Beware of Plant-based or Essential Oil Allergies and Irritants in “natural” skin products
“Natural” plant-based and essential oil skin products are very popular now, but beware that some of us may experience either irritation or allergy from these. Just because it is “natural” does not mean it is always good for you. Poison Ivy is “natural” too. I have listed some ingredients that may cause irritation or allergy reactions on the skin:
Ylang Ylang / Cananga Oil
Mango Tree
Anise / Star Anise
Gingko tree
Comopositae Plants: Yarrow, Ragweed, Feverfew, Tansy, Cardoon, Sunflower, Ox-eye, Daisy, Chamomile, Black-eyed Susan, Dahlia, Dandelion, and Marigold.
Lavender
Mint
Thyme
Balsum of Peru
Cinnamon
Christmas and Easter Cacti
Eucalyptis
Jasmine
Nettles
Sesame oil
Pine Oil
Primrose oil
Citrus oils
Rosewood
Red Cedar
Sandalwood
Seawood
References: “Applied Dermatotoxicology: Clinical Aspects”, by Howard Maibach and Golara Honari. Physiology of the Skin, Third Edition, by Zoe Draelos, MD, and Peter T. Pugliese, MD.