Sun Sensitivity from Essential Oils
Some essential oils can cause the skin to become more photosensitive then normal. If you use any of the oils that can cause photosensitivity in a massage cream, for instance, so not sunbath or use a sunbed for at least 12 hours.
The main class of oils that cause photosensitivity are from the citrus family. These oils are usually directly extracted, rather than distilled, although even when they are distilled some of these oils, for instance lemon oil, can still cause photosensitivity. Bergaptene, present in these oils, causes the sensitivity. Oils that contain this compound in high enough concentrations to cause problems include bergamot, lime and bitter orange which should never be used undiluted on the skin. They should also never be used in tanning lotions or creams and also avoided in products like lip balm.
Other essential oils that may cause photosensitivity are listed below.
Grapefruit (cold pressed)
Angelica
Cumin
Dill
Lemon (cold pressed and distilled)
Bergamot
Lemon verbena
Bitter orange (cold pressed)
Lime (cold pressed and distilled)
Mandarin
Tagetes
Orange
Tangerine (cold pressed)
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