{"id":4334,"date":"2025-06-30T02:40:28","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T02:40:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/?p=4334"},"modified":"2025-06-30T15:05:26","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T15:05:26","slug":"phototoxicity-avoiding-the-burn-by-sun-unfriendly-essential-oils","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/2025\/06\/phototoxicity-avoiding-the-burn-by-sun-unfriendly-essential-oils\/","title":{"rendered":"Phototoxicity: Avoiding the \u201cBurn\u201d By Sun-Unfriendly Essential Oils"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4335 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2025\/06\/phototoxicity-2-revisting-sunburn-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2025\/06\/phototoxicity-2-revisting-sunburn-min.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2025\/06\/phototoxicity-2-revisting-sunburn-min-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2025\/06\/phototoxicity-2-revisting-sunburn-min-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2025\/06\/phototoxicity-2-revisting-sunburn-min-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2025\/06\/phototoxicity-2-revisting-sunburn-min-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2025\/06\/phototoxicity-2-revisting-sunburn-min-65x65.jpg 65w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Essential Oils in the Sunshine<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Essential oils can be a wonderful way to support mind-body balance in the summertime. Yet, it is important to be aware certain essential oils have been known to cause unwanted skin reactions when exposed to the sun\u2019s rays. Although this does not negate their benefits, these oils should be avoided or applied <a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/phototoxicity-and-essential-oils-why-certain-friendly-essential-oils-arent-so-kind-to-our-skin-on-sunny-days\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cautiously<\/a> when heading outdoors on a sunny day.<\/p>\n<p>In my latest <a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/phototoxicity-and-essential-oils-why-certain-friendly-essential-oils-arent-so-kind-to-our-skin-on-sunny-days\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">video<\/a> on my YouTube channel, I revisit the topic of <a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/phototoxicity-and-essential-oils-why-certain-friendly-essential-oils-arent-so-kind-to-our-skin-on-sunny-days\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">phototoxicity<\/a> caused by some essential oils. Although it may sound alarming, it is not fatal. Still, it can cause skin damage and emotional distress.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Phototoxicity and Essential Oils<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/phototoxicity-and-essential-oils-why-certain-friendly-essential-oils-arent-so-kind-to-our-skin-on-sunny-days\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Phototoxicity<\/a> refers to a reaction in which a chemical increases sensitivity to ultraviolet (UV) light. Furanocoumarins (FCs) are the components found in essential oils that are responsible for altering skin color upon UV exposure.<\/p>\n<p>Scientifically, when FCs on the skin encounter UV light, they form covalent bonds with DNA in the skin causing crosslinks in skin cell DNA. This triggers an inflammatory response that can result in redness, sunburn, and in severe cases, blistering.<\/p>\n<p>FCs are primarily found in expressed citrus oils, but other essential oils may also contain them. Therefore, it is critical to know which oils can be safely applied before going to the beach and which ones require a waiting period of 12-18 hours after topical application.<\/p>\n<p>Watch my <a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/phototoxicity-and-essential-oils-why-certain-friendly-essential-oils-arent-so-kind-to-our-skin-on-sunny-days\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">video<\/a> to learn more. Topics include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the many benefits of sun exposure<\/li>\n<li>the dangers of too much of a good (sunny) thing<\/li>\n<li>important details about phototoxicity and photosensitivity<\/li>\n<li>which oils are sun sensitive<\/li>\n<li>what are furanocoumarins (FCs)<\/li>\n<li>what factors lead to more severe phototoxicity<\/li>\n<li>precautions to consider when using essential oils containing FCs<\/li>\n<li>why FCs are not all bad and their benefits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/phototoxicity-and-essential-oils-why-certain-friendly-essential-oils-arent-so-kind-to-our-skin-on-sunny-days\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click here to access the full video, accompanying article, and additional resources.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019d love to hear what you learned about essential oils and sun exposure and your experiences. Please post your comments below.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you so much for taking the time to learn how to nurture your mind, body, heart, and soul.<\/p>\n<p>Sending you many blessings. \u2764<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-inner\">\n<div class=\"post-content entry-content single-post-content\">\n<h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"16\" data-lineheight=\"24px\"><strong>Interested in Learning More About Essential Oils?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/getoiling.com\/SarahLoBisco\/landing\/resource-guide-opt-in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sign-up<\/a> for my free weekly newsletter.<\/li>\n<li>Save your <a href=\"https:\/\/getoiling.com\/SarahLoBisco\/page\/open-the-door-mbsh-webinar-page-copy-of-landing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">spot<\/a> on my exclusive, space-limited \u200bMind-Body-Heart-Spirit Passion (MBHS) Webinar.<\/li>\n<li>Access free resources and more education on essential oils and mind-body wellness <a href=\"https:\/\/getoiling.com\/SarahLoBisco\/page\/resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Learn about my <a href=\"https:\/\/getoiling.com\/SarahLoBisco\/members\/vaults\/4204\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">community membership<\/a> program that provides full access to my essential oils database, essential oils course, Q&amp;As, and exclusive content.<\/li>\n<li>Learn about the <a href=\"https:\/\/dv216.isrefer.com\/go\/para\/drsarahlobisco\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parasympathetic Blend.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Take the Wyld Notes quiz to find your personalized, all-natural, non-toxic signature scent <a href=\"https:\/\/email.mg.dr-lobisco.com\/c\/eJxczE1qhTAUQOHVJLNKcn9e3h1kYFukhYJQV2C8sQpqikpLd1-cvuk58GnkuygGm6MPBCw3ELFT1H5QJk1Mnu49sAqjg0zMo0_JsZ0jOGCH4AHQo1QikjLlmxtTgF6CIbd-Vbo_LSXNx1Cqoax2idN5fh8GawONgeb3b9GtnPm47pWw2fNo8LWrP-u3j_b5vXtp7R43NeQerJ8I_wEAAP__SFM21w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here.<\/a> Click <a href=\"https:\/\/wyldnotes.com\/discount\/SARAHLOBISCO?ref=SARAHLOBISCO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> for your 10% coupon code.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"post-inner\">\n<div class=\"post-content entry-content single-post-content\">\n<p>If you like this content, please spread the word by subscribing to my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@DrSarahmindbodyholistic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube channel\u00a0<\/a>and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/getoiling.com\/SarahLoBisco\/landing\/resource-guide-opt-in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">newsletter<\/a>. This will allow us to reach more people and help to empower them with natural health information and safe, evidence-based essential oil education.<\/p>\n<p>As a subscriber yourself, you\u2019ll stay up to date on my latest clinical tips, blogs, news, and podcasts. You will also be the first to hear about the release of my upcoming brain health program!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Essential Oils in the Sunshine Essential oils can be a wonderful way to support mind-body balance in the summertime. Yet, it is important to be aware certain essential oils have been known to cause unwanted skin reactions when exposed to the sun\u2019s rays. 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