Sunday, April 11, 2010

Photosensitivity with citrus oils

Yes, if you are using any Pure Essential Oils topically that are or contain Citrus (Lemon, Wild Orange, Bergamot, etc.), then it is recommended that you do not have sun exposure (sun tanning, swimming outdoors, tanning beds) for about 6-8 hours after you have applied the oil. Recommendations do vary from 4 hours to 12 hours or so. Really, we are not using these oils often on our skin/topically, but if you do, please be safe.

For more about Photosensitivity, check out these links:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photosensitivity

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