As an ophthalmic medical professional.... I have seen too many people try to use essential oils for all sorts of eye ailments... scary shit!!!! Huge NO NO!!@
Kenna. You are my actual hero right now. MLM essential oil companies are promoting so many dangerous things, and I'm really thankful that you're producing this content to dispel some of that; even though it may not be your intention.
Omg this this this this!!!!!!!! The sheer amount of ignorance promoted by MLM reps is staggering! Oils are hydrophobic people!! And EOs aren't oils in a traditional sense! They are organic chemicals.. Some, like Thuja are incredibly toxic too.
@@shellymozes5867 Stand your ground... FOR SCIENCE! Haha. But really though... I'm sorry that happened to you. Deluded people are so difficult to deal with.
@@shellymozes5867 They are brainwashed. Here is a literal biochemist spitting straight facts, and they still believe their crazy MLM nonsense. Very scary that there are people like this running around.
This is why companies like Jade Bloom and Plant Therapy always always say you should not ingest any oils. At allllllll. But then since they cannot outright ban it, they will always say to use their own discretion but the CEOs themselves do not promote the oral ingestion of essential oils. JADE BLOOM even comes up with a list of e.os that yoh absolutely cannot ingest or even place near your mouth. And they cite case studies and showcase websites which shows what kind of injuries has happened to people who ingest e.os.
Thank you SO MUCH for this. I cannot stand when MLM oil shillers claim they can be ingested. As an ER nurse, I've firsthand had patients come in with adverse GI effects due directly to ingesting essential oils. So glad I have this video to share a biochemist's explanation!
Sadly I don’t think that many of them are shillers. Maybe influencers or people with a large following, but they’ve been brainwashed for sure which is even more scary. Especially those who are with YL in my opinion. I don’t even know how many would believe these videos even though they’re facts that can’t be argued with. One of my friends recently got sucked into YL, I couldn’t believe it! it’s not just EO’s either they have tons of products, and now she’s in deep. She has kids that are around all that, it’s sad but I don’t even know what to say. Oddly enough she’s a nurse too.
@@BlackThorndRose being a mom and in too many "mom" groups on fb, I have seen countless women claim YL and doterra oils are safe to ingest. One of my good friends is also an RN AND a trained/certified aromatherapist and she can lecture all day long on the harm ingesting oils can cause. You're right though that MLM oil consultants likely won't pay mind to Kenna's explanation, because they tend to be naive/in denial/really want to make that $$$ so they refuse to believe SCIENCE. But, I sure can share the video with innocent people who are being told EO are safe to ingest.
Charley Mack I hate YL and MLM companies but it’s not a pyramid scheme by definition or speculation.... those are illegal. I’m against that company and any MLM honestly but they aren’t pyramid schemes. Chill.
Charley Mack you need to do some research. MLM’s are NOT pyramid schemes, those have been banned for years and are literally illegal. The government breathes down Young Living’s back, especially the FDA. They were under fire with the FDA for a long time, actually. If they were a pyramid scheme, they wouldn’t be allowed to operate in the United States. MLM’s are toxic and I highly disagree with their business practices especially companies that promote dangerous habits like Young Living and Doterra, however, they are not pyramid schemes and just because you “think” they are doesn’t mean they actually are. You are spreading misinformation.
Charley Mack young living has been around for over 25 years and generates over a billion in profits worldwide each year. This means that they have been audited HEAVILY and will continue to be. If they were a pyramid scheme, they would’ve been wiped out long ago. We may disagree with their business practices but MLM’s are far different from a pyramid scheme. I am assuming you’ve never taken any marketing or business courses (I have a masters in that field) so you are misinformed. Not a huge deal, they just aren’t pyramid schemes.
"As we understand based on chemistry oil and water don't mix." THIS! you don't even have to have had high school chem for this. You learn it as a child. Yet people don't think about it....
I was shocked when an old coworker told me to put the doterra oils in my water because it helped with stomach issues. I never did it and I'm glad I didn't! Thank you for such informative videos!!!!
YES!!! I have always said, "just because someone is selling it, doesn't mean you have to buy it!". think for yourself, QUESTION everything & research, research, RESEARCH!! this applies for everything in life xx
Just wanted to say I’m SO glad you’re doing this series! I was wondering if you could touch on safety in using EOs around children/pets/in public. I feel like that’s a topic that definitely gets pushed under the rug and could use some science!
www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Essential_Oil_Poisoning/ page 688 talks about toxicity in insects, mammals, humans; 690 goes into the actual chemical components that must be labeled on products that can cause toxicity pdfs.semanticscholar.org/b9c2/c2fb939d648cf13e9bf1fcc136e52ba8acc5.pdf
I stray diluted essential oils on my face - can this effect my dog from inhaling what’s in the air? My room will smell pretty strongly of lavender, geranium & thyme after I’ve used them.
@@xewa7951 seriously, would have to ask your vet. It is maintained that even diluted in the case of a vaporizer, inhalation can cause issues. The type is most important as what is safe for humans is traditionally not safe for animals as they metabolize things differently. Also, what is are for animals can be toxic to humans. Medications for heart issues are a great example as a six pound Chihuahua can take doses of furosemide that can be deadly to a six year old. Kenna spoke about the hydrocarbons found in some E.O. which do off gas because they are volatile in exposure to atmosphere and light. People tend to think that the scent is okay because they are all natural... However... Petroleum is technically at start a natural product that is refined. Gasoline for instance has loads of hydrocarbons that when inhaled are deadly. The science is all there just talk to your vet. www.foundanimals.org/essential-oils-toxic-pets/ Legally, everyone has to tell you to ask a vet... The dilution matters. The dog's, in particular, system matters. They can have asthma, allergies, and sensitivities just like humans. Lily in any dilution causes me severe respiratory issue. Your dog can't speak to tell you they hate it let alone they are having respiratory issue.
@@xewa7951 plus, a good example showing the difference in an animal and humans processing hydrocarbons is miners and canaries. Carbon monoxide is not a hydrocarbon, but methane is a hydrocarbon. Canaries saved thousands of lives in the mining industry due to their faster metbolic processes that warned humans to get out.
You have to know which oils that are made for taking orally and those that cannot be taken orally. I have been taking oils for years and they work fine for me. However, there are definitely oils you cannot take orally. Food grade essential oils are safe to mix in water, juices, and shakes. That is because they are extracts taken from the plants, food, skin, seeds, etc... However, I would not orally take an oil that comes from a tree, I would use those topically, to clean, and in a diffuser. As for the oils I take orally and full strength, they are black seed oil (one teaspoon), olive oil (one tablespoon), coconut oil (cooking and salads), and avocado oil (cooking). Moreover, I use them all for many different reasons: orally and topically. Nevertheless, they are antiviral, antifungal, antibacterial, etc... and are some of the reasons I have never been sick 😷, ever! Essential oils have been used by our African ancestors for centuries and passed down from generations to generations.
I knew it wasn’t recommended to ingest, but didn’t realize it was such a serious risk. I know someone that ingests them. I also didn’t realize how it doesn’t mix in the bath. Thanks for the info.
@@markj6984 Nothing like getting a reply two years later, lol. And no thanks, I’ll skip ingesting essential oils. Even if it wasn’t dangerous, there is no benefit. It’s all placebo effect most likely. I’m also allergic to fragrance, which includes essential oils. I shudder to think what would happen if I swallowed it too! And by the way it’s “you’re” as in you are. The word “your” indicates possession.
I just cant believe these large MLM 's can sell these without the right info and telling people how good it is to consume 😭 I literally have been drinking lemon, lime, and grapefruit essential oils in my water for over a year now. I have not had any reactions but who knows the damage they have done internally!!!
@Periwinkleeyes70 right! My mind is so blown right now. And with Young Living, because their Vitality line is FDA approved for internal consumption, people like me think it ok to just do it all the time. I really need to start doing my own research on things. But when you have really close friends who are at the top of the chain saying how great and good it is for you, you dont think twice.
YES girl! Preach it! I'm a huge EO user and could never wrap my head around people drinking them or putting them in capsules and taking them like vitamins 🤦🤦 thanks for doing this series. 💜💜
Essential oil MLM’s are rampant. They provide misinformation and so many people buy into it. All of these reactions would be called “detoxing” if you ask someone that sells essential oils. I am going to be sharing this everywhere I can think of! THANK YOU for this series!
