{"id":518,"date":"2018-07-03T06:00:32","date_gmt":"2018-07-03T06:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/?p=518"},"modified":"2018-08-20T05:43:15","modified_gmt":"2018-08-20T05:43:15","slug":"citrus-oil-ingestion-sun-reaction-phototoxicity-essential-oils","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/2018\/07\/citrus-oil-ingestion-sun-reaction-phototoxicity-essential-oils\/","title":{"rendered":"Could You Get Burned by Sippin\u2019 On Sun-Sensitive Essential Oils While Enjoying the Summertime Rays?: Part I"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-510 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2018\/06\/hunk-in-sun-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2018\/06\/hunk-in-sun-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2018\/06\/hunk-in-sun-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2018\/06\/hunk-in-sun-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2018\/06\/hunk-in-sun.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Introduction: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Avoiding the Unwanted Phototoxic After-Effects from Fun in the Sun with Essential Oils<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A few weeks ago, I <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/2018\/06\/photoxicity-essential-oils-story\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shared my personal story about the series<\/a> of unfortunate events stemming from my lax attitude toward <a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/essential-oils-allergic-responses-and-skin-sensitization-why-and-what-you-should-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the phototoxic potential<\/a> of certain essential oils. I am embarrassed to admit this isn\u2019t <a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/essential-oils-allergic-responses-and-skin-sensitization-why-and-what-you-should-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the first time<\/a> I got stuck wearing pants in 90\u00b0F as a result.<\/p>\n<p>I <a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/digging-deeper-into-the-concept-of-phototoxicity-with-essential-oils-a-link-to-may-2018-top-holistic-and-integrative-health-reads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">went into all the details<\/a> on how this happened at the biochemical level <a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/digging-deeper-into-the-concept-of-phototoxicity-with-essential-oils-a-link-to-may-2018-top-holistic-and-integrative-health-reads\/\">here<\/a>. \u00a0I also broke it down in plain English:<\/p>\n<p>Phototoxic reactions can occur when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aromaweb.com\/articles\/phototoxicity-essential-oils.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">certain sun-sensitizing essential oils<\/a> applied to the skin are \u201cactivated\u201d by exposure to UV rays. This can cause an inflammatory skin response resulting in sunburn, redness, and\/or discolored and uneven color.<\/p>\n<p>The good news is you can take precautions to avoid this negative response. These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Being aware<\/strong> of which oils are photosensitizing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Waiting 12-18 hours<\/strong> before heading out into the sun after application of these essential oils.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Covering <\/strong>areas that are exposed following topical use.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/photosensitive-essential-oils-summer-safety-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">these tips<\/a><\/strong> if you get caught in the rays unexpectedly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The bottom line is you don\u2019t need to freak out! \u00a0If you wait the proper amount of time and \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/digging-deeper-into-the-concept-of-phototoxicity-with-essential-oils-a-link-to-may-2018-top-holistic-and-integrative-health-reads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">take the necessary precautions<\/a> (including <a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/enjoying-all-the-benefits-of-the-sun-without-slathering-on-harmful-chemicals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this<\/a> mineral sunscreen), you don\u2019t have to fear these essential oils while planning a long day in the sun!<\/p>\n<p>You can watch my <a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/avoiding-the-essential-oil-burn-for-fun-in-the-sun-updates-on-the-yleos-event-of-the-year\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">video blog<\/a> to access the summary of everything \u00a0you need to know regarding topical application of essential oils while spending time in the sunshine; however there is more to add to this topic.<\/p>\n<p>I promised I\u2019d return to this subject to answer <strong>the residual, burning question percolating in your minds that was temporarily<\/strong> put on hold. After all, we needed to partake in the excitement of celebrating the \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/more-praise-for-kunzea-oil-essential-oils-for-a-fun-and-an-annoyance-free-summer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recent product releases<\/a> from the Young Living Essential Oils International Grand Convention.<\/p>\n<p>Many of you asked, <strong>\u201cWhat about ingesting these same essential oils<\/strong>?!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s my response after digging a little deeper. *<\/p>\n<p>*(Note: this is my conclusion after exploring the sources listed, consulting with mentors, and from my 17-years of using essential oils in my clinic.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Digging Deeper into the Concept of Phototoxicity with Essential Oils: The Sequel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-490 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2018\/06\/shock-300x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2018\/06\/shock-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2018\/06\/shock-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2018\/06\/shock-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2018\/06\/shock.