Essential oils are often used in cosmetics for their natural benefits and effectiveness. However, their use can sometimes raise questions and pose concerns when one is not well-informed. So, are essential oils toxic? With hair aromatherapy becoming increasingly popular, as a hairdresser, how can you handle them safely? Let’s explore in this article how to properly use them in hair products and sort fact from fiction.
We often tend to think that essential oils are dangerous to health. However, it’s important to nuance this perspective. What can be potentially dangerous is when they are not handled correctly. This is when they can become toxic. Essential oils are powerful concentrates that can cause unwanted effects if they are not diluted or improperly mixed. Among the unwanted effects, one may experience irritations, redness, or even allergies. In some cases, there may be more severe burns.
It should be noted that since 2013, European regulation 1223/2009 concerning cosmetic products requires manufacturers to create a safety assessment report for each formula sold on the market. This file requires the collection of a safety data sheet for each ingredient. From this information, the potential hazard of the finished product is carefully analyzed.
Each cosmetics manufacturer must also complete a dossier that describes the product, its manufacturing process, and provide evidence of the claimed effects. Once this information is gathered, it is submitted to an independent toxicology expert who authorizes or denies the release of the product. This is how we can assure our clients that all our products are reliable and can be used without issue.
When it comes to the dangers of essential oils, the regulations are even stricter. We understand how much essential oils can provoke fear regarding their toxicity, which is why we handle them with care.
So yes, certain essential oils used in their pure form, inappropriately, and without moderation can be toxic. But no, there is no danger in our cosmetic products. That’s why it is important to trust the manufacturer who is an expert in the field and not to take this lightly. You cannot do whatever you want with essential oils.
First, it should be noted that our products are not formulated with pure essential oils. In reality, we work with blends of essential oils called aromasynergies. For each synergy, a safety assessment is conducted based on 10 drops of this synergy in our Repair or Renovator oil bases. Since each blend is based on these 10 drops, they can be mixed together as long as the maximum amount is not exceeded.
Therefore, it is not possible to add pure essential oils to our essential oil synergies. They have been analyzed and controlled to meet standards while addressing the specific needs of different scalps, providing treatment.
We have been working with essential oils for over 30 years now. They hold no secrets for us. Over the years, we have had the opportunity to conduct tests and try various combinations. Ultimately, our essential oil blends are the most effective, as they consist of combinations that work well together and act in a moderate manner. It’s all about dosage to avoid the dangers associated with essential oils.
We truly believe in the benefits of essential oils for maintaining healthy hair. Some stimulate blood circulation, others have antiseptic properties, and still others make hair soft and shiny. Hair aromatherapy has everything to please. In addition to the many benefits of essential oils, they provide a unique, ultra-relaxing wellness experience.
So how can you provide your clients with this kind of experience in your hair salon?
As we explained earlier, we recommend being very cautious when using essential oils and not to experiment indiscriminately.
Indeed, you understand that our essential oil synergies have been designed and formulated to meet strict safety standards. That’s why it is impossible to just do whatever you want with essential oils.
Many hairdressers do not see the dangers associated with essential oils and may want to test new combinations, thinking they are best meeting their clients’ needs. But beware! Essential oils must be measured, and it is not possible to create your own blend given the toxicity of pure essential oils and their use without moderation.
Far removed from the toxicity of essential oils, the scalp massage is a moment of well-being made possible only by these oils. At Hairborist, the oil treatment is an essential and effective option for the hair as well as for enjoying a relaxing moment. They have the power to instantly relieve stress and positively impact mood. That’s why our partner hairdressers take the time to apply an oil treatment to their clients for its various benefits.
This pre-shampoo oil treatment is a blend of a base of restorative vegetable oils, to which we add 10 drops of our famous essential oil synergies. All these blends have been designed to meet specific needs. In the hair salon, we recommend the use of aromactifs, which are more concentrated than aromasynergies:
