PHOTOTOXIC OILS

When using essential oils you should keep in mind that some of them are photo-toxic. If you apply them to the skin, and it gets exposed to sunlight within 24 hours, the symptoms of dermatitis may develop.

Below is a list of some photo-toxic essential oils:

  • Angelica root
  • Bergamot oil
  • Cumin
  • Fig leaf
  • Grapefruit
  • Lemon
  • Lime
  • Mandarin
  • Bitter orange
  • Parsley leaf
  • Rue
  • Tagetes
  • Tangerine
  • Verbena

Read more about Essential Oils Safety information.