates the digestive

functions and promotes production of bile. And though lemon is also known to

reinforce our immune systems I use a bit of lemon myrtle and oregano vulgare

(84% carvacrol) daily on the soles of my feet. Hope this helps.

Namaste,

Debbi Quinn, RA

www.bluemoonherbals.com

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>Anya,

>It bears repeating that sensitization is permanent, there is actually a change

>in the immune system of the person affected. Regarding Hemla's statement about

>inevitable buildup of materials, I would suggest everyone in the aromatic as

>well as perfumery field use a liver detoxification supplement.

>Namaste,

>Debbi Quinn, RA

>www.bluemoonherbals.com

And of course, milk thistle supports healthy liver function.

Many mushrooms also support a healthy

immune system.

Dara

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>I know of at least two people so sensitized to lavender that they have had to

leave the aromatherapy profession.

I understand sensitization to be different from allergy.

Maybe someone can outline the differences or I could probably find a resource if

needed. Sue<

Hi, Sue:Recently, I have had inflamed  sinuses from the use of essential oils.

 I am sensitive to pink peppercorn and lemon grass. ÂThese EOs actually cause

pain in the sinus area and headaches.  Since I didn't develop a rash, I would

have to say that I am just very sensitive to some EOs and not necessarily

allergic.Achoo!Best Regards,Margo

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