Could you touch base on smoking oils? There's a brand called MONQ and they have you smoke a variety of oils and they have certain "cigarettes" for things like sleep, relaxing, waking up, concentrating, etc. I tried it once and got very sick, but my fiance didn't. I'm sensitive to oils, so I didn't know if it was just me or if it was bad for us. We both don't use MONQ anymore, but I was wondering
@AppleOf HisEye The cannabis oils are only due to the flavorings they put in it. It can cause popcorn lung if ingested in large quantities. But cannabis dab oil is very safe and helps with my anxiety/depression. Same goes for the regular devils lettuce.
@AppleOf HisEye so as long as its unflavored, and you buy from a dispensary and not some back door vape cart salesman weirdo, I smoke everyday and its helped my life immensely.
I'm shocked by how many DIYs for bath products I've seen online using essential oils with no emulsifiers or surfactants - bath salt recipes on Pintrest are the most common offenders... Very much looking forward to your video on the topic!
You can feel the sass in the mixing scenes lol I didn’t know drinking essential oils was a thing!! I’m so excited for the whole of this series, I love Kenna’s contenttttt
Essential oils are not made to smell good, that's what they're used for nowadays. Keep in mind they've been used medicinally since around 3000bc, it's important to know which oils to use and how. Some oils can be taken internally but only ingest oils that are pure and un adulterated. Also it's very important that they are sourced from where they grow indigenously and not sourced on factory farms where they mono crop and deplete the complexity of the terpene profiles. Keep in mind if your paying under $10 for a bottle of essential oil it was not sustainably harvested and it was probably not grown in the proper climate. If you don't want to internalize them then just put them on your feet because your feet have the biggest pores in your body and when you put them on your feet they travel to every cell in your body within 20 min. The perfume companies extract esters from essential oils, which is the part of the essential oil that produces the smell, however also in those essential oils have a variety of unique chemical constituents which have tons of benefits. Terpenes exist in botanicals to keep the plants immune system healthy, and to protect the plant from diseases. They do the same thing for us when we consume them. The point of using essential oils is not to try to gain nutrients from them that you would get from fruits and vegetables. It's to take advantage of the extremely complex terpene profiles that are in these botanicals that you're not going to find and your fruits and vegetables at the grocery store. did you know that 10% of the botanicals found on Earth are capable of producing essential oils? Also when you consume black pepper oil that helps your body absorb the nutrients you get from whole foods. I find that way too many people are subjective when it comes to essential oils, they want to throw around their own opinions and repeat what they've heard from other people without being objective and doing their own research and learning the facts on both sides before they come to a conclusion. Just because a couple mlms gave mlms a bad name does not mean that all mlm's are bad. You need to look at the difference is between a pyramid scheme in an MLM. I have sources for everything I'm saying, sources that come from doctors and scientists. not your friend that thinks they know everything, when they're really just playing a game of telephone. The funny thing is is that most you people that think essential oils are so dangerous probably put tons of chemicals in your body everyday from the chewing gum, to the shampoo you put on your hair. But you don't think about that do ya.
lol aromatherapy is looked upon as only a perfume or topical/massage benefit in the west. Little is still known or talked about the benefits of inhalation or olfactory system. In France where aromatherapy was really birthed ingestion of essential oils are prescribed by MD's or aromatherapists who have sufficiently studied anatomy, and physiology, pathology etc...
I've been mixing peppermint with oregano food grade essential oils together in fruit juice mixed with water. It has helped me bring up mucus and and feel good. Maybe your mentioning all the natural essential oils that are NOT food grade??
I was told it was okay to drink essential oils, specifically lemon oil, by someone who sold the oils as well. It didn’t sound right to me to I did some internet research and EVERYTHING said DO NOT consume essential oils! Thank goodness I trusted my gut!!
I really wish the companies advocating digestion would be sued. Essential oils are far too potent to be safe, in my opinion. I study Herbalism and strongly believe in working with plants in their natural form in a safe and responsible way. Always do thorough research beforehand or get advice from a health care professional!
GI doctor told me to ingest Peppermint Oil Yakima to relieve my esophageal spams. The bottle does say to take it orally with 3 drops with a half of a teaspoon with vegetable oil. Do you think this is dangerous?
People take it lightly because they don't realize that plants are literally medicine. The difference between medicine and poison is in the dose. Pharmaceutical companies take parts of plants to make the medicines they have. An EO is a non blended version of that. Ingesting without proper research and knowing the side effects and dosage is insanely dangerous. I am a huge eo user and wouldn't ingest. Asprin is made from the bark of a willow tree.... this needs to be taught.
Yeah my mom told me to do that shit. She told me to put some orange essential oil into my water and I put 5 drops in there and I feel bad. Like somethings not right. She said I would be fine and that she does it all the time with no problems
When I heard people were ingesting them I was shocked. I worked in a health food store for a few years and all these oils, at least the ones we had in stock, all said “do not ingest”. People don’t understand how concentrated they are and how it can impact their bodies. Hope this video trends so this information can reach as many as possible 🙂👌
Clove oil is actually used orally for tooth pain. It's has to be diluted though or it will burn/irritate your soft tissue if it isn't put in a carrier. But part of the reason it's helps oral pain is due to that very reason. It numbs tissues really via exciting them or irritating them. It has to be used properly just like anything else
The information and explanations you just gave us is absolutely mind blowing, and I want to say THANK YOU. God bless you girl. You are saving lives with this video.
The 6 dislikes are from Young Living people who are mad that legitimate science is telling them that they're wrong. Why would you ever ingest essential oils?!
@@naturegirl321 Natural does not means good spoken & should not get carried by oils by "Certification Aromatherapist Marthica Mcdermott" she the owner of The Aroma Therapy Shoppe in USA Virigina Beach even she warn to them "Essential Oils" can be dangerous if not use correctly. Natural does not means good and alot of natural things is harmful you know you can walk through poison ivy and not loves what happens after!. She, also warns them one of the dangerous oil is drinking them!! never drink/ingestion thanks MLM and you ruined many hardworking real Aromatherapy/Aromatherapist people.
Finally someone who knows what they are talking about! Thank you for your videos! When I was in School I actually hated chemistry😅 but your videos are very interesting and informative and make me want to learn more about it! Greetings from Germany 🙋🏻♀️
Thank you for this series! I have been having an ongoing discussion with my mom about how it's not safe for her to put young living oils undiluted on her skin, in water, or even in capsules that she swallows! Definitely going to share with her. I hope it breaks the hold the Youngliving misinformation has on her
Make sure to read ingredients and everything else on back of your essential oil bottles. You need to be sure it’s 100% not 10% but 100% natural and if it is you are allowed to drink it by diluting it. But will need to drink it out of a glass cup with nothing plastic going in or touching your diluted water bc the oils can take chemical from plastic and it cause problems so use a glass cup DONT mix with plastic. Make sure back says 100% not 10% and mix well in water with anything that isn’t plastic! And you’ll be totally okay! My guides have confirmed this for me also and they would never tell me to put something harmful in my body. 🧡
THANK YOU because so many UA-camrs have been putting out recipes for this stuff and promoting it to their viewers and it's CRAZY!! It actually says on these bottles not for ingestion. There are food grade oils and then there are essential oils these people keep bringing up the validity of lavender oil in their defending this usage and there is a food grade lavender oil but this is not it. It's scary what happens when you have people who don't what have they are doing who are trying to sell products telling you what to put in your body.
@@aprylwhite2589, hahaha, ok. I personally use eucalyptus and lavender oils from eco field in my country (Lithuania) or some other local "farm", but for aromatic purposes. I also use cosmetics, containing essential oils (like Sisley, although It's really high end 😞), but not because of the essential oils alone, more for other ingredients + essential oils. Young Living is something I would never support and many people need to talk about this company. I have no really "valid" youtube channel and Kenna does, also she's bloody smart! I would love her insight!
I have been loving your videos especially this series. Could you please discuss cooking with essential oils? I have seen a lot of posts of people cooking with these essential oils and I would leave to hear from someone with an education talking about how heating up these oils changes their composition and the dangers of ingesting and inhaling them. Thank you!
I just bought a diffuser on Amazon. I live in an an old apartment building and smell other residents.....I cant believe people drink this stuff. I got some on my hands and was nervous bc it slightly tingled!