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After the paddleboard-skin-altering- essential oil incident of June 2018, it was noted among my loved ones that my love of pants in 90\u00b0weather was becoming inappropriate. An explanation was called for.<\/p>\n<p>Not many words were needed, I just lifted up my pant leg to show my calf.<\/p>\n<p>Brown patches galore. Enough said.<\/p>\n<p>My mom\u2019s response, \u201cAgain?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Humbling.<\/p>\n<p>After a cup of ego-soothing green tea and my embarrassment starting to diminish, the topic resurfaced and went in a different direction.<\/p>\n<p>The infamous Terry Quigley (AKA my mom) asked me, \u201cHave you heard that even ingesting citrus oils can cause phototoxicity?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>I almost had a whiplash as my head popped up from my pretty sweet Rummy hand, thinking, \u201cMamma say what!?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUhhh\u2026no,\u201d I said, embarrassed times three.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWell, I was on Lindsey Elmore\u2019s blog, and she mentioned it,\u201d Ms. Quigley calmly replied as she gently placed down her three aces for a 45 point run.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUhhh, I missed that,\u201d I said mumbling and feeling a bit peeved by both the aces and my unknowing mind.<\/p>\n<p>I ran to my mom\u2019s reliable Mac and jumped on <a href=\"https:\/\/lindseyelmore.com\/essential-oils-increase-risk-sunburn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lindsey\u2019s site<\/a>. Sure enough, I read in her discussion regarding the furanocoumarins (FCs), which are the sensitizing agents, the following:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\"><em>\u201cMany essential oils that cause phototoxicity are ingestible citrus essential oils. Does ingestion also increase the risk of sunburn? The risk of\u00a0skin sensitivity is highest when essential oils are applied to the skin. However, ingesting essential oils brings the same set of FCs, and it is possible that ingesting citrus essential oils can also increase the risk of sunburn.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\"><em>That said, the half life of essential oils (how long the chemical constituents last in the blood following ingestion or application) is very short. When you have a glass of lemon water in the morning, the FCs are eliminated within hours. Because of this, sipping citrus essential oils through the day may increase the risk of sunburn more than one glass in the morning. Makes sense\u2013the higher the dose, the bigger the risk.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>When Lindsey Elmore, Pharm.D., BCPS<strong>,<\/strong> says something, I listen.<\/p>\n<p>I take this into deep consideration, considering she\u2019s got the gift of genius, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/en_US\/company\/about\/scientific-advisory-council\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">experience with essential oils,<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pharmacytoday.org\/article\/S1042-0991(15)30893-8\/pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">toeing the line in<\/a> advocating for safety.<\/p>\n<p>So, I did some digging into this concept.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/drinking-citrus-essential-oils-and-sun-reaction-is-it-safe-to-ingest-photosensitizing-essential-oils\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a> to get the details, in typical geek-out Dr. Sarah style. ?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>More Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-458 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2018\/05\/library-1147815_1280-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2018\/05\/library-1147815_1280-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2018\/05\/library-1147815_1280-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2018\/05\/library-1147815_1280-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2018\/05\/library-1147815_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Safety First! Please review the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/2018\/06\/photoxicity-essential-oils-story\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">resources for essential oils safety here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/digging-deeper-into-the-concept-of-phototoxicity-with-essential-oils-a-link-to-may-2018-top-holistic-and-integrative-health-reads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Essential Oils Quality<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>This material is for information purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe for any illness. You should check with your doctor regarding implementing any new strategies into your wellness regime. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. (<a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/affiliate-disclosure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Affiliation link.<\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Disclaimer: This information is applicable ONLY for therapeutic quality essential oils. This information DOES NOT apply to essential oils that have not been tested for purity and standardized constituents. There is no quality control in the United States, and oils labeled as \u201c100% pure\u201d need only to contain 5% of the actual oil. The rest of the bottle can be filled with fillers and sometimes toxic ingredients that can irritate the skin. The studies are not based solely on a specific brand of an essential oil, unless stated. Please read the full study for more information.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Thanks Pixabay for the images!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 Introduction: Avoiding the Unwanted Phototoxic After-Effects from Fun in the Sun with Essential Oils A few weeks ago, I shared my personal story about the series of unfortunate events stemming from my lax attitude toward the phototoxic potential of certain essential oils. 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