Is diffusing essential oils bad for your lungs?
Is diffusing essential oils bad for your lungs? VOCs within the diffused oils can affect indoor air quality causing a similar pollutant effect as air fresheners, scented candles, and incense. Poor indoor air quality can worsen existing respiratory symptoms from allergies, asthma, and other respiratory illnesses. What essential oils should not be used in a diffuser? Popular essential oils that should be diffused with caution, because they're mucous membrane irritants:bay.cinnamon bark or leaf.clove bud or leaf.lemongrass.peppermint.thyme. Can you use 100% essential oils in a diffuser? The most common way to use essential oils is to inhale them, both for their...