Nicely Done Idk if you have pets or not but if you do please know that oil diffusers can be particularly dangerous for some animals, especially if you’re in a tiny apartment
@@heartslove1942 yeah! As I read the reviews on Amazon it was flooded with people talking about mlm companies. I saw bad reviews bc people were saying stuff like, "you cant ingest this bc...get a better quality oils. I love my *insert mlm company* oils". 😑 It's weird how many skin care companies use it in skin care products 😕
@@aleystar987 I remembered hearing that bc i grew up w cats and dogs. I no longer have any pets. 💔😭 I travel so itd be too difficult for on cat or dog. I couldnt be there enough. I live in a 3 family flat. Occasional cigarette smoker upstairs. No animals in the entire apartment building. Thanks for making sure! 😊❤ 🐈🐕 Edit: I just checked Amazon listings for 2 oil companies. They dont have warnings about oils and pets! So I pulled the little packet that came w the diffuser and there are a list of warnings. The list is titled "general information and saftey warnings". Buried in the list it says, "keep out of reach of children and animals. Do not allow children to play with it." The entire list is about maintenance of the diffuser and the USB cord!! 😑😑😑
I am so glad you are doing this series. Last winter, every single person I know that ingests essential oils, either through drinking or pill form, battled upper respiratory infections. A couple of them ended up with bronchitis. They all sold the same brand.
Can you please please make a video about glycerin and why it's right after water on the ingredients list of so many creams. Is it actually a useful humectant or maybe it's better to stay away from it because it can dry out the skin overtime? I've read so many different things about glycerin and don't know what to believe. I trust only you Kenna 😭I even read somewhere that glycerin is an alcohol so some people who don't ever drink ended up with damaged liver because of glycerin being present in their creams and lotions...
It is a structure that has 3 alcohol groups and is used as lubrications but soluble in water. Never heard anything about people damaging their liver with it. Interesting.
Someone else mentioned it in the comments but I also am wondering about “vaping” essential oils because I have considered trying it out. I get ads for them. Also if it is something that is safe how would I go about finding a brand that is making sure their product are produced well
@@lollsazz essential oil vapes aren't meant to be inhaled into the lungs. You use it by breathing it into your mouth then exhaling it through your nose. Never touches the lungs.
Great video and finally info about EO’s that isn’t provided by one of the big MLM companies! I caught on pretty early on that the oil MLM reps are learning and “educating” people using materials provided by the companies. So there’s tons of misinformation that people get all “cult-y” & protective about. Hence ingesting “therapeutic grade” oils when there is no such thing.
Herbal water, citrus flavored water... dear people, just put real herbs and fruit (or fruit peels)in your water to infuse it. Don’t use ‘essential oils‘ ( no way these mlms are selling pure oils, considering their funky prices)
When you do the topical applications video for essential oils I'd love to know if there is an appropriate carrier that isn't another oil or if there is a DIY emollient/surfactant that can be added to a water base. I've heard rosemary oil is good for scalp/hair growth but I don't want to grease up my scalp each time I use it. Maybe thats all bunk anyway but I'd love to learn more.
I'm very glad I came across this. There is another person promoting ingesting of essential oils. She said she puts it in capsules or mix "hot " oils with a " carrier" oil ...like coconut oil ,olive oil ,etc..
How about essential oils in cooking/baking? Do they stay stable at such high temps like 200C? I’ve read somewhere that if you don’t have a certain ingredient on hand (such as lavender or lemon zest) you can use “food grade” essential oil instead I personally never really felt that it was safe so I never tried it, but what are your thoughts on it?
stillnotstill thank you so much I always stick to using the ingredients themselves (or extracts in case of vanilla for example) or I omit them completely
When I was younger (7th grade) I actually put essential oils in my bath and it was SUCH a terrible idea, I was in the bathtub for maybe 5 minutes before I literally felt like my entire body was on fire, the feeling lasted for about an hour and was horrible, I always just assumed I was allergic to the oils (as I am with a lot of skincare products) glad I know what actually happened now!
That would be interesting, but that seems like it would be federally illegal in the USA, and if she's wanting to go to med school, that is a bad thing to do. But that would be interesting.
Thank you, thank you, a million times, thank you! I accepted a breath mint from my co-worker, only to find that it was a Do Terra gel tab filled with PEPPERMINT ESSENTIAL OIL!! I almost gagged, and had horrible heartburn for 2 days. I was so pissed.
Make sure you guys buy with carrioer oil and food-grade. An e.g woulf be simply organic flavor oil of any peppermint, citrus and etc. It has listed organic plant and organic sunflower oil safe to use in hot drink or making chocolate or baking. A few drop
I sometimes put 1drop of lemon essential oil in a teaspoon of honey and combine first then after blended add to water. Do NOT add more than 2 drops per 32 oz water diluted in honey first.
Thank you kenna for informing us on safe usage of essential oil! I’m actually a buyer of doterra a& never felt 10000% comfortable with the idea of drinking the Oils. I tried it a few times. & noticed the film on the top of liquids & it hit me like duh..it’s oil and water 🤦🏽♀️.. & was told to mix it before drinking & im like ? That’s not a solution. Lol I just use it aromatically now. Or highly dilute it with carrier oils in roller balls as scents or like meditative smells. So I don’t use it as often as the other doterra users. I heard about their law suit awhile ago & i was like...I’ll use it aromatically. Lol can you talk about the way doterra or other companies use Essential oils in soft gel caps? And go over the ingredients? I don’t know anything about ingredients.
please do a video on essential oil vapes it's something I have seen a lot and have been intrigued by and was wondering if you could do a video on the safety of them thanks!
I used to have a diffuser, and now I'm wondering if all it did is coat my lungs in oil...and what about the ones with candles warming the oil for smell? Would you consider any of those safe at all? Thanks a lot for doing this series, really good information to know
Amyeha NAHA, AIA and the industry professionals all condone diffusion and there is no science showing that diffusion is harmful to the body, specifically the mucous membranes.
Do you know how many people die from taking pharmaceutical drugs prescribed by their doctors? I don't see many people freaking out about that in these comments. Essential oils are safe if you take them the right way, with carrier oils.
Don't injest essential oils. Use some common sense here and get herbals intended for comsumption. Tinctures are the concentrated versions. Tincture is the fancy word for extract. Like the vanilla extract we cook with, they do have alcohol. The alcohol will evaporate off if you use them for tea or cooking. If you're taking them as a medical remedy, you can by pass the alcohol and horrible taste of the herb by putting the drops in a gelatin capsule. Of course this has to be done and taken immediately. Works like a charm! The herb I take as a medical remedy has been made for the eye dropper to be one dose. I suggest buying them made this way. The lavender I put in tea only notes its concentration. Starting with one drop, you'll quickly find the recipe that works for you.
I fkn LOVE this channel. This exactly what I've wanted for years. The gurus dont get the science and the science channels aren't all that focused on beauty products. 🙏🙌
Goodness why are people promoting ingestion of essential oils and not the use of tinctures, tinctures are made specifically for oral consumption. Tinctures are made in a totally different process. It's simply the herb being soaked in honey or alcohol to draw out the properties. Essential oils are made through a totally different process Expressed Oils.Steam Distillation.Solvent Extraction.Fractional Distillation and Percolation.Carbon Dioxide Extraction.Phytonic Process, all these process are very powerful extractions.
I only use a few drops of peppermint EO mixed in a generous amount of a carrier oil or a blend like pumpkin, manula, argan, Avocado, caster, coconut, etc as a leave on scalp and hair masque. The peppermint apparently cleans and invigorates the scalp so aids in hair growth and pumpkin oil helps gently exfoliation along with proteins from the oils to add in moisture and strength. So I was told anyway. It feels quite lovely as a treatment. I don’t do it regularly enough to confirm it’s efficacy but my shampoo also has peppermint and some of the same ingredients so I suppose there are benefits to these ingredients used this way. But nope I’d never drink em lol
Awesome video Kenna! I noticed one of the larger MLM companies selling supplements that include EOs in the ingredients. I am assuming the same applies to those products as they are being ingested. Is this correct?
I am drinking different essential oils every morning and it is super healthy. But the thing is in the USA they get away with selling you fake and diluted oils while claiming to be the real deal. Those can be bad. You need to get the oils that are for food flavoring.
Thank you very much for your information :-) I watched a video where a girl put a pinch of sea salt in the bottom of a glass or stainless steel cup. Then fill it with water and put one drop essential oil LAVENDER in it to drink? It made sense to me. I tried it. There was no burning. Why do you think?
The only one I use is citronella essential oil. I put a few drops in a small bowl of water and leave it next to my bed during hot summer nights, since it's supposed to repel mosquitoes. Not sure how well it works, though. 😒 But my mom suggested it so I thought it couldn't hurt, as a cheap extra measure against those horrid little insects. 😆
So I’m only halfway through the video. But I’ve seen tons of young living “consultants” putting these freaking oils into a vegetable capsule and taking it like a vitamin 🤢🤢 can you touch on the dangers of this?
