Guest guest Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 I have been reading Plant Aromatics to learn about safe levels of essential oils but now I'm wondering what are the effective levels? I'll use patchouli as an example. The percentage which can be used in a cream is 0.1%, in a perfume 2.0% and in a soap 0.3% and I'm not sure if there is a standard percentage in massage. I know why there are different percentages for the type of product being applied but at what level does one derive it's benefits whether it be through inhalation or topical application? If too little of an oil is used are no benefits to be had just as if too much oil is used one risks irritation/sensitization? Are there publications relaying this info? Thank you, Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 at what level does one derive it's benefits whether it be through inhalation or topical application? If too little of an oil is used are no benefits to be had just as if too much oil is used one risks irritation/sensitiz-ation? [Dave:] Good questions. It would be useful to know the “threshold” of usefulness with oils. -- Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.15/728 - Release 3/20/2007 8:07 AM -- Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.15/728 - Release 3/20/2007 8:07 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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