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Using Essential Oils Safely

by Lea Jacobson, Certified Clinical Aromatherapist

If you're going to learn about using essential oils safely, get your information from someone who doesn't profit from selling them. Lea Jacobson is an essential oil safety expert with the honor of educating over a million health-conscious families on safe remedies for themselves and their loved ones.

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  1. Hydrosols: Aromatherapy's Best Kept Secret

    If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by essential oils, wondering which ones are safe for kids, how to dilute them properly, or if they’re too strong for your skin, you’re not alone. Hydrosols, sometimes called floral waters or distillates, are the gentle and water-based counterpart to essential oils....

  2. Are "Digestive" Essential Oil Blends Safe? (Dangerous Essential Oil Blends Part 3)

    Are “Digest” essential oil blends really safe? 🤔 Many popular digestive blends contain fennel and anise essential oils, which are classified according to Essential Oil Safety Made Simple™ as carcinogenic and not safe for use. In this video, I break down the truth about “Digest” blends: 👉Why...

  3. Is "Breathe" Safe? (Dangerous Essential Oil Blends, Part 2)

    This is Part 2 in a series on Dangerous Essential Oil blends. Episode page: https://www.leajacobson.com/BreatheBlend Better Than Breathe Blend: https://www.leajacobson.com/betterthanbreathe Blend Detective: https://www.LeaJacobson.com/blends Free Blend Classes:...

  4. Is Thieves Essential Oil Blend Safe?

    This is Part 1 in a series on Dangerous Essential Oil blends. Episode page: https://www.leajacobson.com/ThievesBlend Free Blend Classes: https://www.leajacobson.com/BlendClasses Send us Fan Mail This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new...

  5. When Essential Oil Companies Fail You

    If you've been following this series you've been armed with the right questions to ask when checking out an essential oil company, as well as the warnings you should be seeing for ten popular essential oils. Some of you have been disappointed in the lack of transparency when it comes to essential...

  6. 10 Problematic Essential Oils (How to Choose the Best Essential Oil Brand Part 4)

    So far in this series on choosing an essential oil brand, I've armed you with some great questions to ask when you check out a company's website. This can help you determine whether or not they are providing the safety information you need to stay safe. In this episode, we're going to zero in on…

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  7. What is the BEST essential oil brand? (How to Choose the Best Essential Oil Brand, Part 3)

    If you're wondering which essential oil brand to purchase from, you can check out the website of the brand that you are interested in, and go through a list of questions to see where they stand. Some of those questions I've shared on previous episodes, and today you'll hear some more. As a...

  8. How to Choose the Best Essential Oil Brand (Part 2)

    If you're wondering which essential oil brand you want to purchase from, you have two options... Send us Fan Mail This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are...

  9. How to Choose the BEST Essential Oil Brand (Part 1)

    One of the most common questions I get asked about in our facebook group is: "What brand is best?" or "Which brand do YOU use, Lea?" Sometimes it's because the person knows about the 3rd party testing I pioneered a while back which we did to discover what's really in those essential oil bottles?...

  10. Essential Oil Brands (test your knowledge!)

    Curious to know if our brand series is for you? Let's find out with a pop quiz that will test your knowledge when it comes to choosing an essential oil brand to purchase from. As a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist who doesn't sell essential oils, and the person who pioneered at third-party...

  11. Calm Your Anxious Pet (Naturally!)

    Are you struggling to calm your anxious pet? In this informative video I'll show you how you can help soothe your furry friend and reduce their anxiety - naturally! As a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, I'm trained in both essential oils and hydrosols, and I'll show you practical ways to use…

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  12. 3 Ways to Use Hydrosols as a Remedy for Pets

    It makes me cringe to see people using essential oils on their dogs and cats without trying hydrosols first. As a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, I know when it's best to use essential oils, and when it makes more sense to use hydrosols. I'll explain what hydrosols are in a minute, but they're…

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  13. 5 Essential Oils NOT Safe for Dogs (or humans)

    One of my pet peeves is when companies try to sell you essential oils that aren't safe like Basil, Fennel, and Nutmeg. The steam distillation process, the most common method of turning plants into essential oils, can cause safe and even beneficial herbs to be harmful once they've gone through the...

  14. Tea Tree Essential Oil IS Safe for Dogs!

    So many of you are struggling with the confusing, conflicting, and often controversial information when it comes to using essential oils safely, so I'd like to set the record straight. As a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, people come to me when they want to know the truth about essential oils…

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  15. Which Essential Oils are Safe for Dogs? Here's my Top 5

    It pains me to see people choosing essential oils that are safe for them but not dogs. Their pet then starts exhibiting symptoms that can be avoided with a little knowledge. As a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, I know the benefits and safety of essential oils for both humans and pets, and in...