Jennifer Barstead there’s no difference using capsules or in water as the capsules disintegrate and your stomach and digestive system are exposed to undiluted EOs
Every oil carries a frequency you must keep your frequency up but it depends on you if you need that frequency and if you need that oil it depends on your body everybody's body is different but consumption of too much of one thing will definitely be bad just make sure you're consuming a high frequency oil not a low frequency oil unless you have stress do your own research before you do it you know you got to understand what you're doing
I was so afraid of using a solid shampoo with essencial oils, I just couldn't find any without them or without coconut oil (not good for acne), so I'm worried again, I couldn't find scientific information about them. I was trying to reduce my waste but it is so hard to find ecological cosmetics without essencial oils. So I'm looking forward this series, I hope you talk about cosmetics.
They sell capsules you can put their oils in directly on their site... my mom gives them out whenever my siblings felt sick, but it always made my stomach feel terrible. Scary stuff.
Makayla Friedrich Very scary indeed! I wish people had the reflex to research what they put in their bodies and try to put in other people’s bodies. I’m trying to make my mother in law see the light but she’s so adamant it’s safe she won’t listen. She tricked us (her son & I) into consuming lemon essential oil in a salad this summer. She put it in there and didn’t tell us until after we were done with our meal. I was livid!
Hi Kenna, thanks for sharing your common sense expertise on this subject. Quick question..what is your opinion on the use of fluid or water extracts of these particular herbs internally as opposed to the essential oils?
Hi, I watched this video about consuming essential oils and then caught a cold yesterday and my mum pulled out our favourite cough medicine (comvida winter wellness Manuka propolis elixir). It always seems to sooth but looking at the ingredients I’m finding lots of Kenna red flags so wanted to know your thoughts. Some of the red flags - Apple cider vinegar, peppermint oil, propolis, eucalyptus oil, tea tree oil. All have warnings online so... should I be worried or perhaps the honey in it, is able to dilute it to a safe level unlike water?
Oh man people who have their kids ingest oil are just scary. Like I have literally heard stories of kids trying to stop using oils that their mom is making them use. She’d put it in shampoo, on their pillow, on their clothes until they finally putting it in their food and drink. How terrifying would it be to find out your own mother is poisoning you?
I'm sipping 32oz ice water with a couple energy packets and 8 to 10 drops of peppermint oil. it's weird. It feels like I'm on some sort of drug. I hope I don't have an ep.
My sister-in-law just told me last night to take a couple drops of peppermint and it will coat my stomach or something.🤯 She said she does that before pigging out and her stomachs feels better. She sells young living oils. 🤢 You confirmed my gut reaction. Thanks.
I drink the lemon doTerra with water and it benefits me. Although the Lemon flavor doterra is the only one I use for drinking. I also go on a strict diet and have an exercise routine so maybe that has something to do with it ???
my friend told me that she puts them in her dogs water and I should put them in my cats water because it was healthy....I looked at her like she was crazy, and haven’t talked to her since🙄
Thank you so much for doing this series. Essential Oils are something I have always been interested in but have never known where to start. Are you going to be discussing good brands to buy in Canada, etc. Also uses for the oils (eg. Physical health, mental health, etc.)
Tulip O'Hare dogs are okay with most essential oils, although not all. The book Holistic Aromatherapy for Animals by Kristen Leigh Bell is a fantastic resource. Plant Therapy also makes blends specially formulated for pets. NEVER around cats by the way. The do not possess the proper enzymes in their liver to metabolize essential oils and they can build up and become toxic for cats over time. As far as asthma, they can be beneficial as well as harmful. It is really dependent on the individual. If someone with asthma has a bad allergy to roses, it’s quite possible that rose essential oil, or other florals could cause an allergic reaction thus triggering an asthma attack. However, it’s also possible that things like fir needle, spruce, or eucalyptus could help open airways for someone who is suffering. There are contraindications with some medications and illnesses and certain essential oils can have a negative effect. If there is a genuine concern, I recommend having a consultation with a certified aromatherapist to address all of these issues as they can be so specific to each individual.
Tulip O'Hare I stay away from all artificial scents and fragrances as they bother my allergies and seasonal asthma and have shown time and time again to be toxic. You can use essential oils on yourself or in a personal inhaler and it will be fine. I don’t recommend diffusing around cats, ever. HOWEVER, if you were to shut your cat in a room for an hour, you could diffuse for 30min (in another room) and then let the room air out for at least 30 min before letting the cat back in. Some people diffuse with cats and just always make sure the cat has a way out of the room. Many cats will remove themselves from a room with a diffuser by instinct. I don’t own a cat so I cannot speak to this personally. I would likely use oils on myself or in a room where the cat cannot enter for a while after the diffusion has stopped.
Apryl White plant therapy, mountain rose herbs, Rocky Mountain oils. Auracacia, DeRu extracts, aromatics international, av-at, nature’s gate are all great and pass gc/ms testing with flying colors
hi! :) i have a question. do essential oils mix with hydrosols? i think they don't since they are "plant waters", but i wanna make sure. i want to try diluted tea tree oil for my acne. is a carrier oil the only choice? it seems like jojoba oil is relatively a safe one, but i'm very afraid to try since my skin hates oils... :/ oh, and what are the ratios for an ideal mixture? thanks in advance! :)
I’ve ingested a few drops of wild oregano c93 oil as a cold/decongestant remedy - it was on the suggestion from a naturopath enthusiast (not an actual dr) while on vacation in India as I was suffering from the air quality don’t recall what we diluted it with however but knew it was potent from the taste alone. It did seem to help. glad I didn’t do any damage. I’ll look more into the safety of that.
What about peppermint oil? I see people putting two drops under their tongue abs also one or two drops in the water with fresh lemons. ? Is this safe ? It’s also used for cancer patients according to The Truth About Cancer please give me some feedback
As an ophthalmic medical professional.... I have seen too many people try to use essential oils for all sorts of eye ailments... scary shit!!!! Huge NO NO!!@
Jesus
Kenna. You are my actual hero right now. MLM essential oil companies are promoting so many dangerous things, and I'm really thankful that you're producing this content to dispel some of that; even though it may not be your intention.
Omg this this this this!!!!!!!! The sheer amount of ignorance promoted by MLM reps is staggering! Oils are hydrophobic people!! And EOs aren't oils in a traditional sense! They are organic chemicals.. Some, like Thuja are incredibly toxic too.
Brit Kernahan I posted this video and already have one “hun” coming AFTER me saying how Kenna doesn’t know what she’s talking about 🙄🤦🏻♀️
@@shellymozes5867 Stand your ground... FOR SCIENCE! Haha. But really though... I'm sorry that happened to you. Deluded people are so difficult to deal with.
@@shellymozes5867 They are brainwashed. Here is a literal biochemist spitting straight facts, and they still believe their crazy MLM nonsense. Very scary that there are people like this running around.
This is why companies like Jade Bloom and Plant Therapy always always say you should not ingest any oils. At allllllll. But then since they cannot outright ban it, they will always say to use their own discretion but the CEOs themselves do not promote the oral ingestion of essential oils. JADE BLOOM even comes up with a list of e.os that yoh absolutely cannot ingest or even place near your mouth. And they cite case studies and showcase websites which shows what kind of injuries has happened to people who ingest e.os.
Thank you SO MUCH for this. I cannot stand when MLM oil shillers claim they can be ingested. As an ER nurse, I've firsthand had patients come in with adverse GI effects due directly to ingesting essential oils. So glad I have this video to share a biochemist's explanation!
Sadly I don’t think that many of them are shillers. Maybe influencers or people with a large following, but they’ve been brainwashed for sure which is even more scary. Especially those who are with YL in my opinion. I don’t even know how many would believe these videos even though they’re facts that can’t be argued with. One of my friends recently got sucked into YL, I couldn’t believe it! it’s not just EO’s either they have tons of products, and now she’s in deep. She has kids that are around all that, it’s sad but I don’t even know what to say. Oddly enough she’s a nurse too.
@@BlackThorndRose being a mom and in too many "mom" groups on fb, I have seen countless women claim YL and doterra oils are safe to ingest. One of my good friends is also an RN AND a trained/certified aromatherapist and she can lecture all day long on the harm ingesting oils can cause.
You're right though that MLM oil consultants likely won't pay mind to Kenna's explanation, because they tend to be naive/in denial/really want to make that $$$ so they refuse to believe SCIENCE. But, I sure can share the video with innocent people who are being told EO are safe to ingest.
Charley Mack I hate YL and MLM companies but it’s not a pyramid scheme by definition or speculation.... those are illegal. I’m against that company and any MLM honestly but they aren’t pyramid schemes. Chill.
