{"id":311123,"date":"2018-05-07T08:16:35","date_gmt":"2018-05-07T00:16:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/311114-311123.html"},"modified":"2018-05-08T17:02:50","modified_gmt":"2018-05-08T09:02:50","slug":"311114","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/th\/beauty-th\/beauty-sos-th\/the-killer-question-th\/311114-311123.html","title":{"rendered":"Yay or Nay: Are essential oils actually healthy for your skin?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Often synonymous with aromatherapy, essential oils are sworn by many for its therapeutic ability<\/a> to relieve stress, anxiety, pain, migraine, insomnia<\/a>, and depression - even boost productivity<\/a>. (We can vouch for this.)<\/p>

Which is unsurprising that beauty brands have jumped on the bandwagon and whipped up skincare formulas infused with the purported health benefits of these fragrant oils.<\/p>

Essential oils<\/a> are, essentially, concentrated essences of a plant, according to the Los Angeles Times<\/em>. And contrary to what you might think, the \"essential\" part of its name stems from the essence - not the fact that it's actually essential to your life and sustenance.<\/p>

However, while its aromatherapeutic benefits<\/a> are numerous, the same cannot be said for its benefits when applied topically on your skin. According to the Mayo Clinic, \"side effects (of essential oils) may include allergic reactions, skin irritation, and sun sensitivity<\/a>. The gravity of its effects varies from oil to oil, and how each individual use it.<\/p>

Paula's Choice actually identifies essential oils as a major skin irritant to avoid. In fact, citrusy oils like bergamot, lemon, lime, and orange can cause phototoxicity\u00a0(i.e. skin cancer or severe burns) on the skin, particularly when exposed to the sun after application, according to a study by the University of Minnesota.<\/p>

That is not to say the beauty universe should start demonising\u00a0essential oils. After all, oils like lavender scents are arguably every urban dweller's quick fix to a sound sleep at night. Just be sure not to slather your face with it and rest assured, your visage will be happy and irritant-free!<\/p>

Sarah Khan<\/em><\/p>

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