  16. How to Select the Best Essential Oils for Your Dog (Fool-Proof Method!)

    A lot of people struggle when it comes to using essential oils with their pets. And it's no surprise when you look at all of the unsafe information out there. I've seen recommendations for dropping essential oils into your pet's food, rubbing them into your dog's fur without diluting, and…

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  17. Are Essential Oils Safe for Dogs? Avoid These Common Mistakes...

    It really bothers me seeing so many consumers rush into using essential oils with their dogs without doing their research, quickly leading to their four legged friends gagging, having skin reactions, liver issues and more. None of us want that for our dogs, right? Essential oils are supposed to...

  18. How to Make Them Last Longer - Q&A

    Answering your questions from Season 4, Episode 9 "How to Make Essential Oils Last Longer." Send us Fan Mail This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are…

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  19. How to Tell if They've Gone Bad - Q&A

    Answering your questions from Season 4, Episode 8 "How to Tell if Essential Oils Have Gone Bad." Send us Fan Mail This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are...

  20. Estimated Shelf Life - Q&A

    Answering your questions from Season 4, Episode 7 "Estimated Shelf Life of Essential Oils." Send us Fan Mail This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are…

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  21. What Makes Essential Oils Go Bad - Q&A

    Answering your questions from Season 4, Episode 6 "What Makes Essential Oils Go Bad?" Send us Fan Mail This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at...

  22. Do Essential Oils Last Forever - Q&A

    Answering your questions from Season 4, Episode 5, "Do Essential Oils Last Forever?" Send us Fan Mail This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at...

  23. How are Essential Oils Made - Q&A

    Answering your questions from Season 4, Episode 4 "How are Essential Oils Made?" Send us Fan Mail This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at...

  24. What Are Essential Oils - Q&A

    Answering your questions from Season 4, Episode 3 "What Are Essential Oils." Send us Fan Mail This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at...

  25. What Did You Learn So Far? Quiz Yourself!

    If you've listened to the last few episodes in this section of the introduction to essential oils, then you are ready to test your knowledge! If you've read my book, you probably will ace this quiz! https://www.LeaJacobson.com/BOOK Send us Fan Mail This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use...

  26. How to Make Essential Oils Last Longer

    This tip ensures you use your essential oils before they go bad! Join Lea as she continues to read through her book, Using Essential Oils Safely: https://www.LeaJacobson.com/BOOK Send us Fan Mail This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new...

  27. How to Tell if Essential Oils Have Gone Bad

    Knowing these two things can help you figure out if your essential oils have gone bad. Join Lea as she continues to read through her book, Using Essential Oils Safely. https://www.LeaJacobson.com/BOOK Send us Fan Mail This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you...

  28. Estimated Shelf Life of Essential Oils

    Discover the estimated shelf life for 14 popular essential oils, and find out how to access the shelf life for more than 240 essential oils as Lea continues reading through her book Using Essential Oils Safely https://www.LeaJacobson.com/BOOK Send us Fan Mail This is Lea Jacobson empowering you…

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  29. What Makes Essential Oils Go Bad?

    Find out the three things that make essential oils go bad so you can keep your essential oils fresher longer! Join Lea as she continues to read you her book, Using Essential Oils Safely https://www.LeaJacobson.com/BOOK Send us Fan Mail This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils...

  30. Do Essential Oils Last Forever?

    If you were told essential oils never expire, you need to listen to this episode as Lea continues to read from her book Using Essential Oils Safely https://www.LeaJacobson.com/BOOK Send us Fan Mail This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new...

  31. How Are Essential Oils Made?

    Understanding how essential oils are made can help us understand how quality can be affected. Join Lea as we continue to read through Using Essential Oils Safely, the book https://www.LeaJacobson.com/BOOK Send us Fan Mail This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope…

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  32. What Are Essential Oils?

    In order to understand safety and usage, it's important to distinguish what essential oils are, and what they are not as we continue to read through Using Essential Oils Safely, the book https://www.LeaJacobson.com/BOOK Send us Fan Mail This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils...

  33. How Much Do You Know About Essential Oils? (Pop Quiz)

    Just for fun, test your knowledge about how essential oils are made, what makes them go bad, and a few intro-topic questions. The next few episodes will answer these questions as we continue to read through Using Essential Oils Safely, the book https://www.LeaJacobson.com/BOOK Send us Fan Mail…

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  34. Introduction to Essential Oils - Chapter 1 Overview

    What you can expect from the next few episodes, as we dive into the first chapter of my book Using Essential Oils Safely: https://www.LeaJacobson.com/BOOK Access a deeper dive by enrolling in the Using Essential Oils Safely Course: https://www.LeaJacobson.com/COURSE Send us Fan Mail This is Lea...

