As a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist I've seen so much misinformation when it comes to using Copaiba essential oil (Copaifera langsdorfii, Copaifera officinalis​​). Download the PDF here: https://www.leajacobson.com/LiesAboutCopaibaEO

If you use Cinnamon Leaf (or Bark) you'll want to listen to the potential adverse reactions like what happened to Stacie's daughter. Learn more when you sign up for (free) 30 Days of Essential Oil Safety Files at https://www.LeaJacobson.com

Can you think of more reasons?

You've probably seen the recipes for "morphine bomb" with essential oils floating around. Is it safe? I'll tell you... https://www.LeaJacobson.com

I help health care professionals who are looking to enhance their own professional expertise with essential oils. Are you a good fit? Apply here: https://www.eosafetyacademy.com/apply 

Know the safety of the blends you are using! Here I go over some safety concerns with the most popular anti-germ blends. Check out the safety of more popular blends (free) here: https://www.LeaJacobson.com/EOBS

Whether it's soaps, room sprays, potpourri, or rollers, you MUST know the safety of the essential oils you're using in the products you're making. You need to ensure they are safe for the recipient: not interacting with medications they are on, safe for children if used with children, etc. Here are some tips. Resources mentioned: Essential Oil Safety Profiles, Essential Oil Safety Files, CLUB, Academy. 

As a Certified Herbalist (yes, I have that training, too!) elderberry is my #1 go-to for viruses & colds, as it has been shown to reduce symptoms and length of illness. Elderberries are the best things to have around during cold and flu season. Taking a teaspoon a day can ward off illness, and a tablespoon a day can help your body bounce back from illness more quickly. You can make your own very easily. Download the recipe inside the Learning Center.

You may have heard people tell you they are using essential oils the "French way" to validate adding essential oils to water. Is that really how the French do it? Taking applications for Essential Oil Safety ACADEMY™ here: https://www.eosafetyacademy.com/apply 

Some things about essential oil companies you may not know, things to avoid when using essential oils, and some things to do. https://www.LeaJacobson.com and EOsafetyACADEMY.com/apply

Learn why hydrosols should be in everyone's arsenal! Access the full class on Hydrosols inside the CLUB: https://www.LeaJacobson.com/CLUB

Did you know essential oils should be diluted before being applied to the skin? Did you know some essential oils have a specific dilution % that you need to know so that you can prevent irritation, redness, itching, blisters, and sensitization? Find out what the topical max is for Spearmint and Lemongrass so you don't have an adverse reaction (and no, it's not detox). Download the Topical Max Cheat Sheets inside the CLUB 

Are you ready to kick fatigue in the face?  Use this recipe to help your energy levels. Download and print from here: https://www.LeaJacobson.com/KickFatigue 

Why is there such a discrepancy when it comes to how many drops to add when creating your own products and blends?

When skincare includes essential oils, how can we know if it is safe to use topically?

Is it safe to add essential oils to a tampon and insert it for a UTI? Let's find out...

Isn't it frustrating that most of the blends that are marketed for congestion aren't safe for kids? I share with you my best recipes for congestion that are - you guessed it - free of Eucalyptus and Peppermint and SAFE for the whole family while NOT compromising efficacy. Visit the Learning Center for the written version of the recipes: https://www.LeaJacobson.com Want to snag the Guide to Congestion that lists all 71 essential oils that ROCK for congestion? Visit this page: https://www.LeaJacobson.com/EOguides 

Do you know when to use essential oils topically, and when to inhale? I discuss a few options here, but I'd love to hear more from you! Send your questions to UsingEOsSafely@gmail.com and I'll answer them in an up-coming podcast. 

You can find the information in this video inside our free membership, the Learning Center, (once inside look for the "Pregnancy-Breastfeeding" tab) at https://www.LeaJacobson.com. Want to dive deeper? Enroll in our CLUB for a full list of essential oils SAFE and essential oils to AVOID https://www.LeaJacobson.com/CLUB

Facebook post mentioned: https://www.facebook.com/UsingEOsSafely/posts/3138916009724776

Learn more about the safety of essential oils: https://www.LeaJacobson.com/EOsingles

Know the safety of the essential oils you're using! Get started with our free email series 30 Days of Essential Oil Safety by enrolling at LeaJacobson.com

Keep your pets safe! Learn more inside our Learning Center, a FREE membership, by clicking the "PETS" tab.

Looking for a cleaning spray recipe using essential oils that are safe around kids and dogs? Then this is for you! Also available inside our FREE Learning Center membership under the "RECIPES" tab. Enroll for free here: https://www.LeaJacobson.com

Whether you accidentally ingested essential oils yourself, or whether you discovered after the fact food you ate had essential oils in it without your knowledge, these tips should help you. 

You can find more info in our Learning Center. If not a member yet (free) just go to https://www.LeaJacobson.com/LCsignup then click the tab "Emergencies" and even more on the "Ingesting" tab!

