Using Essential Oils Safely

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. They’re produced during the steam distillation process and carry many of the same therapeutic properties as essential oils, but in a much gentler form. That’s exactly why I love hydrosols.In this video I'll address:What Hydrosols areHow Hydrosols are madeSafety concerns with Hydrosols (are there any?)When to use hydrosolsPreservatives and Shelf LifeSigns they're going badWhat to do with your hydrosolsUsing Hydrosols internallyUsing Hydrosols with petsDilution guidelines for HydrosolsBody systems Hydrosols help withGeneral guidelines for using hydrosolsVisit the episode page here: https://www.LeaJacobson.com/bestkeptsecret Buy the book: https://www.LeaJacobson.com/HYDROSOLSSend us a textThis 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

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 fennel and anise are risky (even though companies still sell them)👉The hidden dangers in so-called “family-safe” digestive blends👉What you can use instead for tummy troubles, bloating, and cramps✨ I’ll also tell you about my Better Than Digest recipe — a safe, effective, family-friendly blend that actually works without the risks.If you’ve ever wondered, “Is Digest essential oil blend safe?” — this podcast is for you.Episode page: https://www.leajacobson.com/digestblendBetter Than Digest Blend Recipe: https://www.LeaJacobson.com/betterthandigestSend us a textThis 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

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/BreatheBlendBetter Than Breathe Blend: https://www.leajacobson.com/betterthanbreatheBlend Detective: https://www.LeaJacobson.com/blends Free Blend Classes: https://www.leajacobson.com/BlendClassesSend us a textThis 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

Is Thieves Essential Oil Blend Safe?

This is Part 1 in a series on Dangerous Essential Oil blends. Episode page: https://www.leajacobson.com/ThievesBlendFree Blend Classes: https://www.leajacobson.com/BlendClassesSend us a textThis 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

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 oil safety precautions, and don't blame you!As a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist who doesn't sell essential oils, I'm going to address why it matters that a company provides proper safety info, and what to do about it. I'm also going to touch on GC/MS and third-party testing, and the myth that "you get what you pay for." And at the end of the episode we'll talk about what the term "therapeutic grade" means - and why it was banned.https://www.leajacobson.com/BestEOBrand5Send us a textThis 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