Charley Mack you need to do some research. MLM’s are NOT pyramid schemes, those have been banned for years and are literally illegal. The government breathes down Young Living’s back, especially the FDA. They were under fire with the FDA for a long time, actually. If they were a pyramid scheme, they wouldn’t be allowed to operate in the United States. MLM’s are toxic and I highly disagree with their business practices especially companies that promote dangerous habits like Young Living and Doterra, however, they are not pyramid schemes and just because you “think” they are doesn’t mean they actually are. You are spreading misinformation.
Charley Mack young living has been around for over 25 years and generates over a billion in profits worldwide each year. This means that they have been audited HEAVILY and will continue to be. If they were a pyramid scheme, they would’ve been wiped out long ago. We may disagree with their business practices but MLM’s are far different from a pyramid scheme. I am assuming you’ve never taken any marketing or business courses (I have a masters in that field) so you are misinformed. Not a huge deal, they just aren’t pyramid schemes.
THE SASS! Lol. Love that she’s getting more comfortable in front of the camera and showing a bit more of her personality with each video!
"As we understand based on chemistry oil and water don't mix."
THIS!
you don't even have to have had high school chem for this. You learn it as a child. Yet people don't think about it....
I was shocked when an old coworker told me to put the doterra oils in my water because it helped with stomach issues. I never did it and I'm glad I didn't! Thank you for such informative videos!!!!
YES!!! I have always said, "just because someone is selling it, doesn't mean you have to buy it!". think for yourself, QUESTION everything & research, research, RESEARCH!! this applies for everything in life xx
Just wanted to say I’m SO glad you’re doing this series! I was wondering if you could touch on safety in using EOs around children/pets/in public. I feel like that’s a topic that definitely gets pushed under the rug and could use some science!
www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Essential_Oil_Poisoning/
page 688 talks about toxicity in insects, mammals, humans; 690 goes into the actual chemical components that must be labeled on products that can cause toxicity pdfs.semanticscholar.org/b9c2/c2fb939d648cf13e9bf1fcc136e52ba8acc5.pdf
I stray diluted essential oils on my face - can this effect my dog from inhaling what’s in the air? My room will smell pretty strongly of lavender, geranium & thyme after I’ve used them.
@@xewa7951 seriously, would have to ask your vet. It is maintained that even diluted in the case of a vaporizer, inhalation can cause issues. The type is most important as what is safe for humans is traditionally not safe for animals as they metabolize things differently. Also, what is are for animals can be toxic to humans. Medications for heart issues are a great example as a six pound Chihuahua can take doses of furosemide that can be deadly to a six year old.
Kenna spoke about the hydrocarbons found in some E.O. which do off gas because they are volatile in exposure to atmosphere and light. People tend to think that the scent is okay because they are all natural... However... Petroleum is technically at start a natural product that is refined. Gasoline for instance has loads of hydrocarbons that when inhaled are deadly.
The science is all there just talk to your vet.
www.foundanimals.org/essential-oils-toxic-pets/
Legally, everyone has to tell you to ask a vet... The dilution matters. The dog's, in particular, system matters. They can have asthma, allergies, and sensitivities just like humans. Lily in any dilution causes me severe respiratory issue. Your dog can't speak to tell you they hate it let alone they are having respiratory issue.
@@xewa7951 also, don't freak out about knowledge. Just move forward with all the information you can obtain.
@@xewa7951 plus, a good example showing the difference in an animal and humans processing hydrocarbons is miners and canaries. Carbon monoxide is not a hydrocarbon, but methane is a hydrocarbon. Canaries saved thousands of lives in the mining industry due to their faster metbolic processes that warned humans to get out.
You have to know which oils that are made for taking orally and those that cannot be taken orally. I have been taking oils for years and they work fine for me. However, there are definitely oils you cannot take orally. Food grade essential oils are safe to mix in water, juices, and shakes.
That is because they are extracts taken from the plants, food, skin, seeds, etc... However, I would not orally take an oil that comes from a tree, I would use those topically, to clean, and in a diffuser. As for the oils I take orally and full strength, they are black seed oil (one teaspoon), olive oil (one tablespoon), coconut oil (cooking and salads), and avocado oil (cooking).
Moreover, I use them all for many different reasons: orally and topically. Nevertheless, they are antiviral, antifungal, antibacterial, etc... and are some of the reasons I have never been sick 😷, ever! Essential oils have been used by our African ancestors for centuries and passed down from generations to generations.
Thank you. You know what you are talking about
I knew it wasn’t recommended to ingest, but didn’t realize it was such a serious risk. I know someone that ingests them. I also didn’t realize how it doesn’t mix in the bath. Thanks for the info.
omg add a carrier oil and this wont be a problem. its a critical step. your causing a diservice to yourself not believing this works.
@@markj6984 Nothing like getting a reply two years later, lol. And no thanks, I’ll skip ingesting essential oils. Even if it wasn’t dangerous, there is no benefit. It’s all placebo effect most likely. I’m also allergic to fragrance, which includes essential oils. I shudder to think what would happen if I swallowed it too! And by the way it’s “you’re” as in you are. The word “your” indicates possession.
@@sherryg1838 lmao its not plaseabo. have fun with your big pharma. i have cured quite alot of ailments with these. this is all naysay. take care
I just cant believe these large MLM 's can sell these without the right info and telling people how good it is to consume 😭 I literally have been drinking lemon, lime, and grapefruit essential oils in my water for over a year now. I have not had any reactions but who knows the damage they have done internally!!!
@Periwinkleeyes70 right! My mind is so blown right now. And with Young Living, because their Vitality line is FDA approved for internal consumption, people like me think it ok to just do it all the time. I really need to start doing my own research on things. But when you have really close friends who are at the top of the chain saying how great and good it is for you, you dont think twice.
Priscilla Kennedy the vitality line actually isn’t FDA approved its FDA compliant!
YES girl! Preach it! I'm a huge EO user and could never wrap my head around people drinking them or putting them in capsules and taking them like vitamins 🤦🤦 thanks for doing this series. 💜💜
Essential oil MLM’s are rampant. They provide misinformation and so many people buy into it. All of these reactions would be called “detoxing” if you ask someone that sells essential oils. I am going to be sharing this everywhere I can think of! THANK YOU for this series!
Could you touch base on smoking oils? There's a brand called MONQ and they have you smoke a variety of oils and they have certain "cigarettes" for things like sleep, relaxing, waking up, concentrating, etc. I tried it once and got very sick, but my fiance didn't. I'm sensitive to oils, so I didn't know if it was just me or if it was bad for us. We both don't use MONQ anymore, but I was wondering
@AppleOf HisEye The cannabis oils are only due to the flavorings they put in it. It can cause popcorn lung if ingested in large quantities. But cannabis dab oil is very safe and helps with my anxiety/depression. Same goes for the regular devils lettuce.
@AppleOf HisEye so as long as its unflavored, and you buy from a dispensary and not some back door vape cart salesman weirdo, I smoke everyday and its helped my life immensely.
MONQ means literally myass the way it sounds in french xD
I'm shocked by how many DIYs for bath products I've seen online using essential oils with no emulsifiers or surfactants - bath salt recipes on Pintrest are the most common offenders... Very much looking forward to your video on the topic!
Yep! Totally agree!
Wow, I thought these oils were for those fragrance diffusers. I didn't know people were drinking these oils. Yikes!
You can feel the sass in the mixing scenes lol
I didn’t know drinking essential oils was a thing!!
I’m so excited for the whole of this series, I love Kenna’s contenttttt
I didn’t even know drinking essential oils was a thing. Like whaaat? Lol. Just eat your fruit and veggies people oh lord! 😅
Lmao right 😂
it is because how pyramid schemes trying to sell essential oil on everything - do you need spice? use our SPICE Cardamon essential oil!