Knowledge is power! Use these tips to safely inhale essential oils in a variety of ways. Learn more inside our FREE membership, the Learning Center. Access at https://www.LeaJacobson.com

Essential oils can have benefits, but also risks. Know your essential oils and choose them based on efficacy and safety. Be intentional. Enroll in the FREE Learning Center, 30 Days of Essential Oil Safety, and Aromatherapy Daily Tips at https://www.LeaJacobson.com

Save this information in case you find yourself in a situation such as:

-you accidentally inhaled essential oil(s) not safe for you
-your kid accidentally inhaled essential oil(s) not safe for them
-you over-inhaled essential oil(s) even though they were not unsafe for you
-you thought you were diffusing carefully, but you reacted anyways
-a bottle fell and broke or spilled, causing a high concentration of essential oils to fill the room

and a number of other situations where essential oils are causing issues such as labored breathing, choking, nausea, headaches, etc.

You can find more info in our Learning Center. If not a member yet (free) just go to https://www.LeaJacobson.com/LCsignup then click the tab "Emergencies"

Save this information in case you find yourself in a situation such as:

-you accidentally applied undiluted essential oils to your skin
-your kid accidentally dumped essential oils on their skin or hair
-you realized too late that you didn't dilute the essential oil enough
-you thought you diluted enough, but your skin is reacting anyways

and a number of other situations where essential oils are causing topical skin issues such as redness and irritation.

You can find more info in our Learning Center. If not a member yet (free) just go to https://www.LeaJacobson.com/LCsignup then click the tab "Emergencies"

Is it safe to use Eucalyptus around children? What if it's in a blend? What if used in a chest rub? You can find more info in our Learning Center. If not a member yet (free) just go to https://www.LeaJacobson.com/LCsignup then click the tab "Children"

Let's take a look at whether it's safe and effective to use Peppermint essential oil for weaning. You can find more info in our Learning Center. If not a member yet (free) just go to https://www.LeaJacobson.com/LCsignup then click the tab "Pregnancy-Breastfeeding"

Let's find out! In this video I go over this recipe someone asked me about and discuss the safety issues and whether it's effective. I provide a safe and effective alternative that you can access inside the Learning Center under the "Recipes" tab when you enroll for free here: LeaJacobson.com

Certified Clinical Aromatherapist Lea Jacobson will guide you on your journey to using essential oils safely. Learn what "phototoxicity" is, the essential oils to avoid, and how to use citrus essential oils safely in the sun.

Certified Clinical Aromatherapist Lea Jacobson will guide you on your journey to using essential oils safely. Learn Lea's best remedy for soothing kitchen burns, sun burns, road rash, and more.

Certified Clinical Aromatherapist Lea Jacobson will guide you on your journey to using essential oils safely. Learn some of the "red flags" when assessing blends, and why stating "Cedarwood" or "Basil" is not enough when it comes to checking for safety in blends.

Certified Clinical Aromatherapist Lea Jacobson will guide you on your journey to using essential oils safely. Discover the answer to the question "do essential oils work as sunscreen?" and find out if they have a SPF after all.

Certified Clinical Aromatherapist Lea Jacobson will guide you on your journey to using essential oils safely. Learn how to make sure essential oils work for you.

Certified Clinical Aromatherapist Lea Jacobson will guide you on your journey to using essential oils safely. Learn how to soothe pesky bug bites and stings with this recipe safe for the whole family.

Certified Clinical Aromatherapist Lea Jacobson will guide you on your journey to using essential oils safely. Learn what to look for when choosing a bug/tick repellent, what essential oils to avoid and why, and get Lea's Tick Off Bug Off recipe.

Certified Clinical Aromatherapist Lea Jacobson will guide you on your journey to using essential oils safely. Discover the concern with not knowing which Basil EO you are using (or is in the blend you are using), the potential risks, and the Basil Lea prefers to use out of all of them (there are at least 8!).

Is it safe to diffuse essential oils in a public setting, like a classroom? Certified Clinical Aromatherapist Lea Jacobson discusses the pros and cons of diffusing popular anti-germ blends around our children. Are germs really being killed? Are there blood-thinning risks? Is it morally OK to medicate children without parent's permission? What are the alternatives?

To ingest or not to ingest - that is the question! Although for some it doesn't take much thought. DO IT! Or DON'T DO IT! Certified Clinical Aromatherapist Lea Jacobson is here to settle the debate with you once and for all answering the following questions: Is it safe to add essential oils to water? Is it ever safe to ingest essential oils? What about the "flu bomb?" What about those who say they've done it for. Years and are just fine? And the two essential oils I'd ever recommend ingesting, how, and why.

Do essential oils last forever? Spoiler alert: no! The truth is, essential oils do have a shelf life – regardless of the brand. Listen in as Lea Jacobson, Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, walks you through the three main things that can shorten shelf life and cause oxidation, how to tell if your essential oils are oxidized, what to do with oxidized essential oils (throw them out?), her best tip for making essential oils last longer, and the shelf life for various essential oils.

In this episode Certified Clinical Aromatherapist Lea Jacobson teaches you how she decides whether or not to do business with a company just by checking out their website. Learn Lea's "red flags" and "green flags" and the specific essential oils she zeros in on and how she checks them, as well as a word on therapeutic grade.

You will learn how I went from LEARNING about essential oils to TEACHING others how to use essential oils safely. You will find out what I was doing BEFORE getting into essential oils, and you will see how God was orchestrating this plan for me behind the scenes to take care of myself and my children after a domestic violence incident that would change my family's lives forever.