Using Essential Oils Safely

Lea Jacobson, Certified Clinical Aromatherapist

Let Certified Clinical Aromatherapist Lea Jacobson teach you how to use essential oils safely no matter which brand you use.

  • 7 minutes 19 seconds
    How to Choose the BEST Essential Oil Brand (Part 1)

    One of the most common questions I get asked about in our facebook group is: "What brand is best?" or "Which brand do YOU use, Lea?"

    Sometimes it's because the person knows about the 3rd party testing I pioneered a while back which we did to discover what's really in those essential oil bottles?

    "What brand is best?" was one of my first questions, too, before I found out the questions we should be asking instead (more on this later).

    As a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist who doesn't sell essential oils, this is a topic I try to avoid due to the drama that often comes along with it.

    But in today's episode I'm going to go there. 

    ..and I'll share with you what the results were from our first round of 3rd party testing...

    Are you ready?

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    This is Lea Jacobson  empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. 

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    30 October 2024, 4:00 pm
  • 5 minutes 44 seconds
    Essential Oil Brands (test your knowledge!)

    Curious to know if our brand series is for you? Let's find out with a pop quiz that will test your knowledge when it comes to choosing an essential oil brand to purchase from. 

    As a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist who doesn't sell essential oils, and the person who pioneered at third-party testing, I'm the perfect person to guide you through the controversial question. What brand is best?

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    This is Lea Jacobson  empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. 

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    21 October 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 6 minutes 53 seconds
    Calm Your Anxious Pet (Naturally!)

    Are you struggling to calm your anxious pet? In this informative video I'll show you how you can help soothe your furry friend and reduce their anxiety - naturally!

    As a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, I'm trained in both essential oils and hydrosols, and I'll show you practical ways to use both to calm your pet.

    Whether your pet is dealing with separation anxiety, fear of loud noises, or general nervousness, this expert advice will guide you towards a happier, more serene pet.

    And I'll share with you one common method some people use to apply essential oils to their dog that can cause adverse reactions.

    Skipping this advice can leave you with a listless dog and a rash on your hands.

    Download episode guide: https://www.leajacobson.com/CalmPet

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    This is Lea Jacobson  empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. 

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    30 August 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 8 minutes 26 seconds
    3 Ways to Use Hydrosols as a Remedy for Pets

    It makes me cringe to see people using essential oils on their dogs and cats without trying hydrosols first.

    As a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, I know when it's best to use essential oils, and when it makes more sense to use hydrosols.

    I'll explain what hydrosols are in a minute, but they're a remedy, unlike essential oils, that are safe for dogs, cats and other small pets.

    I'll also be sharing:

    • How Hydrosols differ from essential oils
    • When to use Hydrosols instead of essential oils, and
    • 3 ways you can use Hydrosols as a remedy for your pets


    ...annnnnnd I'll address two additives often found in hydrosols: one that is safe for your pets and one that is not safe.

    So let's get started!

    To download this info and access links to things referred to in this episode, visit this episode's page here: https://www.leajacobson.com/3WaysHydrosolsPets

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    This is Lea Jacobson  empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. 

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    1 August 2024, 7:00 pm
  • 9 minutes 58 seconds
    5 Essential Oils NOT Safe for Dogs (or humans)

    One of my pet peeves is when companies try to sell you essential oils that aren't safe like Basil, Fennel, and Nutmeg.

    The steam distillation process, the most common method of turning plants into essential oils, can cause safe and even beneficial herbs to be harmful once they've gone through the distillation process and made into essential oils - and I'll let you know how to tell the difference between essential oils that have the same name

    You'll want to go through your essential oils AND blends and see which ones to toss so you aren't exposing yourself or your pets to these carcinogenic, neurotoxic, and otherwise unsafe essential oils. Ready?

    Episode page: https://www.LeaJacobson.com/5EOsNOTsafe

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    This is Lea Jacobson  empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. 

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    11 July 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 5 minutes 51 seconds
    Tea Tree Essential Oil IS Safe for Dogs!

