How do you know if you are using too much of an essential oil? Another way to ask this question is how do I know if an essential oil is possibly too much for my body?

The response from the body could be very similar in both cases. I want to discuss three signs, in reference to topical use, that the body may be getting too much essential oil and to address this issue there may be some simple solutions:

The skin may turn red and itch from irritation.

This is the body saying that the concentration of an essential oil is too high and greater amounts of dilution should be used.

If I was already diluting with a carrier and my skin went red I would look at using more carrier or possibly a different carrier oil.

Skin is becoming very dry where oil has been applied.

This is a sign that again not enough carrier oil (Fractionated Coconut Oil, Safflower, etc.) is not being used so the skin is getting dried out.

People who have been taught to use a lot of essential oils NEAT (without dilution) will eventually run into this challenge. I only use essential oils utalizing NEAT for very specific circumstances and depending on the body type I may need more dilution than you and vice versa.

Mostly when the body begins to sweat.

To illustrate this circumstance  someone reached out to me a while ago and said “I love Pure Regen, it is strong! I could feel it cleansing and I broke a sweat the first time I used it.” This is another example of where added dilution would be needed.

The sweating is telling us that the oil is absorbing too quickly and so absorption is slowed by using in conjunction with a carrier or more carrier oil.

Someone may ask, “Gav, I thought Pure Regen was pre-diluted?” Answer: It is pre-diluted, but each body is different and a more sensitive body may need more dilution. It is recommended upon first time use of any new oil that carrier oil be used until you are clear on how the body will respond.

To sum up the simple When in doubt just use more carrier oil or take a break from that oil. It really is that simple.

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Listed below are cautions if you plan on using any of the essential oils mentioned in this post.

Please do not use essential oils if you suffer from seizures.

Please consult your healthcare practitioner before beginning any essential oil regimen.

Do not use it with young children.

Keep away from eyes and sensitive skin areas.

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