  35. Carrot Seed Essential Oil As Sunscreen?

    Truth or Fiction? https://www.LeaJacobson.com Send us Fan Mail This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. Support the show

  36. Lies You've Been Told About Copaiba Essential Oil

    As a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist I've seen so much misinformation when it comes to using Copaiba essential oil (Copaifera langsdorfii, Copaifera officinalis​​). Download the PDF here: https://www.leajacobson.com/LiesAboutCopaibaEO Send us Fan Mail This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use...

  37. Cinnamon Leaf, Rashes, and Sensitivities

    If you use Cinnamon Leaf (or Bark) you'll want to listen to the potential adverse reactions like what happened to Stacie's daughter. Learn more when you sign up for (free) 30 Days of Essential Oil Safety Files at https://www.LeaJacobson.com Send us Fan Mail This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to...

  38. Reasons Applying Essential Oils to Feet is a Waste

    Can you think of more reasons? Send us Fan Mail This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. Support the show

  39. Essential Oil Morphine Bomb - is it safe?

    You've probably seen the recipes for "morphine bomb" with essential oils floating around. Is it safe? I'll tell you... https://www.LeaJacobson.com Send us Fan Mail This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our...

  40. Is Essential Oil Safety Academy for you?

    I help health care professionals who are looking to enhance their own professional expertise with essential oils. Are you a good fit? Apply here: https://www.eosafetyacademy.com/apply Send us Fan Mail This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something…

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  41. Making Gifts with Essential Oils? Listen Up!

    Whether it's soaps, room sprays, potpourri, or rollers, you MUST know the safety of the essential oils you're using in the products you're making. You need to ensure they are safe for the recipient: not interacting with medications they are on, safe for children if used with children, etc. Here…

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  42. Concerns With Pre-Made Blends

    Know the safety of the blends you are using! Here I go over some safety concerns with the most popular anti-germ blends. Check out the safety of more popular blends (free) here: https://www.LeaJacobson.com/EOBS Send us Fan Mail This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I...

  43. Lea's Elderberry "Syrup" Recipe

    As a Certified Herbalist (yes, I have that training, too!) elderberry is my #1 go-to for viruses & colds, as it has been shown to reduce symptoms and length of illness. Elderberries are the best things to have around during cold and flu season. Taking a teaspoon a day can ward off illness, and a...

  44. Replacing Medications with Essential Oils is Dangerous

    Someone contacted me this evening asking if it was safe for her daughter (breastfeeding a 3-month-old) to take copaiba softgels instead of Z0l0ft. I was able to share with her how dangerous it is to replace medications (especially strong mental health ones) with essential oils. PLEASE do not...

  45. Do the French really drink their essential oils? Schools of Thought aka Methods of Use

    You may have heard people tell you they are using essential oils the "French way" to validate adding essential oils to water. Is that really how the French do it? Taking applications for Essential Oil Safety ACADEMY™ here: https://www.eosafetyacademy.com/apply Send us Fan Mail This is Lea…

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  46. Which Brands are Worth it? (and the question you should actually be asking)

    Some things about essential oil companies you may not know, things to avoid when using essential oils, and some things to do. https://www.LeaJacobson.com and EOsafetyACADEMY.com/apply Send us Fan Mail This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something…

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  47. HYDROSOLS: Aromatherapy's Best Kept Secret

    Learn why hydrosols should be in everyone's arsenal! Access the full class on Hydrosols inside the CLUB: https://www.LeaJacobson.com/CLUB Send us Fan Mail This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so...

  48. Essential oils Don't Detox - That's an Adverse Reaction! Dilute Dilute Dilute

    Did you know essential oils should be diluted before being applied to the skin? Did you know some essential oils have a specific dilution % that you need to know so that you can prevent irritation, redness, itching, blisters, and sensitization? Find out what the topical max is for Spearmint and...

  49. Kick Fatigue in the Face Essential Oil Recipe

    Are you ready to kick fatigue in the face? Use this recipe to help your energy levels. Download and print from here: https://www.LeaJacobson.com/KickFatigue Send us Fan Mail This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend…

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  50. Dilution chart differences - who is right?

    Why is there such a discrepancy when it comes to how many drops to add when creating your own products and blends? Send us Fan Mail This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too.…

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If you're going to learn about using essential oils safely, get your information from someone who doesn't profit from selling them. Lea Jacobson is an essential oil safety expert with the honor of educating over a million health-conscious families on safe remedies for themselves and their loved ones.

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Lea Jacobson, Certified Clinical Aromatherapist

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