    So many of you are struggling with the confusing, conflicting, and often controversial information when it comes to using essential oils safely, so I'd like to set the record straight.

    As a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, people come to me when they want to know the truth about essential oils - and when it comes to using Tea Tree with your pets, you want to make sure you're getting the right information.

    I can just tell you that Tea Tree is safe for dogs, but I'm actually going to show you how the rumor got started, links and all, and you can see if you agree with me or not....and I'll let you know which part of the rumor that I do agree with.

    Skipping this information will keep you wondering "is Tea Tree essential oil really safe?" and potentially miss out on using a useful essential oil with your dog. Let's dig in...

    https://www.LeaJacobson.com/TeaTreeSafeDogs 

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    This is Lea Jacobson  empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. 

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    27 June 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 7 minutes 31 seconds
    Which Essential Oils are Safe for Dogs? Here's my Top 5

    It pains me to see people choosing essential oils that are safe for them but not dogs. Their pet then starts exhibiting symptoms that can be avoided with a little knowledge.


    As a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, I know the benefits and safety of essential oils for both humans and pets, and in this episode I'm going to share with you 5 essential oils safe for dogs, and how they can benefit your furry friend...


    ...and I'll address a controversial question "is Tea Tree essential oil safe for dogs?"


    Not knowing what essential oils are safe to use with your dog, such as the difference between Sage and Clary Sage, can put your pet in distress, so let's make sure that doesn't happen to you...


    https://www.LeaJacobson.com/EOsSafeDogsTop5 

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    This is Lea Jacobson  empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. 

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    13 June 2024, 10:00 am
  • 9 minutes 18 seconds
    How to Select the Best Essential Oils for Your Dog (Fool-Proof Method!)

    A lot of people struggle when it comes to using essential oils with their pets. And it's no surprise when you look at all of the unsafe information out there. I've seen recommendations for dropping essential oils into your pet's food, rubbing them into your dog's fur without diluting, and brushing your puppy's teeth with them.    It makes me cringe. None of us want to see our puppy suffering from adverse reactions that could be avoided - if we weren't misinformed.

     As a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, I know the benefits of essential oils as well as the safety. And in this episode, I'm sharing  the fool-proof way to select the best essential oils for your dog in four easy steps.  And I promise you don't need to know any chemistry to do this.

     And I'll tell you what to do in case your dog accidentally licks,  and therefore eats, the essential oil remedy.

     Not following this process can leave your dog still suffering with the same issue, or worse, having new reactions due to essential oil misuse. So let's make sure that doesn't happen to you.

    https://www.LeaJacobson.com/BestEOsForDogs 

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    This is Lea Jacobson  empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. 

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    30 May 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 7 minutes 13 seconds
    Are Essential Oils Safe for Dogs? Avoid These Common Mistakes...

    It really bothers me seeing so many consumers rush into using essential oils with their dogs without doing their research, quickly leading to their four legged friends gagging, having skin reactions, liver issues and more.

    None of us want that for our dogs, right? Essential oils are supposed to make our lives better!

    As a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, I know the benefits of essential oils as well as the safety - and in this episode I'm sharing 5 common mistakes you might be making without even realizing it.

     ..and I'll share the one thing you probably AREN'T already doing that you MUST do before using essential oils with your dog.

     Most pet owners who hurt their animals with essential oils don't consider themselves irresponsible - until things go wrong, so let's make sure that doesn't happen to you...

    https://www.leajacobson.com/EOsForDogs-CommonMistakes

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    This is Lea Jacobson  empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. 

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    16 May 2024, 10:00 am
  • 8 minutes 45 seconds
    How to Make Them Last Longer - Q&A

    Answering your questions from Season 4, Episode 9 "How to Make Essential Oils Last Longer."

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    This is Lea Jacobson  empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. 

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    29 December 2023, 2:00 pm
  • 8 minutes 17 seconds
    How to Tell if They've Gone Bad - Q&A

    Answering your questions from Season 4, Episode 8 "How to Tell if Essential Oils Have Gone Bad."

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    This is Lea Jacobson  empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. 

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    28 December 2023, 4:00 pm
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