Anise essential oil burned the heck out of my skin

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luebella

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I am dealing with bad anxiety. I read anise is A good oil for this. I put 7 drops in my bath water. I started to burn quickly. Ran downstairs to shower and rinse it off. Now I am covered in a red burning rash. Any experiences with something like this or advice? It doesn't look bad enough to warrant a Dr visit but it is irritated!

Rash is already going down. That really sucked lol
 
I'm glad it was not as serious as it could have been. The spice EOs (anise, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, etc) are among the most potent I have ever known. They aren't the safest for the skin, especially sensitive skin. Unless you want a strong topical anesthetic effect, you're better off leaving such EOs for use with massage oils. NEVER use these EOs in food, the spices themselves are miles safer.

I encourage you to do further research and invest a in a few books about using EOs and aromatherapy so you don't go through this again. A EO diffuser would be ideal for you and probably your safest bet. :)
 
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I actually do have a ton of books! I thought I'd be safe. The oil was already diluted in a carrier really well. I guess I just have really sensitive skin! Should have been more careful. I learned my lesson lol! No more hot oils any where near my skin! Thanks for the reply

I am so in love with the spicy oils but man.. They really do burn lol. Had a drop of cinnamon get on me by accident once. Ouch!
 
That oil belongs in a diffuser not in anything that goes on your skin.
But then again you already learned that the hard way.

There are several EO's that help with depression. I have a couple of rooms that light up brighter than a sumer day that I spend a lot of time in this time of year too.
 
I actually do have a ton of books! I thought I'd be safe. The oil was already diluted in a carrier really well. I guess I just have really sensitive skin! Should have been more careful. I learned my lesson lol! No more hot oils any where near my skin! Thanks for the reply

Sorry about that. My sister made a potent mouth rinse with clove EO. I loved it though it burned worse than listerine. It helped those canker sores. :mrgreen:
 
That's really interesting! Everything I read said I could use up to 5 drops in bath water. Def not lol!
 
Might be! I've had anise alot in foods with no reaction. Maybe just super concentrated amounts does it to me
 
Considering your reaction to zap testing soap, I don't think I would be putting ANY EOs or FOs in bathwater. I am really thinking that you have some (probably several) allergies. You would benefit from a trip to an allergy specialist for testing. Be sure to tell them about using EOs and FOs in soap and other products. You might even want to bring a list of what you want to use.
 
Good idea! I use essential oils in the tub weekly though. A vast variety. This was the first hot one though. Great idea to be tested though. Always good to know and be safe
 
Is it not true that there are types of allergic reactions? My sister has quite a few food allergies (borderline celiac) while my grandson has topical allergies. According to his doctor, those can be a little more difficult to determine unless, as in luebella's case, you get an almost immediate reaction to something on your skin.
 
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