Essential oils are not made to smell good, that's what they're used for nowadays. Keep in mind they've been used medicinally since around 3000bc, it's important to know which oils to use and how. Some oils can be taken internally but only ingest oils that are pure and un adulterated. Also it's very important that they are sourced from where they grow indigenously and not sourced on factory farms where they mono crop and deplete the complexity of the terpene profiles. Keep in mind if your paying under $10 for a bottle of essential oil it was not sustainably harvested and it was probably not grown in the proper climate. If you don't want to internalize them then just put them on your feet because your feet have the biggest pores in your body and when you put them on your feet they travel to every cell in your body within 20 min. The perfume companies extract esters from essential oils, which is the part of the essential oil that produces the smell, however also in those essential oils have a variety of unique chemical constituents which have tons of benefits. Terpenes exist in botanicals to keep the plants immune system healthy, and to protect the plant from diseases. They do the same thing for us when we consume them. The point of using essential oils is not to try to gain nutrients from them that you would get from fruits and vegetables. It's to take advantage of the extremely complex terpene profiles that are in these botanicals that you're not going to find and your fruits and vegetables at the grocery store. did you know that 10% of the botanicals found on Earth are capable of producing essential oils? Also when you consume black pepper oil that helps your body absorb the nutrients you get from whole foods. I find that way too many people are subjective when it comes to essential oils, they want to throw around their own opinions and repeat what they've heard from other people without being objective and doing their own research and learning the facts on both sides before they come to a conclusion. Just because a couple mlms gave mlms a bad name does not mean that all mlm's are bad. You need to look at the difference is between a pyramid scheme in an MLM. I have sources for everything I'm saying, sources that come from doctors and scientists. not your friend that thinks they know everything, when they're really just playing a game of telephone. The funny thing is is that most you people that think essential oils are so dangerous probably put tons of chemicals in your body everyday from the chewing gum, to the shampoo you put on your hair. But you don't think about that do ya.
lol aromatherapy is looked upon as only a perfume or topical/massage benefit in the west. Little is still known or talked about the benefits of inhalation or olfactory system. In France where aromatherapy was really birthed ingestion of essential oils are prescribed by MD's or aromatherapists who have sufficiently studied anatomy, and physiology, pathology etc...
Its poisonous
I've been mixing peppermint with oregano food grade essential oils together in fruit juice mixed with water. It has helped me bring up mucus and and feel good. Maybe your mentioning all the natural essential oils that are NOT food grade??
I clicked this SO FAST because I have strong feelings about this. THANK YOU for standing up for science and reason!
I was told it was okay to drink essential oils, specifically lemon oil, by someone who sold the oils as well. It didn’t sound right to me to I did some internet research and EVERYTHING said DO NOT consume essential oils! Thank goodness I trusted my gut!!
I really wish the companies advocating digestion would be sued. Essential oils are far too potent to be safe, in my opinion. I study Herbalism and strongly believe in working with plants in their natural form in a safe and responsible way. Always do thorough research beforehand or get advice from a health care professional!
GI doctor told me to ingest Peppermint Oil Yakima to relieve my esophageal spams. The bottle does say to take it orally with 3 drops with a half of a teaspoon with vegetable oil. Do you think this is dangerous?
People take it lightly because they don't realize that plants are literally medicine. The difference between medicine and poison is in the dose. Pharmaceutical companies take parts of plants to make the medicines they have. An EO is a non blended version of that. Ingesting without proper research and knowing the side effects and dosage is insanely dangerous. I am a huge eo user and wouldn't ingest. Asprin is made from the bark of a willow tree.... this needs to be taught.
If my sisters advice caused me to be hospitalized, she would also be in need of medical attention once I got better. I’m just saying.
Yeah my mom told me to do that shit. She told me to put some orange essential oil into my water and I put 5 drops in there and I feel bad. Like somethings not right. She said I would be fine and that she does it all the time with no problems
preston martin Where is your mom? I just wanna talk 😂
When I heard people were ingesting them I was shocked. I worked in a health food store for a few years and all these oils, at least the ones we had in stock, all said “do not ingest”. People don’t understand how concentrated they are and how it can impact their bodies. Hope this video trends so this information can reach as many as possible 🙂👌
Clove oil is actually used orally for tooth pain. It's has to be diluted though or it will burn/irritate your soft tissue if it isn't put in a carrier. But part of the reason it's helps oral pain is due to that very reason. It numbs tissues really via exciting them or irritating them. It has to be used properly just like anything else
The information and explanations you just gave us is absolutely mind blowing, and I want to say THANK YOU. God bless you girl. You are saving lives with this video.
The 6 dislikes are from Young Living people who are mad that legitimate science is telling them that they're wrong. Why would you ever ingest essential oils?!
Because they’re natural 🙄 so obviously they’re safe like so many other natural things, hurricanes, wild animals, poisonous plants, and so on.
In my one is mantions whith Honey. But i tryed in woter but i wil not longer put myself on danger. Thanks a lot.
@@naturegirl321 Natural does not means good spoken & should not get carried by oils by "Certification Aromatherapist Marthica Mcdermott" she the owner of The Aroma Therapy Shoppe in USA Virigina Beach even she warn to them "Essential Oils" can be dangerous if not use correctly. Natural does not means good and alot of natural things is harmful you know you can walk through poison ivy and not loves what happens after!. She, also warns them one of the dangerous oil is drinking them!! never drink/ingestion thanks MLM and you ruined many hardworking real Aromatherapy/Aromatherapist people.
Finally someone who knows what they are talking about! Thank you for your videos!
When I was in School I actually hated chemistry😅 but your videos are very interesting and informative and make me want to learn more about it!
Greetings from Germany 🙋🏻♀️
Thank you for this series! I have been having an ongoing discussion with my mom about how it's not safe for her to put young living oils undiluted on her skin, in water, or even in capsules that she swallows! Definitely going to share with her. I hope it breaks the hold the Youngliving misinformation has on her
I am SO looking forward to emulsifying oils, because I'd love to add them to my skincare routine.
Make sure to read ingredients and everything else on back of your essential oil bottles. You need to be sure it’s 100% not 10% but 100% natural and if it is you are allowed to drink it by diluting it. But will need to drink it out of a glass cup with nothing plastic going in or touching your diluted water bc the oils can take chemical from plastic and it cause problems so use a glass cup DONT mix with plastic. Make sure back says 100% not 10% and mix well in water with anything that isn’t plastic! And you’ll be totally okay! My guides have confirmed this for me also and they would never tell me to put something harmful in my body. 🧡
THANK YOU because so many UA-camrs have been putting out recipes for this stuff and promoting it to their viewers and it's CRAZY!! It actually says on these bottles not for ingestion. There are food grade oils and then there are essential oils these people keep bringing up the validity of lavender oil in their defending this usage and there is a food grade lavender oil but this is not it. It's scary what happens when you have people who don't what have they are doing who are trying to sell products telling you what to put in your body.
Please do a separate video on Young Living! I am shocked by this community and the harm it is doing! :(
Interested in this information!
what brand of oils do you trust and use?
@@aprylwhite2589 , are you asking about me or Kenna?
@@Hectooore hi - i am asking you :-) i asked her and she didn't answer. I'm currently using oils from an MLM company and want to try something new.
@@aprylwhite2589, hahaha, ok. I personally use eucalyptus and lavender oils from eco field in my country (Lithuania) or some other local "farm", but for aromatic purposes. I also use cosmetics, containing essential oils (like Sisley, although It's really high end 😞), but not because of the essential oils alone, more for other ingredients + essential oils. Young Living is something I would never support and many people need to talk about this company. I have no really "valid" youtube channel and Kenna does, also she's bloody smart! I would love her insight!
I have been loving your videos especially this series.
Could you please discuss cooking with essential oils? I have seen a lot of posts of people cooking with these essential oils and I would leave to hear from someone with an education talking about how heating up these oils changes their composition and the dangers of ingesting and inhaling them.
Thank you!
I just bought a diffuser on Amazon. I live in an an old apartment building and smell other residents.....I cant believe people drink this stuff. I got some on my hands and was nervous bc it slightly tingled!
Nicely Done lavender and peppermint are really bad for your skin
Nicely Done Idk if you have pets or not but if you do please know that oil diffusers can be particularly dangerous for some animals, especially if you’re in a tiny apartment
@@aleystar987 especially cats
@@heartslove1942 yeah! As I read the reviews on Amazon it was flooded with people talking about mlm companies. I saw bad reviews bc people were saying stuff like, "you cant ingest this bc...get a better quality oils. I love my *insert mlm company* oils". 😑
It's weird how many skin care companies use it in skin care products 😕
@@aleystar987 I remembered hearing that bc i grew up w cats and dogs. I no longer have any pets. 💔😭 I travel so itd be too difficult for on cat or dog. I couldnt be there enough. I live in a 3 family flat. Occasional cigarette smoker upstairs. No animals in the entire apartment building. Thanks for making sure! 😊❤ 🐈🐕
Edit: I just checked Amazon listings for 2 oil companies. They dont have warnings about oils and pets! So I pulled the little packet that came w the diffuser and there are a list of warnings. The list is titled "general information and saftey warnings". Buried in the list it says, "keep out of reach of children and animals. Do not allow children to play with it." The entire list is about maintenance of the diffuser and the USB cord!! 😑😑😑
Our girl Kenna coming out with all the good video topics!!!🙌 also, you look gorgeous!❤️
I am so glad you are doing this series. Last winter, every single person I know that ingests essential oils, either through drinking or pill form, battled upper respiratory infections. A couple of them ended up with bronchitis. They all sold the same brand.
