Plantmedium risk Common irritant
Essential Oils
INCI · Various
Umbrella term for concentrated plant oils. Most are complex mixtures of sensitizing fragrance chemicals. NEA recommends avoiding all essential oils for eczema-prone skin.
Why dermatologists flag it
NEA-listed irritant — essential oils are complex fragrance mixtures that aggravate eczema
Names to look for on labels
Essential Oils appears under any of these names — manufacturers choose between INCI, common, and local-language terms freely.
VariousTea Tree OilLavender OilLavandula Angustifolia OilEucalyptus OilEucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilPeppermint OilMentha Piperita OilRosemary OilRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilLemongrass OilCymbopogon Flexuosus OilYlang Ylang OilCananga Odorata Flower Oilआवश्यक तेलएसेंशियल ऑयल
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