EP6. Essential Oil Safety with Robert Tisserand

As organic cosmetic formulators, Robert Tisserand’s seminal work on essential oil safety has been a staple resource for Formula Botanica for years and his research into essential oils is highly regarded and respected within our wider community.
Last year Lorraine and Gemma from the Formula Botanica Team were able to arrange a meeting with Robert in London and we kept a steady dialogue flowing since then. When he agreed to be a guest on the podcast we were thrilled and we were determined to make the most out of this opportunity and share it with as many of you as possible.
Robert Tisserand is an expert in aromatherapy and essential oil research.
In this podcast you will learn:
- Why essential oil safety is an issue and why he decided to write his book ‘Essential Oil Safety’ back in 1995.
- Some of the issues with the EU guidelines and what the current research on essential oils shows in terms of allergens in citrus oils and why his safety guidance differs.
- Some examples of why safety guidelines are necessary and why essential oil safety is still such an important topic and worthy of our attention.
- The benefits of using essential oils in cosmetic formulation.
Key takeaways:
- Get Robert’s opinion on the recent lavender and tea tree oil controversy where recent research suggested that both oils were hormone disruptors.
- Why you should research essential oils carefully when using them in skincare or haircare formulations and why some research can be considered scare-mongering.
- Why legislation continues to be a challenge, why it is likely that it will increase in the coming years and how this relates to safety.
To help people make informed decisions about essential oil usage, The Tisserand Institute has launched a six-part, certified Essential Oil Safety Masterclass with Robert Tisserand. Follow the link to register at tisserandinstitute.org/essenti...
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Tisserand Institute website: tisserandinstitute.org/
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Tisserand Institute on Twitter: / tisserandinst
We hope you enjoyed hearing Robert talk about essential oil safety and what it means to him. As usual if you have any feedback or suggestions for us please don’t hesitate to get in contact.
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[@twosheepsoapery]

Excellent interview by Robert Tisserand. Such a brilliant source of knowledge for aromatherapists & formulators.

[@FindOrMakeit]

Great post cast!

[@cafeconlechegrl]

I have The Tisserand Travel Kit...Travel, Energy, and Sleep...Which types of herbs or oils in each one??? I wish it was listed on the bottles because I don’t have access to the original packaging...🍶🎍🍃🌾🌱🌿🤗👏🏻

[@karysg]

google it .. Ingredients
Energy Roller Ball: Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium (Orange) Leaf Oil, Cupressus Sempervirens (Cypress) Leaf Oil, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Tocopherol, Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Seed Oil, Juniperus Communis (Juniper) Fruit Oil Limonene*, Linalool*, Citral*, Geraniol*
Sweet Dreams Roller Ball: Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Copaifera Officinalis (Copaiba Balsam) Oil, Cedrus Deodara (Cedar) Wood Oil, Tocopherol, Cupressus Sempervirens (Cypress) Leaf Oil, Fusanus Spicatus (Sandal) Wood Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Peel Oil, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Oil, Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil Limonene*, Linalool*
Travel Roller Ball: Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Mentha Citrata Herb Oil, Cinnamomum Camphora (Camphor) Leaf/Twig Oil, Cedrus Deodara (Cedar) Wood Oil, Tocopherol, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Seed Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil Linalool*, Limonene *, Geraniol*, Citral* *Naturally occurring within essential oils.

[@winkymama]

Which oil did he mention he liked for its properties....around 12:40 mins

[@FormulaBotanicaSchool]

The oil he mentioned at that time was Sandalwood. :)

[@Mulmulmist]

After hearing him I feel one should stop use of essential oils

[@reflux043]

Are there any books that list all the maximum usage rates for every essential oil? For example 0.05%. I can't find anything on google about this or any books with this information.

[@FormulaBotanicaSchool]

Hi reflux, we would recommend Tisserand Essential Oil Safety. Let us know how you get on :)

[@reflux043]

@@FormulaBotanicaSchool Thanks, that's great

[@stevixns89685]

I used their oil (find focus) and it is terrible. Instantly i felt hadache and I do not recomed it!

[@MINLONG1]

dose on guard oli can eat or not