I would argue that ingestion of essential oils works really well. Only 1 drop does it. I'd be willing to bet 100% of these people took too much
Can you please please make a video about glycerin and why it's right after water on the ingredients list of so many creams. Is it actually a useful humectant or maybe it's better to stay away from it because it can dry out the skin overtime? I've read so many different things about glycerin and don't know what to believe. I trust only you Kenna 😭I even read somewhere that glycerin is an alcohol so some people who don't ever drink ended up with damaged liver because of glycerin being present in their creams and lotions...
Kinga Weinberger would also love this! i have no idea what glycerin is all about
It is a structure that has 3 alcohol groups and is used as lubrications but soluble in water. Never heard anything about people damaging their liver with it. Interesting.
Someone else mentioned it in the comments but I also am wondering about “vaping” essential oils because I have considered trying it out. I get ads for them. Also if it is something that is safe how would I go about finding a brand that is making sure their product are produced well
Absolutely NOT safe!!! Didn't you hear that people have DIED from oil irritating their lungs badly??
@@lollsazz essential oil vapes aren't meant to be inhaled into the lungs. You use it by breathing it into your mouth then exhaling it through your nose. Never touches the lungs.
Breathing oils is NOT a good idea.
so glad you did a video on this! First time I heard about it, I literally thought it was a joke. terrifying.
also your laughing is fucking killing me 😂😂 I love you.
Great video and finally info about EO’s that isn’t provided by one of the big MLM companies! I caught on pretty early on that the oil MLM reps are learning and “educating” people using materials provided by the companies. So there’s tons of misinformation that people get all “cult-y” & protective about. Hence ingesting “therapeutic grade” oils when there is no such thing.
Herbal water, citrus flavored water... dear people, just put real herbs and fruit (or fruit peels)in your water to infuse it. Don’t use ‘essential oils‘ ( no way these mlms are selling pure oils, considering their funky prices)
peppermint oil is used in mint chocolate. peppermint oil is fine in small amounts. They are meds and this video is not 100% accurate
When you do the topical applications video for essential oils I'd love to know if there is an appropriate carrier that isn't another oil or if there is a DIY emollient/surfactant that can be added to a water base. I've heard rosemary oil is good for scalp/hair growth but I don't want to grease up my scalp each time I use it. Maybe thats all bunk anyway but I'd love to learn more.
You need a carrier oil or butter.
Oil your scalp before you have a wash day :-)
I cannot love this video enough. So many people are believing things they shouldn’t about these oils. Thank you!
I wonder why some people have adverse reactions while some seem to have no issues at all? I’ve never tried it & have no desire to. Just curious.
This was evidence-based, non-biased, and very informative! Thank you!
I'm very glad I came across this. There is another person promoting ingesting of essential oils. She said she puts it in capsules or mix "hot " oils with a " carrier" oil ...like coconut oil ,olive oil ,etc..
How about essential oils in cooking/baking? Do they stay stable at such high temps like 200C?
I’ve read somewhere that if you don’t have a certain ingredient on hand (such as lavender or lemon zest) you can use “food grade” essential oil instead
I personally never really felt that it was safe so I never tried it, but what are your thoughts on it?
Sabine I don't know the exact chemistry but no, don't use eo's for cooking or baking. Use a food extract instead.
stillnotstill thank you so much
I always stick to using the ingredients themselves (or extracts in case of vanilla for example) or I omit them completely
When I was younger (7th grade) I actually put essential oils in my bath and it was SUCH a terrible idea, I was in the bathtub for maybe 5 minutes before I literally felt like my entire body was on fire, the feeling lasted for about an hour and was horrible, I always just assumed I was allergic to the oils (as I am with a lot of skincare products) glad I know what actually happened now!
Can you do a video on CBD oil?
That would be interesting, but that seems like it would be federally illegal in the USA, and if she's wanting to go to med school, that is a bad thing to do.
But that would be interesting.
But if she just talked about it, that could be kosher.
M J read Tommy Chong’s CBD testimonial 😰🤭
Can you do a review on Dr. Bronner's castile soap?
I did. It’s not real Castile soap. It’s also not safe to dilute and store.
Thank you, thank you, a million times, thank you! I accepted a breath mint from my co-worker, only to find that it was a Do Terra gel tab filled with PEPPERMINT ESSENTIAL OIL!! I almost gagged, and had horrible heartburn for 2 days. I was so pissed.
Make sure you guys buy with carrioer oil and food-grade. An e.g woulf be simply organic flavor oil of any peppermint, citrus and etc. It has listed organic plant and organic sunflower oil safe to use in hot drink or making chocolate or baking. A few drop
I sometimes put 1drop of lemon essential oil in a teaspoon of honey and combine first then after blended add to water.
Do NOT add more than 2 drops per 32 oz water diluted in honey first.
Thank you kenna for informing us on safe usage of essential oil! I’m actually a buyer of doterra a& never felt 10000% comfortable with the idea of drinking the Oils. I tried it a few times. & noticed the film on the top of liquids & it hit me like duh..it’s oil and water 🤦🏽♀️.. & was told to mix it before drinking & im like ? That’s not a solution. Lol I just use it aromatically now. Or highly dilute it with carrier oils in roller balls as scents or like meditative smells. So I don’t use it as often as the other doterra users. I heard about their law suit awhile ago & i was like...I’ll use it aromatically. Lol can you talk about the way doterra or other companies use Essential oils in soft gel caps? And go over the ingredients? I don’t know anything about ingredients.
please do a video on essential oil vapes it's something I have seen a lot and have been intrigued by and was wondering if you could do a video on the safety of them thanks!
My mom is OBSESSED with oils. She has thousands of dollars worth of young living oils. I don’t trust it nearly as much as she does
i hope she's not ingesting them...
On my se's ingesting whith honey
I’m a YL distributor and would NEVER orally ingest ANY of them. Ever!
Lol I would not trust YL/Doterra anymore.
@@TheDragonshadow1231 which ones do you trust if you don't mind me asking? =)
I used to have a diffuser, and now I'm wondering if all it did is coat my lungs in oil...and what about the ones with candles warming the oil for smell? Would you consider any of those safe at all?
Thanks a lot for doing this series, really good information to know
Amyeha NAHA, AIA and the industry professionals all condone diffusion and there is no science showing that diffusion is harmful to the body, specifically the mucous membranes.
Do you know how many people die from taking pharmaceutical drugs prescribed by their doctors? I don't see many people freaking out about that in these comments. Essential oils are safe if you take them the right way, with carrier oils.
This is so interesting 😍. I love how informative you content is 👏🏻🤪
Don't injest essential oils. Use some common sense here and get herbals intended for comsumption. Tinctures are the concentrated versions. Tincture is the fancy word for extract. Like the vanilla extract we cook with, they do have alcohol. The alcohol will evaporate off if you use them for tea or cooking. If you're taking them as a medical remedy, you can by pass the alcohol and horrible taste of the herb by putting the drops in a gelatin capsule. Of course this has to be done and taken immediately. Works like a charm! The herb I take as a medical remedy has been made for the eye dropper to be one dose. I suggest buying them made this way. The lavender I put in tea only notes its concentration. Starting with one drop, you'll quickly find the recipe that works for you.
we love a sarcastic science queen
The oregano oil tincture I use has alcohol in it so it mixes with the water.
I use it for digestive issues.
It sounds like the oil from the company she is mentioning is the problem not the oils
I fkn LOVE this channel. This exactly what I've wanted for years. The gurus dont get the science and the science channels aren't all that focused on beauty products. 🙏🙌
Goodness why are people promoting ingestion of essential oils and not the use of tinctures, tinctures are made specifically for oral consumption. Tinctures are made in a totally different process. It's simply the herb being soaked in honey or alcohol to draw out the properties. Essential oils are made through a totally different process
Expressed Oils.Steam Distillation.Solvent Extraction.Fractional Distillation and Percolation.Carbon Dioxide Extraction.Phytonic Process, all these process are very powerful extractions.
I only use a few drops of peppermint EO mixed in a generous amount of a carrier oil or a blend like pumpkin, manula, argan, Avocado, caster, coconut, etc as a leave on scalp and hair masque. The peppermint apparently cleans and invigorates the scalp so aids in hair growth and pumpkin oil helps gently exfoliation along with proteins from the oils to add in moisture and strength. So I was told anyway. It feels quite lovely as a treatment. I don’t do it regularly enough to confirm it’s efficacy but my shampoo also has peppermint and some of the same ingredients so I suppose there are benefits to these ingredients used this way. But nope I’d never drink em lol
One drop is enough because its very potent. One drop of lemon EO goes a long way with 1 liter of water.
