Essential Oils and Plastic




I always advise people to use glass when putting essential oils in their water or storing them. Even diluted essential oils will eat away at plastic in some cases.

Essential oils will break down most plastics. Some people will argue “if it does that to plastic, then imagine what it’s doing to us!” But we aren't made of plastic! The chemical reaction when we use essential oils in or on our bodies is not the same as when we combine it with a plastic.

Essential oils are highly concentrated substances extracted from trees and plants. They are the lifeblood and immune systems of plants. Essential oils have structures similar to our hormones.

Essential oils are carbon-based, like our bodies. So our bodies know how to use them. They work with our bodies to break down toxins and remove them from our bodies.

Plastic is made up of toxic chemicals. So essential oils will naturally break it down. Citrus oils, in particular, have a chemical make-up that is known to interfere with the chemistry of plastics.


Some plastics are safe to use with the oils. I just choose not to use plastic cups, bottles etc. doTERRA diffusers are made of HDPE plastic which doesn't break down. Plastics number 1 and 2 PETE are also safe to use.  You can read what Dr Hill says about essential oils and plastic here.


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Thanks for reading

Karen xx




 
                         

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