I’ve never been more excited about a UA-cam series as your essential oil one!! THANK YOU for doing this!!
I have drank Water and lemon essential oil and nothing happened to me
Awesome video Kenna! I noticed one of the larger MLM companies selling supplements that include EOs in the ingredients. I am assuming the same applies to those products as they are being ingested. Is this correct?
Chatty Chickadee That is correct. Never take the "supplements" the MLM companies push. I honestly don't know how they aren't shut down
I am drinking different essential oils every morning and it is super healthy. But the thing is in the USA they get away with selling you fake and diluted oils while claiming to be the real deal. Those can be bad. You need to get the oils that are for food flavoring.
I use oral ingestion of citrus oils in water (3 drops in 32 oz of water)... No issues.
Thank you very much for your information :-) I watched a video where a girl put a pinch of sea salt in the bottom of a glass or stainless steel cup. Then fill it with water and put one drop essential oil LAVENDER in it to drink? It made sense to me. I tried it. There was no burning. Why do you think?
Peep the play button in the background, nice!
Can you please provide a link to episode 1. It'll save a lot of time scrolling through your videos just to find it. Thanks.
Kenna I’ve never had any interest in essential oils so that begs the question - what ARE essential oils actually used for?
The only one I use is citronella essential oil. I put a few drops in a small bowl of water and leave it next to my bed during hot summer nights, since it's supposed to repel mosquitoes. Not sure how well it works, though. 😒 But my mom suggested it so I thought it couldn't hurt, as a cheap extra measure against those horrid little insects. 😆
i know they are used for aroma therapy, but a video on exactly what they’re for would be rlly useful 😆🦋
@@ProsaicFluff I've used some in my body cream and no bug ever dared come close to me last weekend I was outside (I'm a natural mosquito magnet)
So I’m only halfway through the video. But I’ve seen tons of young living “consultants” putting these freaking oils into a vegetable capsule and taking it like a vitamin 🤢🤢 can you touch on the dangers of this?
Jennifer Barstead there’s no difference using capsules or in water as the capsules disintegrate and your stomach and digestive system are exposed to undiluted EOs
Never ingest it orally. Ever! This is NOT safe. YL’s website says the oils are meant to be used topically and diffused only. Do not take them by mouth
Every oil carries a frequency you must keep your frequency up but it depends on you if you need that frequency and if you need that oil it depends on your body everybody's body is different but consumption of too much of one thing will definitely be bad just make sure you're consuming a high frequency oil not a low frequency oil unless you have stress do your own research before you do it you know you got to understand what you're doing
I was so afraid of using a solid shampoo with essencial oils, I just couldn't find any without them or without coconut oil
(not good for acne), so I'm worried again, I couldn't find scientific information about them. I was trying to reduce my waste but it is so hard to find ecological cosmetics without essencial oils. So I'm looking forward this series, I hope you talk about cosmetics.
They’re out there. Look for FF (fragrance free).
Doterra also promotes putting their oils on drinks and I don't get where that information is comming from
It comes from their desire to sell more oils probably... smh
They sell capsules you can put their oils in directly on their site... my mom gives them out whenever my siblings felt sick, but it always made my stomach feel terrible. Scary stuff.
Makayla Friedrich Very scary indeed! I wish people had the reflex to research what they put in their bodies and try to put in other people’s bodies. I’m trying to make my mother in law see the light but she’s so adamant it’s safe she won’t listen. She tricked us (her son & I) into consuming lemon essential oil in a salad this summer. She put it in there and didn’t tell us until after we were done with our meal. I was livid!
Hi Kenna, thanks for sharing your common sense expertise on this subject. Quick question..what is your opinion on the use of fluid or water extracts of these particular herbs internally as opposed to the essential oils?
Why don't you talk about mixing them with carrier oils?
Hi, I watched this video about consuming essential oils and then caught a cold yesterday and my mum pulled out our favourite cough medicine (comvida winter wellness Manuka propolis elixir). It always seems to sooth but looking at the ingredients I’m finding lots of Kenna red flags so wanted to know your thoughts. Some of the red flags - Apple cider vinegar, peppermint oil, propolis, eucalyptus oil, tea tree oil. All have warnings online so... should I be worried or perhaps the honey in it, is able to dilute it to a safe level unlike water?
Oh man people who have their kids ingest oil are just scary. Like I have literally heard stories of kids trying to stop using oils that their mom is making them use. She’d put it in shampoo, on their pillow, on their clothes until they finally putting it in their food and drink. How terrifying would it be to find out your own mother is poisoning you?
I'm sipping 32oz ice water with a couple energy packets and 8 to 10 drops of peppermint oil. it's weird. It feels like I'm on some sort of drug. I hope I don't have an ep.
My sister-in-law just told me last night to take a couple drops of peppermint and it will coat my stomach or something.🤯 She said she does that before pigging out and her stomachs feels better. She sells young living oils. 🤢 You confirmed my gut reaction. Thanks.
I've been using Young Living Oils Internally for Years.
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I drink the lemon doTerra with water and it benefits me. Although the Lemon flavor doterra is the only one I use for drinking. I also go on a strict diet and have an exercise routine so maybe that has something to do with it ???
my friend told me that she puts them in her dogs water and I should put them in my cats water because it was healthy....I looked at her like she was crazy, and haven’t talked to her since🙄
Simpleplanqueen5 omg ...her poor animals :( I really hope she knows better now than to do that. People are so ignorant
Thankyou Kenna for making this video I am a retired Aromatherapist. I congratulate and salute you.
Thank you so much for doing this series. Essential Oils are something I have always been interested in but have never known where to start.
Are you going to be discussing good brands to buy in Canada, etc. Also uses for the oils (eg. Physical health, mental health, etc.)
I clicked on this fully expecting you to condone ingestion.
As a certified clinical aromatherapist, I approve this message 🙌🏼❤️
Tulip O'Hare dogs are okay with most essential oils, although not all. The book Holistic Aromatherapy for Animals by Kristen Leigh Bell is a fantastic resource. Plant Therapy also makes blends specially formulated for pets. NEVER around cats by the way. The do not possess the proper enzymes in their liver to metabolize essential oils and they can build up and become toxic for cats over time.
As far as asthma, they can be beneficial as well as harmful. It is really dependent on the individual. If someone with asthma has a bad allergy to roses, it’s quite possible that rose essential oil, or other florals could cause an allergic reaction thus triggering an asthma attack.
However, it’s also possible that things like fir needle, spruce, or eucalyptus could help open airways for someone who is suffering.
There are contraindications with some medications and illnesses and certain essential oils can have a negative effect. If there is a genuine concern, I recommend having a consultation with a certified aromatherapist to address all of these issues as they can be so specific to each individual.
Tulip O'Hare I stay away from all artificial scents and fragrances as they bother my allergies and seasonal asthma and have shown time and time again to be toxic. You can use essential oils on yourself or in a personal inhaler and it will be fine. I don’t recommend diffusing around cats, ever. HOWEVER, if you were to shut your cat in a room for an hour, you could diffuse for 30min (in another room) and then let the room air out for at least 30 min before letting the cat back in.
Some people diffuse with cats and just always make sure the cat has a way out of the room. Many cats will remove themselves from a room with a diffuser by instinct. I don’t own a cat so I cannot speak to this personally. I would likely use oils on myself or in a room where the cat cannot enter for a while after the diffusion has stopped.
what brand of oils do you trust and use?
Apryl White plant therapy, mountain rose herbs, Rocky Mountain oils. Auracacia, DeRu extracts, aromatics international, av-at, nature’s gate are all great and pass gc/ms testing with flying colors
hi! :) i have a question. do essential oils mix with hydrosols? i think they don't since they are "plant waters", but i wanna make sure. i want to try diluted tea tree oil for my acne. is a carrier oil the only choice? it seems like jojoba oil is relatively a safe one, but i'm very afraid to try since my skin hates oils... :/
oh, and what are the ratios for an ideal mixture?
thanks in advance! :)
I’ve ingested a few drops of wild oregano c93 oil as a cold/decongestant remedy - it was on the suggestion from a naturopath enthusiast (not an actual dr) while on vacation in India as I was suffering from the air quality don’t recall what we diluted it with however but knew it was potent from the taste alone. It did seem to help. glad I didn’t do any damage. I’ll look more into the safety of that.
So if I make an infused rosemary oil I couldn't take a drop of it? But it's safe to eat the herb if you dry it?
What about peppermint oil? I see people putting two drops under their tongue abs also one or two drops in the water with fresh lemons. ? Is this safe ? It’s also used for cancer patients according to The Truth About Cancer please give me some feedback
She has a lot to learn